John Lamoureux

John D. Lamoureux 1938-2010 CHESHIRE John D. Lamoureux, 72, of 1400 Wells Rd. died Tuesday evening, November 16, 2010 at his home. Born in Adams on March 15, 1938, son of the late Alfred and Jessica Sherman Lamoureux he attended Adams schools and graduated from the former Adams Memorial High School in 1956. He was employed for a short time with the former Thom McCann's Shoe Store in Pittsfield before joining the Air National Guard in 1961 and served during the Berlin Crisis. After returning to Adams he became employed with the General Electric Co. in Pittsfield also for a short period until he attended the former North Adams State College graduating there with a Bachelors Degree in Education. A little later in life he returned to State College and received his Masters Degree in Education. He began his teaching career in North Adams first at East School which became known as Sullivan School and then for the Middle School System at Drury High School, retiring in 1998 after 31 years of teaching. While at East School he established a super math class for after school enrichment, which many students and parents enjoyed. He enjoyed playing tennis with his friends and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Jane Cassidy whom he married on June 24, 1961. One daughter, Lisa Booth and her husband Michael of Lunenburg, two grandchildren, Derek and Jason Booth also of Lunenburg, one brother, Robert Lamoureux and his wife Jean of North Adams. FUNERAL NOTICE: Services for John D. Lamoureux will take place Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. from the Trottier Pringle Funeral Home, 6 Summer St., Adams. There are no calling hours. Donations in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society through the funeral home.