A lifelong Chelsea resident Stella passed away at the Leonard Florence Center for Living on Monday Sept. 3
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. She was 88 years of age. Born and raised in Chelsea, she was a daughter of the late Matthew P. and May G. (Savoy) Richard. She attended local schools and was an alumna of Chelsea High School. She married her beloved husband, Dean Stahl in 1952. Together residing in Chelsea and raising their daughter. A devoted homemaker and mother, Stella also worked outside of her home for many years, first being employed for 22 years with the Everlastic Company and an additional 20 some years with Travco Labs. Both companies formerly located in Chelsea. In her lifetime Stella enjoyed family events and get togethers, relishing time with her grandnieces and nephews. She is the beloved wife of 66 years to Dean Stahl of Chelsea. Devoted mother of Karen Stahl of Chelsea, dear sister of Elsie Fenby of Florida, Laura Steriti of Revere, Leonard Richard and Ronald Richard of Chelsea, the late Lillian Lemoure, Isabel Caron, Jeanette Wasson and Nancy Desjadon. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend her funeral and family visitation at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Tuesday September 11
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from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 immediately followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.