Evelyn O'Reilly

Evelyn C. (Rouleau) O'Reilly, 85, of Whitinsville, formerly of Worcester and Florida, a proud World War II, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 24th, surrounded by her family. Evelyn's husband, Paul J. O'Reilly, passed away in 1992. She is survived by her devoted family, Kevin P. O'Reilly and his wife Kathy of Shrewsbury, Catherine A. Luperchio and her husband Chet of Sutton, Maureen E. O'Reilly and her husband Peter Waldfogel of Swampscott, Christine G. Pacheco and her husband Stephen of Sutton; four cherished grandchildren, Brian Luperchio and his wife Sheila, Eric and Stacey O'Reilly, Scott O'Reilly and his wife Jacqueline; two great-grandchildren, Patrick and Catherine; her brother Raymond J. Rouleau of Worcester; her longtime, dear friend Isabel Flynn of Florida, and many nephews and nieces. Her sisters, Pauline R. Godin, Gabrielle and Ruth Rouleau, and Isabelle V. Collette all pre deceased her. Evelyn was born in Worcester and her parents were Joseph H. and Marie Rose (Proulx) Rouleau. She graduated from the Ascension High School in Worcester, served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II, lived many years in Worcester, Florida and West Boylston. Evelyn worked for 23 years for New England Telephone before retiring in 1985. Evelyn, a dedicated and proud veteran of World War II, was a member of the Blackstone Valley Chapter 911 of the Marine Corps League, a member of the Chester P. Tuttle Post #279, American Legion in Auburn and the Telephone Pioneers Association. Evelyn's funeral with Military Honors will be held Wednesday, May 28th from the MERCANDANTE FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. James Church, 89 Main Street, South Grafton. Burial will follow at New Howard Cemetery, Sutton. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Camillus Health Care, 447 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588.