Sturbridge: Ralph A. Eastman, 98, of Westwood Dr., passed away on September 12th at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a brief illness.

He leaves his loving daughter, Nancy E. Eastman of Sturbridge; his nieces, Ellen Pulawski-Chahoud and her husband Jean of Woodstock, CT, Ann Proulx and her husband Michael of Webster, and Virginia Brousseau and her husband William of Willington, CT; nephew, John Pulawski of Southbridge.

Ralph was predeceased by his loving wife Mary F. (Welch) Eastman in 2024 and his sister, Ruth Eastman-Bachand.

Ralph was born in Charlton, the son of Chester A. and Pearl (Barnes) Eastman.

Ralph was a dedicated and loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He had diverse interests, but his true loves were his wife Mary and daughter Nancy.

Ralph was born in Charlton, MA in 1927. He was a graduate of Charlton HS, veteran on US Navy, graduate of WPI School of Industrial Management and member of the Masonic Fraternity of Massachusetts (Master Mason for 71 years). He began his career at Hyde's Manufacturing after an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946 and continued working there until his retirement more than 50 years later. He was an avid golfer, loved photography and spending winters in St Augustine.  He took frequent trips with his family and friends to the Outer Banks, was gregarious and had a sharp sense of humor. He will be very missed.

A Funeral Service for Ralph will be held on Thursday, September 25th, at 11:00am in The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will follow in West Ridge Cemetery. A calling hour will be held on Thursday, September 25th from 10:00 to 11:00am, prior to the service.

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