Francis J. "Frank" Kangas
Jan 4, 2009
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Sutton—Francis J. "Frank" Kangas, 76, went home to heaven Sunday, January 4, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Helen Shedd Kangas, and four children—Chandler S. Kangas and his wife Arja of Holden, Tyler F. Kangas and his wife Kathyleen of Grafton, Justine A. Kangas of Worcester, and Wanda...
Daniel D. Sullivan
Jan 3, 2009
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Daniel D. "Dan" Sullivan, 71, a longtime employee of the Telegram & Gazette, died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. He leaves three sisters, Edla S. and her husband, Richard Butterworth of South Orleans; Ann D. and her husband, Edward Geishecker of Natick; and Carol E. Knee of California; seven nephews; two nieces; four...
Ellen M. (Betteridge) Rainsford Little
Dec 30, 2008
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Worcester—Ellen M. (Betteridge) Rainsford Little, 99, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008, in Autumn Village. She was the widow of Albert Rainsford, who died in 1975 and Norman Little, who died in 1989. Ellen leaves her daughter, Elizabeth A. (Rainsford) Swenson of Holden; two step-daughters, Sandra Johnson of Oxford and Carol Wiggin of Worcester; nephew, Russell Betteridge of Barre;...
Emma C. (Sundin) Happy
Dec 22, 2008
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Emma C. (Sundin) Happy, 98, of Coes Pond Village died on Monday, December 22, 2008. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Mary (Landquist) and John Sundin. Emma worked for 25 years in the payroll department at the former Reed Rolled Thread Die Co., Holden, retiring in 1965. She was a member of the 39ers at Coes Pond...
Corinne L. (Parsons) Carlson
Dec 22, 2008
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Mrs. Corinne Luella (Parsons) Carlson, 86, of Briarwood, Worcester, Massachusetts, passed from our loving arms to God on Monday, December 22, 2008. Connie was predeceased by her husband, Howard Walter Carlson; her parents, Gerald D. Parsons and Adelaide Ella Morse Parsons Bodo; her brothers, Gerald Parsons and Henry Parsons (who died in combat in World War II); her...
Ligor V. Gusha
Dec 22, 2008
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Ligor Vangel Gusha, 84, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2008, at the Holy Trinity Nursing Home, where he resided for the past 5 years. He leaves his beloved wife of 60 years, Therese (Girard) Gusha of Holden, eight children; son Gregory C. Gusha and his wife Louise of Pleasanton, California, daughter Audrey and her...
Francis K. Moy
Dec 21, 2008
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Worcester—Francis K. Moy, 87, formerly of Birmingham Road, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, in the Holy Trinity Nursing Home. His wife of 47 years, Theresa (Ho Wai Mui) Moy, predeceased him. He leaves a sister, Betty and her husband Paul Huang of NJ, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Moy and sisters...
Natalie P. Hollstrom
Dec 21, 2008
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Worcester, MA: Natalie P. (Parmenter), Hollstrom, 87, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008 in UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Her husband, Gunnar E. Hollstrom passed away in 1984. She leaves a niece, Jean and her husband Jon Scott of Shrewsbury, several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. She is pre-deceased by a brother, Harold Parmenter, and...
Ethel C. (Jacques) Forsberg
Dec 20, 2008
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West Boylston—Ethel C. (Jacques) Forsberg, 84 died suddenly at UMass Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 20, 2008. She leaves her husband of 61 years, William R. Forsberg, two children, Thomas A. Forsberg and his wife Robin of Auburn and Steven J. Forsberg and his wife Lynda of West Boylston. She was predeceased by her son William R. Forsberg,...
Alice M. (Saarinen) Soderman
Dec 18, 2008
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Clearwater, FL—Alice M. (Saarinen) Soderman, 80, formerly of Shrewsbury, MA, died Thursday, December 18, 2008. Her husband of 56 years, Herbert M. Soderman, died in 2006. She leaves four sons: Roy H. Soderman and his wife Marylan of Shrewsbury; Richard R. Soderman and his wife Annamarie of Rutland; Robert M. Soderman, also of Rutland; and Russell R. Soderman...
