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Lucy Losapio
Aug 11, 2005
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A Memorial Service for Lucy Losapio who died on May 31, 2005, will be held on August 17, Wed. 11:00 a.m. at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester.
Viola I. (Anderson) Nelson
Aug 10, 2005
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Viola I. (Anderson) Nelson, 99, died peacefully August 10, 2005, at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband of 70 years, T. Edward Nelson, died in 1997. She is survived by her sister, Estelle C. Kukta, of Branford, CT, several nieces, nephews, three sisters-in-law, and her second cousin & caregiver, Barbara L. McCarthy of Auburn. Five brothers...
Janet L. Fortier
Aug 10, 2005
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Janet L. Fortier, 48, of Frederickson Ave. died on August 10, 2005 in UMASS/Memorial Healthcare—University Campus. She leaves her mother, Ethel (Johnson) Fortier, 2 sisters, Carolyn Schwarz and her husband Raymond of Brookline, NH and Elaine Frantz and her husband Floyd of Holden, a nephew Greggory Frantz and his wife Lea, and 2 grandnieces, Makayla and Natalie. Her...
Leonard Israelson
Aug 9, 2005
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Leonard Israelson, 85, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2005. His wife, Evelyn Israelson, predeceased him in 1997. He is survived by his son, Alan Israelson; his daughter, Patricia Mills, his sister, Dagny Stevens; two grandchildren, Leo Veilleux and Jessica Mills, and a great-grandchild, Paige. He grew up in Auburn, was a US Navy veteran, Past Commander of...
Isabelle C. Leahy
Aug 7, 2005
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Isabelle C. (Varaski) Leahy, 92, passed away peacefully with her sons at her side on Sunday, August 7, 2005, at Knollwood Nursing Home in West Boylston. Her husband, Joseph A. Leahy, Sr., died in 1993. She leaves 2 sons, John F. Leahy and Joseph A. Leahy, Jr., both of Worcester and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased...
Norman C. Dodge
Aug 5, 2005
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Paxton—Norman C. Dodge, 84, died Friday, August 5, 2005, at the Lutheran Home of Worcester. His wife of 41 years, Greta S. (Oberg) died in 1986. He was the devoted father of a son, Bradford N. Dodge of Roswell, GA and daughters Christine J. Daley of Holden and Janice B. Dodge-Renaud of Sturbridge. He also leaves a brother,...
S. June (Abajian) Lougie
Aug 2, 2005
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S. June (Abajian) Lougie, 78, died Tuesday, August 2, 2005, in Holy Trinity Nursing Home. She leaves her husband of 56 years, Benjamin Lougie; 2 sons, Stephen B. Lougie and his wife Ann of Worcester and David B. Lougie of Shrewsbury; 3 daughters, Dr. Linda J. Prystupa and her husband Edward, of Wilbraham, Deborah J. Esposito and her...
Sylvia B. (Bullock) Morgan
Aug 1, 2005
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Sylvia B. Morgan died Aug. 1, 2005 at 85 years of age. She leaves a grandson, Jason Rantala, six great-grandchildren, a sister, Phyllis Wyszinski of Auburn, another sister, Betty Robbins, and a brother, James Gill, both of Cornwall, England. Sylvia was born in Cornwall to John Henry and Olive Bullock. Sylvia loved teaching and wrote much poetry. She...
Mabel H. (Johnson) Jaillet
Jul 31, 2005
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Mabel H. Jaillet died July 31, 2005 in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Before moving to Florida she was a long time resident of Shrewsbury. Her husband, Edgar Jaillet, died in 1992. Her first husband, Milton R. Klingloff, died in 1968. She was born March 6, 1905 in Worcester, daughter of Anton and Hilda (Johnson) Johnson. She is survived by...
Robert J. Lovejoy
Jul 30, 2005
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County Memorial Park, Paxton. Please omit flowers; memorial contributions Robert J. Lovejoy, 79, of Saratoga Dr. passed away on July 30, 2005 in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Charlotte A. (Kimball) Lovejoy; 3 daughters, Deborah Savage of North Brookfield, Rebecca Solo of Michigan, and Kimberly Lovejoy of Worcester; a son, Robert J. Lovejoy,...
