Denise M. (Stahl) Rivers

Sutton- Denise M. (Stahl) Rivers, 64, passed away Wed. Sept. 21, 2022 at Milford Hospital suddenly after being stricken ill. She was predeceased by her husband of 19 years, Richard E. “Richie” Rivers in 2015.
        She is survived by her son Dennis Williams and his wife Jewell of Forest,VA; her daughter Christine Williams of Sutton; 3 grandchildren, Emily Avis Taylor of Uxbridge, Faith Marion Williams of Northbridge, and Lydia Rose Williams of Forest, VA; siblings, Ronald Ledoux and his wife Claudette of Sturbridge, Janet Towle and her husband Everett of Alamogordo, NM, Jean Stahl-Mateychuck and her husband David Loiselle of Southbridge, Samuel Stahl and his wife Dianne of Littleton, CO, Charles Stahl and his wife Nancy of Upton, Edna Dresser and her husband Jerry of Manchaug, David Stahl and his wife Michele of Katy, TX, Diane Brothers of Whitinsville, Bruce Stahl and his wife Anne of Faquay-Varina, NC, Jon Stahl and his wife Sandy of Fairbanks, AK; her in-laws, Scott Rivers and his wife Michelle of Upton, Pamela Gonzales and Tina Marcou both of Milford, several nieces and nephews, and many good friends, including her best friend Nancy Richards and her husband Lenny of Port St. Lucie, FL. She also leaves her 4-legged companion Holly. She was predeceased by 3 siblings, Christine Stahl, Anne Stahl, and Sonya Guerin; her brother-in-law, Donald Rivers, and her adored dog Penny.
        Born in Worcester on April 16, 1958 she was the daughter of Jacob and Bernadette (Salois) Stahl and was raised in the Manchaug section of Sutton. Educated in Sutton public schools, she was a graduate of Sutton high school class of 1976. Denise worked as a court clerk for the Uxbridge District Court House for the past 20 years, a job she really enjoyed. 

        Denise was a diehard Red Sox fan, and also followed the New England Patriots. She enjoyed camping with her late husband Richie in the Cape and in New Hampshire, annual visits to the Big E. on opening day with her sister Edna, and visiting her best friend in Florida. Her favorite times were spent with her family and friends, and especially her adored grandchildren, who were “the light of her life”. She was a selfless woman, always giving and helping others, and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

         Her memorial funeral service will be held on Sat., Oct. 1st at 11 AM in the Cornerstone Church, 5 Hartford Ave. East, Uxbridge. Private burial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Denise’s memory may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380. To leave a condolence message for her family please visit: http://www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com

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