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12/19/2025

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12/18/2025

Wishing you and yours a peaceful holiday season. ❤

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12/17/2025

Mourning the loss of a loved one is a complicated process, especially during the holiday season. Grief experts advise the following:

- Acknowledge the reality of your loss. It's important to confront the reality that your loved one has died. Even if the death was expected, it takes time to fully accept the loss.

- Allow yourself to grieve. It's natural to grieve after a loved one dies, and it's important to give yourself time to process your emotions.

- Express your feelings. Talking to others about how you're feeling can help you work through the grieving process in a healthy manner.

- Seek support. Be willing to talk to friends and family about your loss, or join a support group.

- Take good care of yourself. Make sure to eat well, get enough rest, and maintain regular contact with your doctor.

- Don’t skip the service. A funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life allows you the opportunity to join with family and friends to remember and celebrate your loved one.

- Be patient. It can take months or years to adjust to a major loss.

- If needed, seek professional help. If your grief is too much to bear, it's a sign of strength to seek professional assistance.

From all of us at Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, we wish you a peaceful and comforting holiday season. Contact us at (508) 764-7922.

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12/16/2025

“Grief hurts. There’s no magical solution to just 'get over' grief. And yet, we’re more resilient than we ever imagined. In time and with help - even after the most devastating losses, we grow around our wounds and we can experience the sweetness of peace, and remember with more love than pain.”
- David Kessler
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12/13/2025

https://www.morrillfuneralhome.com/obituary/joan-dirlam

Southbridge Joan Merry Jefferys Dirlam, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 10th, in her home after a brief illness. Her husband of 41 years, Peter B. Dirlam, passed away on November 26th, of this year. She is survived by her children, Dale Marie Golden and her husband Hugh MacDonald of

12/13/2025

Free Community Lunch - December 17th
Elm Street Congregational Church reaches out to our local community through our Free Monthly Lunch offering. On Wednesday, December 17th from 11:30 - 1pm, we will be serving Vegetable Soup and Sandwiches. . All lunches include dessert and drinks. If you are interested in joining our volunteer group please let us know. We are all a part of helping out our community!

12/10/2025

https://www.morrillfuneralhome.com/obituary/anna-nichols

Charlton Anna J. Metras Nichols, 101, of Masonic Home Rd., passed away on December 5th, at The Overlook, after a brief illness. Anna was predeceased by her husband, Gerard J. Nichols in 2003. She leaves her sons, Arthur Nichols and his wife Nancy of Clear Spring, MD, Francis Nichols and

12/10/2025

https://www.morrillfuneralhome.com/obituary/jann-holland

Sturbridge Jann H. Hendrick Holland, 81, of Turner Lane, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, Dec. 8th, in UMass Memorial Hospital-Southbridge, after a long illness. Jann leaves her beloved husband and best friend of 61 years, David M. Holland her two daughters, Tina H. Whit...

12/10/2025

https://www.morrillfuneralhome.com/obituary/joseph-dicarlo

North Grosvenordale, CT Joseph DiCarlo 71, of Fabyan Rd., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd. He leaves his beloved wife, Sally E. Prescott DiCarlo his two daughters, Adrienne E. DiCarlo of Worcester and Laura E. DiCarlo of Thompson, CT a brother, Robert DiCarlo of Florida a sister, Gabriella DiCarl...

12/10/2025

Looking for ways to contribute to your community this holiday season? Experts recommend the following simple but effective ideas:

▪️Volunteer your time

- Food banks and soup kitchens: Help sort donations, pack food boxes, or serve meals.
- Animal shelters: Offer to play and socialize with animals or help with general care.
- Senior centers and nursing homes: Spend time with residents by reading, singing, or just visiting.
- Crisis hotlines: Field calls and provide support to those in need.
- Holiday events: Assist with charity events like toy drives, gift wrapping, or "bell ringing."

▪️Donate goods and funds

- Food drives: Donate non-perishable food items to local food banks or shelters.
- Toy drives: Donate new or gently used toys for children in need.
- Clothing and blankets: Donate new or gently used winter coats, scarves, gloves, and blankets to local shelters.
- "Adopt-a-family" programs: Provide gifts, groceries, or essentials for a family in need, often through organizations like the Salvation Army.
- Monetary donations: Give directly to your favorite charities or support organizations that help build homes, like Habitat for Humanity.

▪️Spread cheer locally

- Shop local: Support small, independent businesses in your community.
- "Pay it forward": Pay for a coffee or meal for the person behind you in line.
- Help neighbors: Offer to help an elderly neighbor with chores or deliver baked goods.
- Send holiday wishes: Write cards or letters to thank frontline workers or residents of care facilities.
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12/09/2025

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Charlton/Southbridge Carole Clark, 85, formerly a long-time resident of Southbridge, died peacefully in her home in Charlton on December 8th. She was born in Fitchburg, MA on January 12, 1940, to the late Albert and Helen Hopkins Shunaman. Carole leaves her husband and best friend of 63 years, Mike....