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1945
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2020
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Gloria Hermanson Obituary
Dudley - DUDLEY - Gloria P. (Kowalski) Hermanson, 74, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She leaves daughter Selina C. Paine; grandchildren, Dakota and Savannah Desantis of Windham, ME; daughters Wazie and Tabitha Hermanson of Webster, MA; son Homer Hermanson, (Kellie) of North Carolina; grandson Xavian. Gloria is predeceased by her parents, John and Marion Kowalski; brothers John, Walter and Philip Kowalski. She leaves cousin Elaine Mero and sons, John and James; niece Patricia Tirone (Chuck) of Ballston Lake, NY and son Charlie; a predeceased niece, Kathryn Papale and her children Gabrielle and Fred Papale; niece Joan Papale and sons John and Mike. Gloria leaves many friends from multiple prayer groups.
Gloria enjoyed Bible studies, bowling, bingo, Scrabble and the outdoors. She retired from Eversource Gas Co. as a planner after 24 years. She enjoyed providing affordable, well maintained housing through her rental properties.
Gloria sold her mother's property on Maple Ave. in Auburn, MA to the Auburn Housing Authority to provide a group home for mentally challenged adults, where her brother Philip was able to live. Gloria was a member of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill. It is Gloria's wish that people advocate for mentally challenged children to provide a group home in their town when their parents die.
A calling hour will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., Worcester, MA. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester.
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Kimberly Loomis
February 21, 2020
To the family deeply sorry for the loss of a great person
She will be missed .
She was a light in so many peoples lives.
Ken Dufresne
February 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill & Evelyn Grovesteen
February 13, 2020
We're thankful that we got to meet Gloria at Tri-State Baptist and that she attended the Faith Bible Institute with us. She will be missed, but we have to be thankful that her suffering has ended. Our condolences to the family.
Lily & Rose tribute to Enduring Love. Flowers from Mary E. Frank, Laura Burke and Family
Mary E. Frank
February 10, 2020
Laura Burke
February 10, 2020
To My Godmother "Gloria"
I have been so blessed that you accepted my mothers request many years ago to be my Godmother. You played your role like you were personally given directions from God. You loved me unconditionally, while guiding me ever so softly, along with others, to my God and may strong faith. I always knew that you had my back and you never gave me 2nd best. You have always been my angel. I will miss your notes and cards, but I know that you are making way for me someday. I Love you and you will be missed.
To Selena, Wazie, Homer, Tabitha and grandchildren: I am deeply sorry for your loss and no words can express to you the love that your mother and grandmother had for you all. My prayers are with you all.
Mary E. FRANK
February 10, 2020
as kids we would go up to big hill of the Munger Estate in Auburn Mass and make angels in the snow.We thought they were so awesome looking.We made so many and worked so hard on them to make them perfect.
Grief can't be shared . Every one carries it alone in his own way.
Rest In Peace sweet one
Homer Hermanson
February 9, 2020
May you be at peace. I know you are in heaven watching everyone.
Cathy Smith
February 9, 2020
So sorry for your lost.,moms are precious to her family.. our prayers are with you and your family.
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