West Brookfield—Grace P. (Sundquist)Yahnian, 83, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009, in the Meadows of Leicester following a long illness. She was the widow of Wilbur M. Yahnian, who died in 1989. She is survived by her son David A. Yahnian of Worcester, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She also leaves her dear friend Barbara Smith of Boylston. She was predeceased by three sons, Richard, Joel, and Todd.
Grace was born in Worcester, daughter of Grace P. (Richardson) and Arthur H. Sundquist.
The funeral service and burial will be at All Faiths Cemetery, 7 Island Road, Worcester, Monday, September 28, at 11:00 a.m. Please omit flowers; donations may be made to The National Kidney Foundation of MA, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062. Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester is directing arrangements. To leave an on-line message of condolence, please click on link below.