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Grace E. (Svedin) Carlson
Aug 23, 2014
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Worcester - Grace E. (Svedin) Carlson, 84, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014, peacefully at home. She was born in Worcester in 1930, daughter of Elsa (Carlson) and Eric J. Svedin. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Norman L. Carlson (d. 2009), her daughter, Ruth (d. 2002), and a brother, Roy. She leaves three sons,...
Jacob L. Skamarycz
Aug 21, 2014
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Baby boy Jacob Lee Skamarycz passed away at Umass Memorial Hospital on August 21, 2014. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 1:00pm at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA. To leave a message of condolence, please click the link below.
Anne (Johansson) Burke
Aug 11, 2014
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Anne V. (Johansson) Burke, 51, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2014, at Lowell Health Care Center, following an extended illness. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of Lillian (Nordenfelt) and Karl Johansson of the Ã…land Islands, and resided in Holden, Massachusetts. Anne leaves her two grown children - daughter, Elizabeth Burke of Boston, and...
Ferenc "Frank" Varadi
Aug 9, 2014
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Worcester, MA - Ferenc "Frank" Varadi, 55, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. An obituary will be posted soon. To leave a message in the guestbook, please click link below.
Veronica F. "Ronnie" Leslie
Aug 2, 2014
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Veronica F. "Ronnie" Leslie, 91, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. She had been a resident of Worcester, MA most of her life and a long-time employee of the Norton Company. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice S Leslie. She is survived by a son, Douglas Leslie and his wife, Mary Ellen, of Worcester and a daughter,...
Joan R. (Morgan) Mclaughlin
Jul 21, 2014
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Joan Rita (Morgan) McLaughlin, 82, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014, with her family by her side at the Golden Living Center. She leaves her husband of 62 years, James T. McLaughlin; three sons, James McLaughlin and his wife Roseanne, William McLaughlin and his wife Sandra, and Thomas McLaughlin and his wife Dawn; one daughter, Joan Foley...
James F. Oliver
Jul 20, 2014
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Boylston - James F. Oliver, 78, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, July 20, 2014. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Beverly A. (Kayer) Hakenson-Oliver; two sons, Jimmy Lee Oliver of Sutton and John H. Oliver of Northbridge and their families; His beloved "daughter" by heart, Laura Dyke, who dedicated herself...
Marilyn (Nylin) Brooks
Jul 20, 2014
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Worcester - Marilyn (Nylin) Brooks, 83, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday July 20, 2014, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Marilyn leaves her husband of 56 years, R. Emerson Brooks, 3 sons Roger Brooks and his wife Rene of New Hampshire, Jonathan Brooks and his wife Shelley of Charlton, Jeremy Brooks and his wife...
Jeanette Ann (Gagne) Johnson
Jul 10, 2014
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Worcester, MA - Jeanette Ann Johnson, 82, passed away July 10, 2014 in her home at Tatnuck Park surrounded by family. Her husband of 34 years, Walter Joseph Johnson III, died in 1989. She leaves a daughter, Susan A. Seeley; three sons, Walter J. Johnson IV, Peter G. Johnson, and David M. Johnson; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren....
Sidney Vernon (Bud) Rudge
Jul 10, 2014
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Sidney Vernon (Bud) Rudge, 93, died Thursday, July 10, at Blaire House of Worcester. He was predeceased in 2013 by his beloved wife of 70 years, Anna Eleanor (Selen) Rudge. A lifelong resident of Worcester, he was born to Alfred H. and Annie E. (Greenhalge) Rudge, the 2nd of 5 sons. He grew up in Quinsigamond Village and...
Shirley I. (Fjellman) Vik
Jul 10, 2014
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Shirley I. (Fjellman) Vik, 92, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Shirley was born in Worcester, daughter of Edla (Stengvist) and Carl G. Fjellman and was a graduate of Commerce High School. Shirley worked at Guaranty Bank & Trust in the Encoding Department for several years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran...
John A. Fowler
Jul 9, 2014
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Spencer, MA - John A. Fowler, 84, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Saint Vincent Hospital with his family by his side. He leaves his wife, Martha (Avery) Fowler; two daughters, Nancy Ann and her husband Brian C. McGann of Brimfield and Ann Marie and her husband Stephen B. Lougie of Hubbardston; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren....
Doreen Sey
Jun 30, 2014
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Worcester: Doreen Sey, 61, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at UMass Medical Center. She leaves 3 brothers and 3 sisters, an uncle, and several cousins. Doreen was born in Ghana, daughter of Stephen and Rebecca (Aquah) Mensah. She was a proud home-maker and enjoyed singing as a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church choir. Calling...
Ronald E. Josephson
Jun 29, 2014
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Worcester: Ronald E. Josephson, 65, passed away on June 29, 2014 due to a boating accident. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Linda (LaPorte) Josephson and 2 daughters, Ellen Josephson of Worcester; Edna Wilson-Seelen and her husband Neil Seelen of Ware, 2 granddaughters: Elizabeth and Jenna; and many close friends. Ronald was preceded by his granddaughter Eternity...
Francis A. Blash
Jun 26, 2014
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Francis A. Blash, 90, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at his home. He leaves 2 sons- Dan and his wife Elizabeth Blash of Auburn, and Francis M. Blash of Whitinsville; 3 grandchildren Ellen, Daniel, and James Blash; 2 sisters- Nellie Peterson of Worcester, to whom he was very close, and Helen Borek and her husband Joe...
David M. Higgins
Jun 24, 2014
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Holden: David M. Higgins, 55, died Tuesday June 24, 2014. He leaves his wife of 28 years Cherie (Powers) Higgins, a son and daughter-in-law Jonathan and Deborah Higgins of South Carolina; 2 grandchildren, David's pride and joys- Aleena June and Caleb J. Higgins; Harrison Locke, whom David loved like a son; and many nieces and nephews. He also...
Ana R. Delosangeles
Jun 24, 2014
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Worcester: Ana R. (Flores) Delosangeles, 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. She leaves her children- Jose Flores, Maria Perez, Carlos Perez, Richard and Dawn Perez; 9 grandchildren- Anna Marie, Christina and Christopher Orozco, Laura Boeninghaus, Daniel, Justine, Adriana, Jason, and Carlos Antonio Perez; 3 great-grandchildren Miguel Rivera, Aniel Orozco, and Julian Dalvia; 4 brothers- Jose, Jose...
Lawrence Derry
Jun 23, 2014
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Lawrence J Derry died of natural causes at the Horizon Bay Assisted Living Facility, Vero Beach Florida on June 23, 2014. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts April 12, 1921 to Christina V (Shea) and Henry Derry. He graduated from North High School, Worcester, MA. in 1939 and Clark College (AKA, University), Worcester MA, in 1942 with a...
Sally (Pashoian) Yagjian
Jun 9, 2014
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Rancho Cordova, CA - Sally (Pashoian) Yagjian, 94, formerly of Worcester, entered peacefully into Heaven on June 9, 2014 at home, surrounded by family. She is reunited with her husband, Ralph A.Yagjian, who predeceased her in 1980. She was the last surviving member of her sibling group, predeceased by Alice, Lucy, Zack, Norman, Tony and Tommy. She leaves...
Cosmo H. Giumentaro
Jun 2, 2014
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Worcester - Cosmo H. Giumentaro, 88, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus after an extended illness. He leaves his wife of over 63 years, Jennie M. (Grillo) Giumentaro; sons, Joseph L. Giumentaro of Worcester and Stephen Giumentaro and his wife Chrystal of CT; sister, Norma J. Blanchard of Auburn; brothers,...
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