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WORCESTER – Doreen H. (West) Parsons, 69, of Worcester, died Monday, June 8, 2026 at UMass Memorial – University Campus.
She leaves two sons, Corey and Michael Parsons, both of Worcester; two brothers, David A. West, Sr. and his wife Denise, and Dennis J. West and his wife Laurie; eleven grandchildren, Rylie, Alayah, Christopher, Devin, Madison, Noah, Jackson, Amaya, Michael Jr, Hemlock, and Grayson; several nieces and nephews. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Bernard C. and Frances (Kaliunas) West. She graduated from South High School.
Doreen owned and operated a children’s boutique - Sparklin Lil Stars in the early 2000s until she became ill. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, her Foxwoods trips and shopping.
A memorial service will be held Thursday June 18, 2026 from 5:00 -7:00 pm at Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave.
If you'd like to contribute to Doreen's Go Fund Me page, please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-doreen-parsons-memorial
Doreen Parsons Go Fund Me
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