Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home

06/23/2026

🚨 PARADE PARKING 🚨
Sturbridge Celebrates its 250th! 🇺🇸
Please be aware that on June 27, 2026, from 10:00AM - 12:00 PM route 131 will close for a parade. We suggest using 12 Haynes Road, Sturbridge, MA when utilizing your navigation system. This will bring you to the side of the building and you can avoid road closures during these hours.

06/21/2026

“You see, we’re all on a journey. Dads are a little further down the road, but none of us has yet arrived at our final destination. We are all in the process of becoming who we will one day be.”
- M. Russell Ballard
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06/21/2026

The Summer Solstice (June Solstice) occurs today when the sun reaches its highest and northernmost point in the sky. We wish you a safe and happy summer! 🔆

“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”
--Jenny Han
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06/19/2026

Juneteenth (a combination of "June" and "nineteenth") is a federal holiday observed annually on June 19th that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

"My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together."
- Desmond Tutu
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06/17/2026

Statistically, the average adult will be responsible for making final arrangements for a loved one approximately 1.6 times during their lifetime. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the most common age range for losing a parent is 50-54.

Death is an inevitability that will touch us all. As such, wise individuals prepare for this event by having open conversations with family members and taking the time to plan ahead with a funeral home. Pre-planning allows you to place your wishes in writing and personalize your service.

We’re here to help you plan ahead for yourself or for a loved one. To begin this important process, contact us today at (508) 764-7922.

https://www.morrillfuneralhome.com/plan-ahead

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06/14/2026

https://www.morrillfuneralhome.com/obituary/gloria-szydlik

Southbridge Gloria M. Lehonczak Szydlik, of Morris St., passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in her home with her loving family by her side on Friday, June 12th, after an illness. At a young age, she met the love of her life, Chet, and together they built a

06/14/2026

"We identify the flag with almost everything we hold dear on earth, peace, security, liberty, our family, our friends, our home… but when we look at our flag and behold it emblazoned with all our rights we must remember that it is equally a symbol of our duties. Every glory that we associate with it is the result of duty done." 🇺🇸
- Calvin Coolidge
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06/12/2026

https://www.morrillfuneralhome.com/obituary/tammy-tokarz

Southbridge Tammy L. Prince Tokarz, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10th, after a long illness. She leaves her two children, Jesse Tokarz and his wife Jenna of Worcester and Ashley Benvenuti and her husband Ronald of Southbridge her longtime companion, Lionel Gaumond of Southbridge her...

06/12/2026

Friday thoughts...

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06/10/2026

The practice of draping a casket in the American flag is a beautiful tradition symbolizing the deceased’s patriotism and love of country.

Military personnel are provided a flag free of charge from the Veterans Administration.

We respect and honor our nation's heroes. Please visit our website for more information on Veterans services.

https://www.morrillfuneralhome.com/veterans-information

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