Charlton: Rita M. (Sherbert) Reil, 88, of Curtis Hill Rd., passed away at home on Monday, June 28 ^th , after a brief illness.

She leaves her four daughters, Nancy R. McKinstry and her husband Bruce of Charlton, Judy M. Henderson of Douglas, Sally A. Longwell of Tyngsborough and Peggy L. LaDow and her husband Thomas of Spencer; four grandchildren, Carolyn Cusson, Laura Henderson, Keith Longwell and Courtney Brown; her eleven great grandchildren, Dylan Henderson, Cari Wentz, Candi Wentz, Christi Demers, Susan Demers, William Ray, Judy Ray, Jason Longwell, Owen Longwell, Kaylee Brown and Carter Brown; her two great great grandchildren, Blaine Janes and Jaelyn Janes.  Rita was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, William Reil; by her sister, Eileen Beaudry; her two half brothers, Richard Sherbert and Joseph Sherbert; and her son-in-law John Henderson.

She was born at home in Southbridge the daughter of Arthur J. and Laura C. (Campbell) Sherbert.

Rita graduated from Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge.  She worked in accounting for several companies including David Clark Company in Worcester and FLEXcon Company, Inc. in Spencer before retiring many years ago.  Rita was a very religious woman and devout member of St. Joseph's Church in Charlton where she attended daily Mass, made a Cursillo, and was a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, member of the Order of Secular Franciscans, member of the Monday Night Prayer Cenacle, and co-chairperson of the Pro-Life Committee.  She brought Holy Communion to homebound church members as well as people at The Overlook and Charlton Manor Rest Home.  She enjoyed her trips to Rome and the Holy Land as well as her multiple pilgrimages with church members and friends to Medjugorje.  In 2019 Rita received a Community Service Award from the State Senate for her outstanding volunteer work.  She loved to travel with family to Hawaii and Ireland, and enjoyed cruises to Bermuda and Alaska, as well as a European River Cruise.  Rita was a big fan of the Red Sox and all things chocolate.  Rita above all loved her family and cherished her time with them.

The family would like to thank the VNA Hospice & Palliative Care team (especially Paulette) and CSA Eldercare (especially Lana) for their excellent care.

Rita's funeral Mass will be on Friday, July 2nd, at 10:00 am in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton.  Burial will follow in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton.  Calling hours in St. Joseph's Church will be held on Thursday, July 1st, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

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