Shirley Mae Watrous Obituary
The passing of Shirley Mae Watrous of Worcester, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 10, 2025 at the age of 96. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Everett Hennessey and Mae Hennessey (Riedl); her husband Richard J. Watrous; and her brother Everett Hennessey. She is survived by: her children, Nancy M. Shaw (John Shaw) of Holden, Patricia A. Bowen (Daniel) of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Janice M. Engdahl (John) of Paxton, Richard F. Watrous (Nancy) of Worcester and Alan J. Watrous of Worcester; her sister Ann Howe of Worcester; and her grandchildren, Lynda, Jason, Alison, Sheri, Kimberly, Kristy, Bethany, Katie, Melissa, Megan, Brian, Vanessa, Phylicia, Christina, James, Alan, Tyla and John. She is also survived by 32 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Miles Funeral Home (1158 Main St, Holden, MA 01520). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of the Angels Church (1222 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603). A burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at the St John's Cemetery (260 Cambridge St, Worcester, MA 01603).
Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's name to Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St., Worcester, MA 01603.
