Constance Marie (Kane) Pandiscio, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on May 16, 2016. She was 89. She was born in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Herbert and Mae (Wright) Kane of New Brunswick, Canada and had lived in Cambridge, Des Moines, St. Louis, and Needham before moving to Holden 50 years ago.

Her beloved husband of 59 years, Anthony J. Pandiscio, passed away in 2010. She leaves her daughter, Debra A. Dunn and her husband, Neil of Londonderry, NH; two sons, Richard H. Pandiscio and his partner, Todd Eberle of New York City and Connecticut and John K. Pandiscio and his wife, Sandi Fisher of Franklin; three grandchildren, Emily Mae, Kyle Fisher and Jami O’Brien; a sister, Ann Booth and her husband, David of Northborough; a sister-in-law, Margery Kane of Tequesta, FL; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Herbert Kane.

Connie attended D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY and received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Northeastern University in Boston. She was an avid golfer and a member of Worcester Country Club, Meadows Golf and Country Club, Sarasota FL, St. George’s Women’s Club, Chapter R of PEO Sisterhood, a philanthropic and educational organization for women. She also belonged to the Outdoor Sports Club and volunteered for many years in the library at Wachusett Regional High School and Holden Hospital. She worked as a fashion and hand model both before and after raising her children. Connie devoted her life to her family, friends, and faith. She enjoyed golf, bridge, travel, gardening, sailing with her brother, and summers with family on Cape Cod.

Connie’s family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation for the care and compassion provided by the staff of The Atrium at Drum Hill, Beacon Hospice, Susan Franchi and her loving team, Dr. Deborah Sullivan and the countless others that touched her life.

The funeral for Mrs. Pandiscio will be held on Thursday, May 26, with an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. George’s Church, 38 Brattle Street, Worcester, MA 01606. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Connie’s name may be made to St. George’s Church or the library at Wachusett Regional High School, 1401 Main Street Holden, MA 01520. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.