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Paul O. Granquist

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

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

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

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,...

Janet M. (Lundgren) Dubeau

Janet M. (Lundgren) Dubeau

Apr 6, 2006

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Janet M. (Lundgren) Dubeau, 60, died Thursday, April 6, 2006, at home. She leaves her husband of 40 years, Robert N. Dubeau; a son and his wife, Jeffrey R., and Lauren, and their children Max and Jack of Worcester; 2 daughters and their husbands, Amy G. and Raymond Marrier and their children Abigaile, Joshua, and Grace of Rutland...

Lillian A. K. (Nordfors) Lundell

Lillian A. K. (Nordfors) Lundell

Apr 3, 2006

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Worcester—Lillian A.K. (Nordfors) Lundell, of Briarwood Circle, formerly of Ridgewood Road and Auburn and Royalston, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2006, at Coes Pond Hospice. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Karl K. Lundell, her brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Ann Nordfors of E. Templeton and many cousins and friends. Her sister, Esther Nordfors Carlson predeceased...

William D. Gordon

William D. Gordon

Apr 3, 2006

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William D. Gordon, 74, died Monday, April 03, 2006, at Webster Manor Nursing Home. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Margery A. (Linsenmeyer) Gordon; a son, William D. Gordon, Jr., of Dudley; a daughter, Melissa J. Gordon of Oxford; a sister, Agnes Speare of Wells, Maine; and 2 grandchildren, Alexis and Brooke Gordon. He was born in...

Clara Mcdowell (Carley) Demallie

Clara Mcdowell (Carley) Demallie

Mar 31, 2006

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Clara McDowell (Carley) DeMallie, 93 Worcester—Clara McDowell (Carley) DeMallie, daughter of Clara McDowell and Glenn Carley, was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania and died in Worcester on Friday, March 31, 2006, at the age of 93. She attended Sharon High School and received her B.A. degree from Smith College in 1934. She and her late husband, Gardener Graves DeMallie,...

Anthony F. Yeulenski

Anthony F. Yeulenski

Mar 28, 2006

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Worcester—Anthony F. Yeulenski, Sr., 83, died Tuesday, March 28,2006, in Life Care Center of Auburn and went to rest with the Lord. He leaves his wife Arline (Frick) of 60 years of marriage, two sons, Anthony Yeulenski Jr. and his wife Linda, and Thomas Yeulenski and his wife Kathy; a daughter, Karen Kubilis and her husband John; 10...

Hazel M. (Johnson) Werme

Hazel M. (Johnson) Werme

Mar 27, 2006

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Hazel M. (Johnson) Werme, 85, died Monday, March 27, 2006, in the Beaumont Nursing Home, Westborough. She was the widow of Irving A. Werme. She leaves a cousin, Bertil Andersson. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Malcom and Anna (Flink) Johnson. She was a Consumer Loan Officer for 45 years and a life-time member of the Credit...

Evelyn D. (Minehan) Guinee

Evelyn D. (Minehan) Guinee

Mar 26, 2006

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Evelyn D. (Minehan) Guinee, 92, died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at UMass Memorial Healthcare. Her husband of 47 years, William G. Guinee, died in 1984. She leaves 2 sons, Burton G. Guinee of Maine and Stephen A. Guinee and his wife Karen of Rochdale; a daughter Susan A. Shahbazi of Worcester; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces...

Rita M. (Hebert) St. Peters

Rita M. (Hebert) St. Peters

Mar 26, 2006

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Rita M. (Hebert) St. Peters, 99, died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Auburn Life Care Center. Her husband of 67 years, George H. St. Peters, Sr., died in 1996 She was born in Rumford, Maine, daughter of George and Mary (Belliveau) Hebert. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Friendly Folks at Our Lady of...

Evelyn J. Benson

Evelyn J. Benson

Mar 25, 2006

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Evelyn J. Benson, 94, formerly of Wedgewood Road and Paxton passed away on March 25, 2006 at the Hermitage Nursing Home. Evelyn was born in Worcester, daughter of Gustaf H. and C. Eleanor (Borgeson) Benson and graduated from Commerce High School and Fairchild Business School. She worked as an executive secretary for Parker Manufacturing Company for over 30...

Bernice A. (Johnson) Porter

Bernice A. (Johnson) Porter

Mar 20, 2006

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Worcester—Bernice A. (Johnson) Porter, 91, formerly of Greenwood St., died on March 20, 2006, at Saint Vincent Hospital. Her husband, John R. Porter, died in 1976. She leaves one son, Robert L. and his wife Carol Porter of Brewster, a daughter-in-law, Judith Porter of Holden; a brother, Richard Johnson, and a sister, Dorothy Sullivan, both of Worcester; 5...

Donna Bray

Donna Bray

Mar 19, 2006

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WORCESTER: Donna L. Bray, 54, died Sat. March 19, 2006 at home. She leaves one sister, Pamela and her husband Dean Anderson of Petersburg, NJ and 3 nephews, Derek, Scott, and Jeffrey. She was born in Brookline, MA daughter of Gordon and Elsie (Shaw) Bray. A funeral service will be held on Tues. March 21, 2006 at 3:00...

May-Britt (Schultzberg) Granquist

May-Britt (Schultzberg) Granquist

Mar 19, 2006

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May-Britt (Schultzberg) Granquist, 85, of Arbutus Road, died on Sunday, March 19, 2006, at home. She leaves her husband of 58 years, Carl O. Granquist; 2 sons, Robert and his wife Elena of Brookline and Russell and his wife Leslie of Charlton; a brother, Gosta H. Schultzberg of Uxbridge; a granddaughter, Melissa; and many nephews and nieces. She...

Alice (Surabian) Christie

Alice (Surabian) Christie

Mar 18, 2006

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Shrewsbury—Alice (Surabian) Christie, 83, died on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westboro. She leaves her husband, William; two sons, David and his wife Joanne of Sutton and Donald and his wife Cheri of Holden; and four grandchildren. Alice was born in Worcester, daughter of Mitchell and Araxie (Manoogian) Surabian. After graduating from the Worcester...

Gunnar P. Nelson

Gunnar P. Nelson

Mar 15, 2006

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Gunnar P. Nelson, 91, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Marlborough Hills Health Care. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Inga M. (Nelson) Nelson; a son, Roger C. Nelson of Upton; a daughter, Karin M. and her husband Robert Sadowski; 3 grandchildren, Stephen, Tammy, and David; and 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased...

Areti Jeas

Areti Jeas

Mar 13, 2006

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Northborough—Areti Jeas, 96, died Monday, March 13, 2006, at home. Her husband, Costas Jeas died in 1980. She leaves 2 sons, Col. (USAF-ret.) William C. Jeas and wife Irene of Northborough and George Jeas and wife Ann of Boston; 2 grandsons, Dean Jeas of Bedford, NH and Andrew Jeas of Boston; and 1 great-granddaughter, Katherine Jeas. Formerly of...

Elma Osterlund

Elma Osterlund

Mar 10, 2006

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WORCESTER— Elma Osterlund, 88, formerly of Huron Ave. passed away on Friday, March 10, 2006 in The Lutheran Home. Elma leaves her sister-in-law Irene (Puro) Osterlund and several cousins in Finland and Washington State. Her brother, Ero J. Osterlund, passed away in 2005. Elma was born in Worcester, daughter of Niilo and Sopia (Wionpaa) Osterlund and graduated from...

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