WESTBOROUGH – Alma DeManche capped her 41 years as director for the Westborough Senior Center with one of her favorite events.
On Friday, Nov. 8, she welcomed local veterans to the center’s annual luncheon. Before the meal was served, DeManche went to almost every table, greeting guests.
“How many times we’ve been doing this … 30, 35 years,” DeManche asked the veterans. “This has truly been one of my pet projects.”
The event started in honor of her father, Ted Rose, a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps who served during the Korean War.
“This has always been one of my favorite events,” she said. “It’s an honor to be with these men and women. The little pieces of stories I hear from some of them are amazing.”
The Veterans Luncheon was not the only final event attended by DeManche. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the center hosted a reception in her honor.
DeManche is officially director until Dec. 31; she underwent knee surgery on Nov. 12, and she will spend her final six weeks in recovery.
The town will be posting the position soon, according to Town Manager Kristi Williams. In the meantime, the center’s staff will provide coverage.
“My staff is very capable and will rise to the occasion,” said DeManche.
