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
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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
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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....
Herbert C. Johnson
Nov 13, 2012
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Boylston - Herbert C. Johnson, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha H. (Haynes) Johnson; two sons, Steven L. Johnson and his wife Carolyn and Bruce A. Johnson; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren (and one on the way); sister-in-law, Nancy A. (Haynes) Johnson;...
Jane Rockwell (Roberts) Schlicher
Nov 12, 2012
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Jane R. (Roberts) Schlicher, 88, died in her home, Briarwood, on Monday, November 12, 2012. She was the widow of John E. Schlicher. Jane is survived by two daughters, Susan Perry and her husband Anthony and Nancy Pressel; one niece and two nephews; five grandchildren, Tony, Mark, Cindy, Stephanie, and Sue; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by...
Donald G. "Ducky" Fortin
Nov 12, 2012
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Auburn/Charlton - Charlton: Donald G. "Ducky" Fortin, 83, formerly of Auburn, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving family in Overlook Masonic Health Center. He leaves 4 sons and 2 daughters and their spouses: Donald and Gail Fortin of KS, Paul and Linda Fortin of Worcester, Steve Fortin of Worcester, Cathleen and Gary Costello of...
Wanda I. Mac Kenzie
Nov 8, 2012
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Lake Alfred, Florida: Wanda I (Bird) Mac Kenzie, 98, passed away on Thursday November 8, 2012 at home. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. To leave an online condolence message, please click link below.
Milda C. Soderman
Nov 8, 2012
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Webster: Milda C. Soderman passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at home. She leaves her husband of 44 years, John E. Soderman, and a son and daughter-in-law Nils and Amy Westerlund of Rutland. Her son Leif Westerlund predeceased her in 2009. Milda was born in Petalax, Finland, daughter of Emil and Edla (Lang) Carlson. She graduated from North...
Steven P. Carlson
Nov 3, 2012
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Worcester: Steven P. Carlson, 55, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 3, 2012. He leaves his mother, Doris E. (Nelson) Carlson of Northboro and a brother Donald C. Carlson of Bay Point, FL. Steven was born in Worcester, son of the late Stanley D. and Doris Carlson. He grew up in Holden, graduated from Wachusett Regional...
