Warren M. Rayla
Feb 6, 2003
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Warren M. Rayla, 78, of 38 Alpha Road, a veteran of two wars, died Thursday, Feb. 6, at home.
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Dorothy (Johnson) Rayla; three sons, Mark W. Rayla of Dudley, Philip J. Rayla of Harvard and Robert S. Rayla of Holden; a daughter, Beth C. Rayla of Holden;...
Donna R. Lundquist-Keegan
Feb 4, 2003
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Donna R. Lundquist-Keegan, 48, of Popple Camp Road, an HIV/Aids activist, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, in St. Vincent's Hospital after a long illness.
She leaves a daughter, Felicia R. Lundquist of Amherst; her mother, R. Florence (Hanson) Lundquist of Paxton; a brother, Barry E. Lundquist of Falmouth, Maine; and nephews. She was born in...
Herbert F. "Fran" Holden
Feb 3, 2003
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Herbert F. "Fran" Holden, 68, of 20 Muddy Pond Road, died Monday, Feb. 3, in UMass Memorial Medical Center--Memorial Campus, Worcester.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Lois J. (Klees) Holden; two daughters, Diane M. Barrett and Deborah A. Doldo, both of Worcester; a son, William F. Holden of Charlton; his stepmother, Rena...
Jamela T. Karakey
Jan 30, 2003
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WORCESTER—Jamela T. Karakey, 101
Jamela Teresa Karakey, 101, died Thursday, January 30.
Princess Winona P. (Harmon) Baroni
Jan 28, 2003
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Worcester--Princess Winona P. (Harmon) Baroni , 91, of Worcester, died Tuesday, January 28, in the Worcester Medical Center. She leaves 4 sons, Gilbert A.A.( Whirling Star) Hendrickson, Jr., of Worcester; Paul E. (Sam One Bull) Fadden of Auburn; Glen R. (Silver Wolf) Feszchur of Long Island, N.Y; and John (Strong Heart) Powers of Sterling; 4 daughters, June W....
John J. Bourisk, Jr.
Jan 24, 2003
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John J. Bourisk, Jr., 71
WORCESTER—John J. Bourisk, Jr., 71, of 84 Standish Street, a business owner and consultant, died Friday, January 24, in University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Memorial Campus.
He leaves his wife of 49 years, Barbara M. (Peters) Bourisk; a daughter, Sheryl A. Bourisk-Minda of Ashland; and many aunts, uncles, and...
Gordon W. Ross
Jan 19, 2003
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WORCESTER--Gordon W. Ross, 80, of 37 Fairhaven Road, died Sunday, January 19, in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center.
His wife of 53 years, Marion V. (Markmann) Ross, died in 1998. He leaves a son, Paul W. Ross of Worcester; a daughter, June D. Girard of Worcester; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He...
K. Elizabeth Carlson
Jan 15, 2003
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WORCESTER--K. Elizabeth (Beckwith) Carlson, 95, of 26 Harvard St., formerly of 4 Stark Road, died Wednesday, January 15, in the Lutheran Home.
Her first husband, Earl Buffington; her second husband, H. Albert Brodin; and her third husband, Sven H. Carlson, predeceased her. She leaves three nephews, Peter E. Beckwith of Manchester, Conn., David Beckwith...
Ethel Andersen Holm
Jan 14, 2003
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Ethel P. Holm, 82
Holden—Ethel P. (Andersen) Holm, 82, of 771 Salisbury Street, a former Home Economics Teacher, died Tuesday, January 14, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus.
She leaves her husband of 57 years, Robert E. Holm; a son, Donald R. Holm of West Boylston; a daughter, Carol E. LaFreniere of Medfield; and...
Stig Bjorklund
Jan 13, 2003
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Stig Bjorklund, 89
Worcester—Stig Bjorklund, 89, of 118 Elm St., a former baker, died January 13, at home.
His wife of over 50 years, Annalisa (Willhelmson) Bjorklund, died in 1994. He leaves a niece, Elisabeth Borgstrom of Stockholm, Sweden. He was born in Jonkoping, Sweden, son of Knut O. and Kerstin (Johnson) Bjorklund. Mr....
