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Homer G. Adams, 82
Homer G. Adams, 82, of Jefferson Ct., died
Friday, May 23, 2008, at home.
He was the husband of Lillian M.
(Moussette) Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams had observed their
57th wedding anniversary.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Adams is survived
by a son, Gordon H. Adams of
Northbridge; a daughter, Christine A.
Schopfer of Maryland; three brothers,
Lawrence Adams of Whitinsville, John
Adams of Uxbridge and Donald Adams of
Mendon; five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren;
and several nieces and
nephews.
Mr. Adams was born Aug. 26, 1925 in
Uxbridge, son of the late Nathan and Ida
(Gould) Adams.
Mr. Adams was employed as the Business
WORCESTER — Ruth M. (Guyette) Powers,
88, of Worcester, died Wednesday, May 21, at
The Meadows in Leicester, where she had
been since April 13.
Ruth leaves three children, Richard L.
Powers, III and his wife, Diana, of Charlton,
Janet E. Moran and her husband, Daniel, of
North Brookfield, and Russell J. Powers and
his wife, Anne, of Auburn; six grandchildren,
Scott, Jason, Timothy, and Jessica Powers
and Hannah and Tanner Moran; and three
great-grandchildren.
Her husband, the Rev. Richard L. Powers Jr.
died in 1966, and her son, Donald A. Powers,
died in 1979.
Ruth was born in Springfield, the only
child of Harry J. and Lena (Ritter) Guyette.
She graduated in 1937 from the High School
of Commerce.
Following her marriage, she stayed at home
LANCASTER — Russell
H. Woessner, 83, a longtime
resident of Fitch Road, died
Sunday, May 25 at the Life
Care Center of Leominster,
after a brief illness.
He is survived by his
beloved wife of nearly 60
years, Nicolina (Lamberto)
Woessner; three daughters,
Kristin Morrill and her husband, Eldon, of
Mendon, Laura Woessner of Worcester, and
Maria Clark and her husband, Timothy, of
Charlton. He also leaves two brothers, Harry
Woessner and his wife Alberta of Va.; and
Richard Woessner of N.H.; six grandchildren,
Melissa and Matthew Meleen, Emelyne
Woessner, Jocelyn Ewart, Joseph and
Nicholas Clark; a great-grandson, Robbie
Pelletier; and several nieces and nephews.
Russell was born in Cambridge to the late
Herman and Ingeborg (Wikdahl) Woessner.
He was raised in Lowell.
He was a graduate of the Lowell High
School Class of 1942. Upon graduation he
DUDLEY — Irene E. (Frederick) Broga, 84,
of Duval Road, died Wednesday, May 28 at St.
Vincent's Hospital in Worcester after an
eight-year battle with breast cancer.
Mrs. Broga leaves her husband, Douglas C.
Broga, to whom she was married for 64 years.
She also leaves her son, Douglas G. Broga and
his wife, Suzanne, of Dudley; her daughters,
Linda S., wife of William Lamica of
Southbridge, and Kathleen L. Ham Broga of
Kathy's Garden Treasures, Charlton; her
grandchildren, Betsy A. Hanley of Franklin,
James D. Broga of Southbridge, Ryan P.
Lamica of Southbridge, Amber L. Lamica of
Southbridge, Paul W. A. May of Newbern, N.C
and Jeffery A. May of Southbridge; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Born in Southbridge, she was one of nine
children born to Charles and Florina
(Garceau) Frederick, and is survived by her
only living sibling, her sister Dorothy Mach
of Southbridge, the poet from Lucy's Dry
Cleaners. She also leaves nephews, nieces,
and many loving friends.
Mrs. Broga lived nearly lifelong in Dudley.
WORCESTER — James W. Dalzell Jr., 50,
passed on to a greater life, Tuesday, May 27 at
the Knollwood Nursing Center after a long
courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Jimmy leaves three children, Jill, Lynne
and Jonathan Dalzell; two grandchildren, all
of Calgary, Canada; his devoted mother,
Patricia Dalzell of Worcester; and his two sisters,
Kathleen Elloian and her husband
Arthur of Charlton, and Dottie Bentley and
her husband, Daniel, of Sterling. He also
leaves nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and
uncles.
