Andrea Loconto

OXFORD - Andrea M. Loconto Brunnett, 53, of Dana Drive, died Monday, January 19, 2009, in her home, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Bruce R. Brunnett of Oxford; a sister, Gloria A. Lehner of North Oxford; three step children, nine step grandchildren, one niece, one nephew, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, John P. Loconto, who died in 2007. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Andrew T. and Evelyn M. (Beauregard) Loconto, and lived most of her life in Oxford. She graduated from Oxford High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College. Mrs. Loconto was a self-employed jewelry maker. She also owned and operated Brunnett Welding with her husband and was a former hairdresser. A funeral will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009, from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Burial will follow at North Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours are Wednesday, January 21, 2009, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.