Ronald A. Senecal, 79, of Eddy Pond, formerly of Sturbridge and Southbridge, passed away on Wednesday, July 28 ^th , in the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester, after a brief illness.

His partner of 33 years, Leigh Peirce, passed away in 2013.  He leaves his daughter, Erin B. Senecal of Dudley; his son, Jason C. Senecal of Dudley; his sister, Sandra Hebert of  Dudley; his niece, Michele Villani and her husband Luciano of Shrewsbury; his nephew, John Paul Morrell and his wife Liza of Woodstock; a great nephew, two great nieces and several cousins.  He was predeceased by his stepfather, Victor Blouin and his brother-in-law, Joseph Hebert.  He was born in Southbridge the son of the late Charles and Irene (Duquette) Senecal.  A 1960 Graduate of the former Notre Dame High School in Southbridge .  He lived in Southbridge, Warren and Sturbridge before moving in recent years to the Eddy Pond retirement community.

Ron worked at American Optical Co. in Southbridge for 32 years in the  data processing department.  He later worked for Charles River Laboratories in Worcester, retiring in 2003.  For many years Ron worked part-time at the Publick House Restaurant in Sturbridge as a server, host and assistant dining room manager.  He held a per diem position as a mental health aide at the Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  After retiring Ron worked as a funeral assistant at the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home in Southbridge.  He  volunteer as a teacher for the Easter Seal Handicap Swim Program at the YMCA in Southbridge.

Ron enjoyed the theater and was a lifetime member of the Gateway Players Theater Group, where he produced many productions and served on several board positions.  He was a member of TNECT at the Bradley Playhouse in Putnam; was the archivist and member of the Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts and Humanities in Southbridge; and was a Friend of Old Sturbridge Village.

Ron had a love for travel and traveled all over the world.  He enjoyed photography,  was an avid gardener and enjoyed the beaches of  New England.  His love for genealogy produced a record of his family ancestry  back to 1620 in France.   He loved his dogs and on several occasions had over 6 dogs at one time. He lived life and enjoyed every minute.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, July 31 ^st , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00 in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge.  Burial will be in Old Notre Dame, Cemetery, Southbridge.   Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Saturday, July 31 ^st , from 8:30 to 10:30am.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.