Marie Strandberg of Andover, formerly of Holden, died peacefully on September 10, 2009 at Wingate of Andover surrounded by family and caregivers.
Born in New Haven, VT, she was the daughter of Frank Gill and Ida (Carlson) Gill. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and worked at Morgan Construction Company in Worcester, starting as a file clerk and retiring as the Secretary to the Head of the Purchasing Department in 1979
She was widow of Harold O. Strandberg, to whom she was married for 54 years. In 1999 she and her husband moved to Lawrence to be closer to her daughter. For 7 years she lived at MI Residential before moving to Wingate Nursing Home last year.
She leaves her daughter Ann and son-in law Michael of Andover. Grandchildren Jenna of Andover and TJ of West Covina, CA. Niece and nephews; Carlene Emmons of Williston, VT, Michael Gill of Charlotte, VT and Steven Strandberg and his wife Debra of Holden, MA. Sisters-in law; Joann Strandberg of Worcester and Punta Gorda, FL, Elsie Strandberg of Lebanon, NH and Georgene Gill of Williston, VT.
She was pre-deceased by her three brothers Edward, Earl and George Gill of VT.
Service Information:
TUESDAY, September 15, 2009
Service Place: Nordgren Memorial Chapel
Calling Hour: 10 a.m.
Funeral: 11 a.m.
Burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.
SATURDAY, September 19, 2009
Service Place: Faith Lutheran Church, 360 S Main St, Andover.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster St Worcester MA 01609, Faith Lutheran Church, 360 S Main St, Andover MA, or a charity of the donor's choice.
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