Worcester - Vivian B. Swanson, 92, passed away in the Christopher House on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was born in New Britain, CT, daughter of Bertha A. (Nelson) and John H. Peterson. She was secretary for many years with Henry L. Hanson Co. of Worcester and Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Regional Office, Springfield. Mrs. Swanson was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a member of Braga Iduma Lodge 9 Swedish Vasa Order of America. She graduated from the former High School of Commerce in Class of 1938 "A". Her husband Elmer W. Swanson died in 1990. She leaves twin daughters: Janet K. Ferraro and her husband Richard and Judith K. Erickson and her husband Robert - all of Worcester; a grandson David S. Kidwell of Litchfield, NH; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Twin sisters, Ruth L. Cross and Claire M. Albani, and a brother Herman A. Peterson predeceased her.
She loved animals, especially her two adoring pets, Toby & Muffin. She will be greatly missed by all her friends, nieces, and nephews. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Staff at Christopher House for their wonderful care of Vivian during her time there.
The Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Christ Chapel of Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster Street, Worcester. A time of visitation will be held prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. Burial of ashes will follow in All Faiths Cemetery, Worcester. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Endowment Fund of Trinity Lutheran Church or the Christopher House Activity Fund.
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