Worcester - Adelia E. (DiGregorio) Metro, 92, of Country Club Blvd., passed away at home on Saturday, September 24th, after an illness.

Her beloved husband of 53 years, Peter V. Metro died in 2004.  She leaves her son, Peter M. Metro of Plymouth; her four daughters, Karen A. McQuaid and her husband Peter of Southbridge, Jayne C. Metro of Worcester, Laurie A. Metro of Worcester and Roseanne Richardson and her husband Keith of North Carolina; a brother, Guido DiGregorio and his wife Ginny of Georgia; her six grandchildren, Shaun McQuaid and his wife Jennifer,  Meghan Leaming and her husband Ryann, Caitlin Going and her husband James,  Jared Going and his wife Martha, Anthony Metro and his partner Clarissa, and Dominique Metro; nine great grandchildren, Marin McQuaid, Ellis McQuaid, Miles McQuaid, Ivy Leaming, Aurora Broadhurst, Madelyn Going, Cian Going, Isla Going and Isabella Rose. She was predeceased by her sister, Elsa Austin.

Adelia was born in Bolognano, Pescara, Italy the daughter of Dominic and Rosa (Cantalini) DiGregorio.

She graduated from Quinsigamond Community College as well as Worcester State University obtaining her degree in education.  Adelia was born in Italy and moved to the United States at a young age.   Her favorite employment which she loved was working as a preschool teacher at the YWCA in Worcester.  Adelia was an avid walker. She also enjoyed visiting Cape Cod and Maine, baking and shopping.  Her true love was her family and she enjoyed spending time with and caring for them.

Funeral services and burial for Adelia are private.  There are no calling hours.

Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Street, Southbridge are directing is arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake, 35 Acadia Rd., Casco, ME 04015