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Vasilika Strickland Obituary
Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Dmitri and Thomahida (Ndini) Christi. She was educated in Natick schools.
Mrs. Strickland was a homemaker dedicated to her family and grandchildren. She was an avid Red Sox Fan and has been a resident of Westborough since 1970.
In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Wayne S. Strickland and his wife, Kelly, of South Grafton; one brother, Peter Christi and his wife, Marion, of Hopkinton; two sisters, Krisanthi Peters of Trumbull, CT and Katherine Bishop of Palm Springs, CA; two grandchildren, Paige and Reganne Strickland and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 10:00 A.M. in the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Wednesday, April 9, from 5 to 8 P.M.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226 or donate online at Jimmyfund.org
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Shirley and John Bartell
April 7, 2008
We have beautiful memories that we will alway hold in our hearts. We are truly blessed by knowing you. God bless you and hold you close to his heart. We'll miss you, Vee, my sister-in-law and my friend.
Greg Peters
April 7, 2008
To a Favorite Aunt: We will miss you! Greg, Cathy, Matthew, and Bryan
Lizz Perron
April 7, 2008
So sorry for the loss of your Mother Wayne. My sympathies with you and your family
Ken & Lisa Peters
April 6, 2008
We will miss you terribly, Vee. You were an inspiration to our family and a wonderful Aunt and friend! Ken, Lisa, Kyle, Avery and Erica Peters
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