Sylvia "Sally" Conrad

Biography

Sturbridge-Sylvia "Sally" A. Conrad, 103, a former longtime resident of Sturbridge, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Dexter and Bertha Leavitt. Sally was the beloved wife of the late John S. Conrad, much loved mother of daughter Jane Davies of Portland, OR and son Stephen Conrad and his wife Audrey of Ashford, CT and grandmother to several grandchildren and great grandchildren.



Sally taught elementary school in Sturbridge for a number of years, retiring in 1972. In retirement, she found enjoyment in gardening, hosting family events at the "lake", counted cross-stitch and maintaining her home in Sturbridge. In her final years she was well cared for by the dedicated staff at the Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.



Funeral services will be held Friday October 10, 2014. Family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 am at St. Christopher's Church in Brimfield. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be at 10am in the church. Burial will follow at North Cemetery in Sturbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sylvia's name to Shriners Hospital for Children 516 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104 or to Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 84 Chapin Street, Southbridge, MA 01550. Lombard Funeral Home of Monson, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. .