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Evelyn Oosterman Obituary

WHITINSVILLE ...Evelyn D. (Feddema) Oosterman, 90, died Wednesday, May 16, in the Saint Camillus Health Center. Her first husband, Thomas Oosterman, died in 1969, and her second husband, John Lodder, died in 1993. She is survived by two sons, Henry Oosterman, in Florida, and Jeffrey Oosterman, and his wife Heather, of Southbridge; two daughters, Donna Meagher, and her husband, John, of Northbridge, and Arlene Sullivan, and her husband, Michael, of Southbridge; 11 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Harold Feddema, a sister, Marion Oosterman, and a grandson, Vincent R. Sullivan.

Mrs. Oosterman was born in Northbridge, April 5, 1928, a daughter of Jacob and Dora (Hilverda) Feddema. A lifelong resident, she graduated from Northbridge High School In 1945, and from Becker Junior College. She worked at the former Whitin Machine Works, and at Phillip's Market in Whitinsvile.

An active, lifelong member of the Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church, she taught Sunday School, and she belonged to the Mothers' Club of the Whitinsville Christian School,

Mrs. Oosterman's Funeral Service will be held at 10am, Saturday, May 19, in the Pleasant Street Church, preceded by a Calling Hour in the church from 9-10am. Burial will follow in Riverdale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whitinsville Christian School, 279 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA, 01588. Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill St., Whitinsville is assisting the family during this time. To leave a condolence, please visit

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from May 17 to May 18, 2018.

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Keri Oosterman

May 21, 2018

You will always be missed and treasured. I enjoyed spending time with you last year and our weekly phone calls. Know that you will always be loved.

Wendy Winchell

May 20, 2018

Donna and family so sorry for your loss ,Wendy Winchell and family

A Mother's Day to remember always

Arlene Sullivan

May 18, 2018

May 18, 2018

Deepest sympathy to all the family
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