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Death notices dated Saturday, January 27, 2001
Philip J. Arsenault, 73
LEOMINSTER - Philip J. Arsenault, 73, of 200 Atlantic Ave., a retired paper company worker, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital.
Louise E. Beth, 85
WORCESTER - Louise E. (Svenson) Beth, 85, of Briarwood Circle, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in Knollwood Nursing Home. Caswell - King Funeral Home, 1147 Main St., Holden, is directing funeral arrangements, which are incomplete. Friday, February 2, 2001
Violet Shilinsky - Braley
WORCESTER - Violet (Wood) Shilinsky - Braley, 85, formerly of North Grafton and Briarwood Retirement Community, a retired press operator, died Friday, Jan. 26, in Jewish Healthcare Center.
Sister Brassard
PETERSHAM - Sister Gabrielle Brassard, 99, formerly known as Sister Joseph - des - Anges, of the sisters of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, North Main St., died Friday, Jan. 26, at the Infirmary of Assumption Residence.
Florence Burns, 80
MALDEN - Florence (Carr) Burns, 80, of Malden, a former funeral home owner and operator, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, at home after a brief illness.
Rene R. Carbonneau, 68
GARDNER - Rene R. Carbonneau, 68, of 63 Union St., a retired chief products designer, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in Heywood Hospital after an illness.
Albert P. Dauderis, 83
WORCESTER - Albert P. Dauderis, 83, of 5 Guisto St., a World War II veteran and a former custodian and electrician, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, at home after a long illness.
Joseph Direnzo, 79
WORCESTER - Joseph Direnzo, 79, of 35 Valley View Lane, a World War II veteran and a retired company co - owner and operator, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center after a long illness.
Eric J. Fors, 37
WORCESTER - Eric J. Fors, 37, of 9 Roath St., died Wednesday, Jan. 24, at home after being stricken ill. Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St., is directing funeral arrangements, which are incomplete. Friday, February 2, 2001
Milton G. Freeman, 78
SOUTHBRIDGE - Milton G. Freeman, 78, of Woodycrest Ave., a retired employee of American Optical, died Friday, Jan. 26, in his home after being stricken ill.
Helen T. Hakala, 83
WORCESTER - Helen T. (Grabowski) Hakala, 83, formerly of 40 Belmont St., a retired stitcher, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in Hermitage Nursing Home after an illness.
Hans J. Kanerva, 91
WEST BOYLSTON - Hans J. Kanerva, 91, of 88 Horseshoe Drive, a veteran of two wars and a retired wheel maker, died Friday, Jan. 26, in Blair House of Worcester after an illness.
Nellie A. Kelly, 81
HUDSON - Nellie A. (Jason) Kelly, 81, of Hudson, a retired clerk, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in the Hospice Residence, Worcester.
Lampson services
RUTLAND - The funeral for Mary E. (Green) Lampson, 94, formerly of 106 Main St., will be held Saturday Jan. 27, from Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave., Worcester, with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St. Mrs. Lampson died Thursday, Jan. 25, in Holden Nursing Home. Spring burial will be in Rural Cemetery, Worcester. There are no calling hours.
Robert R. LeBlanc, 59
FITCHBURG - Robert R. LeBlanc, 59, of 69 High St., formerly of San Diego and the Back Bay section of Boston, who owned Coastal Pool Co., San Diego, died Friday, Jan. 26, at his residence after a lengthy illness.
Francis McGrath, 90; World War II veteran
SHREWSBURY - Francis “Mac” McGrath, 90, formerly of 10 Washburn St. in Worcester, a World War II veteran and a retired knitting company worker, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Shrewsbury Nursing Home after a long illness.
Roxy I. Mikaelian, 80
EL PASO, Texas - Roxy I. (Bedrossian) Mikaelian, 80, of 4637 Ambassador Drive, formerly of Worcester, Mass., and Providence, R.I., a World War II veteran and a retired finance and accounting department worker, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Monte Vista Nursing Home after an illness.
Sister Mitchell, 85
WORCESTER - Sister Margaret St. Anthony Mitchell, 85, with the Sisters of Notre Dame, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in Notre Dame Long Term Care Center.
Madeline O'Leary, 85
WORCESTER - Madeline M. (Stupin) O'Leary, 85, of 27 Orne St., died Friday, Jan. 26, at home after a short illness. Nordgren, Carrigan, Mangsen Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., is directing funeral arrangements, which are incomplete. Friday, February 2, 2001
Kelsie J.R. O'Neill, 3
HOLDEN - Kelsie J.R. O'Neill, 3, of Holden, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, after suffering from Krabbe's disease.
Avis M. Prentice, 74
CLINTON - Avis M. (DeGreenia) Prentice, 74, of 55 West St., died Friday, Jan. 26, in Clinton Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Philbin - Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., is directing funeral arrangements, which are incomplete. Friday, February 2, 2001
Francis J. Sullivan, 66
WORCESTER - Francis J. Sullivan, 66, of 25 Michigan Road, formerly of 19 Ascadilla Road, a retired English teacher, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center after an illness.
Joseph J. Waz Jr., 54
PALMER - Joseph J. Waz Jr., 54, of 2052 Main St., Three Rivers, a press operator, died Thursday, Jan. 25, in Wing Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at work.
Wedge services
SOUTHBRIDGE - The funeral for Creighton H. Wedge, 84, of 43 Bruce Lane, will be held Monday, Jan. 29, from Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St. Mr. Wedge died Thursday, Jan. 25, at home after an illness. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, in the funeral home. Mr. Wedge worked 39 years for American Optical Co. before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Harrington Hospice, 61 Pine St.; or to St. Mary's Parish Center Restoration Fund, 263 Hamilton St., both Southbridge, MA 01550. Friday, February 2, 2001
