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Mary Proulx Obituary
1934 - 2025
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Mary "Mitzi" A. (Mann) Proulx, 90, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Sixteen Acres Healthcare Center. Born in Holyoke, MA, on September 28, 1934.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Germain "Jerry" Proulx, and parents, Edward and Mary (Ilnicky) Mann. Mary leaves behind her two daughters, Angie Axsom and her husband Kelcie of Belchertown, and Marianne Proulx of Granby. She is also survived by her siblings Tommy Mann, Patricia Harvey, Jean Flores and Patrick Mann. Her enduring love continues in her six grandchildren, Shana and Serenna Proulx, Nicole Recor and Gary Lefebvre, Kyle and Kelcie Axsom, 6 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Edward and Randall Mann.
Mitzi's co-owned and operated Jerry's Lunch in Holyoke, a community fixture that she ran with her husband Jerry for many years. Later, she dedicated her time as a housekeeper, working until her retirement at Mt. Holyoke College, and previously at Perpetual Help Rectory in Holyoke.
Mitzi's passions included her adoration for her grandchildren, her cats & dogs and her love of dancing.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 24th at 10:00am at St. Jerome's Church in Holyoke, followed by burial at St. Rose De Lima cemetery in Chicopee. Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home was entrusted with her arrangements.
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Dodie
January 25, 2025
To my best friend. I will always cherish our times we had together. You were a loyal and trusted friend through good times and bad times, Joy and sadness. The fun times on Sundays at Mazzies. I will miss you my friend. You passed on my birthday knowing I'd never forget you. Don't worry my friend you are gone but never to be forgotten. The angels are singing in heaven, and I know you are dancing. Sleep warm my friend. May God grant you everlasting peace. Until we meet again
.......Love Dodie
Marianne Proulx
January 23, 2025
I Love you mom.. Give dad a kiss for me. I had the most loving parents in the world!! Until we meet again, I love you to the moon and back plus some..
Fr. Dan Pacholec
January 21, 2025
Marianne
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will be remembering her in my prayers. God Bless You.
Fr. Dan Pacholec
Shayna Stone
January 21, 2025
Mary, AKA, Memere, to me, was a very special part of my life. I couldn´t wait til Friday´s as a child , to spend the weekend with my grandmother! All holidays and summer vacations, reserved for Memere´s and sometimes, Auntie Jeanie´s house. My Memere was someone I went to church with, out to dinner, shopping, and we brought lunch every Saturday to Uncle Raymond, on his farm. She taught me how to clean, sew, wrap gifts, etc. at the early age of 7yrs. old. Looking back, I learned more from her, just by watching her. Even though I´m sad, she has passed, I find peace, knowing she will finally see her mother, again. I´m sure all who have had the pleasure of knowing this beautiful, strong, smart, creative, hardworking, selfless, loving, genuine and faith guided woman, will have a heavy heart. My condolences to you and for your loss. My Memere, will be so missed. I know she can finally rest, with those who loved her.Faith was a strong part of her life. To me, she was always my Guardian Angel. I hope I made her proud.
JF
January 20, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JF
January 17, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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