Barbara E. Halldin

Barbara E. Halldin, 81, of 56 Harrington Farms Way, formerly of Worcester, died Saturday night at Shrewsbury Nursing Home after an illness. Her husband of 48 years, Chester W. Halldin predeceased her in 1999. Her youngest daughter, Lynn M. Styczko died in 1994.

She leaves a son, Steven W. Halldin and his wife Claire of Holden, MA; a daughter, Gail Farmer and her husband Don of Fredericksburg, VA; four grandchildren, Timothy Halldin, Amy Halldin and Jenna Halldin of Holden and Ashley Grant of Fredericksburg, VA.

She was born in Worcester daughter of Raymond E. Aldrich and Milda O. Carlson and lived there before moving to Shrewsbury. She graduated from Commerce High School and David Hall Fanning School.

Mrs. Halldin was a secretary for a number of years before pursuing a new career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked for many years at Memorial Hospital. She was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church and active in many church groups and choirs. She was an accomplished soloist, performing many times for the choirs and on special occasions at Trinity. Her grandchildren carry on her love of music.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, 11:00 a.m, in The Nave, Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the New Swedish Cemetery, Worcester. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, 73 Lancaster Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or to the Heart or Diabetes Center, UMass Memorial Health Care Fund. Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., Worcester is directing arrangements.