June 24, 2014
Udden, Constance B.
Constance Beverly “Connie” (Larsen) Udden, a resident of Norwood since 1964, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the Norwood Hospital. She was 77. Connie was born December 6, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts, the only daughter of Rudolph and Ruth Sophie (Lunde) Larsen. She grew up in the Riverdale section of Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School with the Class of 1954. Connie started her working career as a Parish Worker at the Covenant Congregational Church, and then as a Customer Service Representative at the Elm Street branch of the Dedham Institution for Savings, and finally in the human resources department at the Dedham Medical Associates in Norwood. Constance was a lifelong member of the Covenant Congregational Church in Forest Hills, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School for 60 years, was a member of the Rhoda Guild, and a deaconess who diligently visited sick and shut in members of the congregation. Her son affectionately dubbed her the “world heavyweight champion of Hallmark cards”. Connie’s family and her “church family” were the center of her life. She also loved birds, especially sparrows. Constance is survived by her beloved husband, Paul Gustav Udden; her daughter, Linnea Ruth Udden of Norwood; her sons, Stephen Paul, and his wife Katherine Swift Udden, of Foxboro, and Christopher John Udden of Norwood; her brother, Harry Larsen of New Zealand; her four grandchildren, Marlena Eve, Gustav Lars, Sophia Joie, and Tessa Grace; and her two nieces, Kimberly and Jess Larsen. Connie was the stepdaughter of the late Reverend Hans Froysland. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service Saturday, June 28th at 1:00 PM at the Covenant Congregational Church, 455 Arborway, Forest Hills, MA 02130. In lieu of flowers donations to the Memorial Fund of the church at the address above, would be appreciated.
Comments(13)
God called one of the best angels home. We will miss your beautiful smile, and hugs on Sunday.
Love and Peace to your family, the Francoeurs
Connie we will Miss you dearly but God called you because he knew your work on earth was done. He knew you were a very faithfull servant of the Lord.You are now one of His angels watch over your family and friends till we meet again .Love and miss you dearly OXOXOXOX.
Connie you always expressed your love for others by doing everything you did for your family and church family. We miss your loving smile and how it lit up any room you were in! We look forward to seeing you in Heaven.
We love you,
Castro Family
Oh Linnea, I was so sorry to read your sad news. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in your memories of your Mom.
Julie Dauphinee
The Lord holds a special place for those who did His works in life. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help the family in this difficult time. The prayers of the entire Cronin family are with you and with Connie, who joins my parents and all the faithful departed in Paradise.
Will miss her smile that lights up the room. She is a true angel and God knows that she did great work for him and she will continue to do so. My prayers go out to the family. God Bless.
My sympathy & prayers to Paul and all the family…. and all who knew her! We will so miss her smiling presence.
Our deepest sympathy to Stephen, his father Paul, sister Linnea, her brother Harry and other family members in the loss of their beloved mother, wife, sister & grandmother.
My sympathy to Paul and the family. She was one of my dear friends that called me Fine and Dandy. She will be sadly missed my all the members of the Covenant Church. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend.
Much Love and Prayers,
Virginia Plummer
Dear Paul, Stephen, Chris, & Linnea
We were saddened to hear of Connie’s unexpected passing. She was a remarkable women – full of life and always a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes. Her love of family, God, and friends were strong and true. She was more than just a good neighbor. Her support and kindness to our mother when she was stricken with cancer will never be forgotten . She may have left this world suddenly but her memory will live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives she impacted. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace.
The Maguires , Kevin, Noreen, Janet ,Andrew
I had the honor and the fun and the happy daily anticiation of working with “Conkie” for many years at Dedham Savings. We laughed every single day that we were together and from her I learned such a range of life’s lessons…from having faith in God to never serving anything but Chock Full of Nuts coffee. I will smile everytime I think of her. Paul, Stephen, Linnea, and Chris, always know that the gift you had in your Mother is something that will live in your hearts forever.
My heart was saddened by the news of Connie’s passing. To Paul…you always said when I asked how you were, your response always was “I’m married”. Yes you were, to one of the most amazing people I am happy to call friend. To Linnea, Stephen and Chris, your mom was one of the most kind, compassionate and loving people I know. Always a smile, a kind word or a little nudge of encouragement when needed. She will be greatly missed.