WEBSTER – Mary Irene (Lagace) Jankowski, 82, died Sunday, August 9, 2026 in the presence of her family.
She leaves her husband of 34 years, Raymond P. Jankowski, Sr.; a daughter, Lisa Hubert of TX; 3 sons, Robert Hubert and his wife Mary of Thompson, CT, Alexander Beaudette and his companion Judy of Webster, and Arthur “Chip” Hubert of Dudley; a stepson, Raymond P. Jankowski, Jr. and his husband John Jankowski of Webster; 2 stepdaughters, Barbara A. Pleau and her husband Robert, and Sherry Picard, all of Webster; 8 grandchildren, Brandon Pleau, Felicia Pleau, Alyssa Ledogar and her husband Edwin, Nichole Deschamps and her husband Jacob, Joseph Hubert, Archer Hubert, Adrianna Hubert and Angela Bison; 7 great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Kinsley Pleau, Otelia, Adelaide and Odin Ledogar, and Emalise and Chloe Deschamps; a brother, Maurice Lagace of Boston; a half-brother, Francis Lagace of Des Moines, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Victor Jankowski and his wife Helen of Webster; a sister-in-law, Sally Madura of Southbridge; nieces and nephews.
She was born on April 28, 1944 in Altamont, NY, a daughter of Charles Y. and Adeline M. (Chession) Lagace. She lived in Fitchburg before moving to Webster in the 1980’s.
Mrs. Jankowski first worked at B & W Footwear Company. She was an inspector at Cranston Print Works Company for over 20 years before her retirement in 2009.
She was a member of Saint Joseph Basilica. She enjoyed camping trips, quilting and sewing, and playing bingo. Her family was her treasure.
The family would like to thank the staff at VNA Hospice for their kind and attentive care for Mary Irene during her illness.
No services are planned at the present time. Donations in her name may be made to Care Central VNA and Hospice, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street.