Pauline S. Merriam

LEICESTER-Pauline S. (Hansen) Merriam, 78, died Sat., Oct. 21 at the Meadows of Leicester.

She leaves her husband of 60 years, Walter E. Merriam of Spencer; five daughters, Cheryle J. Wieden of Wellfleet, Sandra L. MacPherson of Holden, Deborah A. Merriam of Leicester, Paula M. Kusy of Leicester and Jennifer A. Freudenthal of Webster; two brothers, Leonard Hansen of Oxford and Paul Hansen of Worcester; two sisters, Carol Hehir and June Ann Soloman both of Worcester; eleven grandchildren, one great granddaughter, nieces and nephews.

She was born in Worcester daughter of Eno and Stella (Forand) Hansen and attended Auburn Schools. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Auburn.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 11:00 AM at Gore Cemetery, N. Oxford. LINDQUIST LUNDIN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Butler St., Worcester is directing arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140-1102. To place an online condolence please visit www.lindquistlundin.com.