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...
Isabelle O. (Alin) Green Nystrom
Apr 28, 2006
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Isabelle O. (Alin-Green) Nystrom, 92 died April 28, 2006 at the Knollwood Nursing Center. She leaves her husband of 32 years, Kenneth D. Nystrom, a daughter, Barbara Seeger and her husband Richard of Blue Hill, ME; 2 sons, Roger Green and his wife, Wilda of W. Bath, ME; Jon Green and his wife Judy of Old Lyme, CT...
Stanley M. Allen
Apr 23, 2006
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Worcester—Stanley M. Allen, resident of Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester, passed away, Sunday, April 23, 2006. Stanley turned 98 on February 5th. His wife Charlotte (Croteau) Allen died in 1981. He was the son of the late John and Esther (Kesti) Allen. Four brothers and three sisters predeceased him. He leaves several nieces and nephews in MA, NH, and...
Greta A. Nelson
Apr 22, 2006
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Worcester—Greta A. (Dahlstrom) Nelson, 91, formerly of 12 Rankin St., died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at The Lutheran Home. Her husband of 48 years, Gustaf C. Nelson, died in 1989. She leaves 2 daughters, Carla B., wife of Kenneth Johansson of Grafton and Virginia E. and her husband Donald Breitkreutz of Pinellas Park, FL; 5 grandchildren, Daniel Johansson...
Vahe Michael Jardarian
Apr 16, 2006
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Vahe "Mike" Jardarian, 73, died Sunday, April 16, 2006 in U/Mass Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife June C. (Michaelian) Jardarian, a son Bruce M. and his wife Lori of Millbury, a daughter Beth-Ann and her husband Benjamin Barsom of Paxton, a brother Zaven Jardarian and his wife Mitzi of San Francisco, a sister Florence and...
Ernest E. Lamarche
Apr 15, 2006
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Worcester—Ernest E. LaMarche, 93, formerly of Indiana St, died, Sunday, April 15, 2006 at Notre Dame LTCC. He leaves his wife of 72 years, Elizabeth M; a daughter, Corinne E. Frier of Beaverton, OR; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nephews & nieces. A son, Robert E. and 2 brothers and 2 sisters predeceased him. He was born in Worcester,...
Yvan Joseph Marquis
Apr 15, 2006
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Worcester—Yvan Joseph Marquis, 85, died Saturday, April 15, 2006, at the Beaumont of Northboro. He was born in Quebec, son of G. Albert and Eva (Fortin). Funeral service, 12:30 pm, April 24, Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. NordgrenMemorialChapel.com
Paul O. Granquist
Apr 12, 2006
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HOLDEN— Paul O. Granquist died on Apr. 12, 2006, at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Anna (Losapio); his children: Lisa A. and her husband Thomas Dorward of Ashby and David P. and his wife Laurie (Johnson) of Petersham; grandchildren: Charise, Paul, Douglas, Hans, and step grandchildren: Victoria and Bryan. He was...
Kevin M. Melkonian
Apr 12, 2006
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Kevin M. Melkonian, 51, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Kevin was born in Worcester, son of the late Jacob M. "Argo" Melkonian. He leaves his mother, Agnes (Jurukian) Melkonian of Worcester; a brother, David C. and his wife Mary Ann Melkonian of Worcester; a devoted sister, Sandra J. Melkonian of Worcester; 3 beautiful daughters,...
Beatrice I. (Carlson) Hokanson
Apr 12, 2006
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Beatrice I. (Carlson) Hokanson, 82, widow of Charles H. Hokanson, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, in Knollwood Nursing Home. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Oscar W. and Ethel I. (Hokans) Carlson. She was a receptionist for Norton Co. and Paul Revere Ins. Co. for many years. She is survived by 3 step-children: Ronald L. Hokanson of...
Elsa L. (Oksanen) Fernberg
Apr 12, 2006
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HOLDEN—Elsa L. (Oksanen) Fernberg, 96, formerly of Rodney St., Worcester, died Wednesday, April 12, in Holden Nursing Home. Husbands, Hans Toursie and Oscar Fernberg, predeceased her. She leaves 2 sons, Paul A. Toursie of Merrimack, NH and Peter H. Toursie of Worcester, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a niece Anita Erickson of Sala, Sweden. Her sister, Edith Sodergren,...
