Myrtle I. Harroun, 79 of Pepperell died July 27 in the Apple Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ayer.
Born in Boston, October 27,1928, the daughter of the late William and Harriet (Wood) Harroun, Miss Harroun had lived in Leominster for most of her life.
Miss Harroun had attended the Highlands Daycare in Fitchburg for many years and she loved the staff of that facility and enjoyed all the activities especially the crafts that they offered her.
She is survived by her sisters, Leona Redonnet-Egan of Franklin, Elaine M. Vater-Dillon of Independence, Virginia, Constance E. Brink of Falmouth, Maine and Dorothy Woodman of Bellingham.
She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 30 in the Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway at 11:00 a.m.
Private burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery in West Roxbury.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the MATSON Community Services, Attn. Residential Services, 564 Main St., Fitchburg, MA 01420.