Holland: Richard R. Wonderlie, Sr., 79, passed away on Thursday, July 6th, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 60 years, Therese E. (Haney) Wonderlie; his four daughters, Barbara A. Shugart and her husband Mark of Granby, Cindy M. Wonderlie of Woodstock, CT, Michele E. Mansfield and her husband Steve of Ware and Laurie A. Halley and her husband David of West Brookfield; his son, Richard R. Wonderlie, Jr. and his wife Marie of Palmer; his brother, John Wonderie Sr. of East Hampton; his three sisters, Barbara Corriveau of Southbridge, Eleanor Vallee of Florida, Patricia Donahue of Southbridge and Joanne Broege of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his two brothers, Earl Wonderlie, Jr. and Francis Wonderlie and his sister, Kathleen Sorenson.  Richard was born in Southbridge the son of the late Earl K. and Doris E. (Wright) Wonderlie, Sr.  He grew up in Southbridge and was a 1962 graduate of Cole Trade High School in Southbridge.

Richard worked at Aearo Co. in Southbridge for several years, retiring many years ago due to illness.  He previously worked at Galileo Fiber Optics in Sturbridge for many years and also worked at the Sturbridge Yankee Workshop.  He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Southbridge (now St. John Paul II Parish).  Richard loved fishing.  He also enjoyed hunting, geocaching and cooking on the grill.  He was an avid New York Yankees fan and a New York Giants fan.  Most of all his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Richard's family would like to thank the staff of the 3rd floor lake side Cardio Vascular ICU for all of the care and compassion that Richard and they received during his time there.

Funeral Services and burial for Richard will be private.  There are no calling hours.

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

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the UMass Memorial Heart and Vascular Center, 55 Lake Ave., North, Worcester, MA 01655.