Theda C. Ertsgard

Theda Cornelia (McDonald) Ertsgard, 88, of Spencer, MA, passed away October 14, 2019 at the Lutheran Home of Worcester. She was born March 12, 1931 in Thomasville, AL to Ruben C. and Alice G. McDonald. Theda is predeceased by her husband, Carl James Ertsgard.

She is survived by her seven children, Lori Heald and husband Carl, David Ertsgard and wife Leah, James Ertsgard and wife Margaret, John Ertsgard and wife Donna, Robert Ertsgard and wife Cindy, Joseph Ertsgard and wife Laurie, and Lisa (Ertsgard) Wright. Theda also leaves her thirteen grandchildren, Cameron Ramsey, Adam Heald, Nicholas Ertsgard, Shanon Murphy, Michael Ertsgard and wife Kaleigh Wilson, Jenny Pavlica and husband Ryan, Nichole Cloutier and husband Nate, Kelsea Conlin and husband Steve, Rachel Ertsgard and husband Jeremy Goodman, Timothy Ertsgard, Sierra Ertsgard, Jessica Ertsgard, and Zachariah Ertsgard in addition to ten great-grandchildren, Danielle Murphy, Desiray Murphy, Drake Murphy, Alexandra Cloutier, Zoey Cloutier, Jameson Ertsgard, Liam Conlin, Gwen Ertsgard, Lilah Sousa, and Zander Conlin.

Theda is predeceased by six brothers and three sisters, and survived by three sisters, Faye Stephens, Ouida McIntyre, and Ann Welsh.

Theda was a nurse for many years of her life. She loved her family dearly and was loved immensely in return. She loved to read and always had a book in her hand. She made sure to watch the Red Sox and Patriots and was always up-to-date on the latest politics. She loved bingo, gardens, and flowers, and in her later years, she liked sitting outside on the porch with a glass of cabernet, watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play. She was gentle, kind, feisty, and loving. She was beloved by all her family and will be truly and sorely missed.

Burial will be private at family’s discretion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association, St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton, MA, or a charity of your choice.