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Wayne Ballou Obituary
NORTH ADAMS -- Wayne Edward Ballou, 60, of 156 Main Road, Monroe, died yesterday at North Adams Regional Hospital.
Born in North Adams on Oct. 18, 1945, son of the late Richard Ballou and Genevieve Marie Risch Ballou, he attended schools in Monroe and was a member of the first graduating class of Charles H. McCann Vocational Technical High School.
Mr. Ballou was employed at the former Glassine Co. in Monroe, and then as an auto mechanic at various dealerships in the area.
He was an active member of the Western Massachusetts ATV Association. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family.
He married Kathleen Superneau Ballou, June 27, 1970, at St. Francis' Church in North Adams.
He leaves his wife; two sons, John Mach of North Adams and Eric Ballou of Point Pleasant, N.J.; three grandchildren; a brother, Bruce Ballou of Rutland, Vt. and three grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Wayne Edward Ballou, who died Jan. 10, 2006, will take place Friday evening at 7 at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals WEST CHAPELS, with the Rev. Robert Moulton, deacon of the Adams Catholic Community, officiating. Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 7. Memorial donations are suggested for the Shriners Children's Hospital through the funeral home, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA 01247. He leaves two daughters-in-law, Jennifer Mach and Erin Ballou, and three grandchildren, Tyler Mach, Erica Mach and Casey Ballou, and an aunt, Arlene Ballou of North Adams. Mr. Ballou's greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and family.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Heidi and David Lennon
January 13, 2006
John and Jennifer,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. May you find comfort in the memories you have had with him.
Dan and Mearlene Filkins
January 13, 2006
Kathy, John, Eric and families~ We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lorie & Ed Birch
January 13, 2006
Kathy,John,Eric,and families:
So sorry for your loss. Wayne was a very kind man,and a devoted husband and father. I've known your family for a long time,and used to babysit for John and Eric...how time flies! We've known Wayne to be a quiet and devoted family man, and never say an unkind word about anyone.
May you all be comforted by family and friends,in the days to come.
Our Deepest Sympathy To All Of You
Carla Davis-Little
January 13, 2006
Kathy, John, Eric and family, So sorry to hear about Wayne. My heart goes out to all of you at this sad, sad time. Wayne was a very pleasant person and he will be missed in our small town.
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Scott Van Steemburg
January 12, 2006
To Kathy and Family ,I am so sorry to here about Wayne he was a great guy .Being a mechanic and working with Wayne in the early years I will say I have never seen a better mechnic and a greater friend and person to work with. Kathy I know we have not seen each other for while , but I thought about you and Wayne often.
James Alcombright
January 12, 2006
To the family of Wayne Ballou.
I graduated with Wayne in 1965 from McCann VTHS. He was in auto mechanics and I was in electricity. I remember Wayne as being a quiet and nice guy. I am sad for your loss and my thoughts are with you.
Cindy Noel
January 12, 2006
John and Jen
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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