Loretta Merty

Loretta (Dono) Merty,87, of Worcester, died peacefully in the morning of Christmas Day December 25,2018. Loretta is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years Theodore R. Merty. Loretta is also survived by her loving children, a son Harry T. Merty of Worcester, two daughters Robin C. Ryan, and Kimberly C. McCrohon and her husband Steven all of Worcester. Loretta also leaves three brothers Norman Dono of West Boylston, Danny Dono and his wife Doris of Charlton and Arthur Dono of Dudley,  a God son Dean Theodore and a God daughter Melissa Giles, also several nephews and nieces.

 Loretta was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Nicholas and Vrisdha Dono and lived here all her life. She was a graduate of Commerce High School. Loretta was happy being a stay at home Mom caring for her husband and children. She was a life member of St. Mary Albanian Orthodox Church, it’s Women’s Guild and choir She loved to work tirelessly for her church especially on the Festival Committee for many years and was noted for making hundreds of spinach pies with her lifelong friends. She loved to cook or go on a good shopping trip. She was most happy when she was sitting at her kitchen table with her family and friends. Loretta will be sadly missed.

Loretta’s funeral will be held on Saturday December 29 with a Service at 10 AM in St Marys Albanian Orthodox Church 535 Salisbury St. Calling hours in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL will be held on Friday evening from 4PM to 7PM in the Funeral Home, With a Trisigion Service at 6PM. Also another period of time to visit with the family will be on Saturday Morning in the Church from 9AM until the service starts at 10AM. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St Mary’s Albanian Orthodox Church at the above address, or to the UMASS Memorial Pedi Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis Department 55 Lake Ave North Suite S5-833D Worcester, Mass. 01655. To leave a message of condolence for Loretta’s family please visit her memorial site at mercadantefuneral .com.

                                                          May her memory be eternal