WESTFIELD – Barbara L. (Hatch) Pellan, 82, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Westfield on May 30, 1931 to the late Ernest F. and Blanche M. (Levere) Hatch.
She was a graduate of Westfield High School class of “49” and attended Westfield State College. Barbara received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Elms College. She worked for the Westfield Health Dept. prior to college and worked for the Southwick Schools for many years before retiring in 1995. Barbara loved her family and the city of Westfield. She was a creative writer and frequently wrote articles for the Westfield News. Barbara had a mischievous personality and was endeared by all who knew her. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s parish and enjoyed socializing with her church friends in the second to the last pew.
She was predeceased by her husband, John J. “Jack” Pellan Jr. on June 3, 1979. Barbara leaves her children, John J. Pellan III of Westfield, Anne M. Pellan-Shea and her husband Robert of Westfield, Patti P. Fougere and her husband Charles of Marion, MA and Paul A. Pellan of Westfield. She was adored by her loving grandchildren, who visited “gramma-land” frequently; Katelynn Shea, Noelle Fougere, Jacqueline Fougere, Drew Shea, Anthony Pellan, Molley Shea and Haley Pellan. She also leaves her brother Donald W. Hatch of Southwick.
The funeral for Barbara will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 8:00 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday at the funeral home from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Donations in memory of Barbara may be made to Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 77 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
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