Muriel Smeltzer

CHARLTON: Muriel A. (Brackett) Smeltzer, 93, of Masonic Home Rd, died, Thursday, August 23, at Overlook Masonic Healthcare. Her husband William N. Smeltzer died in 1980.

She leaves 3 daughters Barbara Guy and her husband Charles of Charlton, Carol Smeltzer of Charlton, Donna Smeltzer of Charlton, 3 grandchildren William Guy of Charlton, Karen Dyer and her husband Elvis of Dudley, Dawn Varrichio and her husband James of Charlton.

  She was born in Worcester the daughter of Alton and Maude (Fish) Brackett and lived in Charlton since 1942.

 Mrs. Smeltzer was a cook at the Masonic Home for 20 years retiring in 1982 and previously worked for the Charlton School system, and Charlton Woolen Mill.  

She also worked for  the Elliott Joslin Camp, and the Clara Barton Camp.

She volunteered for the SHARE program and the March of Dimes.

 She was a member of the Charlton Federated Church and at one time was very active for the church functions. She was a member of the Charlton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Charlton Grange. She was a Girl Scout Leader for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was a true friend to many people.  

 Her funeral will be held at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday August 28, in the Charlton Federated Church, Main St. Charlton. Burial will follow at West Ridge Cemetery.

 Calling hours are 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Monday, August, 27 in the Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. Southbridge.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlton Federated Church, 64 Main St. Charlton, MA 01507.