Obituary for
Olive L. Quartulli
Olive L. (Maynard) Quartulli, 91, passed away at home May 6, 2015. She leaves her husband of 64 years, Armando Quartulli, her children Susan A. Benson, Nancy M. Philbrook and her husband Barry, Rex M. Quartulli and his wife Terri and daughter-in-law Paula Quartulli. She also leaves 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Linda McGrath and son, Bruce Quartulli and her siblings, Joseph and Aura Maynard. Olive was born December 3, 1923 in Grafton, daughter of Aurore and Joseph Maynard. Olive graduated from Grafton High school in 1942 and remained a lifelong resident. She met the love of her life Armando in New York while she was serving in the (WAVES) Women Accepted For Voluntary Emergency Services and he was serving in the U.S. Navy. Their roots and family were established in Grafton where they spent 64 happy years together. Olive worked at Kartiganer Hat Shop in Upton and GE in Ashland for several years. Her greatest joy was her large family around her kitchen table and in her home, especially during the holidays where many family traditions were started. She shared the gift of her creative talents both in knitting and in crocheting as well as sewing beautiful wedding gowns for her daughters over the years. Olive will be remembered as a gentle, kind soul whose generosity and love are now her legacy. She was a member of The Daughters of Isabella - St. Margaret Circle at St. James Parish in South Grafton where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. All are invited to gather with her family and friends Monday May 11th from 10:30am-12:00pm at Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St., N. Grafton, MA 01536 followed by her Funeral Mass at 1:00pm at St. James Church, 89 Main St., S. Grafton, MA 01560. She will then be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Grafton.
