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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....
Daniel C. Bronzo
Nov 20, 2008
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Worcester—Daniel C. Bronzo, 78, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in Saint Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 53 years Joyce M. (Hilli) Bronzo; 4 sons Daniel C., Jr., Michael W., Brian A., and Mark A. and his wife Shannon—all of Worcester; 5 daughters Nancy J. Bronzo, Susan K. Bronzo, Janice M. Distefano and her husband Matthew, and...
James O. Wolf
Nov 19, 2008
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James O. "Jim" Wolf, 71, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Jim leaves his long-time companion Harry "Junior" Derderian, Jr., of Worcester; daughters Gloria, wife of Joel Hershey of Springfield; Debbie, wife of Phillip Herman of Worcester; Pammy, wife of Chris Therrien of Warren; son Charles Wolf,...
Dorothy M. (Johnson) Freeland
Nov 19, 2008
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Dorothy M. (Johnson) Freeland, 95, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in the Lutheran Healthcare Center, formerly the Lutheran Home of Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederic J. Freeland, who died in 1999 after 60 years of marriage. She leaves a daughter, Marilyn E. Hildick, of Holden; two grandchildren: Beth A. Stark and her husband, Kevin, Brent...
Lois C. (Carpenter) Shea
Nov 18, 2008
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Webster - Lois (Carpenter) Shea, 88, formerly of Shrewsbury, MA, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA. Her husband of 42 years, John Monroe Shea, died in 1986. She leaves a son, Scott Carter Shea of Thompson, CT, a grandson, four granddaughters, two great grandsons, a great granddaughter and a sister, Millicent Wettstein of...
Loretta J. (Novak) Dunn
Nov 17, 2008
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Worcester—Loretta J. (Novak) Dunn, 84, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on November 17, 2008. Her husband, Walter F. Dunn, passed away in 1982. She leaves a daughter Lori A. Konrad and her husband Karl of Jefferson, a son Robert E. Dunn and his wife Julianne of Jefferson; four grandchildren, Ashley and Auriel Konrad of Jefferson, Kevin...
George Panagian
Nov 15, 2008
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Worcester—George "Dedo" Panagian, 85, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, November 15, 2008, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Beverly (Simonian) Panagian; two sons, Peter E. and his wife Cynthia of Shrewsbury and Barton V. of New York; a daughter Betty Joyce of Worcester; one brother, Maurice "Punt" and two sisters, Agnes Costa...
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