Margaret “Midge” L. (Gnecco) Voner, 103, of Natick died Thursday March 30, 2017 at St Patrick Manor in Framingham. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Voner of 50 years who died in 1991.
A Natick resident for 70 years she was born in East Boston and was raised in Framingham, one of eleven children of the late John and Mary (Fougere) Gnecco.
Mrs. Voner was employed for many years at Fairbanks Stationary store and Stern’s Variety store in downtown Natick, and previously worked at the the Hodgeman Rubber Company which produced raincoats for the Army during World War II.
“Midge” was known for her upbeat energetic personality, beautiful smile and helpful manner for all her customers young and old. At Fairbanks she was ready every fall for the hundreds of children’s’ back to school supplies list, and always provided exceptional customer service for all the local business owners office supply needs.
She was an avid reader, wonderful cook, loved to sing Irish songs, and kept up a great walking pace on her route around town. She cherished her family and attended her grandchildren’s many school and sporting activities, above all " Nana" was totally devoted to her grandchildren and great children.
She is survived by two daughters Marcia Carter and her husband Stephen of Dennis,Ma., Carol Stromberg and her husband Tony of St Augustine FL, seven grandchildren, Wendy Williams and her husband Brian, Mark Stromberg and his wife Dawn, Peter Stromberg and his wife Angela , Christopher Stromberg and his wife Emily, Tom Carter and his wife Tara, Joanna Bacon and her husband Justin,and Colleen Crawford and her husband Neil, 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces, and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Saturday April 8 at 10:00 A.M. in the Holy Family Chapel at St Patrick Manor Framingham. Visitation in the Chapel on Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M. Burial in St Patrick Cemetery Natick.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Margaret Voner to St. Patrick Manor 863 Central Street Framingham, Ma.01701.