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Elizabeth Gingras Obituary

Elizabeth E. Gingras, 93
worcester - Elizabeth E. (Mattila) Gingras, 93, of Worcester died Friday, June 22nd in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. She leaves her husband of 52 years, William P. Gingras, Jr.; a son, William P. Gingras, III with whom she lived and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Ret. Captain Risto Mattila and a sister, Dhelilla (Mattila) Babineau predeceased her.
She was born in Finland, the daughter of Anton and Ida Mattila. Mrs. Gingras worked at Reed and Prentice in Quality Control and was also a LPN at Worcester City Hospital and several area nursing homes for 30 years. While at Reed and Prentice, Elizabeth traveled throughout Europe spending several weeks in Finland the place of her birth. After Reed and Prentice closed she traveled to Hawaii where she stayed with her brother for a year, who was the captain of the port in Honolulu.
Mrs. Gingras was a member of All Saints Church where she was on several committees. She was past president of the NANA Club at the church.
Her funeral is Thursday, June 28th with a service at 10:00 AM in All Saints Church, 10 Irving Street. Burial will be at 2:00 PM in Green Bower Cemetery, Winter Street, Gardner. Calling hours are Wednesday, June 27th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Abby's House, 52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609, All Saints Church, 10 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, VNA Hospice and Care Network, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jun. 23 to Jun. 26, 2012.

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joyce hokans

June 29, 2012

my deepest sympathy to you, Bill and Paul

may god smile when you arrive

james fleming

June 27, 2012

Dear Bill and Paul,
I will miss her great stories and her hospitality...as well as her out of the oven cranberry muffins....she is a great lady and I will truly miss her.

Janet Halpin

June 26, 2012

Dear Paul & Uncle Bill,

I'm so sorry about Aunt Betty's passing. I'll always remember her... Christmas Eve at your house when we were little, family get togethers over the years, & especially those delicious Swedish meatballs she used to make (with a Finnish twist!). All our sympathies, Janet, Ray, Carter & Spencer

Diana Johnson

June 26, 2012

Dear Bill and Paul,

So sorry to read of Betty's death. She was a true and faithful member of All Saints and Nenana. May she rest in peace.

June 26, 2012

Dear Paul,
I was blessed to know your mother and know she loved you with all her heart. I will miss her.

Love, Anne

June 24, 2012

Dear Paul: Truly sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Please know that we are there if and when you should need a helping hand. We will be in touch.

Love,

Aunty and John

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