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Ingrid H. (Elm) Cronholm
Jan 9, 2007
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Ingrid H. (Elm) Cronholm, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, MA. She was born in Huskvarna, Sweden on February 2, 1919, the daughter of Carl and Emelia (Peterson) Elm and came to the USA at the age of 2.5. A graduate of Gardner (MA) High School, she also lived in...
Sandra L. (Hewitt) Hartman
Jan 8, 2007
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Worcester—Sandra L. (Hewitt) Hartman, 63, died Monday, January 8, 2007, at Saint Vincent Hospital after suffering for 24 years with Multiple Sclerosis. She leaves her husband of 44 years, Harry "Herb" Hartman; four sons, David P. Hartman of Spencer, Stephen S. Hartman and Tim J. Hartman both of Worcester, and Todd L. Hartman of St. Paul, MN; a...
Linnea (Lundgren) Karle
Jan 4, 2007
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Rutland—Linnea Lundgren Karle, 52, died Thursday, January 4, 2007, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. She leaves behind beloved husband, George "Chip" Karle, and devoted son, David Karle, both of Rutland; brother Jeffrey Lundgren of Warwick, RI; cherished nephews, nieces, family and friends. Her parents were Eric "Swede" Lundgren of Worcester and Marian Heath of California. A graduate...
Nancy J. Collins
Jan 4, 2007
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Nancy J. Collins, 80, formerly of Manhattan Beach, CA, died Thursday, January 4, 2007 in UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late William G. and Jane M. Collins. Nancy leaves a sister, Sheila A. Frank and her husband Robert Frank of Worcester, a niece, and three nephews. She was...
Dorothy L. (Swanberg) Aho
Jan 1, 2007
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Dorothy L. "Swannie" (Swanberg) Aho, 71, of Worcester, died Monday, January 1st, 2007. Her precious soul made its journey forward into heaven from her final resting place - UMass Memorial University Campus Hospital, Worcester. She leaves her loving family, daughter, Nancy Aho of Worcester, daughter Heidi (Rioux) O'Leary of Auburn; son, Wayne Aho Jr. and wife Pamela of...
Helmi E. (Yleva) Wiinikka
Dec 31, 2006
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Worcester—Helmi E. (Yleva) Wiinikka, 92, died on Sunday, December 31, 2006, at the Lutheran Home. Her husband of 60 years, Wilio A. Wiinikka, died in 1998. She leaves two sons, Allan R. Wiinikka of Worcester and Kenneth P. Wiinikka of Hubbardston; a sister, Tyyne Linna of Worcester; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Lauha Wiinikka...
Evelyn V. (Johnson) Davis
Dec 31, 2006
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Evelyn V. (Johnson) Davis, 89, died Sunday, December 31, 2006, in Overlook Masonic Nursing Home. She had resided in Charlton since 1942. Her husband, Raymond A. Davis, died in 1961. Evelyn leaves a daughter, Linda and her husband George Healy of Charlton, a son Robert P and his wife Barbara of Springfield, 4 Grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and...
Lillian Maki
Dec 30, 2006
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WORCESTER- Lillian (Gedenberg) Maki, 96, of Worcester & Lantana FL, passed on Dec. 30, 2006 after a short illness, in the presence of her family. She leaves a sister, Ida Mary Rasku of Holden, 2 sons, Deacon Richard Maki, his wife Evelyn of Sterling and their 4 sons Ricky, Joe, Eric, and Michael; Reverend Robert Maki, his wife...
Astrid (Skog) Davidson
Dec 29, 2006
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Shrewsbury—Astrid (Skog) Davidson, 93, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2006, at the Pleasant Bay Nursing Home, Brewster. Her husband, William Davidson, died in 1973. She leaves her sister, Gladys Carlson of Worcester and many loving nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces; and many great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces. Two brothers, Hjalmer and Oscar, and three sisters, Hulda Moore, Mabel...
