George E. Snyder, 54, of Shrewsbury passed away Tuesday, June 28th 2011 in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after being stricken ill at home. George was born in Worcester; his father was the late George G. Snyder and has lived here all his life. George is survived by his devoted and much loved family, his mother, Elizabeth (Fassett) Snyder with whom he lived; his two sisters, Linda M. Snyder, and Denise A. Snyder both of Shrewsbury; his brother, Philip J. Snyder and his wife Susan; a nephew, Timothy J. Snyder; three nieces, Katherine T and Laurie M. Snyder, and Kara E. Snyder-Gerardi; Aunts, Uncles, other extended family and friends. George worked in the steel fabrication Industry. He began as a Heat Treater/furnace Control for Wyman-Gordon Company, and in the same capacity for County Heat Treating before retiring due to illness. He was an attendee at St Anne Church, and enjoyed Hunting, Fishing and his garden. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Thursday, June 30th from 5 pm to 8 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. His funeral will be held Friday, July 1st from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:30 am in St Anne Church, 130 Boston Turnpike Rd. Burial will follow in St John Cemetery.