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Joan Deroche Obituary

Joan C. Deroche 1932 - 2013 WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Joan Catherine (Hughes) Deroche, 80, died at the home of her daughter in East Longmeadow on July 31, 2013 following an illness, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was the beloved wife of the late John Deroche. She is survived by her four children, Debra and her husband Bill Hassin of East Longmeadow, David Deroche and his wife Donna of Hampden, Elaine Deroche-Denbin of Southern California and Daniel Deroche of South Windsor, CT; a brother, Jack Hughes and his wife Priscilla of East Longmeadow; two sisters, Lois Pratt of Springfield and Eileen Romanko of Feeding Hills; eighteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Joan was born in New York, a daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Hannon) Hughes. She was predeceased by brothers, Jimmy and Billy and sister, Jane. Joan raised her family in Springfield where she resided for many years before moving to Florida. She was in the restaurant and catering business with her husband in the Springfield area prior to a 20 year career at Wal-Mart in FL from which she retired. She enjoyed reading, gardening and the company of her close friends and family. A gathering will take place on Sunday, August 4th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the BYRON KEENAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION TRIBUTE CENTER, 1858 ALLEN STREET, SPRINGFIELD (413) 736-5413 with a Service to follow at 3:00 PM in the funeral home. Joan will be buried next to her husband at a later date in the South Florida, VA National Cemetery, Lakeworth, Florida. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Mercy Hospice of West Springfield, 2112 Riverdale Rd., West Springfield, MA 01089. www.byronkeenanfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Republican from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2013.
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Joan was a treasure. She was the most enlightened soul we have ever known.

Carole & George Belcher

September 27, 2013

Anna Dane

August 2, 2013

I`ll miss sharing and talking with my dear friend, Joan, as I have been used to, but I know I can always think of her and recall everything just as always. My condolences to all her family and friends as I share with you in her memory. Here are 2 pictures of my first visit with Joan and John to their home in Florida. (John is not pictured, as he was the photographer.) I chose these because I marveled at how much in love they were, still, after all the years together! So glad I met them years ago, and just know they`re happy together again.

Anna Dane

August 2, 2013

Out thoughts are with you and your family. She is at peace now with the love of her life.

Cindi Denbin-Sheehan

August 2, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Byron Keenan Funeral Home

August 2, 2013

Our deepest condolences. There are no magic words to comfort you and take away the emptiness, the sadness. Let the peace come from your memories and the love within your heart. We are so sorry. May Joan rest in peace at John's side forever.

Barbara and Bob Flynt

August 1, 2013

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