Ranghild Tollefsen

October 28, 2006

Ragnhild (Ludvigsen) Tollefsen, 90, of Fairhaven died Sunday, October 29, 2006 in Nichols House Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Hans A. Tollefsen. Born in Follese, Norway, the daughter of the late Rasmus and the late Louise (Hoevden) Ludvigsen, she came to Fairhaven 67 years ago from Norway.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairhaven where she had sung in the choir. Mrs. Tollefsen was instamental in the starting of the United Church of Norway and later the Trinity Evangelical Church on Park Place in Fairhaven. She was a member of the Son's of Norway. Mrs. Ragnhild was a clerk for 20 years at Sig Midtun's Bakery.

She is survived by a daughter, Eva Sonja Farney of Fairhaven; six grandchildren, Kathleen Lima, James P. Farney, Jr., DeAnna Stykowski, Margaret Grant and Andrew and John Farney; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was sister of the late Einer, Holger, Leif, Randolph and Solveig Ludvigsen.

Funeral Information

In accordance with her wishes her body was donated to Harvard Medical School. A memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 11:00 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 Temple Pl, Fairhaven. Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven.