Kenneth A. Gustafson, 88, of Webster

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Obit Kenneth A. GustafsonWebster – Kenneth A. “Ken” Gustafson, 88, of Webster, died Saturday, April 30, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, in Saint Vincent Hospital after an illness.

He was born in Worcester and raised in Avon, son of the late Gunnar R. and Dorothy (Thayer) Gustafson. He attended Worcester Boys Trade School and Wagner School of Sign Art in Boston. He graduated from Wilbraham Academy with the class of 1949. He served his country proudly with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Ken had owned and operated Swissline Products for many years. He later owned and operated Crystal Research and Development before retiring in 2002.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 0092 in Grafton and the National Screw Machine Association. He was an avid motorcycle rider and a Boston Sports fan.

Ken leaves his wife of 65 years, Catherine E. (Severy) Gustafson; devoted nieces and nephews, who all through his illness were his caregivers in every possible way, Richard Riani Jr and his wife Karen of Holden, Michael Riani of Worcester, Donna Hubert and her husband Harold of Oxford, Carol Leduc and her husband Steven of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Judy Riani-Demas and her husband Andrew of Auburn; two great-nephews and seven great-nieces; three great-great-nephews and seven great-great-nieces; and cousins, Lois Harvie of Weymouth, Alice Davis of Debary, Fla., Philip Gustafson of San Antonio, Texas, and Charles Freudentral of Vienna, Va.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Ken’s family Wednesday, May 4, from 4-7 p.m., in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. A prayer service honoring his life will begin at 7 p.m. Burial will be private at a later date.

Flowers may be sent or memorial donations may be sent to Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605.

To leave a note of condolence for Ken’s family or to view his Book of Memories, visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com.

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