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Harold Hedberg Obituary
He leaves three children, Kate Zannoni and her husband Steve of Shaker Heights, OH and their children, Dante and Cesare, Kevin Hedberg and his wife Marie of Norfolk and their children, Michelle and Kristina and Brian Hedberg and his wife Helen of Needham and their children, Andrew, Matthew and Mark; his second wife of 36 years, M. Virginia (Carroll) Hedberg. His first wife Charlotte (Avery) Hedberg died in 1971.
He was born in Worcester, son of Arvo and Liina (Niemi) Hedberg and graduated from North High School, Becker Junior College, Clark University and received his Masters in Education from Worcester State College in 1951. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII stationed in the Central Pacific in various PB4Y (B-24) squadrons as a radioman-gunner and received the distinguished flying cross, three air medals and several commendation ribbons.
Harold started his teaching career in 1949 in Worcester. He taught at several schools, retiring in 1981 as Assistant Principal of Harlow Street School. He then moved to Cape Cod in 1982, returning to Worcester in 1993.
Harold was a member of the Catholic Alumni Sodality of Holy Cross, the Clark University Alumni Assoc., the Becker College Alumni Assoc., Our Lady of Loreto Church and the Greendale Retired Men's Club. He was a volunteer at Higgins-Armory Museum, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, Dennis Senior Citizens Center, Campion Center in Weston and Notre Dame Long Term Care.
The funeral will be held Mon., Oct. 27, from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10:30AM in Our Lady of Loreto Church, 37 Massasoit Rd., Burial will be private in St. John's Cemetery. A visiting hour will be held Mon., Oct. 27, from 9 to 10 AM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, Campion Center 319 Concord Rd., Weston, 02493. To place an on-line condolence, please visit.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gerry Card
November 7, 2008
I send my sympathies to the Hedberg family. I had Mr. Hedberg as 6th grade teacher at Harlow Street School.. He was a fine educater and a fine person. May he rest in the arms of our Lord Jesus till we all meet again
Betty Gladden
October 31, 2008
Virginia
Keep thinking of the good memories.
George's niece
Alfred Jones
October 28, 2008
Please accept my sincere sympathy on Harold's death. Harold and I worked at the YMCA Youth Division in Worcester for a number of years and he was a good friend. We maintained contact by Christmas cards and emails but we haven't seen each other for many years, especially since I moved to Vermont 20 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
cathy maher
October 28, 2008
For The Hedberg family- My thoughts and prayers are with you-I knew Virginia and Harold when they lived in South dennis on Seagrove road--my mother-in-law peggy wengler lived across the street from them.They were both lovely people.Very kind in words and spirit.May you have lots of memories and love.
Denise Savageau-Page
October 27, 2008
They say you always remember someone who touched your life. I remember the great days of Harlow St School. There are only a few that I can honestly say I remember,
Mr. Hedberg was one of them. I have my school photos from the 60"s with him standing with our class. He was a class act.
Thanks for the memories.
God Bless his family
john Nichols
October 27, 2008
My sincere sympathy on the passing of my 5th grade teacher. If it were not for him, I never would have participated in sports (football and basketball). He left his mark on so many young people, and inspired them for the future. May he be rewarded with eternal peace.
John Nichols
Midland St. School, Class of '57
John Patrick McGinn
October 26, 2008
Virginia, Kate, Kevin and Brian,
My prayers are with you at this sad time. Harold and I entered the Sodality of Our Lady at the same time, when we were young teachers we coached against each other in the Northern League and we worked together as assistant principals. He was a good teacher and a friend
Lorraine & Jeanne Loughlin
October 26, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to you, Kate, and all of your family. We spent time remembering our old friendship and the times we spent together with you and your mother in Worcester and on the Cape.
Lorraine & Jeanne
JOHN EMMOTT
October 25, 2008
MR HEDBERG WAS MY 6TH GRADE
TEACHER AT HARLOW ST SCHOOL
IN 1961 AND I'VE NEVER FORGOTTEN
HIS INSPIRING METHODS TO THIS DAY.
Bill and Anne Paterson and families
October 24, 2008
Kate, Kevin, Brian and families: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad (and GrandDad) was a true gift to our world. We are so blessed to have known him. If we can be of help at anytime please let us know. There is a deep and spiritual connection between us all and we have to thank your Dad's presence in Ocean Park for that!
Rita Jezyk Shea and Poor Ins Inc
October 22, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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