Rochelle A. Doody

WINCHENDON – Rochelle A. (Vaine) Doody, 86, of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday, May 19, 2023 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Winchendon on April 8, 1937, daughter of the late Ovila and Ruth G. (Bushey) Vaine and was a 1955 graduate of Murdock High School.  Rochelle was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Rochelle had worked for many years as a secretary and bookkeeper in the family business, Doody Vault Company, until her retirement.  Many years ago, she worked at Central Pharmacy and at N & R Trophy Co.  She was a member of the United Parish and Eugene M. Connor Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed bowling and was a member of various women’s bowling leagues in earlier years.

Her husband of 59 years, Henry L. Doody, died in 2019.  She leaves two sons, Eric L. Doody and wife Wendy of Westminster and David A. Doody of Winchendon; three grandchildren, Alexis, Mitchell and Clayton and three great grandchildren, Beckett, Hayden and Emerson; a brother, Steven C. Vaine of Winchendon; two sisters, Nancy L. Toothaker of N.H. and Linda S. Tobia of Winchendon and several nieces and nephews.  A sister, Carol J. Schrawder, preceded her in death.

Funeral services and burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to United Parish, 39 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

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Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor, Melissa Mcquaid and Douglas M. Stone, directors