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John Erickson Obituary

John W. Erickson, 71

STERLING - John W. Erickson, 71, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of late Irving S. and Helen I. (Kinnari) Erickson and had lived in Worcester before moving to Sterling in 1996.

John leaves his loving wife and best friend of 50 years, Susan A. (Stone) Erickson; his son, John "Jack" W. Erickson, Jr. and his wife, Julie of Westford; two daughters, Candice A. Mendez and her husband, Luis of Sterling and Shannon N. Erickson and her fiancé, Nicholas Mitchell of Lincoln, RI; his cherished grandchildren, Alexander, Samantha, Eric, Nicholas and Gunnar; his brother, Glenn Erickson of Westerly, RI; his sister, Ingrid Donahue and her husband, John of Westerly, RI; a brother-in-law, Robert Stone and his wife Karen of Brooklyn, CT; and his nephews.

John was a commercial artist for LaVigne Press in Worcester for 23 years before retiring. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and was a devoted husband and father. He will be sadly missed.

A memorial service celebrating John's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 7th in the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, Attn; Development, 25 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit

www.milesfuneralhome.com

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2018.
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Sue, Jack, Candi and Shannon. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always treasure the friendship we shared and the many good times we had together. You are all in my prayers. May John Rest In Eternal Peace. Love, Suzie

Suzie Tavano

September 8, 2018

I worked with John at Lavigne for 15 years. For all of those years he was my dearest and closest friend!
my heart felt condolences to the Erickson family! John was one great guy and a true friend!
Dan Carvill (Danny)

Dan Carvill

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September 6, 2018

Sue and family, so sorry for your loss.wishing you peace

Pamela Iacobucci

September 5, 2018

Jack, Candy and Mrs. Erickson-

My condolences on Mr. Erickson's passing. You all were a big part of my childhood and I have lots of fond memories of the times we spent together on Crestwood Dr. and Monmouth Ave.

Thinking of you all.

Mike Jiroutek

September 5, 2018

So sorry to all of you for your loss. Hugs to you Sue. I hope you find peace in the memories of the last 50 years with your best friend. You will all be in my prayers!

Casey Proper

September 5, 2018

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