1940
Jean
2015
Jean M. Woodard
April 9, 1940 — June 7, 2015
WINCHENDON – Jean M. (Maliska) Woodard, 75, of 269 West Street, died peacefully Sunday morning, June 7th, at the home of her son in Gardner.
She was born in Winchendon on April 9, 1940, daughter of the late Anthony and Florence (Gauthier) Maliska and was a 1958 graduate of Murdock High School.
Jean worked for many years at the former Winchendon Hospital and Heywood Hospital in accounts payable. She was an avid bowler and fan of the Boston Red Sox. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.
She leaves her husband of 54 years, Charles M. Woodard; two sons, Barry C. Woodard and his wife Marie of Gardner and Jeffrey D. Woodard and his wife Rhoda of Campobello, SC; three sisters, Arline Tenney of Winchendon, Marilyn Parks of Winchendon and Jackie Gilliam of Gardner; thirteen grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A son, Michael S. Woodard, died in 2001. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Anthony Maliska, William Maliska and Joseph Maliska and a sister, Phyllis Demaura.
Private graveside services will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Winchendon.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to charity of one’s choice.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.
www.stone-ladeau.com
She was born in Winchendon on April 9, 1940, daughter of the late Anthony and Florence (Gauthier) Maliska and was a 1958 graduate of Murdock High School.
Jean worked for many years at the former Winchendon Hospital and Heywood Hospital in accounts payable. She was an avid bowler and fan of the Boston Red Sox. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.
She leaves her husband of 54 years, Charles M. Woodard; two sons, Barry C. Woodard and his wife Marie of Gardner and Jeffrey D. Woodard and his wife Rhoda of Campobello, SC; three sisters, Arline Tenney of Winchendon, Marilyn Parks of Winchendon and Jackie Gilliam of Gardner; thirteen grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A son, Michael S. Woodard, died in 2001. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Anthony Maliska, William Maliska and Joseph Maliska and a sister, Phyllis Demaura.
Private graveside services will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Winchendon.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to charity of one’s choice.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.
www.stone-ladeau.com
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