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Gertrude R. (Wallman) Erickson
Oct 31, 2005
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Worcester—Gertrude R. (Wallman) Erickson, 91, died Monday, October 31, 2005, in Holy Trinity Nursing Home. Her husband of many years, Earl G. Erickson, died in 2000. She leaves 2 nephews, Stephen A. Erikson and John H. Erikson, both of Worcester; a step-son, Peter G. Erickson of Florida; and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. A sister, Cynthia V. Erikson,...
G. Vivian Berg
Oct 29, 2005
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G. Vivian Berg of 8 Inwood Road, Auburn, died on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at The Life Care Center in Auburn after a long struggle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth G. Berg, two daughters, Donna M. Berg, at home, Leah C. and her husband, Martin P. Bouthiller and their children, Ashley and Alicia, all...
Elizabeth (Grokaitis) Russell
Oct 27, 2005
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Worcester—Elizabeth (Grokaitis) Russell, 75, died Thursday, October 27, 2005, in her home. She leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Mark A. and Barbara Russell of E. Concord, VT; a sister, Patricia Bachand of Hyannis; 3 step-grandchildren; 1 niece, Pamela Fitzgerald; and 4 nephews, James Collins, Stanley Collins, Lionel Bachand, and Lawrence Bachand. She was predeceased by a sister, Margaret...
Eleanor E. (Johnson) Berube
Oct 27, 2005
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Eleanor E. (Johnson) Berube, 90,of Shrewsbury, formerly of Holden, died Thursday, October 27, 2005, in Knollwood Nursing Home. Her husband of 38 years, Eli A. Berube, died in 1970. She leaves 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald E. and Ann Marie Berube of Northboro and John R. and Susan Berube of Bangor, Maine; a brother, Harold Johnson of Worcester;...
Ilma "Kay" (Yleva) Jokela
Oct 25, 2005
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Ilma "Kay" (Yleva) Jokela, 96, died Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at the Lutheran Home. Her husband, Karl J. Jokela, died in 1991. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of Mikko and Maria L. (Ylikahrys) Yleva and graduated from Commerce High. She was a member of the former Faith Lutheran Church and worked for 30 years...
Gail S. (Carlson) Saltis
Oct 23, 2005
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Gail S. (Carlson) Saltis, 58, died Sunday, October 23, 2005, at UMass Memorial Healthcare University Campus. She leaves her husband of 18 years, Lester L. Saltis; a brother, Gary Carlson of Virginia; a sister, Nancy Williams of Florida; 2 step-daughters, Nanette and Susan; cousins; nieces and nephews. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Wilbur and Ingeborg (Lindstrom)...
Lillian H. (Dougall) Scott
Oct 21, 2005
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Worcester—Lillian H. (Dougall) Scott, 82, died Friday, October 21, 2005, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 55 years, Robert W. Scott, Sr., died in 1998. She leaves a son, Robert W. Scott, Jr., and his wife Margaret of S. Yarmouth; a daughter, Carole A. Paskalis and her husband Thomas of Worcester; 3 granddaughters,...
Edith R. (Copper) Faucher
Oct 19, 2005
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Edith R. (Copper) Faucher, 77, died Wednesday, October 19, 2005, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John O. Faucher, Sr.; a son, Michael F. Faucher of Sutton; a daughter, Mary Ann Faucher of Arlington, TX; a brother, Arthur Copper of Oxford; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by 2...
Ahmed "Steve" Shahbazi
Oct 19, 2005
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Ahmed "Steve" Shahbazi, 57, died Wed., Oct. 19, 2005 in UMass Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Susan A. (Guinee) Shahbazi; a son, Ramin and his wife Lisa of Marlboro, 2 daughters, Raina M. and her husband Thomas E. Yeulenski, Jr., of Franklin, and Sara L. Shahbazi of Worcester; a granddaughter, Aleah Shahbazi;...
Dorothy F. (Mclaughlin) Rasimas
Oct 19, 2005
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Dorothy F. (McLaughlin) Rasimas, 88, formerly of Country Club Blvd., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005. in the Odd Fellows Home. Her husband, Stephen F. Rasimas died in 1981. She leaves a step-daughter, Mary Gavini, of South Windsor, CT, and a dear friend, Gloria G. D'Andrea. Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of James M. and Helen...
