George K. deSourdis

George K. deSourdis, 87 of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at St. Vincent's Hospital with his devoted family by his side. George's wife of fifty-three years, Ruth H. (Mongeon) deSourdis passed away on May 5, 2011. He is survived by his son, Jason deSourdis of Shrewsbury; a step-son, Walter Goodrich and his wife Kaye of North Carolina and a step-daughter, Donna Barton and her husband Richard of Mount Dora, FL; four step-grandchildren, Joshua and Sara Goodrich, Rachel and Scott Barton; two step-great grandchildren, Emily and Brooke Goodrich; two sisters, Jacqueline Moore of Auburn and Marilyn Collela of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Robert deSourdis and two sisters, Jean Davis and Eloise Curl. George was born in Worcester, a son of the late, George O. and Lillian F. (Liberty) deSourdis. He graduated from Commerce High School. He later moved to Shrewsbury and has been there for forty-three years. George worked for over thirty years as a Postal Clerk for the U.S. Postal Service before his retirement. He was a member of the former Fairlawn Methodist Church where he taught Sunday school for twenty-five years. He was an avid Red Sox Fan and loved to read. He was quiet and simple and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services for George will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. In honor of George's memory, memorial contributions can be made to your local Salvation Army. To share your thoughts and memories of George, please visit his personal guestbook at: mercadantefuneral.com