Antoinette M. (DiPinto) Boucher

WORCESTER – Antoinette "Ann" "Nenay" (DiPinto) Boucher, 89, of Worcester, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Hermitage Health Care Rehab, surrounded by her loving family.

Her beloved husband of 65 years, Fernand W. “Butch” Boucher, passed away in 2014.  She leaves her loving children: a son, Thomas Boucher, three daughters, Roseline Agostinelli and her husband Michael, Ann Marie Saksa and her husband Leonardo, Mary Lupien and her husband Robert. They are all of Worcester; five grandchildren Keith and Joanne Saska of Worcester, Brian Lupien and his wife Sherie of Orange, Michael Lupien and Jamey Agostinelli of Worcester and ten great-grandchildren, Timothy, Skylah, Cassidy and Anthony Saksa, Tyler, Noah, Samantha and Rocco Lupien, Leianna and Michael Lupien, Jr.; many nieces and nephews. She leaves a special niece Carol Redmond.  She was predeceased by a brother, Pasquale "Piney" DiPinto and two sisters, Mary Salvatore and Carmela Tritone.  She was also predeceased by her favorite cat Mesue.  Ann will be sadly missed by the many people whose lives she touched.

 She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Italian immigrants Antonio and Rosa (Lasapio) DiPinto. In her younger years, Antoinette worked at the Washburn Wire Company before meeting the love of her life, Fernand. Ann was a stay at home mom and when her children were grown she worked as a housekeeper for many families in the area.  After retiring she cared for her husband until his death in 2014.  She enjoyed cooking, Italian food, baking and entertaining family and friends.  She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Ann loved to look her best and kept up with the latest fashion. Whenever you visited her, she was happy to see you and greeted you with a beautiful smile. 

Ann was a longtime parishioner of Christ the King Church, a member of their Women's Guild Club, a member of St Ann's Golden Years Club at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.  She also enjoyed her Wednesday luncheons at Assembly of God Church.

A special thanks to the staff at Hermitage Health Care for their compassionate care and support during this difficult time.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, April 3 from Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, with a 10:00 am Mass at Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St, Worcester.  Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.  Calling hours are Monday, April 2 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011.