WEBSTER - Veronica M. “Ronnie” (Reich) Rich, 93, formerly of Woodstock, died Friday, March 17, 2017 in Lanessa Extended Care after a period of declining health. Her husband of 35 years, Read E. Rich, Sr., died in 2008.
She leaves a stepson, Read E. Rich, Jr. and his wife Lorraine Rich of Brunswick, ME; 3 step-grandchildren; 6 step great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her son, Gene Dumas in 2013, and by 7 brothers and sisters.
She was born on November 14, 1923 at the family home in Woodstock, the youngest child of Bruno and Helen (Banach) Reich. She resided in Putnam, Woodstock Valley, Dudley and Woodstock Meadows, moving to Webster in 2009. She attended Woodstock Academy.
Mrs. Rich was a fuser at the American Optical Company in Southbridge for many years, retiring in 1985. She belonged to the American Optical Quarter Century Club. She enjoyed gardening.
A graveside service will be held at Mount Zion Cemetery in Webster in the spring. There are no calling hours. Donations in her name may be made to Hospice of Western & Central Mass., 1325 Springfield St., Suite 12, Feeding Hills, Ma 01030. Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster.