Mary Ann Binkoski

WORCESTER- Mary Ann (Jasper) Binkoski, 58, of Worcester, died on Tuesday, July 29, after a short illness. She leaves her husband of 22 years, John P. Binkoski; a daughter, Jacqueline J.; and a son, Michael J., all of Worcester; her godson, Joseph Sharpe of Brunswick, ME and many dear friends.

She was born in Worcester in 1950 to Charles E. and Mary (Powers) Jasper, graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1968, and Worcester State College in 1972. Mary Ann was a Worcester Public Schools teacher for 36 years, and had most recently been Principal of Grafton Street Elementary School since 2003. Her fairness and compassion as an administrator will surely be missed by the students whose lives she touched. She was a proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, had a love for Irish music, traveling, and especially trips to UMASS in the fall to visit her two children.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 2 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., with a Mass at 10 AM in St. John's Church, 40 Temple Street. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, August 1 from 4 until 8 PM in the funeral home and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will gather for their ritual at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary Ann Binkoski Scholarship Fund c/o Dee Anne Bouffard, Branch Manager, Webster Five Cents Savings Bank, 349 Grafton St., Worcester, MA 01604. For directions and online condolence book please visit www.callahanfay.com