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Aram Bezdegian

Aram Bezdegian

Oct 12, 2007

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Aram Edward Bezdegian, 83 of Worcester, MA died in his home Friday,October 12, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Aram is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 60 years Surapi Sue (Surabian) Bezdegian; his five children: Margaret L'Esperance and her husband Fred of Worcester, John Bezdegian and his wife Anita of Paxton, Janice Phillips and her...

Doreen F. Mitsis

Doreen F. Mitsis

Oct 12, 2007

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Doreen F. Mitsis, of Hudson, MA, died peacefully on October 12, 2007 with her son, Matthew, and husband, Charles, at her side. Visiting hours will be from 2-3 p.m. October 15 at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA followed by a Memorial Service at 3:30 p.m.

Arthur Swanson

Arthur Swanson

Oct 7, 2007

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Barre—Arthur Swanson, 83, died Sunday, October 7, 2007, in Autumn Village. He was born in Worcester, son of Arthur J. and Ingrid (Knuteson) Swanson. Arthur was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a machinist at Wachusett Wire Co. for many years. He leaves two sons, Arthur M. Swanson of Worcester and Alan K. Swanson of Spencer; two...

Harold B. Bell

Harold B. Bell

Oct 6, 2007

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Worcester—Harold B. Bell, 95, died Saturday, October 6, 2007, in the Knollwood Nursing Center, West Boylston. His wife of 61 years, Corinne E. (Johnson) Bell, died in 2004. He leaves two daughters, Heather Stewart of New Braintree and Mary Ellen Preston of Greenfield; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. A son, Frank P. Bell, a brother, Albert Bell, and...

Vivian L. (Cooper) Waterhouse

Vivian L. (Cooper) Waterhouse

Oct 5, 2007

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Worcester—Vivian L. (Cooper) Waterhouse, 87, died peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2007. She was a lifelong resident of Worcester, daughter of Henry and Nettie (Knipe) Cooper. She is survived by two daughters, Norma L. Arnold and Gloria J. Waterhouse of Worcester; one son, David H. Waterhouse of Englewood, FL; four grandchildren, Kim Dion of Jefferson, Lisa McHugh of...

Dorothy "Ann" (Gosdanian) Mosessian

Dorothy "Ann" (Gosdanian) Mosessian

Sep 27, 2007

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Dorothy "Ann" (Gosdanian) Mosessian, 85, died Thursday, September 27, 2007. She was the widow of Gerald M. Mosessian, who died in 1985. She leaves two daughters, Valerie A. Babaian and her husband Peter of Jefferson and Jean L. Mosessian of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; two grandchildren, Peter M. Babaian of Arlington and Alexis C. Babaian of Boston; a...

Shirley E. (Smith) Anderson

Shirley E. (Smith) Anderson

Sep 24, 2007

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Worcester—Shirley E. (Smith) Anderson, 96, died in her home on Monday, September 24, 2007. Her husband, J. Harry Anderson, died in 1968. She leaves her daughter, Jeanne R. (Anderson, Jette') Gauthier, wife of Henry C. Gauthier of Worcester; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two great, great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews throughout the New England area. A son, Cecil...

Daniel M. Faulkner

Daniel M. Faulkner

Sep 21, 2007

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Daniel M. Faulkner, Jr., 99, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at home. His wife of 60 years, Ruth E. (Hawkins) Faulkner died in 1997. He leaves 3 sons, Glenn B. and his wife Anne M. Faulkner of Sterling; Daniel M. and his wife Gloria G. Faulkner of Spencer; and Bruce G. Faulkner of Worcester. He also leaves 12...

Oliver "Tex" W. Nelson

Oliver "Tex" W. Nelson

Sep 15, 2007

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Oliver "Tex" W. Nelson, 93, died Saturday, September 15, 2007, in Crystal River, Florida. He leaves his wife, Phyllis H. (Langhill) Nelson of Crystal River; his children, Carolyn C. Stowe of Boylston, Raymond J. Nelson of Powhatan, VA, and Laurie J. Costello of Boylston; his sisters and brother, Ethel Nelson of Orleans, MA, Eunice Nelson of Millbury, MA,...

Carl A. B. Engvall

Carl A. B. Engvall

Sep 12, 2007

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Worcester—Carl A. B. Engvall, of Whitmarsh Ave., died on Wednesday, September 12, 2007, in Knollwood Nursing Center, West Boylston. His wife of 53 years, Kathleen L. (Grusell) Engvall, died in 2003. He leaves 5 children, Pamela A. Hinckley of Hardwick, Laura Mae Engvall of Harwich Port, Cynthia L. Engvall-Kenney of Holden, Ronald C. Engvall of Leicester, and Debra...

