Viola T. Wasel

Viola T. (Ciesluk) Wasel, 87, of 300 Fitch Road, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Sterling Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Her husband of 54 years, William J. Wasel, died in 2000.

She leaves two sons: William Wasel and his wife Carol of Sterling, and Philip Wasel and his wife Sandra of Harrison, ME; a brother, Adolph Ciesluk of Wellesley; five grandchildren: Laura Chiavoli, Sarah Walsh, Joseph Wasel, Jim Wasel, and Michael Wasel; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

Viola was born in Worcester, daughter of John and Sophie (Zakzewski) Ciesluk, and was raised in Berlin, where she attended local schools. She lived most of her life in Clinton.

For many years, she was a stay-at-home mom, and assistant Cub Scout leader. She worked at Atlas Woven Label, and the Zayre Department Store warehouse, both of Clinton, and as a Clinton school crossing guard. She was best known for working the Friday Pizza Nights at the SV Club.

She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and the PAV Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, crochet, and gardening, and was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.

A cherished mother, she was unfailingly devoted, supportive, patient, and kind. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Viola's funeral will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 25, 2008, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, Central New England Region, 350 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01604.

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