WORCESTER-Christine H. Branson, M.D., 62, of Worcester, died Monday, December 3rd in Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She leaves a brother, Michael H. and his wife Donna Branson of Stillwater, OK; a cousin, Timothy Herbst of Worcester; a close friend Sondra Padow of Worcester; and nephews and nieces. A brother, William H. Branson predeceased her.
She was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Francis N. and Frances (Hoban) Branson. Dr. Branson graduated from Rosary College, received her master’s degree from Boston College and her Doctor of Medicine degree from Northwestern University. She was the Director of the cumadin clinic and the Chief of employee health at Lakeside Veteran’s Hospital in Chicago, retiring in 2003. At one time, she taught economics at Simmons College, Boston.
The funeral is Thursday, December 6th, from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Paul’s Cathedral, 15 Chatham Street. A calling hour is from 8:30 until 9:30 AM the morning of the funeral in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 300 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606.