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Andrew Surabian
Nov 8, 2009
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Andrew "Antranig" Surabian, 89, of Worcester passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at the University of Massachusetts Hospital in Worcester. Andrew was born in Worcester, MA on August 28, 1920, son of the late Solomon and Mary (Harootunian) Surabian. Andrew leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Serpouhie (Kiredjian) Surabian, whom he loved dearly. Andrew also...
Harold E. Johnson
Nov 7, 2009
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Worcester—Harold E. Johnson, 82, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. He was born in Worcester, son of Lena (Strom) and John Johnson. Harold worked in the forge shop at Wyman Gordon Co. for 35 years. He was a WWII veteran and served as an MP in the Philippines. Harold is survived by grandchildren...
Olga Divris
Nov 3, 2009
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Worcester- Olga (Naoum) Divris, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Millbury Healthcare Center. Her husband, Pandalis Divris died in 1975. She leaves 2 sons, Peter Divris of Shrewsbury and Charles Divris of Millbury; a sister, Elizabeth Matukaitis of Worcester; 9 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Olga was born in Worcester, daughter of Stavros and Stephania...
John A. Clark
Nov 1, 2009
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A last retreat was sounded for Mr. John Allen Clark, retired US Army Veteran. Formerly of Bedford, MA, Marstons Mills, MA and Gulfport Fl. died November 1, 2009 at the Knollwood Nursing Home in Worcester. He was born in Montreal Canada - the only son of John and Mary (Rousseau) Clark and moved to New York City in...
Charles "Chuckie" Markarian
Oct 30, 2009
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Worcester- Charles "Chuckie" Markarian, 46, passed away on Friday October 30, 2009 in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife, Constance (Fitzsimmons) Markarian, a step-son Andy Cavan, daughters Catherine and her identical twin Cara Markarian; son Charles Markarian Jr. and his twin Kelly Markarian all of Worcester. Chuckie also leaves a brother Harry and his wife Laura Markarian...
Irene J. Graton
Oct 29, 2009
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Worcester- Irene J.( Stoldt) Graton, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009 in Parsons Hill Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. She leaves 3 nieces, Beverly Gosselin and her husband Alfred, Carol Cantwell and her husband Roderick, and Jane Schroeck. Irene's husband, Robert I. Graton passed away in 1997. Irene was born in New York, graduated from high...
Anna L. (Galeskas) Jandrow
Oct 26, 2009
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Worcester—Anna L. (Galeskas) Jandrow, 87, died Monday, October 26, 2009, after a brief illness. Her husband of 47 years, Noel E. Jandrow, died in 1996. She leaves a son, Lawrence E. Jandrow of Oxford; 2 daughters, Elaine A. Nozzolillo of Millbury and Donna M. Paquet of Illinois; 6 grandchildren, Jessica, Jesse, Michael, Jaclyn, James, and Jared; 2 great-grandsons,...
J. Roy Erikson
Oct 24, 2009
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J. Roy Erikson, 92, died Sunday, October 24, 2009, at Autumn Village. His wife, Martha L. (Carlson) Erikson, died in 1984. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Andrew B. Erikson and Harold L. Erikson (a victim of the June 9, 1953 Tornado). He leaves 4 nephews, Stephen A. Erikson and John H. Erikson both of Worcester, Alan S....
Michael N. Horne
Oct 22, 2009
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Worcester- Michael N. Horne, 44, passed away on October 22, 2009. He leaves 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Michael was born in Worcester, son of Stephen C. and Eleanor (Salizar) Horne and lived here all his life. A memorial service was held on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester....
Mary C. Durkin
Oct 21, 2009
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Miss Mary C. Durkin, 93, formerly of Worcester, passed away October 21, in the Shrewsbury Nursing Home. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Mary (Gilmartin) and John Durkin. A brother, Peter J. Durkin predeceased her. Mary was a 1935 graduate of Commerce High School. She worked for Crompton & Knowles for more than 36 years,...
