WORCESTER-Irene E. (Ward) Yurasha, 87, formerly of 28 Walsh Avenue, Auburn died Friday, September 13th in Radius Healthcare at Worcester, 119 Providence Street after an illness. She leaves a son, Paul J. Yurasha of Westboro; a daughter, Donna I. Phaneuf of Auburn; a sister, Florence Davis of Worcester; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces. 2 brothers, James and George Ward predeceased her.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Almon “Charles” C. and Eva (Lavallie) Ward and had lived in Auburn for over 50 years. She was a nurse’s aide for Worcester State Hospital for 15 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Auburn.
The funeral will be Monday, September 16th from O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue, with a Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 189 Oxford Street, Auburn. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday, September 15th from 7:00 until 9:00 PM in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.