Webster
Lorna J. (Sokolowski) Christiansen, 54, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 16, 2014 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She leaves her loving husband of 36 years, Jon; daughter Larissa and her companion David; son Michael and his companion Alyssa all of Webster; three sisters, Cheryl Wylie of Sturbridge, Nancy Byrnes of Webster, and Lisa Saad of Dudley; her step-father Frank Cambridge of Webster and many nieces and nephews.
Lorna was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Michael P. and Lois H. (Wylie) Sokolowski. She graduated from Bay Path Regional Vocational High School in 1977 and worked at the former American Optical Co. before becoming a stay at home mother.
She loved her children and when she rejoined the work force she maintained mother’s hours. Later in life she went back to school, earning her certification in medical billing and coding, while working at Harrington Physician Services in Webster and later Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.
Lorna was an avid Red Sox fan, enjoyed spending time with her girlfriends, Ellen and Diane, gardening, reading, watching scary movies, decorating, crafting and seeing her favorite bands in concerts. She loved the holidays and always brought the family together for them.
Calling Hours for Lorna will be Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 4PM to 8 PM at the ROBERT J. MILLER-CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME, 175 Old Worcester Rd., in Charlton.
The Funeral Service will be Friday, March 21, 2014 at 10 AM in the Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Webster.
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