Michael S. Sobol Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

TOWNSEND: Michael S. Sobol, 85, of Townsend died Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his home. Mr. Sobol was born in Worcester, September 25, 1936, the son of the late Michael Sobol and Olga (Yakuben) Sobol Lehmann and grew up in Gardner. During the late 1950’s Mr. Sobol served his country for four years in the United States Navy. He graduated from Gardner High School and continued his education at Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg where he received his Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Education. Mr. Sobol began his teaching career of thirty four years in the Concord Carlisle School district before moving to Townsend where he taught at North Middlesex Regional High School and later at Hawthorne Brook Middle School, retiring in 1997. He was a former member of the Townsend Couples Club and enjoyed fishing, reading, bird watching and camping. He was an avid fan of the New England Patriots, Celtics and Red Sox. Mr. Sobol leaves his wife of 61 years, Jean C. (Soule) Sobol; four sons, Randy Riggins and his wife, Susan (Coalter) Riggins, of Townsend, Frank Sobol of Berlin, NH, John G. Sobol of Oregon and Christopher M. Sobol of Tennessee; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was also predeceased by his stepfather Thornton C. Lehmann. Funeral services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the Townsend Congregational Church, PO Box 487, Townsend, MA 01469. The Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, Townsend Center is assisting the family with arrangements. .

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Michael S. Sobol

September 25, 1936 - April 16, 2022