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Penny Gustafson Obituary
Mrs. Gustafson was born in Natick, November 6, 1957, a daughter of the late Phillip and Marjorie (Fritz) Petry. She lived in Natick until moving to Whitinsville in 1970, and she had lived in Millbury for 30 years. She was a 1975 graduate of Northbridge High School.
She was a kindergarten teacher's aide at the Elmwood School in Millbury for many years.
Penny was an avid gardener and reader. She especially cherished the time she spent with her granddaughters, and at the family's lake house in New Hampshire.
Her funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, December 23, in the Village Congregational Church, 25 Church Street, Whitinsville. Calling Hours will be 5-8 PM, Thursday, December 22, in the Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville.
Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to: SPOHNC (Support for People With Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer), P.O. Box 53, Locust Vallet, NY, 11560-0053.
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JoAnn Remuck-Narkawicz
December 23, 2011
Bill, Carly, Meghan, Julia and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know I speak for many when I say Penny touched my life in a very special way. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eric Pearson
December 22, 2011
Ragnar...So sorry for your loss. Peace, your old friend...Eric Pearson
December 22, 2011
I am sorry to see her go. I will miss her many smiles at school and around town.
~Shaunna and ShyAnn
Jillian Miller
December 22, 2011
While the world is a little less bright now, I know Mrs. G's light with continue to shine on. The amount of lives she changed is only overshadowed by the amount of love she gave. While no words can bring solace to the family at this time, I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Tina Lebel
December 22, 2011
Carly and Family,
So Sorry for you Loss
Amy Lyons
December 22, 2011
My heart goes out to you Carly. I will keep your family in my prayers.
May the sun never set on Penny's warmth and hospitality.
Nick aka "mamasita"
December 21, 2011
Julia and family,
"Let happy memories sustain you if your strength fails you. They are always there, and their current does not run backwards... "
Mama Gus, our time together at the lake will be in my heart and my memory always and forever.
Marianne and Howard Gewandter
December 21, 2011
Dear Billy and family. We were shocked and saddened to read about the loss of Penny.It has been a long time but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 21, 2011
Bill +Carly +Anne +Julia +Family Very Sorry for your lost at this time of the year I to lost my mother on Dec 20 to Think of You all Jim Murphy
Amanda Lange
December 21, 2011
Meghan & Family,
There are no words that could ever express how sorry I am for your loss. Your mother was one of the kindest, most beautiful, most generous and loving people that I have ever met. So many of my foundest memories are of her and the time we spent together. Twenty nine years was just not enough to be in her presence. I will miss her everyday. I'm a better person for knowing her and one of the luckiest to have been loved by her. My heart goes out to you all. I love you all very much. Rest in peace Queen!
Love Amanda (Martin) Lange
Bob & Jody Jerszyk
December 21, 2011
Bill and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Penny was a lovely lady and always had a smile. She will be missed by all.
Ann Bastien
December 21, 2011
I send my condolences to the entire Gustafson family .It's been a long struggle for all of you. I believe tears are God's gift to us. Our holy water. They heal us as they flow. If there's anything we can do, please don't hesitate an call. Ann Bastien (Woodstock,CT)
December 21, 2011
BILL,
Our condolences to the family in these trying times.Penney was always so pleasant and a wonderful person.Our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Ray Dubois
Laurie Gagne
December 21, 2011
Carly and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Penny was a wonderful and loving person, she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to you all. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
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