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Shanda Lafave-Modena, 52

08/03/2024

ADAMS, Mass. — Shanda Dee Lafave-Modena, 52 of Adams died on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Peppermint Park in Plainfield, MA.

Shanda was born April 26, 1972 in Saratoga Springs, NY, a daughter of the late Donald A. Lafave and Barbara Carole (Dobbert) Freeman Lafave. She attended Taconic High School and Mount Greylock Regional High School.

Shanda married Robert Carlo Modena on June 29, 1996. She was a parishioner of Notre Dame Church in Adams.

Shanda was employed as a waitress at Brodie Mountain and the Miss Adams Diner. She also worked at New Adams Market. When she wasn't spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren she enjoyed spending her time playing in the Berkshires County pool league and bowling at Valley Park Lanes. She was also a member of the Greylock Community Club, the North Adams Elks, and the North Adams Eagles.

Shanda is survived by her loving husband Robert Carlo Modena, a son Timothy R. Lafave of Adams and her daughters Samantha S. Joder of Cambridge, MA and Jennie B. Modena-Haring of Adams. She also leaves behind four grandchildren; Memphis, Ezekiel, Dallas, and Damien; five sisters, Sherry Sharpe, Colleen LaFrance, Kimberly Freeman, Torri Wohlers, and Holly Richard and a brother; Chester Poulen and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Barbara Milvae, Raymond Edward Poulen, Walter Louis Freeman Jr., and William Joseph Freeman.

NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Shanda Dee Lafave-Modena will be held on Friday at St. John Paul II Church in Adams on August 9, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPEL, 521 West Main Street, North Adams. Burial will be private.

The family has requested contributions to a GoFund Me account here, https://gofund.me/796dbf95 To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com

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I would like to send my deepest condolences to shandas family. I have known her my entire life. We went all through grammar school together, and would spend time playing after school. May she rest in peace. From: Tammy Poirot
from:	on: 08-09-2024

I'm in shock to have learned of Shanda's passing. That girl was one hell of a spit fire. Bob my friend, and all of her children and grandchildren. My heart goes out to all of you at this very difficult time in your lives! May Shanda R.I.P She will missed by soo many. Prayers to everyone involved ? ?
from: Tammy & Chet	on: 08-09-2024

Your all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
from: Vanessa Martelle	on: 08-08-2024

To Bob ,Tim and all of Shandas Family n Daughter ??, I'm ? praying for you all for Strength to all with ?? Love,Hugs. She is loved bye many..So many talents and compassion..She did know how to make one laugh...So very sorry..And yes she dooo loved her Family......Love DebraJean.....
from:	on: 08-07-2024

My heart goes out to the family I have been a good friend of Shanda for a very long time and have lots of memories that we have shared together she was an amazing person and will be sadly missed
from: Dawn Superneau	on: 08-07-2024

My deepest condolences to the family and friends
from: Cheryl Slick	on: 08-07-2024

To Bob and Family So sorry for your loss, prayers go out to your entire family.
from: Rosetta L Sherman	on: 08-07-2024

Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences.
from: John Gifford	on: 08-07-2024

Uncle Bob, Tim, Sam, Jenny & Mike, Holly, and the rest of the family; reading this this morning came as an enormous shock and feeling of sadness to learn of aunt Shanda's passing. My thoughts and prayer to everyone and may we all get through this difficult time together.
from: Tj Langnickel	on: 08-07-2024

Bob and family, I am sorry to hear of Shanda’s passing. May god be with you and watch over you during this difficult time.
from: Donna Sadlowski	on: 08-07-2024

So sorry to the entire family, may God bring you peace, healing, and strength. I will miss seeing Shanda every week at her Sister Colleens house. She aways helped take care of her animals, and made us laugh.She had a heart of gold,and helped her family. Rest easy Shanda, you will be missed.
from: Sandra Peterson	on: 08-06-2024

Bob and family I am so sorry for your loss may she rest in peace
from: Sue perras	on: 08-06-2024

Bob,Tim, Sam and Jennie and family I am so very sorry for the loss of your wife,mother, grandmother. I hold you all close to my heart and prayers in this unimaginable time. Anyone who met her was met with her warm love and gentle heart when you were going through something. I know your mom was tough but she had a heart of gold. Her and I talked and she told me how much she loved her kids and she just hoped you guys all knew how much she loved you. We had this conversation on the porch the last time I had been there. She loves Bob too so much she'd do just about anything for him. I'll never forget her. Ma . You're so beautiful. Inside and out. Forever will miss you. The world is a lot less brighter knowing you're gone.
from: Michelle	on: 08-06-2024

Bob and family, I’m saddened to hear of your loss. Please know I’m thinking of you all during this painful time and wishing you strength and comfort. Karla
from: Karla	on: 08-06-2024

Uncle Bob, I'm so sorry to hear of the news on Shanda. I just found out and my heart goes out to you and the family. I really liked Shanda such a good women and Mom. I pray you find healing in this difficult time.
from: Shane Goodreau	on: 08-06-2024

Bobby and all family, we were so shocked to hear of Shanda's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
from: Steven and Leslie Lescarbeau	on: 08-06-2024

Colleen, Shannon, Gary, Nicky, Christopher and family, I have no words to express my deepest sympathy's on the loss of Shanda. I know that many times you have all shared such wonderful times together that she will be missed terribly. I hope that you can all find some comfort in all your fond memories and peace knowing that someday you will meet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
from: Pam Sisto & Jim Sisto	on: 08-06-2024

To the Freemans and the rest of the families I’m so sorry for your loss. I’d be there, but I’m in Florida.
from: WOJCIK Tracey	on: 08-06-2024

Shanda will be missed by many. She was a wonderful woman who shared her talents with her Girl Scout troop! She was a great leader and fun to be around! We shared many a laughing moment with the Girl Scouts! Her food talents were also amazing, as she and her husband did outstanding catering for the cross over ceremonies. Godspeed Shanda??
from: Kathleen Singer	on: 08-06-2024

Bob and Family I'm so saddened to learn of your loss. Please know I'm thinking of you all during this painful time. Karla
from:	on: 08-06-2024

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