Worcester – Wray E. Schelin, 85, of Worcester died on Monday, August 13 in the St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Schelin is survived by his wife of 61 years Eleanor J. (Letiecq) Schelin; two sons Wray E. Schelin and his wife Leslie of Sturbridge and Wayne S. Schelin and his wife Maryann of West Boylston; a daughter Sandra J. Anderson of Shrewsbury and five grandchildren. Mr. Schelin was born in Worcester son of Sven Schelin and Bess (Wray) Billing and served in the United States Coast Guard.
Wray worked as a car salesman for various local dealerships and retired after 40 years of service from the former Edward Buick. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church as well as being a member of the Masons. Mr. Schelin was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing cards at the Auburn and Grafton Senior Centers.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM on Friday, August 17 in St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 695 Southbridge St. Burial will be at the family’s convenience in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are on Thursday, August 16 from 6 to 8 PM in the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond St. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church - Stained Glass Window Fund 695 Southbridge St. Worcester, MA 01610.
For directions and online guestbook please visit www.Royfuneral.com