Woodstock / Southbridge: Conrad L. Vandal, 75, formerly of Southbridge, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24 ^th , in his home surrounded by his loving family, after a 40 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

He leaves his devoted wife of 57 years, Nancy M. (Leduc) Vandal; his two children, Wendy L. LeBouef and her husband Eric of Woodstock and Paul R. Vandal and his longtime companion, Kristin Hemingway of Brimfield; his three sisters, Theresa Berry of Clearwater, FL, Lucille Trombley and her husband Michael of Southbridge and Lorraine Christie and her husband Robert of Bellingham; his three grandchildren, Kayla Perez and her husband Roldanys of Spring Hill, FL, Caleb LeBouef of Woodstock and Ethan LeBoeuf of Woodstock; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brother, Raymond R. Vandal. Conrad was born in Southbridge the son of the late Jules and Irene E. (Arsenault) Vandal.  He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was a proud resident of Southbridge for most of his life, moving to Woodstock 5 years ago.

Conrad worked at Russell Harrington Cutlery Co. in Southbridge for 19 years, retiring due to illness.  He was a rental property owner and manager for 42 years.  Conrad served his beloved town of Southbridge for many years, first on the School Committee for 7 years and later on the Town Council for 23 years.  He was an avid bird watcher and loved antiques and antique fairs.  He raised homing pigeons and enjoyed riding his horse, 'Dream'.  Conrad was a former recipient of the 'Father of the Year' award from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.  Conrad was a friend to many and had a heart of gold.  Above all he was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, Dec. 29 ^th , from the Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge.   Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 28 ^th , from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.