Edward Zarmanian
Jun 15, 2006
Obituary
Worcester—Edward Zarmanian, 81, formerly of Woburn, died Thursday, June 15, 2006, at UMass Memorial Hospital. He was born in Worcester, son of Armenag and Arshaloos (Tashjian) Zarmanian. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and was a Radar Operator for the Third Fleet Operation in Okinawa. Edward owned the Ali Baba Restaurant in Worcester. He was...
Margaret M. (Vancelette) "Peggy" Prefontaine
Jun 10, 2006
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Worcester—Margaret M. "Peggy" (Vancelette) Prefontaine, 62, of 52 Country Club Blvd. died Saturday, June 10, 2006 in Milford Regional Medical Center. She leaves a son, Michael Prefontaine of Rutland, a daughter Susan Troy of Worcester; 3 brothers, Stanley Vancelette of Amherst, NH, Richard Vancelette of Grafton, and Donald Vancelette of Worcester, 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Alec and Benjamin Prefontaine,...
Phyllis A. Miller
Jun 8, 2006
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South Grafton—Phyllis A. Miller, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Norma LaMarche, who was her caregiver, a sister Ellen Little, 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great, great-grandchildren. She was born on June 21, 1919 in New Brunswick, Canada. She retired...
Marion (Der Harootunian) Der Kazarian
Jun 7, 2006
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Worcester—Marion (Der Harootunian)Der Kazarian, 97, Genocide Survivor and Author, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, surrounded by her loving children. She was the devoted wife of Charles Der Kazarian who predeceased her in 1982. She is survived by her children: two daughters, Alma Der Kazarian of Worcester, Rose Asadoorian and husband Malcolm of...
Robert E., Sr. "Pops" Holland
Jun 7, 2006
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Robert E. "Pops" Holland, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully among family on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Delores (Brockney) Holland; 8 children, Frederick Ekstrom, Bernard, Robert Jr., Sharon, Dennis, Kevin, Joseph, and Keith Holland, their wives; 2 brothers, Leslie and Orace Holland; 30 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. "Pops" also leaves...
Anna M. (Landgren) Swenson
Jun 6, 2006
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Guilford, CT—Anna M. (Landgren) Swenson, 90, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, in her home. Her husband of many years, Malte Swenson, died in 1997. She leaves a son, Glenn M. Swenson and his wife, Janet, of Madison, CT; 2 granddaughters, Dawn Swenson of Guilford and Dana Weinstein of Madison, CT; 2 great-grandchildren, Daniel and Ellen Weinstein; and several...
Raymond L. Johnson
Jun 1, 2006
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Worcester, MA—Raymond L. Johnson, Jr., 77, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Anna Johnson of Auburn; a daughter, Anna Webster of Auburn; 3 sons, Raymond L. Johnson of NH, Robert Johnson and David P. Johnson (and his wife Elaine) all of Oxford; 2 sisters, Mary...
Helen M. (Mancini) Haddad
May 27, 2006
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Helen M. Haddad, 93 Worcester—Helen M. (Mancini) Haddad, 93, died peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2006 in St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Holden, daughter of Whitey and Molly (Kelly) Erickson. She leaves a son, David Mancini; a brother, Harold Erickson; a sister, Gladys Phillips; 7 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; a stepson, Thomas Haddad; and...
Margaret V. (Layte) Bilske
May 25, 2006
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Worcester—Margaret Vivian (Layte) Bilske, 81, formerly of Uncatena Avenue, died on Thursday, May 25, 2006 in UMass Hospital – University Campus surrounded by her close family members. She was born on Oct. 11, 1924 in Worcester, daughter of the late Sidney M. and Minnie (Menchinton) Layte. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1942. "Peggy" is survived by...
Bessie L. (Corley) Caley
May 23, 2006
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Worcester—Bessie L. (Corley) Caley, 78, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at UMass Memorial Hospital. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Charles and Jessie (Pelley) Corley and was a graduate of Commerce High School. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church where she was once a Sunday School Teacher and member of the Martha Mary Circle....
