Eileen Robert

Eileen Robert

1926 - 2015 ADAMS Eileen May Robert, 88, of 6 Martin Ave., passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. Born in Adams on May 19, 1926, daughter of the late Clarence and Georgiana Charbonneau Martin. She attended Adams schools including the former Notre Dame Elementary School. Eileen was employed for several years as a secretary for the North Adams Regional Hospital after which she became a volunteer for the hospital for many years. Prior to that she had been employed with the former Waverly Fabrics Co., the former Signet Co. both in Adams, and the former Sprague Electric Co. in North Adams. Eileen also was associated with the daily operation of the former Martin's Ambulance Service which was owned and operated by her father, Clarence. She was a communicant of Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church in Adams. Eileen enjoyed walking, flying, skydiving, boating, fishing and most of all spending time with her family. She was a devoted Mom and Grandma and took great pleasure in helping others. Her husband, Albert Robert whom she married on Aug. 10, 1949, died Aug. 18, 1971. She is survived by three daughters, Donna Gritz and her husband, Craig of Bayonet Point, FL., Debra LaCasse of North Adams, Diane Briggs of Savoy. Five grandchildren, Dawn LaCasse, Jaime Koscinski, Corey LaCasse, Christopher LaCasse Jr., Heather LaCasse, and a stepson, James Roberts. Ten great grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved cats, Pumpkin and Patches. She was predeceased by her fiance, Donald E. Fortier, three sisters, Helen Estes, Shirley Rote, Doris Neathawk. Three brothers, Bernard, Clarence Jr., and Raymond Martin, and her son-in-law, Roger Briggs. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Eileen will take place Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at 9 a.m. from the TROTTIER PRINGLE FUNERAL HOME, 6 Summer St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Notre Dame Church in Adams, celebrated by the Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor of the parishes of St. John Paul II in Adams. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery in Adams. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Donations in her memory can be made to the Berkshire Humane Society or Hospice Care in the Berkshires in care of the funeral home.