Grace P. (Sundquist) Yahnian
Sep 24, 2009
Obituary
West Brookfield—Grace P. (Sundquist)Yahnian, 83, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009, in the Meadows of Leicester following a long illness. She was the widow of Wilbur M. Yahnian, who died in 1989. She is survived by her son David A. Yahnian of Worcester, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She also leaves her dear friend Barbara Smith of Boylston....
Elizabeth Marion (Supernor) Lamarche
Sep 21, 2009
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Worcester--Elizabeth Marion (Supernor) LaMarche, 95, formerly of Indiana St. died on September 21, 2009 at Notre Dame LTCC where she was lovingly cared for, for 6 years. Her husband of 72 years, Ernest E. LaMarche died in 2006, and her son Robert E. LaMarche of Atlantic Highlands and Monmouth, NJ. Died in 2005. Elizabeth (Betty) leaves a daughter,...
Donald R. Wise, Sr.
Sep 20, 2009
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Worcester—Donald R. Wise, Sr., 76, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Ora (Wilson) Wise; a son, Donald R. Wise, Jr., of Southbridge; 3 daughters, Donna L. Andrews and Gordon Catton of Hudson, Linda K. Lessard and her husband Brian of Worcester, and Terry A. Surbito and her husband Fred of Oxford;...
Myrtle I. (Morse) Douglas
Sep 19, 2009
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Shrewsbury- Myrtle I. (Morse) Douglas, 100, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Clarence A. Douglas died in 1977. She leaves 2 daughters, Joan M. Wood of Yarmouth and Caroline E. Sherman of Shrewsbury; 8 grandchildren—Joseph, Scott, and Melinda Sherman; Linda Wood-Boyle, Caroline Smith, and Clifton J. Wood; and Donna Lashua...
Richard P. "Dick" Laroche
Sep 17, 2009
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Richard "Dick" P. LaRoche, 79, passed away in UMass Medical Center Thursday, September 17, 2009. He leaves his wife, Nancy (Nylin) LaRoche; one son, David LaRoche and his wife Myong of Alabama; three daughters, Sandra Nunez and her husband John of Princeton, Mary Hopgood of NH, and Donna Courtemanche and her husband Darrell of Colorado; one brother, Robert...
Michael D. Lynn
Sep 16, 2009
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Michael David Lynn, age 50, died at his home September 16, 2009. Born in Boston, MA, Nov. 29, 1958, he lived in Worcester most of his life. He leaves his loving wife and friend of 29 years, Patricia (Cooper) Lynn; three daughters, Rachael Lynn of Webster, Jennifer Lynn and Marissa Lynn, both of Worcester; 8 grandchildren; four sisters,...
Phyllis (Clark) Leanna
Sep 11, 2009
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Shrewsbury- Phyllis (Clark) Leanna, 86, was called home to her eternal rest on Friday September 11, 2009. She is survived by 3 sons, George (Skip) Leanna Jr., of Batavia, OH, Gary W. Leanna of Rutland, Kevin L. Leanna of Omaha, NE; 1 daughter, Diane J. Berry of Leicester; a brother David Clark of Ellicott City, MD; many beloved...
Marie (Gill) Strandberg
Sep 10, 2009
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Marie Strandberg of Andover, formerly of Holden, died peacefully on September 10, 2009 at Wingate of Andover surrounded by family and caregivers. Born in New Haven, VT, she was the daughter of Frank Gill and Ida (Carlson) Gill. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and worked at Morgan Construction Company in Worcester, starting as a file...
Merton W. Billington
Sep 9, 2009
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Boylston—Merton W. Billington, 87, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009, in UMass Hospital. He was born in New Bedford on March 27, 1922, son of William and Myrtle (Whelden) Billington. His only brother, Whelden, preceded him in death. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Helena (Wach) Billington; 2 daughters, Linda Chandler and her husband Bob of Las Vegas...
Evelyn M. (Voller) Crockett
Sep 7, 2009
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Baldwinville/Worcester—Evelyn M. (Voller) Crockett, 94, formerly of Worcester, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009, in the Baldwinville Nursing Home. Her husband of 57 years, Norman C. Crockett, died in 2005. Evelyn leaves a son and daughter-in-law, William and Vicki Crockett of Baldwinville; four grandchildren, Shane Crockett, Amy Taylor, Corey Taylor, and Maiv Taylor; 2 great grandchildren, Lynn Taylor...
