Viola (Backstrom) Reardon: 12/28/2006; 11:00 PM E.S.T.Deb's brother Jimmy has posted this note on the passing of their grandmother, Viola on December 27th, 2006.
Amy and Brian were honored to have Viola attend their wedding in September 2005, where she thoroughly enjoyed herself and danced with everyone especially Deb and her family. We send them all our deepest sympathies on the passing of this remarkable and wonderful woman.
Requiescat in Pace.
Hi Folks, This is Debbie's brother, Jimmy. I just wanted to add some detail to the passing of our grandmother. I've included her obituary, below, so that those who knew her can have the opportunity to pay their respects. Thanks again for all the support!
Viola (Backstrom) Reardon
Visitation: Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 5-8 PM Service: Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 10:00 AM At: Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, Brockton, MA.
Viola (Backstrom) Reardon aged 94 years of Mattapoisett, MA died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Stuart F. Reardon. Born Thursday, August 15, 1912 in Brockton, MA. She was the daughter of the late Charles Backstrom and the late Anna (Johansen) Backstrom. Viola was educated in Brockton Schools and had lived in Brockton until moving to Mattapoisett 25 years ago. She was an active member and volunteer at the Mattapoisett COA and is a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brockton. She is survived by two sons Robert S. Reardon and his wife Elizabeth of Marion, MA and Bruce M. Reardon of Mattapoisett; four grandchildren Daniel R. Reardon, Amy R. Doherty, Deborah L. Reardon and James S. Reardon; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister Lynnea Worral of FL; a niece and a nephew. She was also the sister of the late Hilma Nieminem, Olympia Dodd, Lillian Smith , Elizabeth Littlefield and Axel Backstrom. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 10:00 AM in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 647 Main St. Brockton, MA. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery in Brockton. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 5-8 PM in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 647 Main St. Brockton, MA. Arrangements are by the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 647 Main St. Brockton, MA
Visitation: Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 5-8 PM Service: Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 10:00 AM At: Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, Brockton, MA.
Viola (Backstrom) Reardon aged 94 years of Mattapoisett, MA died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Stuart F. Reardon. Born Thursday, August 15, 1912 in Brockton, MA. She was the daughter of the late Charles Backstrom and the late Anna (Johansen) Backstrom. Viola was educated in Brockton Schools and had lived in Brockton until moving to Mattapoisett 25 years ago. She was an active member and volunteer at the Mattapoisett COA and is a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brockton. She is survived by two sons Robert S. Reardon and his wife Elizabeth of Marion, MA and Bruce M. Reardon of Mattapoisett; four grandchildren Daniel R. Reardon, Amy R. Doherty, Deborah L. Reardon and James S. Reardon; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister Lynnea Worral of FL; a niece and a nephew. She was also the sister of the late Hilma Nieminem, Olympia Dodd, Lillian Smith , Elizabeth Littlefield and Axel Backstrom. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 10:00 AM in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 647 Main St. Brockton, MA. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery in Brockton. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 5-8 PM in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 647 Main St. Brockton, MA. Arrangements are by the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 647 Main St. Brockton, MA
3 comments:
Reardon Family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Your family is going through a lot right now and it is really wonderful that you have each other turn to for support and strength. God bless.
Barbara
Dear Deb and Reardon Family,
I was so saddened to hear about the death of Deb's grandma Viola - My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your family has shown incredible amounts of strength and faith in light of all the recent events which is an inspiration to many.
My condolences,
Hillary O'Kelly
Deb, Seems like you just get kicked when you're down sometimes. I'm glad you're surrounded by friends and family, and all of this positive energy during this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mol
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