Phyllis (Phillips) Drury
Apr 14, 2011
Obituary
Phyllis (Phillips) Drury, 104, died peacefully with family at her side in West Acres Nursing Home, Brockton, Mass. Mrs. Drury was born in Manchester, England, became a citizen of this country where she married and raised a family in Worcester, MA. Wife of the late John L. Drury, she is survived by one son, John C. Drury of...
Morris E. Wheeler, Jr.
Apr 14, 2011
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Morros E. Wheeler, Jr., "Bud" lost his fight with heart disease on April 14, 2011, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts. He was born in Burlington, Vermont on November 2, 1954, son of the late Elizabeth M. (Murray) and Morris E. Wheeler, Sr. He leaves behind a sister, Cheryl Shatney of Jaffrey, NH; step-brother, Patrick Gregoire; a step-sister,...
Sotir Isak
Apr 7, 2011
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Sotir Isak, 90, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011, with his family by his side. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Gjeorgji (Millona) Isak; a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Pellumb Aliaj; a son and daughter-in-law, Ilir and Ardjana Isak; 3 grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins in Albania. He was born in Dardhe, Korce, Albania,...
Elizabeth L. "Betty" Leonard Wicks
Apr 6, 2011
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Newton, MA - Elizabeth L. (Betty) Wicks of Waban and Westwood, MA passed away on April 6, 2011 in Worcester, MA after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Melvin H. Leonard and Francis T. Cate and predeceased by her devoted husband, David O. Wicks. She is survived by her three children, David O. Wicks,...
John A. Wright
Apr 4, 2011
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Worcester - John A. Wright, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2011, in the Lutheran Healthcare Center. His wife of 66 years, Ida L. (Ekstrom) Wright, died in 2008. He leaves 3 daughters, Susan D. Olson and her husband Lloyd of Worcester, Linda M. Horman and her husband Paul of Narragansett, RI, and Jean C. Lalone...
Nancy H. (Clason) Hamel
Apr 4, 2011
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Boylston - Nancy H. (Clason) Hamel, 102, passed away Monday, April 4, 2011. Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of Johanna W. (Hultrgren) and Carl A. Clason. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred J. Hamel (1964) and her sister Dorothy C. Miller (2006). She was a graduate of Commerce High School and member of Zion Lutheran...
Spiridoula Triantifilou
Mar 29, 2011
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SERVICE INFORMATION: Calling Hours Saturday, April 2, 2011 10:00 a.m. at Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 97 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI Funeral Service Following at the Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Pawtucket.
Richard M. Fish
Mar 28, 2011
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Worcester - Richard M. Fish passed away Monday, March 28, 2011, at Golden Living Center - The Hermitage. He is survived by his wife Wanda E. (Gosk) Fish; two sons and a daughter - Richard J. Fish, Timothy J. Fish and his wife Judy, and Sandra A. Harrington and her husband John - all of Worcester; 8 grandchildren;...
Emma O. (Haanpaa) Kralian
Mar 28, 2011
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Emma O. (Haanpaa) Kralian, 89, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus. She was born and raised in Floodwood, Minnesota, daughter of the late Selma (Anderson) and Samuel Haanpaa. While a resident of Worcester, Emma was a member of the United Church of Christ, and after retiring from Melville Shoe she...
Irene M. Pierce
Mar 27, 2011
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Auburn - Irene M. (Argraves) Pierce, 76, passed away at home Sunday, March 27, 2011, surrounded by her loving family following a short illness. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of the late Ada M. (McGraw) and Emund A. Argraves. She leaves 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth & John Benicek of Auburn, Sheri & Mike Monahan...
Edith M. (Wamback) Rudman
Mar 27, 2011
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Leicester - Edith M. (Wamback) Rudman, 98, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at the Meadows at Leicester. Her husband, Alfred G. Rudman, died in 1977. She leaves her son Richard A. Rudman and his wife Jane of Princeton; daughter Norma of Dudley; six grandchildren: Terry Soucie, Tammy Burke, Tina Cobb, Karen...
Marie Kronoff Simpson
Mar 27, 2011
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Marie Kronoff-Simpson, 93 Auburn - May 17, 1917-March 26, 2011 Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and John Courtney, granddaughters Kristen Barlar, Tracy Courtney, Christina Berry, and Cynthia Weagle, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Vivian B. (Peterson) Swanson
Mar 26, 2011
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Worcester - Vivian B. Swanson, 92, passed away in the Christopher House on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was born in New Britain, CT, daughter of Bertha A. (Nelson) and John H. Peterson. She was secretary for many years with Henry L. Hanson Co. of Worcester and Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Regional Office, Springfield. Mrs. Swanson was...
John T. Jacobson Sr.
Mar 15, 2011
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Holden - John T. Jacobson Sr. of Holden, husband of Patricia Field Orsi-Jacobson, died peacefully on March 15, 2011. He was born Aug. 24, 1921 to Nicholas and Helen (Larson) Jacobson of Worcester, MA. He attended Commerce High School and later was a house painter. In summer he was a lifeguard at Bell Pond in Worcester. In 1942...
Katherine T. Mellom
Mar 14, 2011
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Oxford - Miss Katherine T. Mellom, 96, passed away in the Sandalwood Nursing Home, Monday, March 14, 2011. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Elizabeth (Collins) and Edward J. Mellom Sr. She was predeceased by her brother Edward Mellom, Jr. Katherine lived in Worcester for most of her life. She was a graduate of Commerce...
Chester John Dumas
Mar 11, 2011
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Shrewsbury - Chester John Dumas, 89 years old, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2011, after a short illness. He was born in Worcester in 1921, son of Chester and Flora (Rebidue) Dumas. Chet married Frances Pauline Pope in 1947 at Concordia Lutheran Church. In addition to his much loved wife of 64 years he leaves three...
Lee Johnson
Mar 6, 2011
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Miami, FL - Lee Johnson, 84, formerly of Worcester, passed away March 6, 2011, in Miami, FL. His beloved wife Lynn passed away in August 2005. He was born in Worcester, MA, son of John and Ida (Helminen) Johnson both from Finland. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in WWII. During his earlier years...
David R. Salmonson
Mar 5, 2011
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Worcester: David R. Salmonson, 93, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at UMASS/Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 69 years, Alice E. (Makitalo) Salmonson; two sons Richard D. Salmonson of Newbury and Robert W. and his wife Denise Salmonson of Auburn; a granddaughter Brett Campbell; a grandson Richard Salmonson; a great...
Feliksa H. (Morawski) Benware
Mar 3, 2011
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Leicester - Feliksa H. (Morawski) Benware, 99, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011, in the St. Francis Home, Worcester. She was the widow of Arnold A. Benware. Born in Boston, Feliksa was a daughter of Anna (Andrzejec) and Anthony T. Morawski. She was a long-time resident of Leicester and had resided at Eddy's Pond in Auburn prior to...
