RUTLAND - My cousin, Daniel P. Tarkiainen, 51, of 18 Birchwood Road, a mathematics teacher at Wachusett Regional High School, died Sunday at home.
He left his wife, Barbara J. (Lund) Tarkiainen; two daughters, Allison B. and Natalie S. Tarkiainen, all of Rutland; three brothers, Donald A. Tarkiainen and David R. Tarkiainen , both of Worcester and both of whom died in March of 2003, and Alan D. Tarkiainen of North Oxford; nephews and nieces. Born in Worcester, son of Arvid A. and Natalie S. (Waskevich)Tarkiainen, he lived here 25 years.
He graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester, in 1962 and the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in 1968. He earned a master's degree in education from Worcester State College in 1974 and a master's degree in mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1978.
Mr. Tarkiainen was a mathematics teacher 28 years at Wachusett Regional High School in Holden.
Mr. Tarkiainen was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the University of Connecticut Alumni Association. He was chairman of National Honor Society at Wachusett Regional High School. He was previously a varsity hockey coach at Wachusett and a faculty adviser to the high school's class of 1988.
A funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St. Burial was in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours were 6 to 9 p.m. the following day at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Daniel P. Tarkiainen Scholarship Fund, care of Wachusett Regional High School, 1401 Main St., Holden 01520.
Danny was a truly dedicated teacher, friend and mentor, who is missed by all who knew him.
The End of the Road
Dedicated to Danny and his loving family
Throughout our lives as we journey,
And the road becomes quite rough
There are some who find it hard to cope
And decide that they've had enough.
These feelings inside seem only to grow;
There seems to be no other way,
But to stop their hearts from beating
and not live another day.
‘If only', we think as we mourn their loss,
‘If only I had known'.
But this was the way it was meant to be;
It was no fault of your own.
Remember that God is with you.
He is always by your side.
Whenever you're feeling lonely or blue,
In Him, you can confide.
© 2007 By Susan L. (Waskevich) Anderson
God bless you and your beautiful family always.
He left his wife, Barbara J. (Lund) Tarkiainen; two daughters, Allison B. and Natalie S. Tarkiainen, all of Rutland; three brothers, Donald A. Tarkiainen and David R. Tarkiainen , both of Worcester and both of whom died in March of 2003, and Alan D. Tarkiainen of North Oxford; nephews and nieces. Born in Worcester, son of Arvid A. and Natalie S. (Waskevich)Tarkiainen, he lived here 25 years.
He graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester, in 1962 and the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in 1968. He earned a master's degree in education from Worcester State College in 1974 and a master's degree in mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1978.
Mr. Tarkiainen was a mathematics teacher 28 years at Wachusett Regional High School in Holden.
Mr. Tarkiainen was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the University of Connecticut Alumni Association. He was chairman of National Honor Society at Wachusett Regional High School. He was previously a varsity hockey coach at Wachusett and a faculty adviser to the high school's class of 1988.
A funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St. Burial was in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours were 6 to 9 p.m. the following day at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Daniel P. Tarkiainen Scholarship Fund, care of Wachusett Regional High School, 1401 Main St., Holden 01520.
Danny was a truly dedicated teacher, friend and mentor, who is missed by all who knew him.
The End of the Road
Dedicated to Danny and his loving family
Throughout our lives as we journey,
And the road becomes quite rough
There are some who find it hard to cope
And decide that they've had enough.
These feelings inside seem only to grow;
There seems to be no other way,
But to stop their hearts from beating
and not live another day.
‘If only', we think as we mourn their loss,
‘If only I had known'.
But this was the way it was meant to be;
It was no fault of your own.
Remember that God is with you.
He is always by your side.
Whenever you're feeling lonely or blue,
In Him, you can confide.
© 2007 By Susan L. (Waskevich) Anderson
God bless you and your beautiful family always.
RUTLAND - My cousin, Daniel P. Tarkiainen, 51, of 18 Birchwood Road, a mathematics teacher at Wachusett Regional High School, died Sunday at home.
He left his wife, Barbara J. (Lund) Tarkiainen; two daughters, Allison B. and Natalie S. Tarkiainen, all of Rutland; three brothers, Donald A. Tarkiainen and David R. Tarkiainen , both of Worcester and both of whom died in March of 2003, and Alan D. Tarkiainen of North Oxford; nephews and nieces. Born in Worcester, son of Arvid A. and Natalie S. (Waskevich)Tarkiainen, he lived here 25 years.
He graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester, in 1962 and the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in 1968. He earned a master's degree in education from Worcester State College in 1974 and a master's degree in mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1978.
Mr. Tarkiainen was a mathematics teacher 28 years at Wachusett Regional High School in Holden.
Mr. Tarkiainen was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the University of Connecticut Alumni Association. He was chairman of National Honor Society at Wachusett Regional High School. He was previously a varsity hockey coach at Wachusett and a faculty adviser to the high school's class of 1988.
A funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St. Burial was in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours were 6 to 9 p.m. the following day at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Daniel P. Tarkiainen Scholarship Fund, care of Wachusett Regional High School, 1401 Main St., Holden 01520.
Danny was a truly dedicated teacher, friend and mentor, who is missed by all who knew him.
The End of the Road
Dedicated to Danny and his loving family
Throughout our lives as we journey,
And the road becomes quite rough
There are some who find it hard to cope
And decide that they've had enough.
These feelings inside seem only to grow;
There seems to be no other way,
But to stop their hearts from beating
and not live another day.
‘If only', we think as we mourn their loss,
‘If only I had known'.
But this was the way it was meant to be;
It was no fault of your own.
Remember that God is with you.
He is always by your side.
Whenever you're feeling lonely or blue,
In Him, you can confide.
© 2007 By Susan L. (Waskevich) Anderson
God bless you and your beautiful family always.
He left his wife, Barbara J. (Lund) Tarkiainen; two daughters, Allison B. and Natalie S. Tarkiainen, all of Rutland; three brothers, Donald A. Tarkiainen and David R. Tarkiainen , both of Worcester and both of whom died in March of 2003, and Alan D. Tarkiainen of North Oxford; nephews and nieces. Born in Worcester, son of Arvid A. and Natalie S. (Waskevich)Tarkiainen, he lived here 25 years.
He graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester, in 1962 and the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in 1968. He earned a master's degree in education from Worcester State College in 1974 and a master's degree in mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1978.
Mr. Tarkiainen was a mathematics teacher 28 years at Wachusett Regional High School in Holden.
Mr. Tarkiainen was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the University of Connecticut Alumni Association. He was chairman of National Honor Society at Wachusett Regional High School. He was previously a varsity hockey coach at Wachusett and a faculty adviser to the high school's class of 1988.
A funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St. Burial was in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours were 6 to 9 p.m. the following day at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Daniel P. Tarkiainen Scholarship Fund, care of Wachusett Regional High School, 1401 Main St., Holden 01520.
Danny was a truly dedicated teacher, friend and mentor, who is missed by all who knew him.
The End of the Road
Dedicated to Danny and his loving family
Throughout our lives as we journey,
And the road becomes quite rough
There are some who find it hard to cope
And decide that they've had enough.
These feelings inside seem only to grow;
There seems to be no other way,
But to stop their hearts from beating
and not live another day.
‘If only', we think as we mourn their loss,
‘If only I had known'.
But this was the way it was meant to be;
It was no fault of your own.
Remember that God is with you.
He is always by your side.
Whenever you're feeling lonely or blue,
In Him, you can confide.
© 2007 By Susan L. (Waskevich) Anderson
God bless you and your beautiful family always.
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Burial Date: October 26, 1995
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