Tena A. Dedinas

Tena A. (Ambrozy) Dedinas, 85, of 5 Lombard Ave., died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in Quabbin Valley HealthCare, Athol, after a brief illness. She was born in Athol, the daughter of Frank and Adella (Bolandz) Ambrozy. Her husband of 63 years, Alex Dedinas, died in Sept. 2000. She leaves a son, Richard and his wife Penny, of Athol; two daughters, Joan Dedinas of Athol and Marion Lamoureau and her husband David of Newburyport; one sister, Helen Mazialnik; four grandchildren; one great grandchild and four nephews and one niece. She was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley Ambrose and William Ambrose who was killed in action during World War II. Mrs. Dedinas worked at the former Ancin Shoe Shop. She was a member of St. Francis Church. She enjoyed being with her family and gardening. The funeral mass of Christian burial will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 105 Main St., Monday, Feb. 2, at noon. The Rev. Stephen Johnson will officiate. There are no calling hours. Interment will following Gethsemane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Athol Memorial Hospital, 2033 Main St., Athol, Mass. 01331. The J. Edward Murphy Funeral Home is directing arrangements. $(document).ready(function(){ });