Southbridge: Janet K. Puccelli, 74, of Highland St., formerly of Jaffrey, NH and Chatham, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21st, at the Willows Retirement Community, Worcester, after an illness.

Janet's beloved husband of 22 years, Richard Wagner, died in 2011.  She leaves her brother, Charles P. Puccelli and his wife Jan of Hubbardston; a sister, Kathryn "Kaye" Ritter and her husband Michael of Southbridge; a step-daughter, Lisa Wagner of MA; her three nephews, Josh Ramsey, Tyler Ramsey, Kevin Buxton and a niece, Michelle Ritter.

Janet was born in Southbridge, the daughter of the late Carlo C. and Sarah (Toppin) Puccelli.  She graduated from Southbridge High School with honors and went on to attend the University of Connecticut were she received a Master's degree in Education.  Janet worked for many years in Connecticut and Massachusetts as a Special Education teacher prior to retiring.  She loved to travel and enjoyed trips to the ocean, but most of all, she loved spending time with family and friends and being home with her dogs.  Janet was a talented athlete who excelled in playing basketball, softball, golf and tennis.  Janet also enjoyed traveling with her husband for his Antique business.

Janet's family wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation the care and compassion provided by the staff at the Willows of Worcester and Salmon VNA & Hospice.

Funeral services and burial for Janet will be private.  There are no calling hours.

A Celebration of Life for Janet will be announced at a later date and time.

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

Should you like to make a donation in her name, Sterling Animal Shelter and The Willows Health Center are a couple of places that she would have liked you to donate to: Sterling Animal Shelter at: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/sterlingshelter or The Willows Retirement Community at: SALMON Health and Retirement, Attn: Donation Department, 37 Birch Street, Milford, MA 01757 for the Willows - Worcester.