HAMPDEN, MA – Deborah L. (Tella) Henault, 53, a resident of this town for over 20 years, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born and educated in Westfield, MA, Debbie was a graduate of Westfield High School. She was employed for many years at Meyers Brothers, Kalicka, P.C. of Holyoke, MA. Debbie’s family would like to express a sincere thank-you for the compassionate care she received from Dr. Armand Asik and the staff of the D’Amour Cancer Center, during her illness. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Edward Henault, her parents, William and Margaret “Peg” (Swiatek) Tella of Westfield, MA; a brother, William J. Tella and his wife Joanne of Westfield, MA and two nephews, Joseph & John. Family & friends are invited to attend a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2012 in St. Mary’s Church, 27 Somers Road, Hampden, MA. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Springfield, MA. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the D’Amour Cancer Center, 3350 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107 and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445. Forastiere-Smith Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
