Sturbridge: Cecelia A. (Krehling) Switzer, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10 ^th , in the Overlook Masonic Healthcare Center, Charlton, after an illness.

Her husband, Robert P. Switzer, passed away in 1996.  She leaves her son, Robert J. Switzer and his wife Marilyn C. Switzer of Bonita Springs, FL; and two grandchildren, Michael Switzer and Andrea Switzer.  She was predeceased by her brother, Peter J. Krehling and her sister, Margaret Doherty.  She was born in Southbridge the daughter of Peter T. and Margaret J. (Kregal) Krehling.

Cecelia worked as a waitress at the Publick House Restaurant and as a hostess at the Lincoln House Restaurant, both in Sturbridge.  She also worked as the Assistant Town Clerk for the Town of Sturbridge and as the secretary to the Selectmen of the Town of Sturbridge.  After retiring, she worked at the Sturbridge Antique Shops.  She was a longtime member of St. Anne and St. Patrick Parish in Sturbridge.  Cecelia and her husband moved to Stuart, FL in 1982 and she returned to Sturbridge in 2010.  While in Florida she was a longtime volunteer at the Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart.  Through her many years and jobs in Sturbridge, Cecelia developed many great friendships.

Her funeral will be held on Monday, Dec. 16 ^th ,from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Anne's Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge.  Burial will follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15 ^th , from 4:00 to 6:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the to the Sturbridge Police Department in memory of Cecelia Switzer, 346 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566.