Theodore Johnson
May 18, 2006
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Theodore Johnson, 80, died Thursday, May 18, 2006, at UMass Memorial Hospital. He was born in Framingham, a son of Nils T. and Edith E. (Carlson) Johnson. He was a World War II Army Veteran and served in the European Theatre. He is survived by a brother, Edwin Johnson of Westborough, and 3 sisters, Virginia Leach of Auburn,...
Leonard (Louis) F. Syriac
May 13, 2006
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WORCESTER - Leonard (Louis) F. Syriac, 68, of Brooks Street Worcester passed away on Saturday May, 13, 2006, after a long illness at UMASS Medical Center with his family and friends by his side. The son of the late Leonard (1915-1984) and Olivine (Trombley) Syriac (1919 –2000) of Palmer. Leonard is survived by his brother, Richard Syriac Sr....
Brian Mcgrath
May 9, 2006
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Worcester—Brian McGrath, 63, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at UMass Memorial. He leaves his loving wife of 20 years, Geannie Stephenson, a step-son, Ronald G. Stephenson of Ludlow, a stepdaughter, Kathleen J. Clok of Pittsford, NY, a brother, Terrence S. McGrath of FL, a godchild, Kerrie Foley of Leicester, and a special aunt, Frances Fitzgibbons of Leicester. Brian...
Martha E. Anderson
May 8, 2006
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East Greenwich, RI—Martha Anderson, 93 of East Greenwich, RI, formerly of Worcester, a doting aunt, sister and daughter, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2006, at her sister's home in East Greenwich. Miss Anderson was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she had taught Sunday school and been a choir member. Miss Anderson retired after a...
Constantinos S. Bartzokis
May 7, 2006
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NEEDHAM— Constantinos S. Bartzokis, 83, who came to Worcester as a 28-year-old Greek immigrant and retired thirty years later as a successful restauranteur and real estate speculator, died here early Sunday morning surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter, Dr. Elenie Bartzokis, after a long illness. He was 83 and resided at 34 Border Road...
Lillian G. Asplund
May 6, 2006
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SHREWSBURY— Lillian G. Asplund, 99, died at home, Saturday, May 6, 2006. She leaves a dear friend, Philip K. Maloof, of Worcester; several cousins, including Alden Carlson and Ronald Carlson. She was predeceased by her brother, Felix R. Asplund. Lillian was born in Worcester, daughter of Charles O. and Selma A. (Johnson) Asplund. She was the last survivor...
Raymond S. Rand
May 5, 2006
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Worcester—Raymond S. Rand, 81, passed away after a 30-year battle with Parkinson's Disease on Friday, May 5, 2006, at the Soldier's Home in Holyoke. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Dorothy M. (Leacock) Rand; 2 sons, Dr. Robert S. Rand, and his wife Maria-Elisa of Fairfax Station, VA and Scott M. Rand of Lincoln, RI; a sister,...
Dorothy L. (Senecal) Purtle
May 4, 2006
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Boylston—Dorothy L. (Senecal) Purtle, 82, died Thursday, May 4, 2006, at the Odd Fellows Home. Her husband Clarence Purtle died in 1990. She leaves a son, Alfred H. Purtle of CA; a brother James P. Senecal of AZ; 3 sisters, Rose M. McDonald of Boylston, Carol A. Nicholas of Boylston, and Lillian E. Milne of Rutland; and several...
Steven W. Erikson
May 3, 2006
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Worcester—Steven W. Erikson, 50, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at his parents' home. He is survived by his parents, Francis J. and Barbara (Bottcher) Erikson, Sr. of Worcester; four brothers, Francis Erikson, Jr., of Lake City, FL, Ronald Erikson of Williamsburg, VA, Kenneth Erikson of Kingston, MA, and Gary Erikson of Seattle, WA; 6 nephews; and 4 nieces....
Mary M. (Gay) Frick
Apr 29, 2006
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Auburn—Mary M. (Gay) Frick, 79, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Saint Vincent Hospital. She leaves her husband of 51 years, Frank Frick, Sr.; a daughter, Paula Sullivan and her husband Richard of Auburn; a son Frank Frick, Jr., and his partner Johnathan Carlos of Boston; 2 sisters, her twin, Margaret Hall of Worcester and Theresa Hetu of...
