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Christine A. Dobson
Aug 15, 2009
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Worcester- Christine (Card) Dobson passed away peacefully Saturday, August 15th after a long battle with cancer. Christine was born June 18th 1947 in Marlboro, MA where she grew up and attended both grammar and high school. In 1994 she graduated with high honors from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, earning an Associates Degree in Business Administration. She was...
Dana P. Rawdon
Aug 14, 2009
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Worcester- Dana P. Rawdon, 54, passed away August 14, 2009 at home. He leaves a mother, Constance Rawdon of Kingston, MA; a sister, Sherrie and her husband Paul Ryan of Carver, MA;his former wife, Kathy Rawdon, a son, Justin Rawdon, and a daughter, Abigail Rawdon all of Norton, MA. Dana was born in Worcester, son of Constance (Paul)...
Jessica Lynn Ela
Aug 8, 2009
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Jessica L. Ela, 32, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009, as a result of injuries sustained in a boating accident on August 1st. She leaves her daughter, Kira M. Ela; her father and step-mother, Roger B. and Carol Ela; 3 brothers, Roger and his wife Penny, Richard and his wife Cheryl, and Eric Ela; a sister, Janet...
Stephen "Steve" Dobson
Aug 6, 2009
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Beloved father, brother, husband, and friend Stephen "Steve" Dobson passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60 on Thursday, August 6th 2009, at his home while caring for his wife. Stephen was born in London, England. He spent several years traveling the world working with Disney on Parade, through which he met and married his first wife, Christine...
Frank L. Warren
Aug 6, 2009
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Frank L. Warren, 80 passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009, at U. Mass Memorial Hospital. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Mary Lou (McGauley) Warren; 2 sons, Mark and Lara of Worcester and Dean and Karen Warren of Harwich; a daughter, Beth and her husband Thomas Graham of Shrewsbury; 7 grandchildren - Caitlin, Michael, Montana, Harrison, Thomas,...
Paula J. (Bregou) Mitchell
Aug 1, 2009
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Paula J. (Bregou) Mitchell, 61 West Boylston- Paula J. (Bregou) Mitchell, 61, of West Boylston, formerly of Worcester, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Paula leaves her husband, Nicholas G. Mitchell, Sr., of West Boylston. She is survived by her mother, Lillian (Kyrka) Bregou; a sister, Barbara Boucher and a brother, William Bregou;...
Greta Elizabeth (Lindahl) Dahlstrom
Jul 23, 2009
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Greta E. Dahlstrom, 94, formerly of Worcester, Mass., departed this life on July 23, 2009, in Lawrence, Kans. In November 2008, Greta left her many friends at Briarwood Retirement Community, where she had lived since 2001, to be closer to her daughter Laura and her family in Kansas. Mrs. Dahlstrom worked for Norton Company, for Malmstead Insurance Company,...
Veda M. (Erikson) Skoglund
Jul 17, 2009
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Veda Matilda (Erikson) Skoglund, widow of Gustaf A. Skoglund, was called home on Friday, July 17, 2009. Veda was born in Worcester on October 14, 1911, daughter of Bertha A. (Sjogren) and B. Gustaf Erikson. She was predeceased by two brothers and a sister, George, Clifton, and Viola Erikson. She is survived by her two sons, Richard G....
Gladys R. Ronca
Jul 9, 2009
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Worcester- Gladys R. Ronca, 85, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 in the Blaire House of Worcester. Services are private.
Margaret G. (Vigneaux) Flint
Jul 9, 2009
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Worcester: Margaret G. Flint, 80, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009. Services are private.
Gloria T. Vitaris
Jul 6, 2009
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Gloria T. Vitaris, 81 Worcester—Gloria T. (Bennett) Vitaris, 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, July 6, 2009 at UMass Memorial Hospital. She leaves her husband of over 58 years, Arthur F. Vitaris; two sons, Ronald F. and his wife Robin of Worcester and Kevin J. Vitaris and Lori Houle of Rutland; a brother, William...
Matthew A. Bombard
Jul 5, 2009
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Worcester—Matthew A. Bombard, 41, passed away July 5, 2009. He was born in Worcester, son of Lillian L. (Howard) and Donald J. Bombard, Sr. He leaves 3 children, Amanda, Kevin, and Kaylee; 2 grandchildren, Elijah and Kyara; 2 brothers, Michael and Jeffrey; and 2 sisters, Lynda and Christine. A brother Donald predeceased him. Calling hours will be held...
Ruth I. Vinton
Jul 3, 2009
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Hyannis—Ruth I. (Kasparson)Vinton, 93, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, in the Cape Regency Rehab Center. Her husband, Lt. Col. Russell W. Vinton died in 1979. She leaves a son, Phillip R. Vinton of Hyannis; 2 granddaughters, Rene M. Mendes of W. Yarmouth and Christine A. Chambre of FL; 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Ruth was...
Erma L. (Newcomb) Barbour
Jun 27, 2009
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Worcester - Erma L. Barbour, 44, died suddenly, Saturday, June 27, 2009, at home. She leaves her husband, Donald Barbour, whom she married in 1989. Erma Linda was born in Worcester, daughter of Carol Ann (Pruitt) and Ellis L. Newcomb, Jr. She was a member of St. John's Parish. A Memorial Service will be held at Nordgren Memorial...
Dorothy A. Bergstrom
Jun 27, 2009
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Shrewsbury- Dorothy A. Bergstrom, 84, died peacefully Saturday June 27th at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Worcester, MA; August 9, 1924, Dorothy was the daughter of Augusta M. Carlson Erickson and George K. Mouzinas. She graduated from North High School in 1942 and Salter Secretarial School as a Legal Secretary. She...
Esther C. (Skoog) Anderson
Jun 23, 2009
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Worcester—Esther C. (Skoog) Anderson, 97, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. Her husband, Everett O. Anderson, died in 1987. She leaves a son, Donald Anderson of Norwell; two grandchildren, Christopher Anderson and Amy Lyons; and 1 great-granddaughter, Madeleine—all of Charlestown. Esther was born in Worcester, daughter of P. Gustaf Skoog and Selma...
Ann-Marie (Belseth) Houle
Jun 23, 2009
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Ann-Marie H. (Belseth) Houle, 59, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She leaves her husband of 10 years, Raymond F. Houle; 2 daughters, Heather DiStefano and her husband Richard and Lisa Donahue and her husband William; 1 son, John Ozarowski and his wife Kristina; 1 brother and 2 sisters,...
Norman L. Carlson
Jun 18, 2009
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Worcester—Norman L. Carlson, 82, died June 18, 2009, peacefully at home after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, April 5, 1927, the son of Arthur L. and Ruth (Woods) Carlson. He was predeceased by his daughter, Ruth, who passed in 2002. He leaves the love of his life, his wife of 59 years, Grace E. (Svedin)....
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