Audrey M. Stairs

Audrey M. Stairs, 93, a longtime resident of Millbury, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on December 10th with family members by her side.

She leaves three sons, Bradley J. Stairs of Millbury and daughter-in-law Joan Stairs, Douglas R. Stairs and his wife Karen of Boylston, and William K. Stairs of Red Springs, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Ryan, Alexander, Zachary, Lilly, Drew, Cole; and two great grandchildren Oliver and Ethan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Stairs, her parents, Aaron and Nellie Howarth, and by her daughter-in-law Debra (Walsh) Stairs.

Audrey grew up in Whitinsville and was a star athlete and cheerleader at Northbridge High School. She later married the love of her life, Robert Stairs and helped raise her three sons in the town of Millbury. She was a cashier for many years at Price Chopper and the former Big D supermarket. Earlier in her career, she worked at a jet propulsion lab in Pasadena, California, as well as an export traffic manager at Scott Testers in Providence, Rhode Island.

Upon retirement, Audrey and Bob traveled the world and vacationed in Myrtle Beach during the winter months, but they always enjoyed coming back home to resume their golf play and many friendships with members at both Clearview and Pine Ridge Country Clubs. Audrey was very proud to be the Pine Ridge President's Cup champion in 1987, 88, 90, and 93.

She was a faithful follower of the Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics throughout her life and especially enjoyed watching her sons and grandkids compete in athletic and performance events. Audrey lived a wonderful life and will be greatly missed by her family. She always “found the good” in everyone she met and enjoyed quality time spent with her family and friends.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a future date.