Rev. Fr. Donald B. Gothing
Oct 19, 2009
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Worcester—Father Donald Bryden Gothing, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2009, after a heroic battle with lung cancer and heart disease. He is the son of the late Paul and Lillian Rose (Bryden) Gothing. Father Gothing is survived by his devoted brother, Gilbert Adrian Gothing and 6 nieces and nephews; Gilbert M....
Nancy M. (Peterson) Carlson
Oct 18, 2009
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Nancy M. (Peterson) Carlson, 80, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 in the Beaumont Nursing Home in Westboro. She leaves a son, David J. Carlson and his wife Alison Wiles of Highland, CA; 4 daughters, Ann and her husband Daniel Carlson of Sturbridge, Lynn Carlson-LeBlanc and her husband George LeBlanc of Westford, Nancy Kidd Brown and her...
Therese I. (Gervais) Symczak
Oct 12, 2009
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Therese I. (Gervais) Symczak, 79, of Worcester died unexpectedly Monday, October 12, 2009, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She leaves behind 3 sons, Michael, Mark, & Gary, and one daughter Sharon and her husband John all of Worcester, 6 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and many good friends. She was predeceased by a son Glen in 2000....
Florence E. Field
Oct 12, 2009
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Worcester/Shrewsbury- Florence E. (Gillis) Field, 91, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009 at Dodge Park Rest Home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by 3 sons, Bradley E. and his wife Nancy Field of Worcester, Dr. Bruce M. Field and his wife Carolyn of Northboro, and Robert W. Field and his wife Rhonda of Northboro; 1...
Dianne C. (Ackley) Coghlin
Oct 5, 2009
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Dianne C. (Ackley) Coghlin, 76, passed away at home, Monday, October 5, 2009, after a well-fought battle with cancer. Her husband, Robert L. Coghlin passed in 2004. She leaves five children—Lyle Coghlin and his wife Amy of Westwood, Jane Hill and her husband Raymond of Worcester, Suzanne Rivera and her husband David of Winter Springs, FL, Stephen Main...
Valerie A. (Orchinik) Crockett
Oct 4, 2009
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Valerie Crockett, 53, a singer, songwriter and musician, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, after a three-year battle with leiomyosarcoma. She leaves her husband of 30 years, Walter Crockett, a son, Jackson Crockett, and a daughter, Emily Crockett, all of Worcester; her father Carlton Orchinik, and his wife, Beth, of Drexel Hill, Pa.; two brothers, Miles Orchinik of Phoenix,...
Grace (Tripp) Ruggiere
Oct 1, 2009
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WORCESTER- Grace (Tripp) Ruggiere, 91, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at St. Mary Healthcare. Her husband, Guy Ruggiere died in 1987. She leaves 2 grandchildren, Christopher S. Ruggiere and Kerry Arguijo, wife of Joseph; and a great granddaughter, Esperanza L. Arguijo all of Worcester. She also leaves 2 sisters, Shirley Anderson and Ann Barrett both of Worcester and...
Nancy Lee (Webster) Mccullom
Sep 28, 2009
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Nancy Lee (Webster) McCullom, 57, of Worcester died peacefully Monday September 28, 2009. She leaves three sons, Henry and Louis Ampuero, of Orlando, FL, and Thomas McCullom of Worcester; a sister, Maryanne Brunnett of North Grosvenordale, CT; two brothers, Paul Webster of Auburn and John Webster of Clinton; four grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. She enjoyed...
Harold E. Johnson
Sep 26, 2009
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North Conway, NH—Harold Eric Johnson, 98, passed away on September 26, 2009, in North Conway, NH. Formerly of Holden and Weston, Massachusetts, he was the beloved husband for 67 years of Ruth May (Lidell) the love of his life, who predeceased him in 2002. He leaves his daughter, Pauline Johnson, of North Conway and his best friend and...
John F. "Jack" Duggan
Sep 24, 2009
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Worcester—John F. Duggan, 83, of Worcester died Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Holy Trinity Nursing Center after an illness. He leaves his wife, Aurea (Almeida), a daughter, Judy Freeman, of Fairfax Station, Virginia, and a son, John, of Boxborough. He leaves his sister Catherine Feen, of Worcester; a granddaughter, Lauren Freeman, as well as nieces and nephews. He...
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