Mary C. Fessenden

WORCESTER-Mary C. (Delaney) Fessenden, 96, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, October 20.

Her husband Roger W. Fessenden passed away in 1962. She leaves two sons, James M. Fessenden of Worcester and William F. Fessenden of Newmarket, NH; three daughters, Mary A. Sardo Infirri of Milan, Italy, Patricia A. DeFeudis of Toronto, Canada and Virginia M. Holston of Portsmouth, VA; 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her brother, Henry and her sister, Hanna Josephine Delaney predeceased her.

She was born in Worcester the daughter of Michael and Bridget Delia (Barrett) Delaney and graduated from Commerce High School. Mrs. Fessenden worked as an admitting clerk at Memorial Hospital for many years before retiring. After retiring, she went back to work at Doctors Hospital. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and the former Catholic Daughters of America.

The funeral will be Saturday, October 24 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St with a Mass at 10:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602 or to the Dodge Park Rest Home, Activities Fund, 101 Randolph Rd., Worcester, MA 01606. For directions and online condolences please visit www.callahanfay.com.