Shrewsbury – Mildred G. (O’Brien) Leach, of Shrewsbury, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Dodge Park Rest home in Worcester, with her family gathered by her side. She was 91.
Mildred, lovingly known as “Mimi,” was born Sept. 3, 1921 in Northborough, a daughter of the late William and Ella (Cadieaux) O’Brien. A lifelong Shrewsbury resident, she graduated from the former Maj. Howard J. Beal High School. On April 2, 1944, she married Robert T. Leach and they were married for 42 until his death on August 6, 1986.
Mildred worked for many years at Paul Revere Insurance Company, retiring in 1986.
She was a lifetime member of First Congregational Church, where she volunteered in various groups. Mildred's needs in life were few and her gifts were many. Her day was complete when in the company of her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was anxiously awaiting the birth of her fifth great-grandchild. Simply stated, Mildred was the sweetest little lady.
Her family offers words of thanks to the staff of Dodge Park Rest Home for the wonderful friendship and care they provided Mildred and her family.
In addition to her husband, Robert, she is predeceased by her siblings John, David, Albert, Charles, and George O’Brien; Eloise Johnson; and Josephine Arnold.
She leaves her children, Robert T. Leach and his wife, Christine, of Shrewsbury and Joanne M. Hakenson and her husband, Chrys, of Holden; her sister, Rosa Webb and her husband, David, of Hillsborough, New Hampshire; her grandchildren, Jeremy Leach, Alana Peppersack and her husband, Michael, Jessica Gibson and her husband, Bruce, Cassandra Bittner and her husband, Jacob, and Dana Mangsen; her great-grandchildren, Jacob, Norah, Linnea and Hannah; and nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor and remember Mildred's life by gathering for a calling hour on Monday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Heald & Chiampa Funeral Directors ~ The Sumner House, 5 Church Rd., On the Common, Shrewsbury Center, before walking in procession to The First Congregational Church, 19 Church Rd., Shrewsbury, where her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. The Rev. Lynne M. Dolan will officiate. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
Honor Mildred's memory with a contribution to First Congregational Church, 19 Church Rd., Shrewsbury 01545.
