MILLBURY - Priscilla C. (Blanchette) Ethier, 94, died Monday, March 7, 2022 in the Jewish Health Care Center, Worcester. Her husband of 47 years, Robert E. Ethier, died in 2003.
She leaves 2 sons, Michael R. Ethier of Millbury and Robert R. Ethier of Sturbridge; several nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, Raymond Blanchette, Rene Blanchette and Roland Blanchette and by her sister Rita Bernier.
She was born on December 8, 1927 in Thompson, CT, a daughter of Hector and Yvonne (Chaput) Blanchette.
Mrs. Ethier was the best mom her sons could have hoped for. She was loved by everyone. She was a homemaker and worked part-time as a cafeteria worker in the Millbury School System retiring in 1992.
She was a member of Saint Mark’s Church in Sutton. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, traveling, reading, crossword puzzles and playing the electric piano.
Her funeral will be held Friday, March 11 from the Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster, with a Mass at 12:30 PM in Saint Mark’s Church, 356 Boston Rd, Sutton. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. A calling period will take place Friday morning from 10:00 – 11:15 AM in the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to The Seven Hills Foundation, 81 Hope Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603.