Sharon L. Rust

Sharon L. Rust obituary

Sharon L. Rust

Sharon Rust Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home - Southbridge on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Southbridge: Sharon L. (Pontbriand) Rust, 70, of Hamilton St., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14th, in UMass Memorial Hospital - Harrington, Southbridge, after an illness.

She leaves her daughter, Jaime L. Cagle and her husband Michael of Paducah, KY; a brother, Michael Pontbriand and his wife Cindy of Crossville, TN; her two sisters, Linda A. Legere and her husband Ron of New Bern, NC and Laurie J. Meehan and her husband Dennis of Southbridge as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sharon was born in Southbridge the daughter of Roger R. and Janice A. (Lachapelle) Pontbriand. She graduated from Southbridge High School and went on to work for Hyde Tool in Southbridge for many years prior to retiring.

Sharon was a lover of all animals especially her cats. She enjoyed and cherished her time spent with her family and her closeness with her sisters.

Funeral service and burial for Sharon will be private. There are no calling hours.

Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing the arrangements.

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