75, formerly of Rocky Hill Road, died Friday, December 19, 2008, in her home. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth N. Ratcliffe Sr.; three children, Sandra F. Daigneault and her companion Dennis Girardin of Oxford, Kenneth N. Ratcliffe Jr. and his wife Robin of Oxford, and Neal K. Ratcliffe and his wife Christine of Dudley; four brothers, Frederick Davis of Florida, Arthur Davis and Philip Davis, both of Oxford, and Gerald Davis Webster; three sisters, Iona Gauthier of Florida, Beverly Chauvin of Connecticut, and Joyce Thibert of Ohio; five grandchildren, Warren White, Jody LaPerle and her husband Peter, Kenneth Ratcliffe III, Amanda Chase and her husband Johnathan, and Ryan Ratcliffe; two great grandchildren, Kaylyn and Rylee LaPerle; and many nephews, nieces, sisters- and brothers-in-law. She was predeceased by four brothers, Irving, Alfred, Russell, and Charles Davis; and a sister, Pauline Davis. She was born in Charlton, the daughter of the late Van and Florence (Cove) Davis, and lived in Oxford for 72 years and the last 3 in Webster.

Mrs. Ratcliffe was a member of the Oxford United Methodist Church in Oxford. She was an avid bingo player and loved the Red Sox. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and especially her grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2008, at the Oxford United Methodist Church, 465 Main St., Oxford. Burial will be at a later date at North Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours are Sunday, December 21, 2008, from 1-4 p.m. at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St,. Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608, or to a charity of one's choice.

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