WEBSTER – Theresa L. (Lenkiewicz) Wagner, 82, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 in Rose Monahan Hospice, Worcester with family at her side. Her husband of 56 years, Richard E. Wagner, passed away in 2016.
She leaves 3 sons, Scott L. Wagner and his wife Joann, Corie R. Wagner and his wife Lynn, and Raendi E. Wagner and his wife Rachel, all of Worcester; 5 grandchildren, Cole R. Wagner, Alexis L. Wagner, Rebecca K. Wagner, Samantha N. Wagner and Jacob D. Wagner; a brother, Richard P. Lenkiewicz of Cotuit; 2 sisters, Lorraine B. Brezniak of Putnam and Dorothy L. Ciak of Northborough; nieces and nephews.
She was born on January 15, 1940 in Webster, a daughter of Leon F. and Tessie (Kruzewski) Lenkiewicz and lived here all her life. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1957.
Mrs. Wagner started as a secretary for A T & T in Worcester. She retired in 2010 as an administrative assistant, working at the Solomon Pond Mall for Simon Properties. She was also a hairdresser on a part-time basis for many years.
Theresa was a communicant of Saint Joseph Basilica all her life. She was a member and past president of both the Holy Rosary Sodality and the Sacred Heart Society, a member of the Saint Joseph Women’s Club and a Eucharistic minister at the church. She was currently the captain of the 1-25 club and worked at the church festivals for over 30 years. She was also a weekly adorer at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on East Main Street until recently.
A loving and devoted mother, she was the main cheerleader for her 3 sons at sports events and other activities when they were growing up. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and all things involving her family.
The funeral will be held Saturday, May 14, from the Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 PM Friday, May 13, in the funeral home. Donations in her name may be made to Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 0l570.