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Robert W. Shyllberg

Robert W. Shyllberg

Dec 4, 2007

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Worcester—Robert W. Shyllberg, 91, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the Lutheran Home. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marion E. (Barney) Shyllberg, and his second wife, Constance (Roy) Shyllberg. He leaves a son, Robert L. Shyllberg of West Boylston, a daughter, Gail E. Tormey of Worcester; 2 step-sons, Ronald Dion of San Francisco and Kenneth Dion...

Ruth C. (Soderblom) Giard

Ruth C. (Soderblom) Giard

Nov 29, 2007

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Worcester—Ruth C. (Soderblom) Giard, died on Thursday, November 29, 2007, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus surrounded by her family. Her husband, Richard Giard, died in 1970. She is survived by a brother, Carl R. Soderblom and his wife Gloria of Worcester; her niece, Susan Gauquier and her husband Gary of Worcester; four grandnieces, Leah, Nina, Sophia, and...

Armond P. Bogosian

Armond P. Bogosian

Nov 29, 2007

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Boylston—Armond P. Bogosian, 85, died Thursday, November 29, 2007, in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. His wife, Jennie A. (Zadroga) Bogosian, died in 1988. He leaves his children, Bruce Bogosian and his wife Maryann of Spring, TX; Bonnie Hunt and her husband James of Boylston; Brian Bogosian and his wife Patricia of Worcester; Wendy Aniconi and...

Antonette T. (Knight) Flagg Clemons

Antonette T. (Knight) Flagg Clemons

Nov 28, 2007

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Worcester—Antonette T. (Knight) Flagg, Clemons, 92 died Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at the Shrewsbury Nursing Home. She was born in Oxford, daughter of Edmond and Marie (Pariseau) Knight. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Jacobs (Carney), of Chattanooga, TN; and her daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Raymond Starvaski, of Worcester. She was beloved Nana to 14 grandchildren,...

Anne Demirjian

Anne Demirjian

Nov 27, 2007

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Worcester—Anne Demirjian, 86, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at St. Patrick's Manor, Framingham. Born in Worcester, daughter of the late Seragan and Naomi (Kevorkian) Demirjian, she spent most of her life in Worcester, graduating from North High School in the Class of 1939 as Valedictorian and attending Boston University. In 1946, the New York Stock Exchange registered her...

Frank K. Krikorian

Frank K. Krikorian

Nov 21, 2007

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Worcester- Frank K. Krikorian, 96 of 206 Highland St., died peacefully at UMASS-Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus after a short illness surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 21, 2007. His loving and caring wife of 63 years, Harriet (Harootian) Krikorian, whom he married in 1939, passed away in 2002. He leaves two sons, William J. Krikorian, with...

John H. Tamke

John H. Tamke

Nov 20, 2007

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John H. "Jack" Tamke, 64, died Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at home after an illness. He leaves his wife, Janice E. (Smedberg) Tamke. They recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. He also leaves a son, John H. Tamke, Jr., of Worcester; 2 daughters, Lori J. Gerulskis and her husband Gus of Southborough and Heather E. Tamke of Worcester;...

Eleanor A. (Johnson) Erickson

Eleanor A. (Johnson) Erickson

Nov 15, 2007

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Worcester, Eleanor A. (Johnson) Erickson, 87 died Thursday, November 15, 2007 at U.Mass Memorial-University Campus. Her husband of 56 years, Wendell C. Erickson Sr. died in 1997. She leaves 2 sons, Dr. Jeffery and his wife Ann Erickson of Woodstock, Ct., Dr. Peter and his wife Kathy Erickson of New Hampshire, and one daughter, Nancy Galvin of New...

Dianne C. (Lindberg) Army

Dianne C. (Lindberg) Army

Nov 14, 2007

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Marlborough, MA—Dianne C. (Lindberg) Army, 63, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at home. She leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Michael Yurkevicius of Charlton. Her son, Ronald K. Army died in 2006. She also leaves her loving companion Raymond Inman, her mother, Anna V. (Carlson) Lindberg, a sister, Donna Coris, and a niece, Chantel Arabian, both of...

Irja R. (Ryssy) Hofschire

Irja R. (Ryssy) Hofschire

Nov 11, 2007

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Worcester—Irja Rachel (Ryssy) Hofschire, 96, died Sunday, November 11, 2007. Her husband, John Hofschire, died in 1973. She leaves a son, Charles E. Hofschire of Worcester and his significant other, Sheila Rader, a niece, Carole (Petterson) Lundquist and her husband Donald of MN, a nephew Pete Petterson and his wife Shirley of Sterling, and several grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces...

