WESTFIELD — Frances A (Lamitie) Nicoletta passed through the gates of Heaven on her 86th birthday April 11, 2015. She was born in Westfield in 1929 to Floyd and Anna (Bowler) Lamitie. She was surrounded by her family when she passed at the Governor’s Center in Westfield. Frances was a communicant of Our Lady of the Lake Church, Southwick, and she was most appreciative of Deacon Dave and his weekly prayer visits. Frances worked in the school lunch program for many years. Prior to that, she worked at Ames Department Store and Foster Machine. She also volunteered at the Cancer House of Hope. Fran enjoyed reading, exercising at the YMCA, going out to lunch, and attending family parties. She leaves her loving daughters; Diane (David) Igel of Huntington, and Lynn (Leonard) Wolfe of Chester; grandchildren, Nathan, Erin, Rebecca, Erika, and Austin; her sister Mary Jane (Lee) Askhern of Arizona; along with her friends Jackie L, Margie V, Helen N, and Shirley B; and a step daughter Kathy (Raymond) Heroux of South Carolina. Frances was predeceased by her husband George Nicoletta (March 1, 2013) and siblings Richard Lamitie and Carol Chambers. Fran’s family would like to thank the wonderful CNA’s therapist and nurses that helped her. All services and burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Church, 224 Sheep Pasture Rd, Southwick, MA 01077. The Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, Westfield is entrusted with the arrangements.
