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Lucille Temple Obituary

Lucille Ann "Gould" Temple

1937 - 2015 NORTHAMPTON Lucille Ann "Gould" Temple, born Feb. 2, 1937, departed for Heaven from her home, Jan. 21. She graduated from Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls in 1955, Hartford Hospital's School of Nursing in 1958. Lu, a long time nurse and caregiver for Western Mass elderly and home bound populations, was an original staff member and supervisor for the Northampton Visiting Nurses Association, and later a nurse and Board of Director President at the Worthington Health Center. She volunteered extensively throughout her life including as a den mother for cub scouts, church treasurer, 4H leader, Cummington Zoning Board of Appeals, Alzheimer Support Group and in many other capacities. Lu was a citizen, carrying and bestowing a sense of responsibility to all she touched. The Cummington Grange recognized Lucille with their Community Citizen's Award. The Massachusetts Commission on Women recognized Lucille as an Unsung Heroines in 2007. In December 2013, she stepped down as a longtime regional SHINE, Medicare benefit counselor, and volunteer. She loved bird watching, gardening, baking, playing cribbage, Ashfield Lake and family gatherings. She married John H. Temple of Shelburne Falls, Feb. 28, 1959 in Shelburne Congregational Church. She raised her four children in the Northampton School System until 1972 when the family relocated to Cummington, Massachusetts for her husband's employment. She returned to live in Florence following her husband's passing. Lucille is predeceased by a daughter, Karin L. Temple; and a sister, Doris (Gould) Hanson; as well as her husband, John Temple. Lucille leaves her brother, Harold and his wife, Sandy Gould, of Amherst; sister, Margaret (Gould) Temple of Ipswich; son, Martin and his wife, Maureen Temple, of Grafton, son, John R. Temple of Tucson, Ariz.; and daughter, Alice Temple and her husband, Frank Herdman, of Santa Fe, N.M.; 11 grandchildren; her special companion, David Nims; and many beloved extended family and friends. FUNERAL NOTICE: Visiting hours will be held Thursday Jan. 29 at CZELUSNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 173 North St, from 4 - 7 p.m. A Memorial service will be held at Florence Congregational Church on Friday Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. The internment at Shelburne Center Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in her honor to SHINE, Worthington Health Center, Florence Congregational Church or the Nurse-Family Partnership at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/NurseFamilyPartnership

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jan. 24, 2015.
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Lu has graced our lives since 1965 ...as visiting nurse to help when our son Rick was born...we both have lost children...and most recently helped us as a SHINE rep. We have lost a special person...Our sympathy to the family. Donna and Corky.

Donna Baldwin

February 2, 2015

Lucille and I grew up together in Shelburne when there were only 3 or 4 lst graders, if that many. She was always admired and looked up to. My best memory is playing house on their sun porch when we were very young. She will be sorely missed, but God needed her. Hope to see her again one day!!

Lois Goodnow Gibbons

January 30, 2015

From all of us at Hilltown Community Health Centers, we send our sincere condolences to Lucille's family and friends.

Hilltown Community Health Centers

January 30, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers extend on behalf of your family at this time. Your larger impact is immeasurable, and will continue to be so. We are so grateful to have known you John for over 20 years. May God comfort each one of you, renewing focus and hope.

Anthony and Dara Laird

Anthony and Dara Laird

January 29, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Eileen Newell

January 29, 2015

Martin, Maureen, and family please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. May the gathering of family and friends to honor your mother's life ease your sorrow and allow you all to remember those cherished moments and even though she is no longer among us, always remember that she will never leave you. God bless and Go Patriots!!

Edward Lokiec

January 29, 2015

So sorry for your Loss Lucille was a wonderful lady and will always be remembered.

Geri Wilcox

January 29, 2015

Sorry to hear...from all of the Ruderts

Jeff Rudert

January 29, 2015

Very Sorry for the Loss. Our thoughts are with the Temple's family. Lucille's son, Martin is a colleague and we at Infor Global Solutions mourn with you.

Thomas Owusu

January 28, 2015

Lu will be greatly missed. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to know. her. Love and light to all the Temples.

Lucinda Marker

January 28, 2015

I remember Lucille Gould and Jackie Temple as I graduated from Arms Academy in 1954. Lucille was a year behind me, very popular and a very pretty girl.

Janice Lee

January 28, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Michele Dihlmann

January 28, 2015

Very sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers to the family. I knew Lucille professionally, and she was so helpful to many of my clients.

Michelle Mei Griswold

January 28, 2015

Our incredible neighbor will be missed. Lucille, you were such a staple in our lives on a daily basis. I still look up to see if your in the window. A wonderful woman who taught us so much about life.

Sarajane & Leon Kostek

January 27, 2015

Oh, Lucille, what an insight into the human condition we have lost with you. My condolences to all who love you and thank you for everything you brought us.

Charlie Hayes, Colrain

Charlie Hayes

January 27, 2015

This news is so unwelcome ~ Lucille was a fellow SHINE counselor, deeply loved & admired by all. When I think of her, I remember how completely 'present' & engaged she was in her interactions. I considered this a compliment; but it was intrinsic to her nature to care and only one facet of what made her the extraordinary person she was. Rest in peace, dear Lucille.

Lucia Russom

January 27, 2015

I have worked with Lucille for many years and she has been the most wonderful person I had the pleasure of working with. She will be missed by a lot of people.

Fran Goebel

January 26, 2015

The "Wheeler cousins" are disheartened by the loss of one of our wittiest and most caring cousins.

Mary Goodell

January 25, 2015

Alice im so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you abd your family

karen Pinna-Tatro

January 25, 2015

Peace be with you.

Terry Carr

January 24, 2015

Cindy & Ken Magin

January 24, 2015

Lu will be remembered and missed by all, but particularly by her Shelburne Center friends and classmates who grew up with her in church group (CE), 4H, and on our school bus rides from Grammer thru HS into Shelburne Falls! A leader in every endeavor, she was always inspirational and a dear friend! Her family can take special pride in her exemplary life. Miss you Lu! God Bless! LTC Jordan May

January 24, 2015

On behalf of all my family, I extend condolences from the Francis and Helen Wells children to Lucille's family. Lucille and Jack were next door neighbors to our parents for many years, and were wonderful caretakers to them as they aged. We can't say enough good things about them, and I know all her former friends and neighbors in Cummington would agree. Lucille, you were one of a kind, and you will be sorely missed.

Linda Wells Sears

January 24, 2015

My deepest sympathies to all of Lucille's family and dear friends. We have lost a jewel of a friend and a most caring person to all with whom she came in contact.
Most sincerely, Gail Totman Moskow

Gail Moskow

January 24, 2015

Lucille was a wonderful neighbor and friend since she moved to Florence. We would see each other in the morning walking and she would pass me. Lucille was a kind, loving, friendly, and a wonderful person. I will miss her.
RIP
Terry Carr

January 24, 2015

Memories of dinners and gatherings at Florence Congregational Church with Lu and her family, she never missed attending Jackie's Stanley parties, and was always available to help those who needed her. Fond memories of what a wonderful person and lady she was. She will be missed.

Robert Bartlett and family

January 24, 2015

Lucille was a treasured friend, co-worker, nurse, medicare adviser and whatever else over many years, and I'm so sorry that I'm in Florida and unable to gather with those who loved and appreciated her. Many blessings to her family and friends. I'm with you in spirit.

Susan Martin

January 24, 2015

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