Lisa A. (Rivers) Grady, 59, of Leicester died Tuesday, May 31st at home. Her husband of 24 years, James “Jimmy” Grady died in 2021. She leaves a son, John Austin of North Brookfield; two daughters, Paige Ann Jackson and her husband, Derick of Palmer and Rose Grady of Spencer; a step-daughter, Becky Sue Austin of North Brookfield; a brother, Rene R. Rivers of Leicester; four grandchildren, Nathanial Kaiser, Logan Jackson, Scarlett Jackson, and Taylor Austin; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Alfred Rivers.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Alfred R. and Congetta A. (Tortorelli) Rivers and graduated from South High School. Lisa worked for ADP for over 30 years where she worked as a payroll courier. She was a talented hairdresser, and baker who spent many hours on wedding cakes. Lisa treasured cooking for family especially on Thanksgiving. She spent many summers on the beaches of Wells, Maine enjoying time in the sun and the sand.
Funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester is assisting the family with arrangements.