Laurette Lyons, 91
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CHESHIRE, Mass. — On Friday, August 18,2023 Laurette Celina (Levesque) Lyons, 91, joined her husband Thomas, daughter Sharon and grandson Michael in heaven. In the hours prior, she was surrounded by her family, with the beautiful sound of her granddaughter Samantha‘s voice singing out to the angels above.
She was born in Adams, MA on June 18, 1932, a daughter of Arthur Joseph Levesque and Anna Marie (Martel) Levesque. She attended the former Notre Dame Parochial School.
Laurette‘s great passion for sewing was shared through her employment at Interior Alternative, Waverly Fabrics and Occasion’s Bridal Shop. She also worked at Sprague Electric until they closed. She shared her many talents with family and friends. Her daughters and grandchildren were proud to wear the clothes that she made. She volunteered for many years sewing for the Notre Dame Bazaar. Her love for her family and friends were displayed through all aspects of her life.
She was a communicant of Notre Dame Church in Adams and was a proud member of its Ladies of St. Ann and its Rosary Society. Her dear friend, Father Daniel Boyle, played a huge role in her life for many years.
She married her husband Thomas Philip Lyons on November 27, 1952 and enjoyed many happy years until he passed in 2004. They shared four daughters, Sharon Filiault, whom she joined in heaven, Sandra (Frank) Talora of Cheshire; Michelle (Nicholas Graham) Lyons of Hancock, and Mary (Mark) Gaskill of Hancock. They were blessed with nine grandchildren- Samantha Talora (Nicholas Duda), Michael Talora, whom she joined in heaven, Patrick Filiault (Amy) , Jennifer Nocher (Jason), Jeffrey Filiault, Alexandra Filiault (Kenneth Reynolds) , Jonathan Rochelo (Cassandra), Alycia Rochelo (Paul Tanner), Madeline Gaskill (Andrew Augusta); Who also blessed “Nana” with twelve great grandchildren; Kaylea, Hannah, Anthony, Paige, Callie, Paige, Patrick Jr. (PJ) , Joey, Charlotte, Annabelle, Kolbe, Roman and 3 granddaughter triplets on their way. She also had many grandpups that she enjoyed.
Two sisters- Claire Boyer (Willis in heaven) of Williamstown, and Diana Beaudin( Victor) of Pittsfield ; one brother- Clovis Levesque (Elaine in heaven) of Enfield, CT, Victoria Martel (heaven) , Godchild- Jacqueline DeMarsico (John) and loving nieces and nephews.
Her daughter, Sharon Filiault passed on November 21, 2013; her grandson Michael Talora passed on September 21, 2013.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Laurette Lyons will be celebrated on Wednesday August 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Notre Dame Church in Adams. Burial will follow in Bellevue cemetery. Calling hours at the church are Wednesday morning from 9:30 AM to 11:00. Memorial donations may be made to St. John Paul II Parish in care of FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
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