Herbert F. Congram

Herbert F. Congram of Leominster, GE retiree, Korean War vet; 79 LEOMINSTER Herbert F. Congram, 79, of Leominster, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 16, 2008, in the HealthAlliance Hospital (Leominster Campus), due to complications associated with a stroke. He is survived by his loving family, including his spouse of 54 years, Doris M. (Phelps) Congram; six children, Herb Congram and his wife, Zsuzsanna of Fitzgerald, GA, Stephen Congram and his companion, Kathleen Powers of Worcester, MA, AnnLouise D'Alessio and her husband, Antonio of Brunswick, ME, Eileen Manglass of Cumberland, ME, John Congram and his wife, Gloria of Leominster, MA, and Maureen Therrien and her husband, Kenneth of Fitchburg, MA; nine grandchildren, Dominic D'Alessio, Michael Love, Matthew Love, Ashley Congram, Joshua Contois, Sabrina Congram, Jeremy Contois, Collin Manglass and Joel Manglass; four great-grandchildren, Ashley Geiser, Alison Geiser, Dylan West and Braden Love; two sisters, Mary Sirianni of Pembroke Pines, FL, and Barbara Sullivan of Quincy, MA. He was also predeceased by a brother, George Congram, and a son Michael Congram. Mr. Congram was born in Fitchburg, the son of George and Nora (Collins) Congram. He served his nation as a Naval Reservist during the Korean War. Herb was a System Analyst for many years, retiring in 1987 from the General Electric Corporation in Fitchburg after 35 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Leominster. Herb was an avid reader, life long learner and was always curious and optimistic. An internet enthusiast he remained in touch with the cutting edge innovations in his former profession. Watching his grandchildren mature into fine young adults was a great past time for Herb. Nothing pleased him more than to hear of their wonderful accomplishments. The addition of his great-grandchildren added to this joy. Mr. Congram's family would like to extend a special thanks to all who cared for Herb, including doctors, nurses, aides, and assistants; their special kindness will always be remembered. CONGRAM A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 19, 2008 from the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster with a mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net