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Jennie S. (Williamson) Johansson
Jan 2, 2010
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Worcester—Jennie Sandra (Williamson) Johansson, 93, died Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. Her husband of 60 years, Carl S. Johansson, died in 1994. Jennie was born in St. George, Maine, daughter of William and Mary (Heiniluoma) Williamson. One of 16 children, she was the last surviving sibling among her brothers and sisters....
Michael P. Duggan
Dec 29, 2009
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Worcester—Michael P. Duggan passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Charles and Sirkka M. (Hirst) Duggan. Mike leaves behind his loving wife Lucy (Macell) Duggan, two daughters Karen M. Lambert and her husband Ronald of Charlton and Tina A. Mascia of Spencer,...
Glen A. Whitney
Dec 26, 2009
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Glen A. Whitney, 76, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Wing Memorial Hospital, Palmer. His wife of 52 years, Lois (Van De Mark), passed away in 2008. He leaves 4 sons; 16 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and their families. He also leaves 1 sister, and was predeceased by 1 brother and 5 sisters. He was born in Orange,...
Andrew J. Yess
Dec 23, 2009
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Worcester - Andrew J. Yess, 89, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009, in the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough. He was predeceased by his wife Mary T. (Crowley) in November 1979. He leaves two sons, James P. Yess and his wife Dr. Mary Lussier of RI and Vincent B. Yess and his wife Susan of Worcester; one sister,...
Violet M. (Blanchette) Johnson Hagan
Dec 21, 2009
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Holden—Violet M. (Blanchette) Johnson Hagan, 85, formerly of Shrewsbury and Sun City Center, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2009 at the Holden Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Harold T. Johnson and John J. Hagan. She leaves a son Gary L. and his wife Deb A. Johnson of Westborough;...
Robert W. Anderson
Dec 17, 2009
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Worcester—Robert W. Anderson, 87, died Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Knollwood Nursing Home after a battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Jean M. (Olson) Anderson; two sons, Paul R. Anderson and his wife Diane of Holden and Jon S. Anderson and his wife Janice of Worcester; 3 grandchildren, Karl of Silver Spring, MD., Sarah...
Livia (Beneventano) Iovanni
Dec 13, 2009
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Shrewsbury—Livia (Beneventano) Iovanni passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009, with her loving family at her side. Livia was born in Paternopoli, Italy and was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Annuzia (Pasquarele) Beneventano. Livia was married in Italy and moved to Shrewsbury in 1954 with her husband Michelle A. Iovanni who predeceased her in 1977. Livia is...
Helga I. Freeman
Dec 4, 2009
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Worcester-Helga Freeman, 95, of Worcester, passed away Friday, December 4, 2009 at her home after a short illness. Ms. Freeman is survived by her sister, Elin Freeman and many cousins and special friends, including Matthew and Marcy Ostrow and their children, Rachel, Emma, Sam, Naomi and Madeline. She was predeceased by a sister, Elsie. Helga was born in...
Argyrios Dimopoulos
Nov 28, 2009
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Dudley—Argyrios Dimopoulos, 68, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009, while vacationing in Greece. His wife of 36 years, Soultana (Sotiropoulos) died in 2001. He leaves two sons, Christos Dimopoulos and his wife Debra of Dudley and George Dimopoulos of Putnam, CT; a daughter, Helen Gardner and her husband Steven of Dudley; 2 sisters, Dimtroula Argyriadis and Zoi Panagitou...
Lowell C. Mercier
Nov 27, 2009
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Worcester—Lowell Carl Mercier, 79—loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and lifelong Worcester resident—entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 26, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marylin (Monroe) Mercier; 3 sons, Mark D. Mercier of Worcester, Lowell W. Mercier and wife Cathy of Framingham, and Craig Mercier and wife Ann of Burlington; 6 grandchildren,...
Harold C. Perch
Nov 24, 2009
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Worcester - Harold C. Perch, 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary (Chavoor) Perch, his daughter, Debbie Youkana and her husband Ninos of Holden, his son, Bradford Perch and his wife Catherine, also of Holden and 5 grandchildren:...
William R. Strandberg
Nov 24, 2009
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Oakham – William R. Strandberg, 77, died in Radius Healthcare of Worcester on November 24, 2009, after a long battle with lymphoma. Born in Deerfield, NH, to Arne and Agnes (Hammarstrom) Strandberg, Bill grew up in Upton and lived in Shrewsbury and Sterling before moving to Oakham in 1984. For nearly half a century, Bill ran his own...
Roland E. Bedard
Nov 19, 2009
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Worcester—Roland E. Bedard, 83, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009, in Blair House, Tewksbury surrounded by his loving family. His wife, Jeanne H. (Ryan) Bedard, died in 2007. He leaves a daughter, Elaine Bernier and her husband David of Dracut; son-in-law, John Chauvin of Port Charlotte, FL; brother, Omer Bedard of Arcadia, FL; 2 sisters, Florence LaJuenesse and...
John J. Pustis
Nov 9, 2009
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Shrewsbury—John J. Pustis, 54, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while vacationing in Florida. He leaves his devoted, loving wife of 33 years and soul mate, Sheila Joy (Mulcahy) Pustis; three wonderful sons, John P. Pustis and his wife Nicole (Elworthy), of Shrewsbury who are expecting their first child, Makenna in February; Christopher A. Pustis and his fiancée Ashley...
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...
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