Mildred Statuta

Worcester

Mildred (Reynolds) Statuta was born on December 13, 1913, the second of five children, to Margaret and Thomas Reynolds of Wildwood Ave.

Mildred graduated from Gates Lane School and Commerce High School. Although she did not attend college, she received a bachelor of laws degree from Northeastern University. She was a pioneer in the field of law. When she was admitted to the Bar in 1936, she was one of Massachusetts first 100 women lawyers. She practiced law in Worcester from when she was 21 years old until she was 80. She concentrated on real estate, taxes and estates.

Mildred was married to Joseph Statuta from October, 1943 until his death in November, 1978. She is survived by four children: Joseph of Shrewsbury; Elizabeth and her husband Edward Baker of Coral Gables, FL; Carolyn Reynolds of Washington, NY and Priscilla and her husband George Feeney of Jamaica Plains; six grandchildren, Jason, Nicole, Emily, Sarah, Meredith and Ryan. She was very proud to be the great-grandmother of Alex, Sam. and Kathryn. Her siblings predeceased her, leaving numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Her brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Amy, John and Violet are also survivors. Mildred received wonderful care from Dr. Smith of Fallon Clinic and the very loving and attentive staff at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, where she died peacefully on August 2, 2006.

The funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10AM in Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting Hours are Friday, Aug 4, from 5 to 7PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Abby's House, 52 High St. ,Worcester, 01609 or to the charity of your choice. Mildred loved to read, especially mysteries. She often said, " If you can read you can learn anything" she will be missed by family, friends, and neighbors.
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