Luciana Victoria Lovejoy

Luciana Victoria Lovejoy

Sep 11, 2007

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Rochdale—Luciana Victoria Lovejoy, infant daughter of Steven R. and Zulma Y. (Alvarado) Lovejoy, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers and a sister, Jose, Steven, and Kassandra; paternal grandparents, Kenneth W. and Antoinette V. Lovejoy of West Boylston; maternal grandmother, Rosario Ramirez of El Salvador; and several aunts, uncles,...

Margaret Deignan

Margaret Deignan

Sep 9, 2007

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Worcester—Margaret Deignan, 103, formerly of 52 Country Club Blvd., passed away at the Lutheran Home of Worcester, Sept. 9, 2007. She was born in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitriune, Eire. Her parents were Michael and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Deignan. She has been a resident of Worcester since 1920. She retired from U.S. Envelope Co. where she had worked for many years....

Jean E. (Stewart) Erickson

Jean E. (Stewart) Erickson

Sep 3, 2007

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Jean E. Erickson, 87 , beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, peacefully passed away Monday, September 3, 2007, at The University Commons Nursing Center, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on August 17, 1920, in Boylston, to Peter and Mary (Closson) Stewart, the youngest of seven. Jean was a life-long resident of Boylston. She graduated...

Hugh Connor

Hugh Connor

Sep 3, 2007

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Hugh Connor, 78, of Charlton, formerly of Worcester, died September 3, 2007 in The Overlook Masonic Health Center, Charlton, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Airdrie, Scotland, of Thomas and Margaret (Cowan) Connor and brought his family to Worcester in 1968. He leaves his devoted wife of 54 years Elizabeth "Betty" (Burnett) Connor...

Carl E. Strom

Carl E. Strom

Aug 31, 2007

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WORCESTER- Carl E. Strom, 85, died Friday, August 31, 2007 in the Lutheran Home. His wife of 53 years, Irene F. (Mulhern) Strom passed away in 1999. Carl leaves a brother, Donald A. Strom of Worcester and many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A brother, John C. Strom and a sister, Marion Kerswell pre-deceased him. He was...

Sharon Elizabeth (Schell) Condon

Sharon Elizabeth (Schell) Condon

Aug 26, 2007

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Worcester—Sharon Elizabeth (Schell) Condon, born May 13, 1961, made her entrance into eternal life August 26, 2007 at 12:08 a.m. She leaves her husband of 21 years, Rev. Daniel J. Condon, Sr. and her two sons, Daniel James, Jr. age 18 and Jon-Michael David, age 15. She was predeceased by her father, Rev. Walter Schell. She leaves her...

Anne Hovenesian

Anne Hovenesian

Aug 24, 2007

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Worcester—Anne Hovenesian, 94, died on Friday, August 24, 2007, at the VNA Care Hospice. She leaves a sister, Lucy Hovenesian and a niece, Marsha Hovenesian, both of Worcester; a nephew, Mark Hovenesian and a grandnephew, Thomas Edward Hovenesian, both of Carlsbad, CA. Two brothers, John and William, predeceased her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Markar and...

Pauline Martina "Paulie" Breault

Pauline Martina "Paulie" Breault

Aug 22, 2007

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Northborough/Boylston—Pauline Martina "Paulie" Breault, a former 56 year resident of Boylston, died peacefully at home early Wednesday, August 22, 2007, after a full and exciting life. Pauline's beloved husband, J. Donald Breault, died July 19, 1971 and her twin brother, Paul O. Chabot passed May 5, 2003. Pauline will be fondly remembered by her four children, Donna M....

James Melikian

James Melikian

Aug 13, 2007

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Worcester—James "Jim" Melikian, 84, died Monday, August 13, 2007, in Saint Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth (Simonian) Melikian; two daughters, Joyce I. Melikian of Chelmsford and Jean A. Lyons and her husband Thomas of Wakefield; two granddaughters, Sarah and Maura Lyons of Wakefield; and several nieces & nephews. Jim was predeceased by two...

Anna "Bunny" (Hovanesian) Wrin

Anna "Bunny" (Hovanesian) Wrin

Aug 12, 2007

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Anna "Bunny" (Hovanesian) Wrin, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2007. Bunny leaves her loving husband, Edward F. Wrin Jr., of Worcester, her caring nephew, Gary Arvanigian, and her precious niece, Nancy (Arvanigian) Brown, both of Worcester. Bunny was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Mooshgh and Veronique (Donabedian) Hovanesian. She was preceded in death by...

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