Dudley- Carol P. Rukat, died February 28, 2015 at Webster Manor after a short period of declining health. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Helen M.(Pikora) Rukat, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was born in Dudley, Mass, son of the late Stanislaw & Martha (Richert) Rukat.  He is predeceased by his brother Chester and sisters Viola Brown and Vickie Shilinsky. Carol served in the United States Army during WWII from 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific / Atlantic in the Medical Core.  He was a Master Electrician in Massachusetts and owned and operated Rukat Electric on West Main Street in Dudley for over 50 years. Carol was very devoted to his family, loved his cat Fluffy, gardening and enjoyed dancing to polkas.  He was a member of Saint Andrew Bobola in Dudley where he served as a collector for 40 years. A  funeral Mass will be held Wed, March 4 ,2015 with a Mass at 11 AM  in St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., Dudley.  Burial will follow with military honors in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery, Webster.  Calling hours will be held on Wed., March 4, 2015 from 9:30 AM -10:45 AM at Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, Ma 01570 . In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you can post a condolence or a memory.