Jimmy's dad, James W. Dalzell Sr., died in
2004.
Jimmy graduated from Burncoat High
School and Hesser College in New
Hampshire, where he resided for 20 years
Ruth M. Powers, 88
Irene E. Broga, 84
OBITUARIES
Administrator for Bay Path Regional
Vocational Technical School in Charlton, and
had previously been employed at the Whitin
Machine Works in Whitinsville for several
years.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during
World War II.
Mr. Adams loved time spent with family. He
also enjoyed church functions, singing, and
carpentry.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May
29, at Buma Funeral Home in Uxbridge.
Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery,
Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville.
Memorial donations may be made to the
VNACare Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester,
MA 01608.
Visit www.bumafuneralhome.com.
with her four children eventually moving to
Worcester in 1963. After her husband's death,
she worked in the libraries of the Worcester
Public Schools for nearly 20 years.
Ruth was an avid golfer, gardener, crossword
puzzle whiz and cat lover, but her greatest
joy was her family.
She was devoted to her church, St.
Michael's-on-the Heights, rarely missing a
Sunday service or her beloved Wednesday
morning group.
A strong, independent, positive thinking
woman, she touched the lives of all who knew
her and she will be deeply missed.
Donations may be made to the St. Michael'son-the
Heights Endowment Fund, 340
Burncoat St., Worcester, MA 01606.
Following cremation, interment at Rural
Cemetery will be at the convenience of the
family.
Russell H. Woessner, 83
enlisted to proudly serve our country in the
United States Marine Corps. Following his
return, Russ obtained a bachelor’s degree in
Physics from Clark University in Worcester.
He began employment as a civilian defense
engineer at the Hanscom Air Force Base and
ultimately retired as a manager after nearly
30 years of service.
Russ was a member of St. John the
Evangelist Church in Clinton, and held membership
with the Clinton Lodge of Elks. He
was an active member of the Clinton Turn
Verein and took great pleasure in playing
golf.
Funeral services were held Wednesday,
May 28, from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral
Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. Burial was in
St. John Cemetery, Lancaster.
Memorial contributions may be made in
memory of Russell H. Woessner to the
Worcester County Food Bank-474 Boston
Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
Online condolences may be placed at
www.philbincomeaufh.com.
Many years ago she worked at the former
American Optical Co., but left to raise her
family. She loved her family very much, and
enjoyed cooking and baking for them, taking
care of them, and just spending time together.
Throughout her life, Mrs. Broga was a caretaker
for many children. She enjoyed cooking,
and she especially adored children and
animals. Also, it was very important for her
to pray daily for the homeless and needy of
the world.
There will be a funeral Mass for Mrs. Broga
on Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's
Church, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge. There
are no calling hours. Sansoucy Funeral
Home, 40 Marcy St., Southbridge, is handling
arrangements.
The family kindly requests no flowers be
sent. In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene's
memory may be made to feed the homeless
and hungry of Worcester in care of
Concordia Lutheran Church, 86 Murray
Avenue, Worcester, MA 01610.
Visit www.sansoucyfuneral.com.
James W. Dalzell Jr., 50
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before moving back to the Worcester area.
He was an engineer working in field services,
research and development for Gerber
Scientific Co. in Conn., and Data Products
and Press Tech, both in N.H.
Jimmy was a member of Greendale
People's Church.
He was an avid Patriots fan.
Funeral services and burial in Hope
Cemetery are private.
There are no calling hours.
Donations in Jimmy's memory may be
made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, New
England Chapter, 101A First Ave., Suite 6,
Waltham, MA 02451-1115.
The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster
St., Worcester, is directing arrangements.
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Dr. Sylvia R. Mayer-Edwards, 88
CHARLTON — Dr. Sylvia R. Mayer-
Edwards, 88 Masonic Home Road, passed
away Friday, May 23 in her home.
She leaves her husband of 19 years, Harry
P. Edwards.
She graduated from Boston University with
a PhD in Psychology.