Raymond D. Ball
Dec 17, 2008
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Shrewsbury—Raymond Daniel Ball, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Raymond is survived by his sister, Virginia L. Ball; brother, Merritt L. Ball; son, Raymond D. Ball Jr.; daughter, Alyce C. Roberts; granddaughter, Elizabeth A. Roberts; and great-grandson, Frankie N. Roberts. Raymond lost his wife, Annette Eleanor (Saucier) Ball, of almost 60 years earlier this year. He was...
Alice M. Bohn
Dec 16, 2008
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Alice M. Bohn, 86 Worcester—Alice M. (Schaetzle) Bohn, 86, widow of Carl R. Bohn, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008. She leaves a son, Michael Bohn and his wife Denise of Texas; 2 daughters, Pamela and her husband Keith Rushlow of Worcester and Debra and her husband Russell Vickstrom of Holden; 9 grandchildren: Brian, Timothy, and Donald Rushlow, and...
Ernest Carlson
Dec 13, 2008
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Worcester—Ernest A. Carlson, 85, died Saturday, December 13, 2008. He leaves a sister, Ruby Mann of Manchester, NH; 3 nephews, Warren Mann of NH, Jon Hanson of Holden, and Robert Hanson of FL; 1 niece, Karla Hanson of Holden; and his life-long, dear friend, Esther Troio of Worcester. He was predeceased by his brother, Clarence Carlson, and sister,...
Bruce N. Barck
Dec 12, 2008
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Franklin—Bruce N. Barck, 62, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, in his home. He leaves many cousins. He was born in Milford, son of Juliaana (Launola) and Einar Arvid Barck and was a life-long resident of Franklin. He graduated with honors from Lowell Tech and held several patents with the U.S. Patent Office. Bruce was a mechanical engineer and...
Audrey J. (Mancevice) Dipinto
Dec 12, 2008
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Holden—Audrey J. (Mancevice) DiPinto, 41, died Friday, December 12, 2008, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her husband, Anthony M. DiPinto; her step-daughter, Madison; her mother, Constance M. (Sundin) Mancevice; 3 sisters, Valerie, Nadine, and Denise; 2 brothers, Scott and Craig, 5 nieces, including Corrine G. Mancevice who was like a daughter to her, and...
Warren A. Swenson
Dec 1, 2008
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Warren A. Swenson, 91, of Charlton, formerly of Holden, died peacefully Monday, December 1, 2008 at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge. He was married to Nina Weir Swenson for 53 years. She predeceased him in November 1994. A brother, Stanley Swenson predeceased him in 2005. Mr. Swenson worked many years for Norton Company. He will be missed by many...
Doris Hazel (Schools) Saari
Nov 30, 2008
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Centerville—Doris Hazel (Schools) Saari, 96, widow of Valentine I. Saari, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008, in the Cape Regency Nursing Home. Hazel was born in Putnam, CT, daughter of Agnes (Staudering) and Joseph Schools. Before moving to the Cape, Hazel lived in Boylston where she was a member of the Boylston Grange #111. She leaves a daughter...
Calvin L. Kuniholm
Nov 26, 2008
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Worcester—Calvin Kuniholm, 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep Nov. 26, 2008. He was the son of Leonard and Ellen Kuniholm for whom he had been a loving caretaker the past 10 years, enabling them to remain in their own home. Calvin attended Classical High and Webster Academy and was a graduate of the University of S. California,...
Helen Docherty
Nov 26, 2008
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Worcester—Miss Helen Docherty, 99, of 49 Pleasant Valley Drive died Wednesday, November 26, 2008. She leaves three nieces, Kathleen Foley and Marie Kumpey of Holden and Helen Docherty of NYC. She also leaves many nieces and nephews in Scotland and England. Helen was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, daughter of Mary (King) and Michael Docherty. She worked at State...
Joy C. Allen
Nov 23, 2008
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Joy C. Allen, 50, of Worcester died Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Radius Health Care Center in Worcester from complications with cancer. Born May 6, 1958 in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Grace M. (Hardie) and William A. Allen. Joy attended Burncoat Sr. High School and lived in Worcester and Auburn most of her life....
