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Marianne LaRochelle Obituary
Williamsburg, MA - Marianne LaRochelle, 67, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 after her courageous battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. Marianne was born in Northampton on July 9, 1957 to the late Ralph and Barbara (Morse) Smart. She grew up in Northampton and went to local schools. Marianne was an office clerk at the Northampton VA for many years and was loved by her patients and coworkers. She would do anything for anyone and loved to have a good party with her friends. She was an avid reader and enjoyed visiting new places. Marianne was a great advocate for herself and spent much time studying her diagnosis, seeing doctors, looking for answers and not giving up on herself. She was stubborn in the best way possible and had the kindest soul. Marianne was very adventurous and loved to spend time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Jessica Warner, her granddaughters Peyton and Madison Mackey and her Grandson Bret Casella as well as her 2 great grandsons William and Elijah Chicoine, and her three brothers Clifford Smart, Jay Smart and Gregory Smart. Marianne was pre-deceased by her loving husband Paul LaRochelle, her son Jeremy Warner and her brother Ralph Smart Jr. Calling hours for Marianne will be held Thursday, May 8th from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M at Ahearn Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Haydenville. Donations may be made to The Myositis Association (TMA) at www.myositis.org
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Kd
May 24, 2025
Rest in peace
ken chapin
May 12, 2025
Dear LaRochelle Family,
Very sad to learn of Missy's passing - what a tough, courageous women!
Missy fought her disability with great fortitude and amazing grace.
I could only hope to be half the person she was - Missy considered me
a friend and that's an honor I'll always treasure. To Missy's family I extend
my heartfelt condolences. Ken Chapin
CHERYL Baye MANSFIELD
May 11, 2025
Hello My name is Cheryl Baye Mansfield-I was on a search and came upon Marianne´s info and think she may have gone to school with my sister...Andrea Baye - I was very happy to read that Marianne had a family full of love and with many adventures ahead I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts- tho from a stranger- are with you Cheryl-formally of 419 Bridge Rd- Florence,MA
Ann Geary
May 6, 2025
Marianne will be sorely missed. Many Veterans at the VA came to her Patient Funds window just to talk to her. She was well loved by the Veterans. She treated them with such kindness and did all she could to go out of way to help them! She is a very kind and caring person, she is missed already! Now you are on to your next adventure in a heavenly life. I will miss seeing you around while visiting Margaret. All my love to you!
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Donna (Leigh) Patenaude
May 3, 2025
Missy was my best friend growing up in Florence. I have millions of happy memories of her. Rest in peace, Missy. I will never forget you.
Cyndie Henderson
May 1, 2025
So sorry to hear Missy lost her battle. Very courageous woman. We were friends in school and kept in touch through Facebook. Will miss talking with her. She is back with her husband and her son. Condolences to her family.
Candice Canton
April 29, 2025
I am so very sorry to hear about Missy's passing. We have been friends since high-school and I have been enjoying our connection on Facebook in recent times. My heart goes out to her family and all who loved her.
Suzanne Roche
April 29, 2025
So sorry to see the passing of Missy. I didn´t realize she was ill. She will certainly be missed! My condolences to all her family and friends.
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