Kurt Hasse Larsson
1923-2008
The death of Kurt Hasse Larsson, the husband of Ella (Nodding) Larsson,
occurred on Friday, April 25, 2008 at his home in Blacks Harbour NB with
his wife Ella at his side. Kurt was born at the Parish of Mjállby, in
the south of Sweden on May 11, 1923. He was the eldest son of Fritz and
Theckla (Andersson) Larsson. Along with his wife Ella, he is survived by
his daughter, Eva Hydén (Janne) of Borgholm, Sweden, his sons; Magnus
(Mia) Larsson of Lund, Sweden, David Larsson of Blacks Harbour and
Daniel Larsson also of Blacks Harbour, his two younger brothers; Thor
Larsson and a very special sister in law Martha and Rune (Naimi) Larsson
both of Sólvesborg, Sweden, and his seven grandchildren; Tove, Olaf,
Tore, Lif, Anna, Mikael and Frida all of Sweden. Kurt was predeceased by
his oldest sister, Inger (Larsson) Bergh of Sweden and his youngest
sister, Majken Larsson (Westerlund) of Denmark.
Kurt was raised on their farm in Rökelund, Sweden, together with his
brothers and sisters. When Kurt married Birgit Nordquist they moved to
the town of Karlskrona where they together, ran a business. Kurt was
hardworking but a very generous man with a warm heart. The family then
lived in the village of Nättraby, Sweden. After Birgit passed away, Kurt
came to Newfoundland in 1971 as a landed immigrant and worked for
Nickerson Seafoods. He also worked in Gaspe, PQ, Nova Scotia and
Shippagan at all of the Connors Bros Factories where he trained workers
to operate Baader Machines where he remained until his retirement in
1987. Kurt also served in World War II for the Swedish Army, Panther
Unit.
Resting at the Blacks Harbour Wesleyan Church from where the service
will be held on Monday at 2:00 pm. The interment will follow at the St.
George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the church will be held on Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Kurt’s memory donations may be made to a charity
of the donor’s choice. Arrangements in the care of the St. George
Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB