CHARLTON – Valerie G. (Kubelinas) Brazel, 102, formerly of Dudley, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Southbridge Rehab & Nursing Center. Her husband of 42 years, Daniel A. Brazel, died in 1982.
She leaves 3 sons, Daniel S. & his wife Janyce Brazel of East Falmouth, Michael A. Brazel of Sandwich and Charles J. Brazel of Wilmington, NC; 4 grandchildren, Lorene Luff, Tessa Brazel, Carrie McCarthy and Zachary Brazel; 3 great-grandchildren, Christian Luff, Shawn Brazel and Cassidy McCarthy; nieces and nephes. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John Kubelinas and Anthony Kubelinas and a sister, Emily Deleo.
She was born in Athol on April 11, 1914, a daughter of Ignatius and Veronica (Gedraitis) Kubelinas. She and her husband lived in Worcester and Southbridge before finally settling in Dudley.
Mrs. Brazel worked briefly as an artist hand painting brushes and combs, but for the majority of her life she was a homemaker.
She was a member of Saint Stephen’s Church, Quinebaug, CT.
She enjoyed playing cards, bowling and traveling. She was an avid gardener. Her greatest treasure was the time she spent with her family.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date, by invitation only. Burial will be private. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street.