LEICESTER-Catherine M. (Gardiner) Eager, 56, of Leicester, died Wednesday, April 18th, in St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her husband of 24 years, James M. Eager; several cousins, an aunt, 3 uncles, and nephews and nieces.
She was born in Dorchester, the daughter of Frederick G. and Catherine M. (Flynn) Gardiner and graduated from Ascension High School in 1969 and attended Worcester State College. Mrs. Eager began her career as a page at Worcester Public Library, eventually becoming assistant to the head librarian. She later worked at Worcester City Hospital, and upon its closing, began working as a union representative for the National Association of Government Employees. She was a member of the Massachusetts State Retirees. She loved crafts, scrap-booking, family get-togethers and Christmas and was an avid reader.
The funeral is Saturday, April 21st from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, with a Mass at 9:00 AM in Ascension Church, 40 Vernon Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, April 20th from 5:00 until 8:00PM in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 540 Gallivan Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02124.