CASSELLS. Robert H. Cassells, 54, of Willington, husband of Patricia Cassells, and son of Annie (Tedford) Cassells of Bolton and the late Clarence D. Cassells, died Thursday (Nov. 28, 1996) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Manchester, Aug. 6, 1942, he had resided in Willington for the past 30 years. In 1989, Bob, his wife and his children founded Village Springs Corporation. Bob also owned and operated South Willington Village Apartments, and he retired from SNET after 25 years of service as an outside plant engineer. Bob served two terms as a Selectman in the Town of Willington, and was a 28-year member of Uriel Lodge No. 24 AF&AM; of Merrow. Bob was a graduate of the University of Hartford (Ward Technical School). In 1963-67, he served in the First Company of the Governor's Foot Guard. Besides his wife and mother, Mr. Cassells is survived by a daughter, Christine H. Stetson and son-in-law, Robert Stetson of Willington; two sons, Robert H. Cassells Jr., and Sean M. Cassells, both of Willington; two grandchildren; step-children, Sherry Furphy and her husband, James Furphy of Willington, Joanne Roper and her husband, David Roper of Tolland, Brian Vesely and his wife, Julie Vesely of Willington; eight step- grandchildren; three brothers, David Cassells of Flagstaff, AZ, Donald Cassells of Bolton, Larry Cassells and his wife, Lindy of Bolton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday (Dec. 3), 12 noon, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 41 Park St., Manchester. Burial will be in East Cemetery, Manchester. Friends may call Monday (Dec. 2), 6-9 p.m., at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. There will be a Masonic Service Monday, 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 237 East Center St., Manchester, CT 06040.