WESTFIELD-Ms. Louise Markham, 81, (1935-2016) passed away peacefully on Monday, April 04, 2016 at Care One Redstone in East Longmeadow, MA. Louise was born on March 11, 1935 in Westfield, MA to Joseph and Isabel (Devio) LaBrecque. Ms. Markham had worked for many years as an Elementary School teacher in the Westfield Public School System. Louise enjoyed spending time with kids and tutoring her young students. She also enjoyed baking and reading in her spare time. She had a love for all animals, especially birds. Louise was a member of the Sons of Erin and a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church both of Westfield, MA. Predeceased by her parents, husband, Robert Markham of Westfield, MA and a nephew Mark Olszewski, she leaves her daughter, Marybeth Kelly and her husband, Patrick Kelly of Westfield, MA, her son, Robert Markham of Springfield, MA, her precious and only grandchild, Isabella Kelly of Westfield, MA, nephews, Gary and Ricky Olszewski and many other family members. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to her son, Robert Markham C/O Marybeth Kelly, 30 Sylvan Dr., Westfield, MA 01085 to assist with living expenses. A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April, 13, 2016 followed by a private burial. End of Life Services have been entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy., Southwick, MA 01077. To express a condolence to the family of share a special memory please visit Louise’s Life Tribute Page at www.avaloncelebrations.com
