Jean R. (Austin) Vosburgh, 76, passed away November 4, 2013 after a brief illness. Her husband of 58 years Donald "Hawk" Vosburgh passed away in 2011. She leaves three children, Donald F. Jr. of Dexter, ME, Pamela J. Fortier and her husband Steven of Sutton, Robert J. and his wife Elizabeth of Oxford; a cousin and her caregiver Marylou Strom of Auburn who lived with Mrs. Vosburgh; Five grandchildren, Heather McMahon, Donald Vosburgh III, Tracy Dencer, Kathleen Vosburgh and Tamara, eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Logan, Devin, Dominic, Jillian, Cameron, Ashlynn and Sammy, her sisters Carol Leite and her husband Al and Diane Cote, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Florence (Demrest) and Howard Austin, her brothers, Richard, William, Ernest, Howard and Ronald Austin. Jean was born in Worcester August 3, 1937, she lived in Millbury for many years and recently lived in Auburn. Those who knew Jean will remember how she loved to host cookouts by the pool at her home every summer, she bowled, played horseshoes, enjoyed country music especially at the Uxbridge VFW where she was part of a country music club and she never missed a bingo game. Jean's family is grateful to the staff at St. Vincent Hospital for their compassionate care and kindness. Her family asks that you honor and remember her with donations to The American Heart Association, 20 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701 or online at www.Heart.org in lieu of flowers.
Funeral & Calling Hours
All are invited to calling hours at THE RONEY FUNERAL HOME 152 Worcester St. in North Grafton Thursday November 7th from 9 to 11 am followed by a Graveside Funeral Service at 12:15 pm at Worcester County Memorial Park 217 Richards Ave. Paxton, MA 01612. A condolence book for messages to the family and directions are available at:
www.roneyfuneralhome.com