Terry L. Niford, 67, of Worcester, died Thursday, October 17th in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves two sons, Jeffrey R. Niford and his husband Jonathan Wynn of San Gabriel, CA and Christopher M. Niford and his wife Sandra of Worcester; a daughter, Brenda L. Shouse and her husband Matthew of Worcester; two brothers, Russell R. Niford of Worcester and Raymond W. Niford and his wife Nancy of South Attleborough; a sister, Cheryl A. Raymond and her husband Neil of Worcester; six grandchildren, Taylor, Alycia, Bryana, Jeffrey, Andrew, and Cassidy; a great granddaughter, Aaliyah; and nephews and nieces.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Russell and Evelyn (Bloom) Niford and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School. Mr. Niford was a machinist for New England Envelope and National Envelope Company before retiring. He was a longtime active member of the Worcester Lodge of Elks #243 and was a member of the Tatnuck Post American Legion. An avid sports fan, he especially enjoyed golfing and bowling.
Calling hours are from Noon until 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 20th in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Terry’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.