Blanche H. Gregoire

NORTH OXFORD – Blanche H. (Campbell) Gregoire, 84, of McIntyre Road, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Ronald E. Gregoire of North Oxford who died in 2005. She is survived by three children, Kathy A. Ossene of Rochdale, Wayne W. Gregoire and his wife Mary of North Brookfield, and John F. Gregoire and his wife Nanci of Worcester; nine grandchildren, Kimberly, Jessica, Michelle, David, Jacquelyn, Bryan, Steven, Megan, and Andrew; fourteen great-grandchildren, Abigail, Gunner, Logan, Willa, Braelynn, Blake, Tucker, Parker, Tori, Madison, Willow, Oscar, Pearl, Emma; and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by two brothers, Ronald Campbell and George Campbell; and a great-grandson, Jackson.

She was born in Framingham, daughter of the late Karras and Mildred (Drake) Campbell, and lived in Southboro, Michigan, and Worcester, before moving to Oxford in 1989. She graduated from Southborough High School. She was married to Ronald on July 24, 1960, in the Federated Church in Southborough, Massachusetts.

Mrs. Gregoire was a billing accountant at E.L. Harvey in Westboro and Campbell Trucking in Southboro, which was owned by her brother. She was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Oxford and a former member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Auburn. At. St. Thomas, she was the administrator for the church, worked in the office, and volunteered for anything that needed to be done. She enjoyed knitting and Christmas Eve gatherings with her family. Her family and church meant everything to her.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 270 Main St., Oxford, and will be celebrated by the pastor and her good friend, Rev. Julia Dunbar. Burial will follow at North Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Monday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116.