Michelle Ann DeVasier, beloved daughter of Martin and Madeline (Ryan) DeVasier of Westfield, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born July 15, 1969, in Jacksonville, North Carolina but grew up in Westfield and was a 1991 graduate of Westfield High School. Michelle volunteered in several capacities for 16 years at Noble Hospital in Westfield. During her years of service at Noble, Michelle became a friendly face to patients and staff who will never forget her ever-present smile and cheerful attitude. Michelle loved playing basketball, watching movies, playing Yahtzee and Uno, going to dances and enjoyed listening to country music. She would sing along, knowing every word by heart. She participated in several Special Olympics. Michelle spent the last several years in group homes where she was attended to by wonderful staff, all of whom we thank dearly for their loving and supportive care. The family also wishes to thank the team at Baystate Hospice, especially Sharon, for all they did. Michelle is survived by her parents Martin and Madeline DeVasier; her brother Christopher DeVasier and his husband Joseph Crawford, sister Jeanne (DeVasier) Hebert and her husband Michael, her nephew Ryan and niece Avery Hebert; her maternal grandmother, Helen Ryan; her paternal step-grandmother Joan DeVasier and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She will be remembered by everyone for her sunny disposition and easy way of brightening every room she walked into. There are no calling hours and all services are private. Donations in memory of Michelle can be made to Baystate Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 50 Maple St, Springfield, MA 01102.Firtionadams.com
