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Doris A. Olson
Jul 21, 2007
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Worcester—Doris A. Olson, 84, of Pasadena Pkwy, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at the Autumn Village. She was the wife of the late Eric V. Olson for 36 years. Born in Worcester, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Alice L. Skerry and the late James Duncan. Doris leaves one daughter, Carol Ann Wilder of Worcester. A...
Kathleen "Kay" M. (Laycock) Brandt
Jul 7, 2007
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Worcester - Kathleen "Kay" (Laycock) Brandt, 88, passed away on July 7, 2007 in Autumn Village Nursing Home after 8 years with Alzheimer's disease. She leaves her husband of 71 years, Warren J. Brandt, a son Richard A. Brandt and his wife Geri, all of Worcester and 2 grandchildren. A brother and two sisters predeceased her. Kathleen was...
Francis E. Mclaughlin
Jul 5, 2007
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Shrewsbury, MA/Pittsfield, MA - Francis E. McLaughlin, age 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 5th, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his son, William J. McLaughlin MD and his wife Anne Seger MD of Boylston MA, his grandchildren Ryan P. McLaughlin of Berlin, Germany and Meghan J. McLaughlin...
Elizabeth Brandt Atkinson
Jul 4, 2007
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Shrewsbury—Elizabeth Brandt Atkinson, 90, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007. She leaves her husband of 71 years, Dr. David K. Atkinson; two daughters, Maryann and her husband William Abodeely of Shrewsbury and Janet Candela of N.C.; a sister, Lillian Daniels and her husband Arnold of PA; five grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. She was born in Perrysville, PA, daughter...
Jeanne Bedard
Jul 2, 2007
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WORCESTER- Jeanne H. (Ryan) Bedard, 73,died peacefully on July 2, 2007 at UMass Memorial- University Campus. She leaves her former husband, Roland E. Bedard of Worcester, her daughters and son-in-laws, Marie and John Chauvin of Arcadia, Elaine and David Bernier of Dracut, MA, her beloved grandsons John Chauvin and his wife Michelle of Bay City, MI, Michael Chauvin...
Margaret M. Sohigian
Jun 30, 2007
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Worcester- Margaret M. Sohigian, 75, died Saturday June 30, 2007. She leaves a brother, Aram and his wife Janice Sohigian of Worcester, a sister-in-law, Matilda Sohigian of Andover, a niece Stephanie Sohigian and a nephew Steven Sohigian of Andover. She was pre-deceased by a brother Vartkes Sohigian. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Alexander and Berjouhi...
Waino H. Gustafson
Jun 27, 2007
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WORCESTER- Waino H. Gustafson, 81, died Wed. June 27, 2007 at UMass University Campus. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Ethel M. (Shirley) Gustafson. He also leaves one son, Waino W., and his wife, Linda Gustafson of Worcester; four daughters, Dianne M. Gustafson and her husband, Claus Hamann of Canton, Nancy L. and her husband, David Yoo...
Kristal M. Figueroa
Jun 25, 2007
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Worcester—Kristal M. Figueroa, 13, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007, at home. She leaves her mother, Marjorie Baillargeon; her father, Hector Figueroa; & her stepfather, Marcos Sanchez. She also leaves her sister, Denise Baillargeon; her brother, Hector Figueroa, Jr.; 2 nieces, 3 nephews, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was born in Worcester and attended City View School...
John Wolkonowicz
Jun 21, 2007
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John Wolkonowicz, 89, died Thursday, June 21, 2007. Funeral Service Saturday, June 23, 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary, 25 Fales Street, Worcester. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. Funeral Home: Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester MA 01605
Miriam S. Nassar
Jun 21, 2007
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Worcester - Miriam S. Nassar, 79, died Thursday, June 21, 2007 at UMASS Memorial Hospital. She leaves a sister, Connie Nassar; a sister-in-law, Doris Nassar, both of Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins among whom were her beloved local caregivers, Kenneth, Alberta, and Patricia Milhem. She was predeceased by her brother, J. Victor Nassar, and niece Beth Nassar...
Helen D. (Haven) Fernandez
Jun 20, 2007
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Worcester—Helen D. (Haven) Fernandez, 94, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Her husband, Artemio Q. Fernandez, passed away in 1975. She is survived by her devoted children, Gloria M. Derry and her husband Peter M. Derry Jr., of Worcester, Shirley H. Gaito and her husband Dr. Raymond Gaito of...
