Courtney L. Bird, 25, of 94 Sterling St., died Friday, February 19, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Sturbridge. She leaves her 2 children: Nathaniel X. Matos and Leanna J. Rodriguez; her parents, Jeanne F. (Pepin) Cunningham and Stephen R. Bird; 2 sisters: Amy L. and Brittany J. Bird; a brother, Jason R. Bird; her paternal grandfather, John P. Bird; her longtime companion, Jose “Puma” Rodriguez; and Nathaniel’s father, Malek Matos; all of Worcester; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was born and raised in Worcester, attended Worcester Vocational High School and was a graduate of New Start.

    Courtney worked as a dietary aide at Radius Healthcare Center on Providence St. for several years. When not at work, she was a devoted mother to her beloved children.

    CALLING HOURS are from 4 to 8 P.M. on THURSDAY, FEB. 25 in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 10 A.M. on FRIDAY, FEB. 26 in ST. PETER’S CHURCH, 929 Main St., followed by burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA. The family suggests donations in memory of Courtney be made to “Courtney’s Children’s Fund”, at TD Bank, 500 Grafton St., Worcester, MA 01604.