Florence H. Stanford, 99

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Obit Florence StanfordWorcester – Florence H. Stanford, 99, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at Beaumont of Northborough.

She leaves two sisters, Ruth Boucher of Worcester and Nancy Morse of Shrewsbury, and many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Robert and Edward, and her sisters, Dorothy, Esther, and Jean.

Born in Holliston, she was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Pelren) Stanford. She attended Catherine Gibbs School and Columbia University. She lived most of her adult life in Worcester. She proudly served in the U.S. Navy Waves during WW II.

Years ago, Florence was employed at the former Commonwealth Press as a proof-reader. She worked as Chief Interviewer for Massachusetts Unemployment Office in Worcester for several years until her retirement.

Florence was a member of Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Worcester and the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston.

A private service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Howard Street Cemetery in Northborough.

To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit www.haysfuneralhome.com.

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