Mary T. Gurney
Sep 3, 2009
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Mary T. Gurney, 81, passed away on September 3, 2009 at Oakwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Webster, where she had been a resident for several years. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Harold C. and Agnes (Quinn) Gurney. She is survived by her sisters, Barbara L. Ryan, of Quincy and Marjorie Mattei of Worcester; her...
Eldora V. (Rundgren) Hanson
Aug 31, 2009
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Eldora V. (Rundgren) Hanson, 89, widow of Rolf S. Hanson, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009, in the Lutheran Healthcare Center of Worcester. She leaves 2 daughters, Sandra A. Racich of Canterbury, CT and Carol J. Hanson of Newtonville, MA; 1 sister, Hazel Haggstrom of Riverside, RI; a grandson, Rolf Erik Racich; and several nieces & nephews. She...
Ida E. (Allen) Mays
Aug 31, 2009
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Ida E. Mays, 85 Worcester - Mrs. Ida Elizabeth (Allen) Mays, 85, born July 2, 1924, passed away Monday August 31, 2009 at the Christopher House Nursing and Rehab Center in Worcester. Ida was the mother of (8) and is predeceased by her children Anne, Lee (Bubba), Doris Mays Chester, Linda Mays Hazard. She is survived by her...
Eleanor B. (Osborn) Howard
Aug 28, 2009
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Chepachet, RI/Worcester, MA - Eleanor B. Howard, widow of Daniel M. Howard, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009, in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, N. Providence, RI, at the age of 86. She leaves 2 sisters, Ruth O. Dansereau of Ware and Springfield and Charlotte Joyce of Worcester; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by...
Ruth E. (Mickelson) Johnson
Aug 27, 2009
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Worcester—Ruth E. (Mickelson) Johnson, 85, formerly of Holden, died at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home August 27, 2009, after an illness. Her husband of 53 years, Edward, predeceased her in 1999. They had observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1996. Ruth leaves a son, Paul E. Johnson and his wife, Jane, of Auburn; 3 grandsons: Erik Johnson, Glenn...
Mary Ellen Hunt
Aug 26, 2009
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Worcester- Mary Ellen Hunt, 52, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 in Autumn Village surrounded by her loving family. She leaves 2 daughters, Kailien M. Hunt and Kristina Hunt, both of Worcester; her mother, Jane R. Hunt; 3 brothers James F. and his wife Bonnie Hunt of Boylston, Thomas M. and his wife...
Margaret (Languish) Jonielunas
Aug 25, 2009
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Worcester — Margaret (Languish) Jonielunas, 87, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at her home. Her husband, Adam, died in 2002. She leaves a son, Neil Jonielunas of Paulsen, AZ; 3 daughters—Barbara Ayer and Susan Jonielunas of Worcester and Patricia Swartz of Adrian, MO; and 4 grandchildren. Margaret was born in Mitchum, Surrey, England; a daughter of Arthur and...
Meryl E. (Anderson) Witti
Aug 25, 2009
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Meryl E. Witti, 80 Worcester- Meryl E Witti passed peacefully away on August 25th, 2009 in Millbury at the home of her son John S. Witti and his wife Nancy M. Burbank. In addition to her son, she leaves a grandson Christopher S. Witti, of Keene, NH, a sister Margaret Schwartz of Ducor, CA, a nephew Bruce Scanlon...
Robert M. Keville
Aug 24, 2009
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Worcester, MA - Robert Keville, 76, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, August 24, 2009. He leaves his wife, Marlene (Akerly); 4 children—Robert, Patricia, John & Jacqueline; 2 brothers—William & Frances; and 5 grandchildren. He was a disabled U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran and US Postal Service worker. Calling hours will be held at Nordgren...
Kaljo Raid
Aug 17, 2009
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KALJO RAID, 91 Worcester- Kaljo Raid passed away Monday August 17, 2009, one day before his 92nd birthday. He leaves 2 granddaughters, Karin Fitch of Worcester, and Tara and her husband Philip Roy Jr. of Rutland; 2 great grandchildren, Sabrina Roy and Ross Fitch; his daughter-in-law, Agnes E. Kull of Worcester; a sister Inge and her husband Vova...
