Worcester—Ida L. (Ekstrom) Wright, 93, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, in the Lutheran Healthcare Center. She leaves her husband of 66 years, John A. Wright; 3 daughters, Susan D. Olson and her husband Lloyd of Worcester, Linda M. Horman and her husband Paul of Narraganset, RI, and Jean C. Lalone and her husband David of Shrewsbury; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters; 1 great-grandson; and nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a twin brother and 3 sisters. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Augusta (Osterholm) and Charles Ekstrom. She worked at the MA Office of Unemployment. Ida was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Ruth Circle. She was a former deacon and Sunday school teacher and a member of the Vasa Order.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 3, at 11:00 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, 125 Holden St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will be held prior to the funeral at 9:30 a.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lutheran Healthcare Center, Resident’s Activities Fund, 26 Harvard St., Worcester MA 01609. For directions and on-line condolences, please click on link below.