Charlton: Gladys E. (Wetherell) Roberts, 63, of Saundersdale Rd., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18 ^th , in the Spring Valley Center, Worcester, after a long illness.

She leaves her husband of 45 years, James R. Roberts; her daughter, Mandy Roberts Crowely of Sterling; her two brothers, Roger Wetherell of Italy and Steven Wetherell of California; her sister, Diane Gagnon of Southbridge; and her two grandchildren, Arden and Gwen.  She was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Pey.  Gladys was born in San Diego, CA the daughter of Wallace R. and Rita E. (Piche) Wetherell.

Gladys was a teacher's aide at the Charlton Street School in Southbridge for several years.  She later worked for Big Y Super Market in Southbridge, the Hampton Inn in Sturbridge, and the American Motor Lodge in Sturbridge.  Gladys was an avid NASCAR fan.

Her funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Dec. 27 ^th , at 11:00am in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton, MA 01507.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.