WESTFIELD – Grace Gladys St. Louis (Miller, Lafreniere)
(1931-2026) Grace passed away June 23rd at 94 years old peacefully at home.
Born on November 19th, 1931, she lived in West Granville, MA until she married and moved to Woronoco. Grace had six children and three stepchildren, and she worked outside the house. She worked at Westfield State College, Columbia Manufacturing and Noble and Cooley Drum Shop until she retired to take care of her elderly parents for many years.
In later years Grace enjoyed sitting outside with her brother on good days and visiting with anyone who came to the house. She was full of stories of her parents, children and grandchildren.
Grace is survived by daughter Pam Salois (Richard), son William Lafreniere, Jr. (Jeri-Lyn), son Timothy Lafreniere (Rose), son Jon Lafreniere, Sr. (Michelle), daughter Ann Lafreniere and son Carl Lafreniere, Sr. (Joannie), stepdaughter Lori St. Louis and stepson Gene St. Louis. She leaves eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. A long and full life.
She was predeceased by her Mother Olive Miller and Father Gilbert Miller and four of her siblings. Joanne Miller is her only surviving sibling and lives in North Carolina. She was predeceased by two husbands William Lafreniere, Sr. and Eugene St. Louis and stepdaughter Judy St. Louis.
Many thanks go to Ann Lafreniere her primary care giver, Rose Lafreniere and Lorie St. Louis. Thanks to nephew Rickie LeClair for designing and helping Bill Lafreniere build her necessary ramp and Terry Clink for her gentle wisdom.
In accordance with her wishes there will be a grave side service on Monday, June 29th, 10 a.m. at West Granville cemetery. www.firtionadams.com
