Ashley E. O'Connor

HOLDEN: Ashley E. O'Connor,33, of Holden, died suddenly, May 30th. in Worcester. She leaves her mother, Kathleen M. O'Connor of Holden, with whom she lived, her maternal grandparents; Roderick and Marcia (Reavey) O'Connor of Leicester, her paternal grandparents; Orson Rathburn and Iantha Boulanger, her maternal uncle; Matthew O'Connor and his wife Diane of Holden, her paternal aunts; Patti Sylvester, Barbara Melanson and Wanda Priest, her paternal uncles; Timothy Rathburn, Mark Rathburn and James Rathburn.  She is predeceased by her father; Curtis Rathburn in 2024.
Ashley was born in Worcester, attended St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School.  Ashley brought light and laughter to all who she met.  She will be remembered for always singing, her smile, and the special bond she had with her grandmother.
At the family's request, funeral services with burial in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery in Spencer will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Second Chance Animal Services, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515. The J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is assisting the family with arrangements.