Margaret Larson

The Shrewsbury Public Library Board of Trustees and staff send deepest sympathies to Carl, Kristine, Paul, Erik and Karin , grandchildren and great-grandchildren, on the loss of your dear wife, mother and grandmother Margaret.
Margaret was a gracious and kind person, dedicated to learning, family and heritage. We know husband Carl was so proud of her many contributions to community, church and family.

The Trustees and staff have added a children's book to the library collection, entitled A Brighter Garden, with the poems of Emily Dickinson and illustrations by Tasha Tudor. We hope this book, which celebrates nature and gardens, family life and the simplest of joys, will be an appropriate memorial.

Dear Kris, Paul, and family, Ed and I were so sorry to learn of your Dear Mom's passing. How well and vividly I recall her- such a marvelous and loving matriarch, and so modestly proud of her children and their children. She was so warm and so filled with wisdom. You felt good just being in her presence. I loved having her volunteer at Paton Media Center after she retired. She was "one of a kind". Remember and treasure the many great memories you have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
- With love, Merna & Ed Siff, Friends, Worcester, MA, June 13, 2016

I have been so deeply saddened to read of Margaret's passing. She was my best friend and classmate at Worcester State College from 1962-1966. When I was President of the Student Christian Association from 1964-1965, Margaret's contributions made our small Protestant group a major contributor to campus life. She was always so welcoming, so kind, and so genuine. When we were faced with a tough exam, we would study together at her home. It was then that I had the opportunity to meet her husband Carl and her children. They were all so supportive of their mom's efforts.
When we graduated in 1966, she secured her teaching position in Northboro, and I went to Framingham. Unfortunately, we lost touch with each other. I went on to study at Northeastern University and later the University of Texas in Austin. When I returned to Massachusetts, to teach at North Adams State College, I had a student in my Reading and Language Arts class who was from Northboro. She wanted to do her student teaching with Mrs.Margaret Larson, her former teacher at the Fannie Proctor School. I volunteered to be her supervisor. It was a wonderful reunion visiting Margaret and my student four times during that semester.
I also remember traveling from my home in Clarksburg ( North Berkshire County) to Worcester for a medical appointment. Since childhood days, I would go with my mom to Shrewsbury Nursuries on Route 9 in Shrewsbury. It was there that I had met Eric- wow, did I feel old. Eric was only 6 or 7 years old when I first met him at his parents' home. I asked him if he would extend all my best wishes to his mom, and he said he would do so.
I have wonderful memories of my best college friend. I extend my deepest sympathy to her entire family. Living over 100 miles from Shrewsbury, I am remiss in not subscribing to the Worcester Telegram on-line. I wish I could have been there to honor the memory of my best college friend.

To Margaret's Family,
May the Lord hold Margaret in his loving arms and guide you through this difficult time. My deepest Sympathy to you. Margaret must have been proud of raising such an outstanding Family and all her other accomplishments. May your memories of her bring you comfort. She was a lovely Lady.
God Bless.
Linda Blair

Karen and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your mother. May the Lord bless you with wonderful memories of all the times she was a part of your lives. She was a truly amazing woman. With Love, Sandy (Gingras)Gwyther and family

Kristine, Karen and the entire family. My very deepest sympathies to you and the entire family. A truly lovely lady. This candle will always shine for her. Peace and love to you all at this very sad time.

Larson Family,

Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one. She will be missed by all.

Marion Grundberg, member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Nordic Lodge #611, VASA Order of America, and my oldest memories are of you and Carl in the Swedish Folk Dance Club! I am in Albuquerque, NM visiting with my daughter and family..will not be able to attend services, but my love and sympathy are herewith sent to all your family....Margaret, you were always a happy and giving person....With Love, Marion

Carl,
I was thinking of you and Margaret just the other day. You were such faithful stewards of Boylston Grange. I loved listening to Margaret talk about your garden and her family. She was so proud of all of you and her face beamed as she spoke of all of you. May memories comfort you and bring that same smile to your face as Margaret had.

Kris and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know you have many wonderful memories of your mom. May they bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Thinking of you all.
~Karen Catalanotti

Kris and Family,
I was saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She was such an elegant matriarch of you family. I know she will be dearly missed.
Thinking of you all,
Ann