Lois E. (Sund) Sundquist, 72, of Worcester died peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2005, in UMass Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 50 years, John R. Sundquist, a son Bruce W. Sundquist and his wife Michelle of Worcester, 2 daughters Brenda J. Welch and her husband Thomas of Shrewsbury, and Beth A. Sundquist of Pompano Beach, FL; a sister, Judith Nelson wife of Donald Nelson, 2 nieces, 1 nephew, and 7 grandchildren.
Mrs. Sundquist was born in Worcester, daughter of George E. and Thora W. (Olson) Sund. She graduated from North High School, attended Salter Secretarial School, and Physical Therapy School in Woburn. Mrs. Sundquist worked at Kinsley & Adams and the Lutheran Home in Worcester. She was also an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Rebecca Women’s Group, along with Zion Fellowship. Her interests were in her gardening, shopping, traveling, and spending her summers in Wells, ME.
Calling hours will be at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St. from 4-7 p.m., Sunday, April 10. The funeral will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 11. Burial will take place at All Faiths Cemetery. Donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 41 Whitmarsh Ave. Worcester, MA 01606.