Maria Nikoloulia
Dec 18, 2012
Obituary
Maria Nikoloulia, 86, formerly of Auburn, MA, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Holy Trinity Nursing Home in Worcester with family by her side. She leaves two daughters, Vasiliky "Betsy" and Stavoula "Voula" as well as nine brothers and sisters, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Maria would have turned 87 years old on December 22nd. Funeral services...
Josephine (Ostrowski) Robichaud
Dec 16, 2012
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Josephine (Ostrowski) Robichaud, 76, passed away on December 16, 2012 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones. As per Josephine's request, there will be no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held at the family's convenience. We want to acknowledge and thank the staff at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. They gave...
Paul G. Carlson
Dec 15, 2012
Obituary
Worcester: Paul G. Carlson, 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at UMASS Medical Center University Campus. He leaves his loving wife of 43 years, Linda (Bird) Carlson, a daughter Lori and her husband Matthew Conlon of NY; a son Kurt and his wife Stacey Carlson of Worcester; 3 grandchildren- Zachary Conlon,...
Dorothy P. (Donth) Rose
Dec 15, 2012
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Worcester, MA - Dorothy P. (Donth) Rose, 89, died peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Holy Trinity Nursing & Hospice Home. She was born in New Bedford, daughter of Annie (Ruesch) and Frederick P. Donth and was a graduate of New Bedford High School. Dorothy was a member of Greendale Peoples Church and...
Viola E. (Nordgren) Mangsen
Dec 14, 2012
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Worcester - Mrs. Viola E. (Nordgren) Mangsen, formerly of 25 Hartford Road, died Friday, December 14, 2012, at the Lutheran Home of Worcester. She was the widow of Frank R. Mangsen, who died in 2001. She leaves a daughter, Lois E. Pakula, widow of John J. Pakula; four grandchildren, Christine Griffin and her husband William, Carolyn Peterson and...
Karl N. Ericson
Dec 13, 2012
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Worcester - Karl N. Ericson, 92, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Saint Vincent Hospital. His wife, Stella M. (Tamke) Ericson, predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of Bessie V. (Peterson) and Karl E. Ericson. He was a graduate of North High and held an MBA from Northeastern University. He worked as a systems analyst. He...
Michel Dorelus
Dec 12, 2012
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Worcester - Michel Dorelus, 61, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was born in Haiti, son of Julie Manozane Jeune and Joseph dit Legrand Dorelus. Michel has lived in the U.S. for 45 years, and six of those years in Worcester. He was pastor of the Celestial Church of Christ, Oshoffa Parish, in Worcester. Michel...
A. Brita Malmstrom
Dec 11, 2012
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Holden - A. Brita (Carlson) Malmstrom, 94, passed away at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Her husband of more than 50 years, Karl G. Malmstrom, died in 1976. She was born in Degerfors, Sweden on August 18, 1918, daughter of A. Paulina (Engstrand) and Axel T. Carlson. The family came to Worcester in...
Elise B. (Lamoureux) Roy
Dec 10, 2012
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Worcester - Elise B. (Lamoureux) Roy, 96, formerly of Mary Ann Drive, passed away peacefully Monday, December 10, 2012, in the Lutheran Home. She was the widow of Sylvio Roy (d. 1985). She was born in Worcester on Christmas Day in 1915, daughter of the late Julia (Lamotte) and George Lamoureux. She was a member of Our Lady...
Richard A. Swedberg
Dec 10, 2012
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Worcester - Richard A. Swedberg, 70, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He leaves his beloved wife of 48 years, Ethel R. (Nordstrom) Swedberg; one daughter and two sons, Kim M. Swedberg of Worcester, Richard S. Swedberg and his wife Joyce of Worcester, and Jon S. Swedberg and his wife Lucy of Sharon;...
Gladys M. (Hendrickson) Johnson
Dec 9, 2012
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Shrewsbury - Gladys M. (Hendrickson) Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at the Shrewsbury Nursing Home. She was the widow of George C. Johnson (d. 1997). Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Mathilda (Grankull) and Axel E. Hendrickson. Gladys was a 1939 graduate of Commerce High and was a bookkeeper at...
Gertrude L. (Banks) St. John
Dec 8, 2012
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North Brookfield - Gertrude L. (Banks) St. John, 89, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital. Most recently, she was a resident at Notre Dame du Lac, Worcester. Her husband of 62 years, Albert F. St. John and her daughter, Louise (St. John) Daehne predeceased her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Rose (Riley) and...
Darwin Morse Shortsleeve
Dec 5, 2012
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Darwin Morse Shortsleeve, 86, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Life Care Center of Auburn. He was the husband of the late Ann V. (Castagnetti) Shortsleeve. He was born in Burlington, VT, son of Rosamond (Huntley) and Howard Shortsleeve. Darwin was an Eagle Scout, graduate of Wentworth and Northeastern University, and served in the Navy on the...
Walter C. Hamilton
Dec 5, 2012
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Auburn - Walter C. Hamilton, 98, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Life Care Center of Auburn. Born September 13, 1914, in Boston, MA, he was a son of the late Charles and Annie (Humphries) Hamilton. He was predeceased by his wife Annie (Coulter) Hamilton (1986); brothers Lawrence and George Hamilton, sister,...
Ruth A. (Nelson) Ljungberg
Dec 4, 2012
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Holden - Ruth A. (Nelson) Ljungberg, 96, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester with her family by her side. She was born in Cambridge, MA, daughter of Selma A. (Berg) and Henry Nelson. She graduated from Somerville High School and Burdett Business College and worked as a secretary in Boston....
Thomas "Duke" Altif
Nov 26, 2012
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Thomas Altif, 86, passed away at home after a long illness. His wife, Ann (Pellon) Altif died in 1976. He is survived by his children Thomas Altif, Jameeli Wozniak, Paula Altif, Ralph Altif, and David Altif; his brother, Ralph Altif; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his eldest son, Mark Altif (1992), and two sisters,...
Stanley C. Johnson
Nov 22, 2012
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Holden - Stanley C. Johnson, 95, died peacefully Thursday, November 22, 2012, at the Oakdale Nursing Center. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois L. (Ljungberg) Johnson; sister, Lorraine Strang of NH; and several nephews and nieces. Stanley was born in Lynn, MA, son of Clara (Swanson) and Clarence E. Johnson. He graduated from M.I.T....
Albert C. "Nick" Urquhart
Nov 22, 2012
Obituary
North Brookfield - Albert C. "Nick" Urquhart, 80, died Thursday November 22, 2012, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Mabel (Arnberg) and Kenneth Urquhart. He worked as an oil burner technician for National Coal & Oil and Sweatland Pierce of Pittsfield, MA for over 20 years. Nick...
Mary Kallstrom
Nov 21, 2012
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Worcester - Miss Mary Kallstrom, 71, died peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Maryan (England) and Eric Kallstrom. Mary enjoyed having her nails manicured. She also loved food and coloring. Her baby doll was a constant companion. She will be missed by many dear friends. The graveside funeral service will be at...
Irene M. (Taavitsainen/Davis) Hermanson
Nov 17, 2012
Obituary
Grafton – Irene M. Hermanson, 91, died Saturday, November 17, 2012. Her husband, Vincent W. Hermanson, died in 2000. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Fanny Ropponen and Otto Taavitsainen (the family name was later changed to Davis). She was a graduate of Framingham State College and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its Anna Circle....
