Wendy Patricia (Fritze) Lucier, “Pooh,” 70, of Auburn and Worcester, passed away unexpectedly after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

She leaves her beloved partner of 45 years, William T. “Billy” Breault, of Auburn; her devoted children, Jayce Clark and her husband Michael, of Auburn, and Matthew Lucier and his wife Jolanda, of Rochdale; her cherished grandchildren, Destinee Smith and her husband Jamal, of Webster, Madison Lucier and her partner Nate Wallek, of Vernon, CT, Jacqueline Clark and her fiancé Aaron Rios, of Vernon, CT, Adam Clark and his partner Samantha Johnson, of Auburn, Andrew Clark, of Auburn, and Brody Lucier, of Rochdale; great-grandchild, Quincy Smith; siblings, Lawrence Peak and his wife Mary-Ann, of Salisbury, Jacqueline Bann, of North Hampton, NH, and James Fritze and his wife Faith, of Altamonte Springs, FL; as well as many nieces and nephews. Wendy was predeceased by her sisters, Maureen Dumouchel and June Sloan; niece, Heidi Hicks; and nephews, Peter Bostwick and Charlie Brewer.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Leo Fritze and Jacqueline (Henry) McDermott. Wendy was educated in Worcester, and graduated from North High School. She also graduated from the Salter School to further her education and from there, began her career as a Payroll Clerk for UMASS Chan Medical School. Wendy retired from UMASS three years ago, but stayed on as a post-retiree.

Wendy had also worked at the College of the Holy Cross for a number of years, where she could mainly be found in the Book Store. She was an important member of the Main South Alliance for Public Safety, alongside Billy.

In her free time, Wendy enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, and playing Bingo, but most of all, she cherished time spent with her kids and beloved grandkids. She never missed a game, and could be found at every sporting event rooting them on. Wendy was the best Nana, and their best cheerleader. She will be deeply missed and loved forever, as her legacy lives on.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Ways to Give

Relatives and friends are invited to gather with Wendy’s family from 5 – 8 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 91 Central St., Auburn. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, March 8th at St. Peter’s Church, 931 Main St., Worcester, with burial to follow at St. John’s Cemetery.