Gloria H. (Peters) Theodore, 89, of Worcester died Monday, September 4th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus with her loving children by her side. Her husband of 50 years, Steven P. Theodore died in 2005. She leaves a son, Dean S. Theodore of Worcester; a daughter, Melissa A. Theodore-Giles and her husband, Todd of Florida; and several nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Sofea M. Jarras and Violet Mina.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Christo and Constance (Marko) Peters and graduated from the former High School of Commerce. Gloria worked for Charles Kay Clothing Store for many years, where she was the manager. She was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, the Daughter’s of St. Mary, a past member of the Board of Directors, and past director of the Sunday School/ Youth Group.
Her visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am in St. Mary Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury Street followed by her funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, 119 Webster Street. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is assisting the family with arrangements.