Ethel Patricia De Flavio Buduo

Ethel Patricia De Flavio Buduo, 97, died on January 31, 2017, at Transitions LifeCare - Dunlap Center Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC, with her family surrounding her. Ethel was born October 6, 1919, to Congetta and David DeFlavio in Shrewsbury, MA. Her father named her after the legendary movie star, Ethel Barrymore. She graduated from Commerce High School Worcester, MA in 1939.

She was the wife of Maurice Buduo, who predeceased her in 1986. She leaves behind her daughter, Carol Driscoll and husband, Dr. Richard Driscoll of Raleigh, NC; two grandchildren, David Driscoll and his wife, Wendy of Humacao, Puerto Rico, and Leza Driscoll of Raleigh, NC; and 4 great grandchildren, David Hansen her Golden Boy, Caroline Driscoll Hansen her Princess, Alex Driscoll the Handsome One, and Victoria Driscoll the Doll. She was predeceased by her siblings, William, James, and Arthur De Flavio, Helen Dolan, and Dora Migneault.

She was a wonderful woman who lived for and loved her family with her entire being. Most of her life was spent in Worcester, MA. She graduated during the Great Depression when work was hard to find. Her first job was with Whitneys, the company that invented the Valentine. Later she worked for 30 years as Head Clerk in the Treasury Department for the City of Worcester in City Hall. Her life was long, but she never lost her mind, sense of humor, or wit. She leaves us all with her many quotable sayings for instance, "Two paradises you cannot have." She was a lady first and foremost who garnered respect and admiration from all that knew her. She was a gentle woman, kind, and generous to all. She lived alone until just a few months ago when her health began to fail. Her cooking skills were legendary among the family and beyond, especially the Almond Puff. A woman for all seasons that set an example for her family to follow, she was indeed someone to follow and to respect. One of the good guys. Her family will cherish her memory, and I know will continue to illicit her advice. She was smart, loving, and had a deeply religious spirit.

She will be brought home to Worcester to be buried alongside her husband, mother, and father, at St. John's Cemetery. A memorial mass will be held in the Chapel at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh at 1:00pm on Thursday, February 9th.

The family would like to thank three special people, Sister Renee, Mary Beck, and Vicki Martin, for their support and kindness.

If we are lucky, we start our life with love, and if we can end it that way, we have achieved everything, and nothing else really matters. That's My Mom! Love you Mom forever. ~Carol