Julia A. (Warner) White, age 86 of West Boylston, MA passed away peacefully the evening of March 5, 2018. Daughter of the late Clifton C. and Sylvia M. (Hayden) Warner, She attended local schools and was a graduate of Major Edwards High School Class of 1950.
She is survived by her three cherished children, Joy R. Proulx, Raymond C White and Gloriann J Switzer and her six much adored grandchildren, Rebecca G. Clark, Matthew P. Clark, Benjamin White, and Joseph, Ethan and Elizabeth Switzer.
Julie loved her home town of West Boylston, MA and was a lifelong volunteer for town events including the West Boylston Arts Council and as a member of the First Congregational Church of West Boylston. After raising her three children, Julie attended Quinsigamond Community College to study social work, and worked in Worcester County for Catholic Charities for many years. Julie always welcomed friends and family into her home any time day or night, and believed in community and compassion for others. Her grandchildren Rebecca and Matthew have fond childhood memories of catching fireflies, her signature breakfast, and shopping adventures in her beloved blue Buick sedan. Rebecca and Matthew most appreciate her unconditional support and encouragement throughout their lives. Julie was a resident of the Keystone Center in Leominster, MA the past three years, where she had many dear friends. The family would like to sincerely thank all the staff at the Keystone Center for providing such kind and conscientious care for Julie.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to support glaucoma research at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Checks can be made to Foundation of Mass. Eye and Ear and mailed to Development Office, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114 or call 617-573-3345
Funeral arrangements will be held privately and are in the care of Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston St., West Boylston. To place an online condolence message please visit our website at www.faybrothers.com