Marie (Emmott) Tessmer, 79, of Upton, died late Tuesday, October 31, in Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, where she was a patient for several days. She was the beloved wife of William J. Tessmer, who died in 1989.
Mrs. Tessmer was born in Woonsocket, RI, a daughter of the late Russell H. and Muriel (Kent) Emmott. She lived in Natick and Mendon before coming to Upton many years ago. She was a graduate of the Walnut Hill School in Natick and the former Garland Junior College, now Simmons College in Boston. She worked at Sylvania Electric before becoming a homemaker and was a member of the Upton Historical Society and many other civic organizations.
She leaves one son, William J. Tessmer, Jr. of Upton; a sister, Jean E. Davis of Barrington, RI; a niece and nephews.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Camillus Health Center, 447 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 or to the Salvation Army, 29 Congress Street, Milford, MA 01757.
Service Details
Memorial service Friday, November 10, 2006 at 10 a.m.
in the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home in Upton.
Burial in Lakeview Cemetery, North Main Street, Upton.
There are no calling hours.