Mildred H. (Withers) Kachadoorian
Jul 24, 2005
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Mildred H. (Withers) Kachadoorian, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 24, 2005 after a brief illness. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her devoted husband of 65 years, Thomas Kachadoorian, two sons and their wives, Thomas (Butch) & Donna Kachadoorian and Robert & Cynthia Kachadoorian. Her daughter Katherine Kachadoorian predeceased her. She also...
Anthony E. Reis
Jul 21, 2005
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Anthony E. Reis, Sr., 68, died Thursday, July 21, 2005, at UMass Memorial Healthcare. He leaves his wife of 24 years, Donna M. (Maringo) Reis; 4 sons, Richard Reis, Anthony Reis, Jr., Jonathan Starbard, and Richard Starbard, Jr.; 3 daughters, Barbara Madison, April Phillips, and Dawn Shelly; 3 sisters, Esther Diverdi, Barbara Reis, and Joan Faucher; 14 grandchildren;...
Edmund J. Vaskas
Jul 18, 2005
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Edmund J. Vaskas, 81, of 17 Shaffner St., a newspaperman for 45 years, died Monday, July 18, 2005, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife, Evelyn M. (Bender) Vaskas; his children, Peter Vaskas of Worcester, Mary Vaskas of Oakland, Calif., Paul Vaskas of Southboro, Martha Vaskas of Worcester, and Christine Stearns of Shrewsbury and their spouses...
Herbert C. Whitney
Jul 18, 2005
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Herbert C. Whitney, 72, of Fairhaven Road, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Marion B. (Rugg) Whitney; his mother, Virginia (Dickie) McCauley of Worcester; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Stephen F. Whitney of Worcester and Scott C. and Tammi Whitney of Gainesville, VA; a...
Beverly P. (Alexander) Harootian
Jul 17, 2005
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Beverly P. (Alexander) Harootian, died Sunday, July 17, 2005, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. Her husband, Hirache Harootian, died in 1957. She leaves her sister, Harriet A. Alexander; her loving companion, Paul M. Haines, of Worcester; 4 loving Godsons, Steven, Jake, Mark, and Michael Tashjian; several cousins in MA, and others in Las Vegas, NV, and Fresno,...
Robert B. Kenworthy
Jul 15, 2005
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Robert B. Kenworthy, 77, of Main St. died Friday, July 15, 2005, in UMASS/Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Lois (Brotherton) Kenworthy, 2 daughters, Corinne H. Arnold and her husband Stephen of Worcester and Carol J. Wilcox and her husband Alan of Auburn. A son, Keith B. Kenworthy of Worcester, 7 grandchildren, nieces...
Gordon V. Danielson
Jul 8, 2005
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Gordon V. Danielson, 77, of 161 W. Mountain St., died Friday, July 8, 2005. He leaves a sister, Doris Hopkins of Somerset, a sister-in-law, Jean Danielson of Worcester, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Merton Danielson and a sister, Eleanor Thurlow. Gordon was born in Worcester, son of Victor and Cora (Balcom) Danielson....
Leo P. Nichols
Jul 5, 2005
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Leo P. Nichols, 93, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in Holy Trinity Nursing Home. His wife of many years, Mary L. (Benach) died in 1991. He leaves 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ted and Marsha Nichols of Whitinsville and George and Claire Nichols of So. Weymouth; a daughter, Helen Amirsakis of Quincy; and 2 granddaughters, Krista Nichols and Mary...
Lynne M. Braconnier
Jul 4, 2005
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Lynne M. Braconnier, 42, died Monday, July 4, 2005, at home. She leaves her mother, Carol M. Wahlstrom of Shrewsbury, a brother, Mark Braconnier of Lynnfield, a sister, Michelle Braconnier-Robinson of Worcester, 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Born in Worcester, Lynne was a graduate of Burncoat High School and the Barbizon Modeling School (1983). She was a participant...
Robert H. Kimball
Jun 29, 2005
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Robert H. Kimball, 80, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at home. His wife of 40 years, Lucille (Paterson) Kimball, died in 1989. He leaves 2 daughters, Patricia A. Jolin of Boylston and Roberta G. Merrill of York, ME.; 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Allan Kimball of Troy, NY, Arlene Powers of S. Windsor, CT, and Jean Dalton and...
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