Charlton: Sheila A. Santelli, 59, passed away on Thursday, July 29 ^th , in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester, after a long illness.

She leaves her sister, Diane M. Sarasin and her husband David of Dudley; her two brothers, Wayne A. Santelli and his wife JoAnn of Charlton and Dennis F. Santelli and his wife Tina of Holland; her six nieces and nephews, Erin Sarasin with whom she lived, Amanda Sarasin of Sterling, Lauren Button and her husband Matt of Vernon, CT, Alec Santelli and his fiancé Julia Bartoletti of Worcester, Dario Santelli of New London, CT and Dante Santelli and his wife Huyen of Charlton; a great niece, Lillian Button; and her best friend of 38 years, Brenda Del Los Santos of Worcester.  Sheila was born in Southbridge the daughter of the late Frank A. and Shirley A. (Luce) Santelli.

Sheila worked for the State of Massachusetts for 41 years, first for the Department of Transitional Assistance and later as a regional supervisor for the Department of Housing and Community Development.  Sheila enjoyed going to the ocean and loved her dogs.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

A funeral Mass for Sheila will be held on Friday, Aug. 13 ^th , at 12:00pm in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 247 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton will be held at the convenience of the family.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515.

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