LEICESTER – Deborah A. White, age 67, died peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, surrounded by the loving presence of her family.
Born in Worcester, Deborah was the daughter of William R. and Virginia B. (Bajorin) White and called Leicester her home for most of her life. After graduating Leicester High School, she attended Worcester State University, Assumption University and Norwich University, studying accounting and architecture. Deborah worked for many years as an office manager at Table Talk Pies, Inc.
Deb was an adventurous spirit who had a unique way of seeing her world. She loved the mountains and had a passion for skiing. She was also an avid cyclist who challenged herself and others on long country rides and loved following the Tour de France. She had a keen interest in architecture, enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening, cooking new recipes, and spending time with close friends and family.
Deborah will be lovingly missed by her mother, Virginia B. (Bajorin) White of Leicester; her sisters, Jane A. White of Worcester, and Pamela Richards and her husband, Gary of Paxton; her brothers, William J. White and his partner, Heidi Lipson of Ithaca, NY, David White of Uxbridge, and Robert A. White and his wife, Kimberly of Uxbridge; and her beloved niece and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, William R. White.
Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. There will be time to share personal remembrances at 7:00 PM.
The Family wishes to thank the staff at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their sensitivity and support in caring for Deb in her final weeks of life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Notre Dame Home Health and Hospice, Attn: Development Office, 555 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (
www.notredamehealthcare.org/donate/
), and/or the Leicester Public Library, 1136 Main Street, Leicester, MA 01524 (
www.leicesterma.org/leicester-public-library
).
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