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Diane M. LaCroix

Westfield – Diane Myra LaCroix, 51, of Westfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 23, 2017. Born in Springfield, MA on February 17, 1966, she was the daughter of the late David and Shirley (House) Peiffer.

Diane was a respiratory therapist at Noble Hospital for thirty years. She was involved in youth and young adult ministry for many years at Westfield Evangelical Free Church, and was an active member of Christ Community Church in Southampton. She was best known for her servant’s heart and infectious laugh.

Diane is survived by her three children, David LaCroix, Kalli Yoder and her husband Alex, and Matthew LaCroix, all of Westfield; her two brothers, Gary Peiffer and his wife Sally of Southwick and James Peiffer and his wife Wendy of Vero Beach, FL; her former husband Michael LaCroix; her mother-in-law Elizabeth Mitchell; and many extended family members and friends.

Her family will receive friends on Thursday, October 26th from 4-7 PM at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick. Diane’s Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 27th at 11:00 AM at Westfield Evangelical Free Church, 568 Southwick Rd., Westfield. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tug McGraw Foundation, P.O. Box 45 Yountville, CA 94599. For more information and online condolences, please visit www.forastiere.com.

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