Obituary

Shrewsbury—Einar V. Lavner, 78, died suddenly Tuesday, July 1, 2008. His wife of 49 years, Elaine N. (Smith) Lavner, died in 2000. He leaves 2 sons and a daughter, Robert E. Lavner, John W. Lavner, and Gail A. Maloney, all of Shrewsbury; 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Donna E. Robinson, in 2003. Einar was born in the Bronx, New York, son of Anna E. (Ahlbum) and Helge V. Lavner. He was a Korean War veteran, a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Vasa Order of America Quinsigamond Lodge #517, and Guiding Light Lodge AF&AM. He was a draftsman at Norton Co.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, July 6, from 4-6 p.m. at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., Worcester. A funeral service will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel Monday July 7, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be Tuesday, July 8, in National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 64 Salisbury St., Worcester MA 01609. For directions and on-line condolences, please click on link below.