Lillian A. Blomstrom, 92, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010, in Millbury Healthcare Center. She leaves several nephews and nieces, including Cynthia Blomstrom of Worcester; Eric and his wife Gail Hauge of Ohio; Margaret A. Carlson, wife of the late Arthur W. Carlson of Shrewsbury; Steven A. Carlson; Captain Jeffrey F. Carlson and his wife Jacqueline; Deborah D. Sarro; and David C. Carlson. Lillian was predeceased by two sisters, Diane Carlson and Vanja Hauge.
Lillian was born in Worcester, daughter of Gustaf and Bernadine (Johnson) Blomstrom. She grew up in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School in 1939. She worked as a dental assistant in the office of Dr. William Maykel for many years, retiring in 1980. She served as guardian for Marie and the late Dorothy Toscano, daughters of her very close friend, the late Joseph Toscano.
Lillian was a member of Greendale People's Church, The Vasa Order Quinsigamond Lodge, and a lifetime member of the Massachusetts Dental Assistants Association. Lillian spent the last few years of her life living at the Emeritus Woods at Eddy Pond, and the family would like to thank everyone there for the special care given to her during that time.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester. Burial will follow in All Faiths Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2010, from 5-7 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lillian's memory may be made to the Greendale People's Church Memorial Fund 25 Francis St. Worcester, MA 01606.
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