Elizabeth A. Gladu

1920 - 2013

Elizabeth A. Gladu obituary, 1920-2013, Littleton, MA

BORN

1920

DIED

2013

Elizabeth Gladu Obituary

LITTLETON, MASS. - Elizabeth A. (Heil) Gladu, 93, of Littleton, Mass., formerly of Westford, Mass., died at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton on Oct. 2, 2013. She was born in Jaffrey on May 25, 1920, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Heil, and she was the wife of the late Raymond Gladu, Sr. She grew up in Jaffrey and was a graduate of Conant High School, Class of 1938, and a graduate of the Robert Breck Brigham School of Nursing in 1942. She worked at the Brigham Hospital for a period of time. She was married in 1943 and made her home in Providence, R.I., before moving to Jaffrey and Boston, Mass., and Westford. She owned the Graniteville Nursing Home in Westford and worked at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass. over 20 years, retiring in 1989. Elizabeth enjoyed her family, knitting and gardening.

Her survivors include her son Raymond and his wife, Sandra Gladu, of Pelham. A daughter-in-law Gail Gladu of Temple, three grandchildren: Linda Ennis of Pelham, Wendy Landry of Dracut, Mass. and Holly Gladu of Temple and five great-grandchildren: Emily and James Ennis and Olivia, Nicholas and Katelyn Landry. She was predeceased by her three brothers and two sisters and also predeceased by her son Peter Gladu and grandson Christopher Gladu.

A Funeral Service will take place at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, Mass. on Monday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, Mass. 01843. Please see www.badgerfuneral.com.

Published by Monadnock Ledger-Transcript from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2013.
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Sorry for your loss. Take Care

Donna Cormier

October 9, 2013

Aunt Becky always made me smile and helped to give me many fond memories growing up especially time spent with her and Uncle Ray at their nursing home. Love you Aunt Becky, Mike.

Mike Bosworth

October 6, 2013

Gladu Family, Our sincere condolences to you. Please know that you are in thoughts and prayers. Terry (Snow), Frank and Christine DeFilippo

October 6, 2013

Aunt Becky made a big impact on a lot of people. She made a lot of memories in my life. She is probably the person who made me decide on nursing as a career. She is one of those people that always bring a smile to your face when you think of her.
Love you Aunt Becky,susan

susan christensen

October 4, 2013

Aunt Becky, I will never forget all the fun times we had with you while we were growing up and never forget your beautiful smile and infectious laugh. You were a very special person and impacted my life greatly. Rest in Peace. Love you.

Lisa (Poodiack) Gilbo

October 4, 2013

We love you Aunt Becky, and you will be sadly missed by all. Our families have wonderful memories and you will live in our hearts forever.

Diana Poodiack

October 4, 2013

My mom Louise Ross and my Aunt Ida worked there when I was young,she was a nice woman. Always let us come in and wait for mom to get off work.

Brenda Ross-Post

October 4, 2013

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