WORCESTER___Doris A. (Peloquin) Houlihan, 83, of Worcester
passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She is predeceased by
her husband John W. Houlihan who died in 2013, and her only son Michael J. Houlihan on April 1, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Foley-Donovan and her husband Daniel of Shrewsbury, Kathleen Buthray and her husband Joel of Holden and Susan Buesinger and her husband Robert of Houston, TX; nine grandchildren, Ryan, Allison, Adam, Amelia, Patrick, Jack, Claire, Emma and Ford; her sister Lucille Rooney of Auburn and her cousin Nancy Chosta of Worcester. She had many wonderful nieces and nephews and long time friends that were a constant joy and presence in her life. She like to call them her “forever friends”. She was born in Worcester a daughter of Paul E. and Aimee Rose (Cardin) Peloquin.
Mrs. Houlihan worked her whole lifetime at various jobs to put her four children through St. Stephen School and Holy Name CCHS. Just a few months ago she retired after 45 years as a property manager for Samuels Associates. She was a longtime member of St. Stephen Parish where she grew her faith and valued its comfort over her lifetime. She was hardworking, gracious woman and the best mother to her four children and nine beautiful grandchildren, who will miss her greatly. She was the center of her family; strong and caring, and her love radiated to all at once. She was a friend to all who met her and cherished by all who got to know her. Her legacy to her children is her unconditional love, strong family ties and the selfless way she shared her warmth and spirit each and every day. She has been a pillar of strength and will live on in our hearts forever.
The funeral was held on Monday, May 1, 2017 from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 10:30 AM in St. Stephen Church, 357 Grafton St. Burial followed in St. John Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home were held Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Church, c/o 16 Hamilton St., Worcester, MA 01604.