Dorothy O. (Kenadek) Shackleton, 90, of Upton, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 in Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northbridge after a period of declining health. She was the widow of Fred Shackleton, who died in 1977.
Mrs. Shackleton was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ora (Salisbury) Kenadek. A graduate of Becker College, she had lived in Upton over 60 years and attended Trinity Episcopal Church in Milford. She worked in the West Upton hat industry and then as an aide for the VNA.
She leaves her daughter, Gail Ames of Upton; a brother, Donald Kenadek of Uxbridge; two grandchildren, Tara Ames-Davison of Brentwood, CA, and Christopher Ames of Upton; and a great-grandson, Camden Davison.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Upton Ambulance Fund, Box 29, Upton, MA 01568.
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Private graveside services in Lakeview Cemetery in Upton
will be held at the convenience of the family.
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