Eva M. Roettger

Eva M. Roettger, 63, of Southbridge, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday,September 19, 2011, after a 24 year long battle with Breast Cancer. She is survived by her wonderful and devoted husband, Lance F. Roettger; her four children, Johanna Woodbury and her husband Tom Woodbury of Brattleboro, VT,Rebekah Rowell and her partner, Kevin Rookey of Rochdale, MA, Sarah Zalneraitis andher partner, Chris Carragher of Southbridge, MA, and Ryan Roettger and his wife,Christina Roettger of Tolland, CT; her four grandchildren, Emily, Anthony, Tyler and Sophia; her mother Eva M. Circo of Marlborough, MA; her sisters Deborah Waple andhusband Robert Waple of Marlborough, MA and Priscilla Erben of Fort Collins, CO; her nieces, nephews and cousins; her best friend, Mary Laboube of Charlton and dear friends Janet Starr of Worcester, Rosemary Zalneraitis and Donald Zalneraitis of Oakham, MA; her beloved poodle, Jordy. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph L. Circo, her sister Joanne M. Oberist and her niece Amy E. Circo. Eva was born to Joseph and Eva Circo on November 14, 1947 in Worcester. She was a graduate of North High School and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing. She was a retired Psychiatric Nurse from UMASS, Worcester. Her life is a life to be admired and celebrated. Although Eva has battled Breast Cancer since 1987, it never stoppedher or slowed her down from doing all that she loved. She was a devoted Wife, Mother,Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Nurse and Friend to many. She was a phenomenally creative soul. She sewed her entire life, a crafter of dolls and teddy bears. She had a passion and gift as a quilter, where she spent countless hours at the Charlton Sewing Center surrounded by her many friends and was also a member of the Cornerstone Quilters. She was also an exceptionally talented photographer and watercolor artist. She has left a piece of herself behind on this physical earth through all of her creative gifts. She also loved to travel and frequent plays and musicals with her long time companion and husband, Lance. She truly lived her life to the fullest extent. Although we are mourning the loss of her, we are also celebrating her life here on earth and will never forget the incredible woman that she was. She will be deeply missed and always loved by many. Eva's memorial service and celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 11:00am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester, MA. A period of visitation will be held on Saturday, September 24th from 10-11:00 a.m. in the funeral home prior to her service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to The American Cancer Society: Relay For Life, 350 Plantation St., Worcester, Ma. 01605. To share your thoughts and memories of Eva, please visit her personal guestbook at: mercadantefuneral.com