Obituary

Ethel M. (Hall) Blondin, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 13, 2008, at St. Mary Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by two sons, Paul Blondin of Tempe, AZ and Michael Blondin and his wife Maria of Dudley, MA; two daughters: Marie Santom and her husband Kevin and Diane Drohan and her husband Michael both of Worcester, MA; twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A third son, Richard, pre-deceased her in 1996.

Ethel was born and raised in Natick before moving to the Worcester area. She was a devoted Christian who played an active role in the church as a eucharistic minister, lector and as a member of the choir. Her most enjoyable times were spent at church and with her children and grandchildren enjoying togetherness, laughter and music.

The funeral will be held Thursday April 17th from NORDGREN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Bernard's Church, 236 Lincoln Street, Worcester. Calling hours at the funeral home are Wednesday April 16th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. A special thank you to the staff of St. Mary Health Care Center and Evercare Hospice for the excellent care and love provided to our mother.