WORCESTER-Lillian E.I. (Carlson) Ekstrom, 94, formerly of Bjorklund Ave., died Sunday, May 31 in Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, after a brief illness. Her husband of 69 years, Algot B. Ekstrom died January 3.She leaves a daughter, Susan L. Carter and her husband Sanford of Atkinson, NH; a son, Kenneth D. Ekstrom of Gloucester, a granddaughter, Pamela L. Carlisle and her husband Richard of Shreveport, LA. She also leaves a brother-in-law, G. Leo Randall of Webster, and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by three sisters, Astrid V. Randall, Helen E. Lekberg and Ruth L. Eldred. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Oscar T. and Louise (Kullberg) Carlson and graduated from South High School and Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1936.
Lillian was a Nurse at Memorial Hospital for many years, retiring in 1977. She was a member, deaconess and active in the Women’s Club at Bethlehem Covenant Church. Liilian was also a member of The Memorial Hospital Alumni Association and its Retirement Club. Lillian enjoyed traveling, working in her gardens and summers on the Cape.
A Memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 20 in Bethlehem Covenant Church, 46 Greenwood Street. Burial will be private. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lillian’s memory to the Bethlehem Covenant Church Memorial Fund, 46 Greenwood St., Worcester, MA 01607. Arrangements are under the care of LINDQUIST LUNDIN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Butler St. Worcester. To place an online condolence, please visit www.lindquistlundin.com