Francis Riel

Obituary of Francis Joseph Riel

" Francis J. Riel, 78, of Winthrop St, died Jan. 11, 2002 at the home of his daughter, Linda, in Albuquerque, NM. Francis was born in Palmer, April 28, 1923, son of the late Julius and Lina (Tougas) Riel and was a lifelong resident of Palmer. Mr. Riel worked at Utility Manufacturing in Wilbraham for 27 years, retiring in 1983. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion Post 130 for 54 years. He was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus #376 for over 60 years. He was a group leader for Palmer Archbishop Williams Assembly Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree. He was a former Boy Scout leader, a member of “Destroyer Escorts Sailors Association”. His wife of 49 years, Alice (Nichols) Riel died in 1999. He is survived by a son Francis L. of Bristol, CT a daughter Linda Riel of Albuquerque, NM, a brother Robert Riel and a sister Marie Richer of Palmer. He also leaves 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by 2 sons, Lawrence (1951) and Joseph (1995). Funeral services will be Wed. at 9:15 a.m. from the BEERS & STORY PALMER FUNERAL HOME followed by a mass in the church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday from 2:00—4:00 & 7:00—9:00 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Thomas Church, or St. Thomas Cemetery, 1070 Thorndike St, Palmer, MA 01069"
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Visitation,

startDate: 1/15/2002 2:00:04 AM, - 1/15/2002 12:00:00 AM, 1475 North Main St. , Palmer, 01069,

Visitation,

startDate: 1/16/2002 12:00:00 AM, - 1/16/2002 12:00:00 AM, Thorndike Street, Palmer, 01069,

Service,

startDate: 1/16/2002 10:00:00 AM, - 1/16/2002 12:00:00 AM, 1076 Thorndike Street, Palmer, 01069,
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