She was an accomplished artist with watercolors.
WORCESTER — Matilda M. (Mobilio)
Milosh, 79, of Worcester, a beloved wife, mother,
grandmother and friend, passed away
peacefully, Saturday, May 31 in her home, surrounded
by her devoted family.
Matilda is survived by her dedicated husband
and partner of 55 years, Frank E.
Milosh; her devoted children, Stephen E.
Milosh and his wife, Cherie, of Charlton,
David A. Milosh and his wife, Valerie, of
Dudley, Karen A. Rose and her husband,
Brent, of Holden; five cherished grandchildren,
Gina, Lisa, Erica, Lauren and Jacob; a
sister, Louise Filomeno of Haverhill; many
nieces and nephews.
Two grandchildren, Paul Milosh and Emily
Rose, and nine siblings predeceased her.
Matilda was born in Worcester, one of 11
children of the late Felix and Bernadette
(Schiavone) Mobilio.
There are no calling hours.
A memorial service for Dr. Mayer was held
Friday, May 30 in the Chapel at the Overlook
in Charlton. Burial will be private in West
Ridge Cemetery.
The Robert J. Miller-Charlton Funeral
Home, 175 Old Worcester Road, is assisting
with the arrangements.
Matilda M. Milosh, 79
TAYLORS, S.C. — Eugene
Lawrence Poulin, 69, of
Taylors, died Sunday, May 25.
Born in Oxford, Mass., he
was the son of the late
Harold and Alice Poulin.
He was a U.S. Air Force
Veteran and a technical engineer.
He is survived by a son,
She graduated from Commerce High, and
has lived here all her life.
Tillie worked for the City of Worcester,
School Department as an educational secretary
many years before retiring.
She was a member of St. Christopher
Church.
She enjoyed luncheons with her friends,
the theatre, concerts, day trips in New
England, and wild flowers. Autumn was her
favorite time of year. She had a beautiful
singing voice, and a talent for creative writing
and poetry.
Tillie's husband, children and grandchildren
were considered treasures by her.
The funeral was held Tuesday, June 3 at
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370
Plantation St. Burial was in Worcester
County Memorial Park in Paxton.
Eugene Lawrence Poulin, 69
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
CHARLTON — The Friendly Friends of
Charlton Seniors, Inc. is having an open house at
the Charlton Senior Center, from 8:30-11 a.m.
Enjoy a continental breakfast and a tour of the
present Senior Center. We would like to show you
why we need a new center.
We are also holding a raffle to be drawn on Old
Home Day, with a grand prize of a brand new 50-
inch HD Flat-screen Plasma TV!
Tickets are available now at the senior center
and will be available at the open house as well as on
Old Home Day.
For more information, call the Senior Center at
508-248-2231
SOUTHBRIDGE — Harrington Memorial
Hospital will be offering a babysitting class for
your 11-14 year old, from 9:30-3:30 p.m. in
Conference Room II. The cost is $40 per student.
This one-day class includes American Heart
Association CPR for Family and Friends. Elizabeth
Jarret RN, CCE from Harrington Memorial
Hospital, will be the instructor.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Jarret
at 508-765-9771 ext. 2592.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
CHARLTON — Please join the Helping Hand
Society of Charlton's annual banquet at 6 p.m. at
the Masonic Home, Masonic Home Road.
There will be a $20 collection, as Masonic Home
will be providing a three-course chicken dinner.
Along with beginning plans for the following
years events, it is always a great opportunity to
socialize and have some fun. All are welcome.
The Helping Hand Society organizes events to
raise money for local families or anyone who might
need a little support. We encourage any individual
interested in learning more to attend one of our
meetings or contact our President Nancy Rand at
508-987-5680 or Vice President Pamela Banach at
508-341-1070.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
CHARLTON — Christine Sullivan, author of “44
Days Out of Kandahar: The Amazing Journey of a
Missing Military Puppy and the Desperate Search
to Find Her,” will speak at 1 p.m. in the Dexter Hall
at the Charlton Public Library
A portion of the proceeds from books sold will go
to the People For Animals League of Charlton and
Operation Baghdad Pups.