George M. Leanna
Oct 19, 2005
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Worcester—George M. Leanna, Sr., 84, formerly of 288 Lovell St. passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, in The Christopher House. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Suzanne (Hesselton) Leanna; 4 sons, George Jr., of Ohio, Gary of Rutland, Kevin of Nebraska, and Michael Tillery of Auburn; 4 daughters, Dianne Barry of Cherry Valley, Lisa Fairbanks of...
Lynn K. Sorensen
Oct 16, 2005
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Lynn K. Sorensen, 43, died Sunday, October 16, 2005, at UMass Memorial Healthcare—University Campus after a short illness, with her brother, Henry, at her bedside. She leaves a daughter, Shana Sorensen of Charlton; 3 brothers, Chester L. Jr., Donald H., and Henry S. Sorensen of Boylston; 2 sisters, Janet L. Grebla of CT and Kim P. Sorensen of...
Linnea V. (Johnson) Hebert
Oct 13, 2005
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Linnea V. (Johnson) Hebert, 87, died Thursday, October 13, 2005, at the Odd Fellows Home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 28 years, Joseph H. Hebert, died in 1997. She leaves a daughter, Maureen L. Saksa of Worcester; 2 sisters, Elsie Morris of Worcester and Elaine Zona of West Boylston; 2 granddaughters, Stephanie and Jennifer Saksa...
Robert P. Larson
Oct 8, 2005
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Robert P. Larson, 53, died Saturday, October 8, 2005, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. He leaves his wife of 26 years, Karen M. (Flynn) Larson, his parents, Paul H. and Theresa E. (Courtney) Larson of Boylston; 2 daughters, Barbara J. Larson and Kristin M. Larson, both of Worcester; a sister, Sheila Kosewski of Falmouth; and 4 nieces....
Carol A. (Hackett) Desimone
Oct 6, 2005
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Carol A. (Hackett) DeSimone, 69, died Thursday, October 6, 2005, in her home. Carol leaves a son, Michael J. DeSimone and his wife Brenda, of Lithonia, GA; 3 brothers, Brian C. Hackett and his wife Naomi of Worcester, Timothy G. Hackett and his wife Kathleen of Paxton, and Patrick X. Hackett of Bay City, MI. She also leaves...
Margaret M. (Ring) Lempicki
Oct 6, 2005
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Margaret M. (Ring) Lempicki, 85, died Thursday, October 6, 2005, in the VNA Hospice Residence. She leaves her husband of 58 years, Edward Lempicki; a son Edward and his wife Sharon Lempicki of Holden; 3 daughters, Judith , wife of Steven Breen of Princeton, Carol, wife of David Algier of Charlton, and Janice wife of Neil Gallagher of...
Edith P. (Paulson) Monroe
Oct 4, 2005
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Edith P. (Paulson) Monroe, 95, formerly of Lovell Street died Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at University Commons. Her husband of 58 years, Galen P. Monroe, died in 1993. She is survived by a daughter, Gail Thoren. A graveside funeral service, under the direction of Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October...
Robert C. Carlson
Oct 4, 2005
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Robert C. Carlson, 81, died Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at home. He leaves his wife of many years, Phyllis C. (Harts) Carlson; 2 sons, Robert C. Carlson, Jr., and his wife, Judy of Cincinnati, OH and Ronald D. Carlson of Trumansberg, NY; a daughter, Susan C. and her husband Timothy Keaney of Auburn; a sister, Mae Swenson of...
Theodora (Kapsokoulou) Romniou
Oct 3, 2005
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Theodora (Kapsokoulou) Romniou, 74, died Monday, October 3, 2005 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She leaves her husband of 54 years, Antonios Romniou, 3 sons, Michael, George, and Nicholas and his wife, Demitra; 2 sisters, Penelope Demetrzis and Maria Spiropoulou; 2 grandsons, Antonios and George; and nieces and nephews in Greece. She was predeceased by a brother and a...
Mary A. (Drohan) Duhamel
Oct 3, 2005
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Mary A. (Drohan) Duhamel, 91, died Monday, October 3, 2005, at the Odd Fellows Home. She was born in Worcester, daughter of John J. and Annie A. (Powers) Drohan. Her husband, Ernest J. Duhamel, died in 1982. She is survived by 3 daughters, Ann and her husband Larry Gibson of Merrill, WI, Joan M. Taylor of Worcester, and...
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