WESTFIELD – Gretchen R. Dazelle, 55, of Westfield, died July 6, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Gretchen was born May 29, 1959 and was raised in Melrose, MA. She was a graduate of Westfield State College. She was the daughter of Cynthia J. and the late Richard W. Hussey.
Gretchen was predeceased by her husband, Michael J. Dazelle of Westfield. Gretchen enjoyed working in her many gardens, crafting and baking. She loved celebrating all holidays and getting others to share in her enthusiasm. Lake Seymour in Vermont was her favorite summer spot being among family and friends. A long time country music fan, she enjoyed singing and dancing in her kitchen. Gretchen had a long banking career. After a number or years as a bank manager of Sovereign Bank, she went to work at CHD, Center for Human Development as a rep payee in 2009.
Gretchen will sadly be missed by her children, Mallory K. of Memphis, TN, Ethan A. and Wayde D. of Westfield; brother, Brian G. of Portsmouth, NH; sister, Gale and her husband Dale of Newton, NH, nieces and nephews and her lifelong friend, Susan E. Haley of Norfolk, MA.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. A funeral home service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
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