HOLDEN-Rita C. (Hebert) Keller, 85, of Holden died, Saturday, April 4 at home peacefully. Her husband of 51 years, William F. Keller predeceased her in 1997. She leaves her children, Judith Magnusson of Shrewsbury, Linda Stolakis, and her husband Christos of Holden, Robert Keller and his wife Janet of Worcester, Theresa Kovak and her husband Wolfgang of Worcester, Raymond Keller and his wife Julie of Worcester and David Keller and his wife Julie Dowd-Keller of Holden; 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. She also leaves two brothers, Robert and Francis Hebert and two sisters, Celina Martel and Rose Paradise; many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by three children, William, Jr. in 1993, Denise in 2000 and Allen in 1977, and two brothers, Henry and Edward, Jr.
She was born in North Oxford, daughter of Edward and Alice (Paul) Hebert. Rita lived in Worcester for many years until moving to Holden to live with her daughter Linda and her husband Christos. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Francis Adult Day Care and Summit Elder Care for the wonderful care that their mother received.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Peter’s Church, 929 Main Street. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting hours are Tuesday, April 7 from 5-8 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Francis Adult Day Care, 101 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01604. For directions and online condolence book please visit www.callahanfay.com