Emma May (Argentati) Bergquist

Emma May (Argentati) Bergquist

Nov 7, 2007

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Worcester—Emma M. (Argentati) Bergquist, 86, of 52 Country Club Boulevard died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Her husband, Carl F. Bergquist predeceased her. She leaves her twin sister, Edith Oberg of Worcester; her brother Charles Argentati of Leicester; nieces and nephews. Emma was born in West Boylston, daughter of James and Susan (Tomassini) Argentati. She attended St. Christopher's Church...

Gladys M. (Glasberg) Christensen

Gladys M. (Glasberg) Christensen

Nov 4, 2007

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Worcester—Gladys M. (Glasberg) Christensen, 77, died Sunday, November 4, 2007, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. She was born in Auburn, MA, daughter of Carl W. and Mary (Goodney) Glasberg. Gladys was a bookkeeper at Martin Wallcovering Co. for 25 years. After retiring, she was employed by Certified Nursing of Worcester as a home health aide coordinator. Gladys...

Mary (Hoogasian) Bogosian

Mary (Hoogasian) Bogosian

Nov 4, 2007

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Worcester—Mary (Hoogasian) Bogosian, 90, died Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Odd Fellows Home. Her husband, Vahan Bogosian died in 1989. She leaves two daughters, Iris Gopoyan and her husband Vasken of Worcester and Rose Marie Krikorian of North Providence, RI; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews. Her son Robert Bogosian died in 1998. Mary...

Albert B. "Skip" Fair

Albert B. "Skip" Fair

Nov 1, 2007

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Holden—Albert "Skip" B. Fair, 69, beloved husband & true friend of Janet D. Szocik Fair for 46 years and son of Geraldine B. Fair and the late Albert E. Fair, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones Thursday, November 1, 2007. He was cherished by his children Scott, Keith, Drew, Wendi, and Mandie and was a loving...

Roger R. Borden

Roger R. Borden

Oct 30, 2007

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Professor Roger Richmond Borden, retired, passed away Monday evening, at his home in Worcester, MA while quietly reading the Bible and watching some television after enjoying a train trip to Portland Maine with the Briarwood Community earlier in the day. Prof. Borden taught mechanical engineering at WPI for more than 25 years (as well as managing the engine...

Ralph Harold "Harry" Soderman

Ralph Harold "Harry" Soderman

Oct 29, 2007

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Worcester—Ralph H. "Harry" Soderman, 89 of Hermitage Lane, died Monday, October 29, 2007. He was born in Worcester, son of John and Anna E. Mickelson Soderman. He was a member of the Commerce High School Class of 1936, Boston University Class of 1940, and served in the Army's 16th Field Artillery OBSN Battalion in the European Theater during...

Vahan "Van" Yaylaian

Vahan "Van" Yaylaian

Oct 25, 2007

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Shrewsbury—Vahan "Van" Yaylaian, 80, died Thursday, October 25, 2007, in Saint Vincent Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rose (Kazarian) Yaylaian; his sons Thomas Yaylaian and his wife Joanne of Worcester and Glen Yaylaian of Sterling; his daughter Lori Dobbs of Shrewsbury; his brothers Thomas Yaylaian and his wife Margo and Robert Yaylaian and...

Thomas S. "Nippy" Noponen

Thomas S. "Nippy" Noponen

Oct 25, 2007

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Thomas S. "Nippy" Noponen of Worcester passed away on October 25, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Tom is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances K. (Cordella) Noponen; daughter, Barbara Demers of Worcester; grandson, James J. Demers and wife Wendy and great-grandson, Joshua J. Demers of Chicopee, MA; sisters, Esther Allen and husband...

Christos Haidas

Christos Haidas

Oct 20, 2007

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Worcester- Christos Haidas, 75, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2007, surrounded by his loving family at U-Mass Memorial Medical Center. He leaves his loving wife Arete (Goritsa) Haidas of 47 years this November 6. His father, Constantinos (Gus) Haidas died October 28, 1982. His mother, Aristea (Stella) Haidas died March 15, 2000. He leaves a son Dino...

Pauline G. (Greene) Peterson

Pauline G. (Greene) Peterson

Oct 20, 2007

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Worcester- Pauline G. Peterson,77, passed away on Sat. Oct. 20, 2007 at home. She was born in Maine, daughter of Frank A. and Velma (Steeves) Greene. Her husband, Paul Peterson died in 1993. She leaves two sons, Ronald D. and his wife Karen Peterson of Worcester, and Bruce W. and his wife Louise Peterson of California. She also...

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