Southbridge: Carol S. (Lapointe) Julian, 77 of Chartier Lane, passed away on Saturday, Jan 11th, in UMass Memorial Hospital-Harrington, Southbridge, after an illness.

She leaves her husband of 58 years, James L. Julian; her two sons, James L. Julian II and his wife Sandra of Leominster and Thomas N. Julian and his wife Melissa of Coventry, RI; four grandchildren, Thomas J. Julian of Coventry, RI, Jake R. Julian of Coventry, RI, James L. Julian III of Leominster and Jack A. Julian of Leominster; a stepsister, Joan Berry of Sturbridge; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Carol was predeceased by a sister, Ann Ceppetelli of Rochester, NH and her stepmother, Louise Hall Lapointe of Sturbridge.

She was born in Southbridge on March 25, 1947, the daughter of  the late Nelson A. and Dorothy (Keenan) Lapointe.  Carol graduated from Southbridge High School and won typing and shorthand awards.  She worked as a legal secretary for 30 years for a local Law office.  Carol loved the night life.  She enjoyed to boogie, her house, game shows, the ocean, the beach, and trips to Aruba.  Carol was an active member of St. John Paul II Parish in Southbridge.

Calling hour for Carol will be held on Friday, Jan. 17th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home at 6:00pm.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104.