Walter F. Mcquiston
Jan 13, 2003
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Walter F. McQuiston, 81
West Boylston, Walter F. McQuiston, Sr., 81, of Pierce St. died Monday, January 13, at home. His wife, Gladys O. (Barrette) McQuiston, died in 1994. He leaves 2 sons, Michael F. McQuiston of Manchaug and Walter F. McQuiston Jr. of East Douglas; 2 daughters, Cecelia M. Desrosiers of Holland and Theresa A....
Helen C. Ahl
Jan 8, 2003
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Helen C. Ahl, 87
Worcester – Helen C. (Filon) Ahl, 87, of Indian Hill Road, died January 8 in the Saint Francis Home.
Her husband, Gustaf A. Ahl, died in 1972. She leaves a son, Walter G. Ahl of Worcester; and four daughters, Susan C. Botsis of Worcester, Helen C. Larson of Charlton, Virginia...
Bernice C. Barth
Jan 8, 2003
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Worcester, Bernice C. Barth, 72, of Andrews Ave, died Wednesday, January 8, in the Odd Fellows Home.
She leaves a son, Steve R. Kangas, of Worcester and a daughter, Bernice G. Irwin, of Leicester, a grandson,Michael Kangas, of Leominster, whom she raised, and 2 other grandchildren. A daughter, Rosemary B. Kangas, died in 1983....
Kathleen M. (Moriarty) O'Brien
Jan 5, 2003
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Kathleen M. (Moriarty) O'Brien, 96, formerly of 49 Pleasant Valley Drive, died Monday, January 5, 2004, at the Radius Health Care Center. Her husband, William A. O'Brien, died in 1968.
She leaves her long-time friend and caretaker, Sharon Leahy, of Worcester. She was born in Fitchburg, daughter of John T. and Catherine F. (Splain) Moriarty. She...
Frank O. Johnson
Jan 4, 2003
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Frank O. Johnson, 95, formerly of 36 Ball Street, died Sunday, January 4, 2004, in the Lutheran Home. He was predeceased by his wives Alice (Bohlin) who died in 1970 and Bernice (Barre) Barry who died in 1997.
He leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Dr.Warren and Carol Johnson of Purcellville, Va. and Ft. Myers, Fla.; a...
Richard J. Urban, Jr.
Dec 31, 2002
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Richard J. Urban, Jr., 53
WORCESTER – Richard J. Urban, Jr., 53, of 434 Park Avenue, died Tuesday, December 31, at home.
He leaves a brother, Jack D. Urban, of Putnam, Connecticut; a sister, Nancy Urban of Worcester; a niece and a great-niece of Putnam, Connecticut. He was born in Worcester, son of Richard...
Pauline J. (Nelson) Mangsen
Dec 18, 2002
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Pauline J. Mangsen, 72
Worcester – Pauline J. (Nelson) Mangsen, 72, of Worcester, formerly of Holden, a longtime volunteer, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, at home.
Her husband of 42 years, Harry R. Mangsen, died in 1996. She leaves a son, Kurt J. Mangsen of Holden; two daughters, Christine J. Baker Griffin of New Braintree...
Louis E. Cross
Dec 12, 2002
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Louis E. Cross, 61
Worcester—Louis E. Cross, 61, of Clarkson Street, a former foreman at Nissen's Bakery, died Thursday, December 12, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—Memorial Campus.
He leaves his wife of 40 years, Ruthann L. (Wykle) Cross; 2 sons, Michael A. Cross and James L. Cross, both of Worcester; 2 daughters, Pamela J....
Edward G. Blash, Sr.
Dec 12, 2002
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Edward G. Blash, Sr., 76
WORCESTER—Edward G. Blash, Sr., 76, of McKinley Road, a former steam engineer at Bay State Abrasives, Westborough, died Thursday, Dec. 12, in Saint Vincent Hospital.
His wife of 52 years, Hazel V. (Parker) Blash, died in 1999. He leaves his companion, Elise A. Lehr, 4 sons, Alvin J. Blash...
Leo F. Sheehan
Nov 17, 2002
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Worcester-Leo F. Sheehan, 75, of Blue Bell Road, died Sunday, Nov. 17, in UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus.
His wife of 43 years, Ann (Grudzinkas) Sheehan, died in 1998. He leaves his companion, Claire Sullivan, with whom he lived; a daughter, Lynda Malone of Norristown, Pa.; nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. A son, Paul...
