LEICESTER: Regina M. “Jeannie” Dolen-Daige, 59, of Pine Avenue in the Cherry Valley section of Leicester died Wednesday, Sept. 25 in her home after an illness.
She leaves her husband of 33 years Kenneth J. Daige, a son Jesse D. Daige of Cherry Valley, a daughter Alison B. Daige of Somerville, a brother John P. Dolen, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Cherry Valley, two sisters Patricia A. Bisson of Hanahan, South Carolina and Kelly J. Dolen of Leicester, a brother-in-law Thomas J. McDonough, III of Leicester and several nieces and nephews.
Jeannie was born in Worcester, daughter of John P. and Roberta H. (Power) Dolen, Sr. She graduated from Leicester high School in 1972. She was a switchboard operator for many years at the Fallon Clinic retiring due to illness and prior to that worked at the Telegram & Gazette. She was an avid card player and loved to travel. She enjoyed spending time with her family. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Vincent Hospital, The Meadows of Leicester and the VNA Care Hospice.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, Sept. 30th at 10:00 AM in MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours are 1:00-4:00 PM on Sunday Sept. 29th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be the Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515.