CHARLTON — Come visit our flea market &
luncheon, which will be held at the Dodge Chapel,
Hammond Hill Road, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The food is always a treat and that treasure
you've always wanted may be waiting for you to
find it. Community support of this fundraiser is
appreciated to assist the many families that receive
our support every year.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
CHARLTON — Think of the times you visited
Buffumville Recreation Area. Remember the beautiful
lake, peaceful walking trails, scenic picnic
area, and disc (Frisbee) golf course.
If you have ever wondered how it all started 50
years ago, now is the time to find out. You are invited
to a free presentation on the history of
Buffumville Dam, presented by Army Corps of
Engineers Ranger Jamie Kordack. In addition,
Marty Sleeper, former owner of Camp Wamsutta,
will recall his experience as an immediate neighbor,
watching the progress of the dam’s construction.
Also on the agenda at this Charlton Historical
Society annual meeting are summaries of the past
year’s activities, and a
preview of events and
restoration projects
scheduled this year.
Light refreshments will
be served.
For more information
call Cindy Cooper at 508-
248-7840.
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Paul Poulin of Taylors, S.C.; three daughters,
Cherie Poulin of Powdersville, S.C., Rhonda
Vayens of Columbus, Ga., and Gena Bassette
of Leesburg, Fla.; two brothers, Bob Poulin of
Oceanside, Calif., and Ronald Poulin of
Charlton, Mass.; and six grandchildren.
The family received Thursday, June 5 at the
Lowell Cemetery Chapel in Lowell, Mass.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 5.
Burial followed.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
CHARLTON — The United Methodist Women
are hosting their annual Strawberry Supper at
Charlton City United Methodist Church (74
Stafford St.) from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy
food and fellowship with friends and neighbors.
This wonderful spring supper includes potato
salad, coleslaw, baked beans, ham and strawberry
shortcake. Cost will be: Adults, $8; children 6-12, $5;
children 5 and under eat free. Maximum cost per
family $35.
Tickets may be purchased at the door although
reservations are appreciated. Call the church office
at (508) 248-7379 for information and reservations.
The building is handicap accessible.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
CHARLTON — The Charlton Public Library
Summer Reading Kick-Off will be held from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m at the field behind the Charlton Public
Library, 40 Main St.
Crafts/Games/Puppets/Remax Balloon all free.
Food will be available to purchase: hot
dogs/chips/soda/snow cones/kettle corn/popcorn.
For more information, call Kim or Molly 508-248-
0452 ext. 12.
Note: Inclement weather will cause activities to
be inside the library.
ONGOING
CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist Church's
Celebrate Recovery celebrated God's healing power
in our lives through eight recovery principles and
the Christ-centered 12 Steps.
This experience allows us to be changed. We
open the door by sharing our experiences,
strengths, and hopes with one another. In addition,
we become willing to accept God's grace in solving
our life problems. By working the steps and applying
their Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually.
We become free from our addictive, compulsive,
and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom
creates a stronger personal relationship with God
and others. As we progress through the principles
we discover our personal, loving and forgiving
Higher Power — Jesus Christ.
Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday, from
7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist Church, 50
Hammond Hill Road.
For more information, call Elaine at 508-248-7597
or visit charltonbaptist.org.
HARRINGTON OFFERS ALZHEIMER’S SUP-
PORT GROUP- The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support
Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month
from 7- 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room I at
Harrington Memorial Hospital. All caregivers of
persons dealing with memory loss and family
members are invited.
For information, contact Roger Lamontagne,
LICSW BCD at 508-764-2423.
CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER TRIPS 2008
JUNE 12: IMAX Theater at the New
England Aquarium & Lunch at Top of the
Hub restaurant. Cost is $69.
JULY 17: Boston Harbor Cruise & Lunch
at Margianno’s restaurant. Cost is $64.
AUGUST 12: Lobster Feast with dancing
& music at HuKeLau in Chicopee. Cost is
$79.95.
For more information, call the Senior
Center at 508-248-2231.
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