S Alfreda G. Croteau

WORCESTER – Alfreda G. (Stafanski) Croteau, 86, of 123 Holden St., a former 44-year resident of Chester Street, died Thursday, September 21, 2006, in the Radius Healthcare Center, Worcester, after an illness.

Her husband of 35 years, Arthur L. Croteau, died in 1978. She leaves two sons, Francis W. Croteau of Holden and Randolph Z. Croteau of Oxford; five grandchildren, Sheryl A. Lombardi, Patricia M. St. Laurent, Scott J. Croteau, Christy L. Brissette and Jill F. Zwirblia; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Viola Carroll and Wanda Chad, and three brothers, Zigmund, Theodore and Richard Stafanski. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Rant) Stafanski, and was a graduate of Commerce High School.

Mrs. Croteau worked for the former Food Village in Worcester as a Department Manager. Previously she worked for the Big Discount Supermarket. She was a member of St. George’s Church, enjoyed antiquing and spoke five languages including Polish. She was proud of her Polish heritage, was a member of the Polish Falcons Athletic Organization and in 1938, made the Olympic Trails in track and field. She loved her family and friends at the Colony IV in Worcester.

The funeral for Mrs. Croteau will be held on Monday, September 25, from the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. George’s Church, 40 Brattle Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue (Rte. 56), Paxton. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

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