Worcester- Lillian M. (Varnagiris) Desautell, 85, of 55 Crowningshield Rd., died Sunday, Oct. 17, in St. Vincent Hospital.
Her husband of 63 years, Russell J. Desautell, died in 2003. She leaves three sons, Richard J. Desautell of Shrewsbury, Robert R. Desautell of Moyock, NC, and Michael E. Desautell of Seattle, WA; two daughters, Marilyn M. DesRosiers of Jacksonville, FL, and Diane M. Cahill of Sutton; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Zdnarvitch) Varnagiris and lived here all her life. She graduated from Commerce High School.
She was a member of St. Casimir Parish and the Lithuanian Social Club. She was a longtime volunteer for Boston Children’s Hospital.
The funeral will be held Thursday, Oct. 21, from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Casimir Church, 41 Providence St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, in the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to St. Casimir Church, Building Fund, 41 Providence St., Worcester, MA 01604.