NORTHBOROUGH- Muriel J. (Miller) Uppstrom passed away December 8, 2014 at UMass Memorial - University Campus in Worcester, after a short illness. She was 82. She leaves her devoted husband of 65 years, Russell E. Uppstrom; her loving daughter, Elaine Woyda and her husband Paul of Sudbury; two beloved grandchildren, Sophia Woyda of Sudbury William Woyda of Sudbury; her siblings, James and Yvonne Miller; Marsha and Francis Bisceglia; Barbara and Paul Adams; Paul Miller; many nieces & nephews, grand nieces & nephews; in-laws, William and Betty Oliver; Arlene and William Uppstrom; her dear friend, Jennine Holmes; predeceased siblings, Joseph Miller, Doris Miller, Jack Miller, Shirl Miller. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Charlotte (Phelps) Miller. Muriel graduated from North High School and earned her associates degree from Quinsigamond Community College. Mrs. Uppstrom dedicated over 30 years of her life working for the former State Mutual Life Assurance Co. in Worcester, retiring in 1992. She held the title of Senior Audio Visual Administrator. Muriel lived in Northborough for 55 plus years. Beyond her professional life, Muriel enjoyed tap-dancing, and playing the harmonica. She was a member of the Northborough Senior Center. A passionate artist, she was also a member of the Northborough Art Guild. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Northborough. Her funeral Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St. Northborough. Burial will be held privately in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 or Friends of the Northborough Senior Center, 119 Bearfoot Rd. Northborough, MA 01532. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.haysfuneralhome.com Visitation Friday December 12, 2014 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hays Funeral Home 56 Main Street Northborough, MA 01532 Service Information Saturday December 13, 2014 11:00am, St. Rose of Lima Parish 244 W. Main St. Northborough, MA 01532