Obituary

David J. Albro, 86, died Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at home. He leaves his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary (Tashkaplian) Albro; 3 children, Susan E. Albro of Worcester, Carol A. Toth & her husband, Robert, of Shrewsbury; & David M. Albro & his wife, Laura E. of Holliston; 6 grandchildren, Scott A. Toth of Bolton, Ryan C. Toth of Westborough, Michael D. Albro of Marlborough, Jonathan D. Albro of Whitinsville, Jesse R. Albro & Olivia S. Albro, both of Holliston; 2 great-grandchildren, David & Amanda Albro of Millbury; 2 sisters, Barbara Wentworth of Spencer and Natalie Gagen of Leicester; & many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by 4 sisters, Nellie Langevin, Evelyn Hodgerny, & Sylvia Lamothe, all of Spencer, & Irene Mardigian of Arlington.

He was born in Spencer, son of Mellen and Elizabeth (Bigwood) Albro. Mr. Albro was an Army Veteran of WWII serving as a Staff Sergeant with the 587th Bombardment Squadron in the European Theatre. He worked for Reed & Prince and for the U.S. Postal Service in Worcester, retiring many years ago. He was a member of the Postal Workers Union. He resided in Paxton for 53 years.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Friday, Dec. 12, at Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury Church, Worcester. Calling hours will be held from 4-7 pm, Thursday, Dec. 11 in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., Worcester. A Dahngark Service will be held at 6:30 during the calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.