WESTFIELD: Lillian A. Ethier, 76, (1944-2021) died peacefully at home on June 29, 2021, with her loving family by her side. Lillian was born in Winthrop, MA on August 10, 1944, the daughter of the late William and Ruth Wright Soutra. In childhood, she moved to Illinois and later settled in Pittsfield, MA as her father pursued his career with GE. Lillian married her high school sweetheart, Gerald on June 16, 1962, just days after graduating from Pittsfield High School. She enjoyed traveling around the US with Gerald in their several motor home adventures with a special fondness for their time in New Mexico and Florida together. Above all else, Lillian treasured her family. She embraced every opportunity to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived not only by her loving husband Gerald, but also three children; Sandra L. Kellogg and her husband Vernon, Mark E. Ethier and his wife Elizabeth, and Jennifer L. Logee and her husband Christopher; eight grandchildren; Lori Steele and her husband Tim, Aimee Henderson and her husband Fran, Jeffrey Winchell and his wife Ashley, Daniel Winchell and his wife Erin, Nathaniel Ethier, Christopher Ethier, Katherine Logee and Collin Logee. Rounding out her family tree are eight great-grandchildren; Bethany, Benjamin, Francis, Adriana, Madilyn, Shawn, Lillian and Sebastian, as well as several nieces and nephews. She also leaves her sister Robin Sabato and her husband Michael. Lillian was predeceased by her sister Laura Guzzo and her great-grandson Oliver.
Calling hours will be held at Firtion Adams funeral home in Westfield on July 2, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with a short service immediately following at the funeral home.Firtionadams.com
