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April Fencher Obituary
She is survived by her mother, Sandra (Matier) Ahlijah of Worcester; two brothers: Theodore Fencher and Jamaal Allotey, both of Worcester; two nieces: Uvina Fencher and Vanessa Smith; two nephews: Terence Fencher and Jaavon Rodriguez; four uncles: Joe Fencher of Pelham, Georgia, Benjamin Avery of Holden, and Todd Jackson and Thomas Matier; two aunts: Brenda Matier and Doris Quartey; a great aunt, Luxora Brown, all of Worcester; a great uncle, Jay VanStory of Attleboro; a close friend, Joseph Asamoa; many cousins and friends. Her sister, Gladys Fencher, predeceased her in 2006. April was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Edward Fencher, and has lived here all her life. She graduated from Burncoat Senior High School and Quinsigamond Community College.
April worked as a chef/cook for Denny's Restaurant in Worcester for many years, she had previously worked in the cafeteria at UMass–Memorial Hospital and had been a manager for McDonald's. She was a member of Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ.
April's funeral will be held Thursday, November 12 at 11 a.m. in Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ, 63 Wellington Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, Worcester. To leave a message of condolence of for directions to the church, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for April Fencher
Barbara Doughty
November 14, 2009
To Sandra & Family: You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you strength.
WENONAHA MANCEBO
November 14, 2009
TO APRILS FAMILY,
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL . SHE USED TO BE MY MANAGER AND FRIEND WHEN I WORKED WITH HER AND THE OLD VALLEY DAYS, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD KEEP YOU. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW..
YOUR FRIEND WENO
Ivy J
November 13, 2009
My prayers and respects to Ms.Ahlijah and the whole family, just wanted to send my condolence. keep the faith and Jah bless.
Chris (Iggy) Oliver
November 13, 2009
To April's Mom and Her Family,
Back in the late 70's I was the 13-14 year old who delivered the afternoon Gazette to you at your apartment on Tacoma St. Besides delivery boy and customer, we didn't really know each other, although I fondly recall you being one of my better, more loyal customers. Some years later, in the mid to late 80's, I met April while working at McD's on Lincoln St. I was actually the crew trainer who trained her when she first started, and was glad to watch her career develop so successfully. We became fast friends and it was definately a pleasure to call April my friend from then until I moved to Dallas in 1993. We worked many late nights together at McD's and walked home together after many of those late nights and we got to know each other pretty well. We also ended up working together at McD's in Auburn. She was a great person with a never ending work ethic, and an even better friend. And she was extremely, extremely funny. Man, how we could make each other laugh. My fondest memory of April is going to her apartment on Hawley St one night after work with a few other friends, Gladys was there too, and we stayed up all night into the next day playing cards, maybe having a cold one or two, while listening to her Bob Marley tape over and over and over again. It was the only thing we listened to for at least 12 hours, flipping from one side to the other all night long. I admired her great taste in music. And whenever someone suggested playing something else, she just gave them that intimidating April stare, you know, the one that meant "Don't mess with me about this." Just priceless. It was a wonderful night of a group of friends just spending some time together. A night I still remember like it was yesterday and always will. And that was the best thing about April, it was always great whenever you could spend some time with her. You did a great job with her Mrs. Fencher. I've thought about her time and again since I moved away and always hoped to see her again sometime, that meeting will just be in a different place now. She will be deeply missed by those who were lucky enough to call her "friend." My sincerest condolences to the entire Fencher family. One Love.
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November 12, 2009
My Thoughts & Prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I worked several years with April at
Mc Donalds & she was one of my best friends there.I ran into her a while ago & got a big hug & her smile would always be so warm & friendly. She will be missed & every time I think of her I will smile up at her.
God Bless,
Jeanine (Keevan) Publicover
MaryAnn Oliver
November 12, 2009
My prayers are with the family and friends of Ms. April. April was a very good friend of my brother and I.
Colleen Cutty
November 12, 2009
My deepest condolences to April's mom and the entire Fencher family.April and I shared good times and a lot of laughs.Her picture playing the viola is precious and brings a tear to my eye as well as a chuckle from my heart. I often joked with her about playing for me, but not really a joke, I REALLY wanted to hear her play.Well maybe when we meet again. She's sadly missed, as well as Gladys is too.God be with you all...Colleen Cutty Putnam,CT.
Lynda (Coleman)
November 11, 2009
To the Fencher family,
I first met April in 7th grade when she almost beat me up playing basketball in gym. Later that year we met in the Worcester All City Orchestra and I thought she plays the viola, how tough could she be. From then our friendship lasted all through high school and we laughed a lot about our first meeting way back in Jr.High. She was a great friend and also a great protector for me riding the bus home from Burncoat. She was the kind of friend who always stuck by you no matter what. She even came in with me when I had to tell my parents I crashed their car. We laughed a lot about that too. April will be greatly missed by me and all who knew her. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God Bless.
Lynda
November 11, 2009
"Our Condolences for your loss. May God be with you in your time of grief." The Waire family (Worcester, MA)
November 11, 2009
"Our condolences to the Fencher family". The Waire family(Worcester.Ma)
Estella Sykes
November 11, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Charlene Hopkins (Vaudreuil)
November 11, 2009
I am deeply saddened to read of the loss of April and also Gladys. May your memories fill you with happiness during your time of sorrow over your losses. I had the privilege of working with April when she managed the Lincoln Street McDonald's and also have wonderful memories of Gladys as part of the Class of 1987 at Burncoat. April and Gladys will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved them. My deepest condolences to your entire family.
LaTonya Adams
November 11, 2009
To the Fencher/Avery/Jackson/Perry Families,
You have my Deepest Sympathy on your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Walter&Yvonne Hart
November 10, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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