Loretta Bacon

OXFORD - Loretta F. (Grenon) Bacon, 90, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Roger D. Bacon Sr., who died in 1977. She is survived by three sons, Roger D. Bacon Jr. and his wife Myrtle of Oxford, John R. Bacon and his wife Sandra of Charlton, and Bruce P. "Butch" Bacon of Largo, FL; two daughters, Bonnie A. Boyle of West Valley City, Utah, and Annie L. Bacon-Corriveau and her husband Steven Corriveau of Naples, FL; one brother, Leo Gagner of Parrish, FL; nineteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy J. Papale Bennett of Hudson who died in 1992; and six brothers, Robert Grenon, Russell Gagner, Donald Gagne, Alfred Gagne, Norman Gagne, and Ernest Grenon. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Arthur and Laura M. (Leneau) Grenon, and lived most of her life in Oxford. She attended St. Mary's School in Spencer and Spencer Public Schools. Mrs. Bacon was a cook at the Hylander Restaurant in North Oxford for 20 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as Past Worthy Matron and recently received her 50 year pin. She was affiliated with the Rainbow Girls for 10 years. Mrs. Bacon was an exceptional cook and seamstress, and was very devoted to her family and friends. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at North Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours are Monday, August 11, 2008, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy J. Bennett Scholarship Fund, c/o Oxford High School, 495 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540, or to the First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540.