PAXTON___Rita H. (Grimala) Sokol, 81, of 30 Maple St., died Wednesday May 12 in Millbury Healthcare Center, Millbury. Her husband, Gregory G. Sokol died in 2002.
She leaves two daughters, Karen A. O’Brien of Mendon and Lynn Sokol Webber of Paxton; three grandchildren, Karalyn Rose O’Brien, Gregory Webber and Elizabeth Webber; two nieces and a nephew. She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of Walter and Helen (Platukis) Grimala and lived many years in Worcester and 18 years in Bourne before coming to Paxton.
Mrs. Sokol graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and was a member of the Knights of Lithuania.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, May 15 from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., Worcester with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 600 Cambridge St, Worcester. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester. A calling hour will be held Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.