Mary L Chatfield

Mary L. Chatfield 54 of Worcester passed away at home on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Mary was born in Worcester on October 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Edward L. and Beverly F (Gaylord) Chatfield. Upon their death, Mary was cared for by her paternal grandmother Mary A. Smith and paternal Aunt Helen L. Boykin. She graduated from Doherty High School and has lived here all of her life. Mary is preceded in death by Mary A. Smith and Helen L. Boykin who raised her as a daughter, and a cousin Wayne L. Boykin. Mary is survived by her cherished sisters Eva Diane Dickerson of Moreno Valley, CA and Beverly F. Brown of Toledo, OH. Cousins, Danette M. Williams whom she considered a sister, Steven A. Shakir , Lee R. Boykin, Juanita E. Boykin, Joseph M. Boykin and Blake W. Waller all of Worcester. Michele L. Boykin of Richmond, VA , Michael A. Boykin of Tijuana, MEX, nieces and nephews and extended family Miss Chatfield more affectionately known as "Principal Mary" provided the Worcester Public School system with twenty-seven years of dedicated services as an Instructional Assistant, at Elm Park Community School. Miss Chatfield lovingly, humorously, and firmly encouraged, guided and counseled students to strive for success, no matter what challenges they may face. She was an integral part of Elm Park School community as she coordinated the Big Brother, Big Sister Program, organized many celebrations to recognize the efforts to those children who met with success academically and behaviorally and provided staff and students with an environment that was relaxed and most importantly, organized. Although Miss Chatfield bore no children, she was the mother to tens of thousands over her career at Elm Park Community School. She will be remembered fondly and missed dearly. She was a member of Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church, the Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Nokomis Temple #36 in Worcester. Laurie cherished helping and working with children. Mary also worked as a customer service agent for Charter Communications for 16 years. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Tuesday, December 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church, 60 Highland Street, Worcester, MA. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 30th at 11:00a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, is honored to assist the family with arrangements..