Amelia T. (Paulauskas) Deknis
Jun 17, 2007
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Worcester—Amelia T. (Paulauskas) Deknis, 89, died Sunday, June 17, 2007, at Millbury Health Care Center. She leaves her husband of 65 years, John G. Deknis; 2 sisters, Aldona O'Braitis and Rita Raines, both of Worcester; 3 brothers, William Paulauskas of Westford, Anthony Paulauskas of Newburyport, and Albert Paulauskas of Webster; and many nieces and nephews. She was born...
Richard W. Girard
Jun 10, 2007
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North Easton/Worcester—Richard W. Girard, Sr., 95, formerly of Whitmarsh Ave., Worcester, died Sunday, June 10, 2007, in the Life Care Center, W. Bridgewater. His wife of 64 years, Jean M. (Zabelski) Girard, died in 1998. He leaves a son Richard W. Girard, Jr., and his wife Joan of Worcester; a daughter, Carol A. Harmon and her husband William...
John C. Hildreth
Jun 9, 2007
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Worcester, MA—John C. Hildreth, 82, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, at the Odd Fellows Home. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Jeannette (Roraback) Hildreth; two daughters, Jane Rantala and her husband, Paul of Worcester and Paula Angi and her husband, Anthony of Yorktown Heights, NY; and 4 grandchildren, Diana, Kate, and Tim Angi and Christine McKeon. He...
Harry Eknaian
Jun 8, 2007
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Harry Eknaian, 77, died Friday, June 8, 2007, in UMass Memorial, University Campus. His wife, Queenie (Markarian) Eknaian, died in 2001. He was born in Malatia, son of Hovagim and Marquohie Eknaian. Harry leaves a son Harry M. Eknaian and his wife Gayle of North Grafton, a sister, Hatun Akin, a brother Diran Eknaian; a granddaughter Abigayle; two...
Phyllis J. Maillet
Jun 7, 2007
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Worcester—Phyllis J. (Carlow) Maillet, 84, died Thursday, June 7, 2007, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, 119 Belmont Street. She leaves her husband of 60 years, John H. Maillet; two daughters, J. Wendy Maillet of Southbridge and Maureen H. Carey-Hall of Worcester; two grandchildren, Mathew J. Carey and Kathleen A. Hucknall; one great-grandson, Samuel J. Hucknall; and several nieces &...
Helen Ragnhild (Larson) Clarke
Jun 6, 2007
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Helen Ragnhild (Larson) Clarke, 92, passed away on June 6, 2007 at the Lutheran Home in Worcester, MA. She leaves her son and his wife, Jeffrey and Louise Clarke of Worcester; a granddaughter and her husband, Erica and Jaya Boerman of Leverett, MA; a grandson, John Clarke and his fianceé, Colleen, of Holden, MA; and two great-grandsons, Odin...
Eric C. Johnson
Jun 6, 2007
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Mendon—Eric C. Johnson, 95, formerly of Worcester, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007, in the Milford Geriatric Authority. His wife of 50 years, Isabelle M. (George) Johnson, died in 2001. He leaves a son, Charles F. Johnson and his wife Mary of Mendon; a daughter, Nancy H. Johnson of Nashua; a sister, Ethel Fortier of Worcester; and two grandchildren,...
Regina M. Aganoor
Jun 4, 2007
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New York, NY/Jamaica Plain, MA—Regina Madeleine Aganoor, 93, died Monday, June 4, 2007. She was born in Iran, daughter of Leo and Sophia (Joseph) Aganoor. She lived in New York City for most of her adult life where she belonged and volunteered at St. Vartan's Cathedral and volunteered at Bellevue Hospital. She had a passion for art. Regina...
Susan E. Gordon
Jun 3, 2007
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CAMBRIDGE, MA—Susan Elizabeth Gordon of 20 Tenney St. died recently in her home. She is survived by her parents, Anne L. (Brierly) Gordon and Bennett E. Gordon, Jr. PHD of Webster MA and Fort Myers FL, her brother Stephen E. Gordon and his wife Sarah Rosenberg of Celebration FL, her aunt Elizabeth J. Condon and her husband Thomas...
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