1945
Lowell
2007
Lowell DeCelle
April 12, 1945 — June 1, 2007
SOUTHBRIDGE: Lowell â??Jayâ? DeCelle Jr., 62, of Durfee St. died Friday, June 1st at Harrington Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He leaves his devoted wife of 34 years Cynthia (Fanion) DeCelle, two sons Jason Jon DeCelle Heath Joseph DeCelle, a daughter Gretchen Marie DeCelle and a grandson Andrew Paul â??Popoâ? DeCelle all of Southbridge. A daughter Brandie Marie DeCelle died in 1980.
He also leaves 3 brothers Newman DeCelle, Lloyd DeCelle, Stanley Bourn, 5 sisters Lorraine Covell, Laura Mangan, Gloria Bahan, Beatrice Burkhouse, Bonnie Pardee, several God Children and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Elroy and Norman and a sister Shirley. He enjoyed spending time with his dog Andy.
He was born in Bennington, VT. the son of Lowell and Effie ( Bourn) DeCelle
He was a Vietnam POW Veteran serving in the Army from 1965 to 1971 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He loved his country and most of all he loved his entire family.
He was a member of the VFW Post 6055 where he was an honor guard. He was also a member of the DAV and BVA.
He worked for Green Mountain Dental Lab for many years and also worked for Griffth and Williams Lab in Worcester. He also worked for Worcester Himmer Ambulance as an EMT and Memorial Hospital where he was an Orthopedic Technician.
He took great pride and pleasure in gardening, maintaining his fish pond at his home and enjoyed cooking for everyone during the holidays. He enjoyed trips to the casino and was looking forward to a planned trip to Ireland.
The family would like to Thank everyone at Harrington Memorial Hospital and UMASS Memorial Campus for all the great care they gave to him over the years.
Calling hours are 1:00PM to 3:00PM and 5:00PM to 7:00PM Tuesday, June 5th at Belanger Bullard Funeral Home 51 Marcy St. Southbridge. A service will take place at 6:30PM in the funeral home. Burial will be private at Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Agawam. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blind Veterans Association, JFK Building, Boston, Ma. 02203
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
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