Obituary of Phyllis L. Slessler

"Belchertown - Phyllis L. Slessler, 88, of East Street died on June 30, 2015 in Baystate Mary Lane. She was born January 13, 1927 in Bermuda, daughter of Harry and Patience L. Fuller. She has lived in Belchertown for 40 years, previously she resided in Ludlow. Phyllis worked as a secretary for British Army. In her leisure, she enjoyed woodworking and crafts, and working along side her husband building houses. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 67 years, Donald R. Slessler of Belchertown. She also leaves her five children, Alan Slessler of Southwick, Donna Lafluer of Brookfield, Lori Leclerc of Belchertown, Marla Hess of West Brookfield and Mark Slessler of Southwick. She will also be missed by a sister, Dorothy Smith of West Brookfield, 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Phyllis was preceded in death by her sister Mary Kempt and grandson James Hess in 2012. A Calling hour will be Friday, July 3 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 3:00 pm at the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472 . "