Sturbridge: Mary F. (Welch) Eastman, 88, of Westwood Dr., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5th, in her home surrounded by family, after a short illness.

She leaves her husband of 65 years,  Ralph A. Eastman; her daughter, Nancy E. Eastman of Sturbridge; a sister, Ellen L. Goodrow of Agawam; nephew, John Pulawski of Southbridge; nieces, Ellen Pulawski and her husband Jean of Woodstock, CT and Ann Proulx and her husband Michael of Webster; a life time friend, Mary Carey of Southbridge and several cousins. She was predeceased by her sister Patricia A. Pulawski and her husband Albert and brother in law Edward Goodrow.  She was born in Southbridge the daughter of the late Francis and Loretta (Corish) Welch.

Mary was passionate about her family. She met the love of her life while working as a flight attendant for Mohawk Airlines in the 1950s. Together they raised their loving daughter, Nancy. They travelled and vacationed as a unit, loving especially the Outer Banks with friends and winters in St Augustine, FL. Mary was an avid quilter, seamstress, golfer, gardener. She also had a twinkle in her eye and mischievous spirit. Her kind and giving heart will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 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 follow in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton.  A Calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15th, from 9:30 to 10:30am, prior to Mass.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of their choice.

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