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Ruth Larson Obituary

Ruth V. (Sundquist) Larson, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 23 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Oliver C. Larson passed away in 1964. She leaves her beloved children, Paul O. and his wife Jean (Bergman) Larson and Christine L. Grudzinski; her granddaughter, Amanda J. Larson; two great grandsons, Jayden and Evan and many nieces and nephews. A sister, Betsey L. Sundquist and two brothers, Paul W. Sundquist and Carl E. Sundquist predeceased her.

She was born in Worcester the daughter of Carl Gustaf and Esther (Hultman) Sundquist and graduated from Sutton High School in 1936. Ruth worked in the Account Payables Dept. for Norton Company for many years, retiring in 1983. Ruth was a life long member of Bethlehem Covenant Church and its Women's Club. She enjoyed smocking, rug braiding, baking and working in her yard and garden. Ruth loved spending time with her family and being by Lake Singletary.

Ruth's Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 2nd at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Covenant Church, 46 Greenwood St. There will be a greeting period from 10:30 to 11:00 before the service at the church. Burial will be private in All Faiths Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of LINDQUIST LUNDIN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Butler St. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethlehem Covenant Church, 46 Greenwood St., P.O. Box 70629, Worcester, MA 01607 or to UMass Memorial Hospice, 650 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605. To place an online condolence please visit

www.lindquistlundin.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jul. 24 to Jul. 31, 2008.

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Congressman Jim & Lisa McGovern

July 31, 2008

We send our deepest sympathies during this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

Thom & Kathy Faucher

July 31, 2008

Dear Paul & Christine,
We have such fond memories of your Mom and Victoria Ave. We loved living in your house and sharing a friendship with all of you. Your Mom was such a warm, thoughtful and caring woman with a beautiful smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

vickie doane

July 31, 2008

ruth, i was honored to have met you. i know you will meet up with your twin. i have never met two beautiful,caring women. god bless to the family. vickie ( u-mass memorial hha and hospice

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