Southbridge : Celine M. (Roberts) Santelli, 93, of Highland St., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 15th in the Overlook Masonic Health Center, Charlton, after an illness.

Her beloved husband, Pasquale "Pat" A. Santelli died in 1983.  She leaves a son, James L. Santelli and his wife Diane of Charlton; three daughters, Carol A. Santelli of Charlton, Linda M. Harris of Lecanto, FL, and Karen J. Corey and her husband Donald of Charlton; her eight grandchildren, Nicholas Boudreau, Jill Corey Tessier, Courtney Jeffers, Anthony Santelli, Joseph Santelli, Danielle Corey, Janna Genatossio and Patrick Corey; and four great grandchildren, Jack Tessier, Samuel Tessier, Conor Dennehy and Adeline Celine Genatossio.

Celine was born in Dudley the daughter of Frederick and Dora (Dupuis) Roberts.

She worked for 26 years as an Executive Secretary at the American Optical Co., in Southbridge.  She enjoyed bowling and playing golf.  Celine was a member of St. Mary's Church of St. John Paul II Parish in Southbridge.  She was a member of the Professional Secretary Association and received the award of Secretary of the year.  Celine was the Past President of the Italian American War Veterans Auxiliary.  She loved her family and was the greatest mom, grandmother and great grandmother.

Celine's family would like to give a special heartfelt thank you to the nurses, nurses' aides and the activity ladies on the fourth floor of the overlook for their love care and support.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, Feb. 21st, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20 ^th , from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association MA Chapter 309 Waveley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 or Epilepsy Foundation of New England 650 Suffolk Street #405 Lowell, MA 01854.