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Lucille McLear Obituary
1933 -2013 ADAMS Lucille (St. Cyr) McLear, 79, of 12 West St., died on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in North Adams Kon Nov. 12, 1933, a daughter of the late Moise and Yvonne (Delisle) St. Cyr. She attended schools in North Adams and graduated from the former Notre Dame High School with the class of 1951. Mrs. McLear worked as a cashier for Big Y Supermarket in Adams until retiring. She was a communicant of the Parish of Blessed John Paul, Adams. She was a member of the Adams Senior Citizens. Her husband, William F. McLear, whom she married July 18, 1953, died June 24, 1968. She is survived by a daughter, Noelle Pandell, and her husband, Lawrence, of Adams; three sons, Keith McLear and his wife, Susan, Kevin McLear and his companion, Christine Schrade, and William McLear and his wife, Lynn, all of Adams; one sister, Annette Knickerbocker of Milford, Maine; two brothers, Lawrence St. Cyr of Lady Lake, Fla., and Albert St. Cyr of North Adams; 19 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Norman and Ernest St. Cyr and by a sister, Celia Barcomb. FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams. Funeral Services and burial will be private at a later date at the convenience of the family. The family requests the omission of flowers and suggests memorial donations be made to the Berkshire Dance Theatre Adams Studio Construction Fund, 21 Maple St., Adams, MA 01220. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucille McLear
jacqueline andrews
September 20, 2013
so sorry for your loss.you were a great friend, and very much missed at the senior center.i remember when she came to my house to find a top to wear with her dress for the christmas party, it was fun.
Angela (Gagnon) Brothers
September 8, 2013
I will always remember you Lucille. I remember you were the one who trained me at Big Y when I started as a teen. Your smile lit the room. We worked together all through my high school years, and when I graduated high school and got my own place you had me come to your house where you knitted me some things for my new home. You will always be with me, and I will always see your smile in the clouds!
Beth Burdick
September 5, 2013
Noelle - I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was always such a kind lady with a huge smile. She always made me welcome in your home as kids and never forgot me when we grew up. Hold your memories close to your heart.
Brian Jarvis
September 4, 2013
Kevin and family,I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lucille. She was a wonderful woman and I am so happy that I had the pleasure of knowing her.May your memories of her live on in your hearts forever and know she is looking down upon all of you smiling.
Dick & Marcia St.Cyr
September 4, 2013
Our prayers are with you all.We are truly sorry for the loss of your mom ( our Aunt Lucille)You are all in our prayers
Marianne
September 4, 2013
May you rest in Peace Lucille, we shared many goods times and I'll always remember our road trip to the Burlington Quilt Show with Annette, and our long talks. Thanks for being a great friend.
September 4, 2013
Dear McLear Family,
I was sorry to hear of your Mothers' passing. May she rest peacefully in God's gentle and caring hands.
Sincerely yours,
Joseph J. Nowak
Linda Carlow
September 3, 2013
To Lucille's Family:
I am sending you my deepest sympathy,in the loss of your mother.
rita beauchamp lindemann
September 3, 2013
i was hoping to see her this fall and talk about family and quilting, i will always remember her laugh
Kris Zieba
September 3, 2013
Noelle, Bill, Keith & Kevin,
So sorry to hear about your Mom, my sincere condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. <3
Erica Girgenti
September 3, 2013
Lucille has been a volunteer for us for a few years now, she always had a smile, always looked professional, and always made us laugh. We will truly sorry for your loss.
Kit and Shelley Levesque
September 3, 2013
Dear Kevin and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. A special poem that has always helped us in our time of sorrow.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Bruce Felix
September 3, 2013
McLear family my prayers go out to you in this time of need.
Peg and Paul Mekdeci
September 2, 2013
To Noelle, Keith, Bill and Kevin
We are so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. Please know that we are thinking of you and your families.
Peg and Paul Mekdeci
Erica (Pause) Maynard
September 2, 2013
In the short time that I came to know her, Lucille was always a generous and loving person! She even spoiled my children when she had the chance! I am grateful to have known her and send love and prayers to your whole family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dolores Stojda
September 2, 2013
Keith, Kevin, Billy and Noelle, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was and always will be one of my very best friends and I loved her dearly. She was like a sister to me and I will miss her.Always in my prayers and thoughts. May she R.I.P. and may we meet again in Heaven.
Sara Durant
September 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and and your family! <3
Susan Robert
September 2, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss...I always enjoyed our conversations at family functions....when I think of her, her smile is what stands out along with such a caring and loving heart... <3
Debra Armstrong
September 2, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss Keith. She was a wonderful funny woman with an amazing wit. She will be missed terribly.
amy bush
September 2, 2013
i am so deeply sorry for your loss. my heart goes out to Ashley,Kristin,Kevin, Keith, Bill, Noelle and all the other members of the family. She was a wonderful women. Ed and I will miss her a great deal. Lucille i want to thank you for the cactus because now twice a year when it blooms i will always think of you! Again i am so deeply sorry for your loss
September 2, 2013
rip lucille you always had a smile on your face when i see you a big y you would say hi and ask how mom was the knickerbocker family sends thought and prayer
Janice Wright
September 2, 2013
I enjoyed and worked with Lucille at Waverly Fabrics, Big Y Market and most recently this past week as we sat together out in front of my house having tea and conversations on many things in life. My heart and prayers go with you "friend" and may you rest in peace.
Mari Larsen
September 2, 2013
I will miss you Aunt Lucille.
Thank you for all of the memories growing up. Prayers and love sent to all of our family.
Beverly Maynard
September 2, 2013
Noelle and family , my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bev
Elaine & Paul Horbal
September 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bill Kelson
September 2, 2013
To the McLear family you will be in our prayers.
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