North Grafton- Betty Lou (Skoglund) Stratford, 70, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009. She leaves two daughters, Chris Stratford of Worcester and Michelle and her husband Steven Sousa of New Hampshire. She also leaves 1 brother, Earl and his wife Doris Skoglund of Worcester, and 3 sisters, Shirley Cariglia of Shrewsbury, Christine Cocaine and Natalie Sinkus both of Worcester.
Betty Lou was born in Worcester, Daughter of Herbert and Tilley (Mard) Skoglund. She graduated from Commerce High School and attended Clark University in Worcester. She worked as the Administrator of Shrewsbury Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, loved spending time with her family, enjoyed cooking, especially baking, and loved her cats Oliver and Harrison.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 10:00 am in Emanuel Lutheran Church 200 Greenwood St. Worcester. Burial will follow in All Faiths Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 15, 2009 from 5-8 pm at Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. For directions or to leave an online condolence message, please visit NordgrenMemorialChapel.com