BORN

1934

DIED

2019

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Grise Funeral Home

280 Springfield Street

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Carmella Stebbins Obituary

Carmella A. (Arena) Stebbins, age 84, passed away on Sept. 4, 2019 at Care one at Redstone, East Longmeadow. She was born on Oct. 30, 1934 in West Springfield, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Arena. Carm was the owner of Carm’s Luncheonette and TeJoe Variety Store in East Springfield for many years. She also worked as an inspector for Smith and Wesson and for Birch Manor Nursing Home for many years before she retired. Carmella is predeceased by her husband Joseph H. Stebbins and also by her son Robert L. Stebbins. She is survived by her daughter Theresa Gagne and her husband William of Chicopee; her daughter-in-law Jennie Stebbins of Ludlow; 3 grandchildren Joseph N. Lavigne and Melissa of Chicopee, Michael L. Lavigne of Agawam and Robert Stebbins Jr of Chicopee and 1 great granddaughter, Olivia Lavigne. She is predeceased by her siblings Anthony, Frederick, Joseph, Paul, John, Mary, Theresa and Jean. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Hanover Wing at Care One and to the Ascend Hospice for all of the kindness and special care they had shown to her during her stay. All services will be private. The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.

Published by The Republican from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2019.
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Dear Aunt Carm I remember our days at Smith & Wesson and visiting you at your house, much love to you Aunt Carm Love Peg

Peggy (Arena) LaRace

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August 30, 2023

Dear Aunt Carm you have always been a special Aunt to me, I love you and know you are with your brothers & sisters & your son, and your great nephew GlennieRest in peace Aunt Carm till we meet again Love Peg

Peggy (Arena) LaRace

August 30, 2021

I loved my Aunt Carm very ❤ much, RIP Aunt Carm, God be with you, Love Peg, thank you for sharing the stories of Uncle Pauley

Peggy Josephine Arena

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August 30, 2020

Theresa, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. Joanne and I both know just how difficult a time this is.
I have such fond memories of your Mom from the restaurant. In my mind I can go back in time fifty years right now and taste one of her delicious meatball grinders. She used to call me the "Cheetoh Kid", because of my love of the Cheetohs that I bought at her store. I hope that memories like this will carry you through this tough time.
Please know that you, Bill and the kids are in our thoughts.
Love, John & Joanne Riordan

John Riordan

September 8, 2019

Theresa and Family, we are so sad about the loss of your beautiful Mom. We will cherish the wonderful memories we have of Carm. Wishing you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Love, Maggie, Rocky and Kari

September 8, 2019

Theresa: So sorry for the loss of your mom. God bless her and her family.

mike arena

September 6, 2019

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