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Josephine Hansen Obituary

Josephine T. Hansen, 87, of Westborough, died on Friday, July 11, 2008 at the Sunbridge Sandalwood Nursing Facility in Oxford. She was the wife of the late Otto Hansen.

Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Della (LaBourde) Stewart. She was educated in New York City schools. Mrs. Hansen was employed at Anton Cleaners in Worcester retiring in 1986.

She was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, was an avid knitter and enjoyed playing the piano.

She is survived by three step-sons, Otto E. Hansen of Wilton, NH, Bruce R. Hansen of Oxford and LeRoy Hansen of California.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 17, at 10:30 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to St. Luke the Evangelist Church Memorial Fund, 70 West Main St., Westborough, MA 01581.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 13, 2008.

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Lisa Hansen

July 13, 2008

Grandma Jo,

I haven't seen you much over the years but the last few times I came to visit were a real hoot! You made me smile and gave me memories to last a life time! You will be greatly mised!

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