Brookfield: Robert L. Langlois, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 13 ^th , at the Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, after a brief illness.

His beloved wife and life partner of 45 years, Elena "Lena" (Sandole) Langlois, passed away this past January 21 ^st .  He leaves his two sisters, Marcia Kelly of Webster and Nancy Schiller of Port Orange, FL; and 14 beloved nieces and nephews.  He was born in Southbridge, the son of Leo and Gertrude (Stockman) Langlois.  He grew up in Charlton and graduated from Charlton High School as its Valedictorian.

Bob worked for Southbridge Savings Bank in the Charlton branch for 45 years, starting as a teller and eventually becoming the branch manager.  Bob was a dedicated, active member of St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish in Sturbridge, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Altar Server, a member of the church choir and assisted with the parish finances.  He was a member of the Masons for over 50 years at the Quinebaug Lodge A.F. & A.M in Southbridge.  Bob volunteered at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Patient Transport.  Bob loved singing and was a member of the Worcester Men's Barber Shop Singers and the Quinebaug Valley Singers.  He loved animals, especially cats and for years Bob was faithful to feeding many feral cats at their home in Southbridge which the family has continued doing for him when he no longer could.   Bob was a true gentleman and was always there to help his family and others in need in any way he could.  He did so with a genuine smile that warmed all of our hearts.

Bob's family would like to sincerely thank all those who so generously supported Bob with prayers, visits, cards, food, calls, etc. and so much love.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 20 ^th , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am at St. Anne Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.  A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Tuesday, April 20 ^th , from 8:30 to 9:30am, prior to the Mass.