Statia M. Stickles

Statia M. (Furgal) Stickles, 86, of 44 Green Road, died Friday, August 24th at the Jewish Healthcare Center, in Worcester. She was the wife of the late Gerald L. Stickles, who passed away in September of 2006.

She leaves five sons, Alan and his wife Judy of N. Brookfield, Paul F. and his wife Ann of CA, George C. and his wife Donna of Co, Gerald L. Jr. and his wife Maura of Worcester, Robert and his wife Vivian of Rutland; five daughters, Teresa A. Mendela and her husband Bill of N. Brookfield, Mary A. Cormier of East Brookfield, Nancy R. Talbert of Worcester, Jean A. Lefevre and her husband Gary of New Braintree and Anastasia M. Best of Worcester; one brother, Charles A. Furgal of Palmer; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Frank and Joseph Furgal and a sister, Natalie Peleski.

She was born in Gilbertville, daughter of Charles and Rose (Jusczek) Furgal and lived most of her life in North Brookfield. Statia was a member of St Josephs Church and was a daily communicant for many years.

A funeral will be held for Mrs. Stickles on Thursday, August 30, 2007 from the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert St., N. Brookfield with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in St Josephs Church, 296 Main Street, N. Brookfield. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Care Network, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608-1280 or The Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.