Susan J. Hayes
Dec 28, 2006
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Grafton—Susan Jeanette "Angel" Hayes, the first baby born in Worcester after VJDay, Victory over Japan, passed away on December 28, 2006 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. She graduated from Salter Secretarial School with high honors in 1965. She was a self-employed court reporter for over thirty years for Apex Reporting in Boston, MA. Susan was predeceased by her...
Stephen P. Malm
Dec 28, 2006
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Brimfield—Stephen P. Malm, 47, died Thursday, December 28, 2006, at UMass Memorial Healthcare University Campus. He leaves his wife of 19 years, Deborah A. (Coyne) Malm, a daughter, Amber L. Malm of Boston, four brothers, Gregory R. and his wife Maria of Templeton, Daniel A. and his wife Andrea of Sturbridge, David M. and his wife Cecilia of...
O. George Peterson
Dec 27, 2006
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Auburn—Oscar George Peterson, 101, died Wednesday, December 27, 2006, at the Life Care Center. His wife, Hilder, predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of Oscar and Ida (Kinnvall) Peterson. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. A graveside service will be held in All Faiths Cemetery at 1:00 Fri., Dec. 29. NORDGREN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 300...
William R. Jones
Dec 21, 2006
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William R. Jones, 96, died Thursday, December 21, 2006, in the Christopher House. He leaves his wife of 76 years, Isabel C. (Carr) Jones; a daughter, Sharon A. Drew of Worcester; three grandchildren, Steven R. Drew of Cherry Valley, Deborah A. Kelley of Dudley, and Kimberly L. Harney of Douglas; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He...
Vahan Santoian
Dec 19, 2006
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Vahan Santoian, 84, died Wednesday, December 19, 2006, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. He leaves a brother, Zaven H. Santoian and his wife Joyce of West Boylston; a close friend and caretaker, Joan H. Cicio, of Worcester; two nieces, Deborah J. Bostrom of Mora, MN and Patricia L. Johnson of E. Dennis; a nephew, Kevin P. Santoian...
Edith M. (Lindsten) Nourse
Dec 13, 2006
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Edith M. (Lindsten) Nourse, 86, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006, in the Belmont Manor Nursing Home, Belmont. Her husband of 51 years, Richard G. Nourse passed away in 2000. She leaves a daughter, Pamela M. Nourse of Acton; three sisters, Ruth Boo of NH, Esther Polzin, and Alice Meland both of CA; and two granddaughters, Rebecca and Abigail....
Donald F. Olson
Dec 13, 2006
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Donald F. Olson, 71, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at UMass Memorial Healthcare with his loving family by his side. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 44 years, Judith A. (Rice) Olson; two sons, Mark D. Olson and his wife, Mary, of Whitinsville, and David F. Olson and his wife, Pam, of Thompson, CT; six precious...
Carolyn C. Quist
Dec 9, 2006
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Carolyn Cobb Quist, 90, of Shrewsbury Commons died on Saturday, December 9, 2006, at the Washburn House after a short illness. She was born on November 25, 1916 in Kingfisher, OK to Percival B. Cobb of Newton, MA and Lillian Steers of Massapequa, Long Island, NY. She married Robert E. Quist of Worcester on Sept. 8, 1951. They...
Lloyd J. Cormier, Jr.
Dec 9, 2006
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Lloyd J. Cormier, Jr., died December 9, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gloria Cormier; two daughters, Diane Cormier and Karen Cormier; two grandchildren, Christine Cormier and Brandon Cormier; two sisters, Dolores Daws and Arlene Malia; and several nieces and nephews. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. The funeral service will...
Paul C. Bohigian
Dec 6, 2006
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Paul C. Bohigian, 58, of Worcester, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He leaves behind his wife, Paula, of 29 years, a daughter, Lindsay, a son, Barry, and a brother Jack, all of Worcester. Paul was a veteran of the United States Army, a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal...
Grant H. Borgstedt
Dec 5, 2006
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Worcester—Grant H. Borgstedt, 48, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006. He was born in Worcester, son of Herbert K. and Selma (Nygard) Borgstedt. A graduate of North High, Grant was an avid mechanic and loved working on cars. He worked for Diamond Chevrolet for many years. He is survived by several cousins. A graveside funeral service will be held...
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