WESTFIELD: Patricia (Souther) LaBombard, age 95, (1919-2015) a ten year resident of this town and previously of Southwick, passed away on April 4, 2015.
Patricia was born in Scituate, MA on September 27, 1919, the daughter of the late Frank J. and Martha M. (McCullagh) Souther.
Patricia was the owner of Smith’s Department Store in Southwick, retiring in 1987. Prior to that, she owned and operated Wedgewood Door Antiques. Patricia and her late husband, George A. LaBombard were also the owners of Southwick Auction Barn during the 60’s. Patricia was a member of Southwick Congregational Church.
She was predeceased by her brother Frank J. Souther Jr.
Patricia is survived by two daughters, Sherrill M. Costa of Southwick, Sandra Cazalet and her husband Christopher, of Westfield; 4 grandchildren, Bill Johnson and his wife Angela, Chuck Johnson, Doug Costa and his wife Erin and Stan Costa; 4 great grandchildren, Nicholas Johnson, Madeline Johnson, Cameron Johnson and Declan Costa.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday (April 10th, 2015) at Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA.
The family will gather to receive friends from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday (April 9th, 2015) in the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, (413) 569-5306, 624 College Highway, Southwick.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dakin Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101. www.forastiere.com
