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Amanda Grenier Obituary
Amanda was born in Pittsfield, Mass., at Berkshire Medical Center and moved to Moosup from Becket, Mass., when she was two years old. She always excelled in scholastics making the honor roll all throughout grade school. She graduated Plainfield High School in 2001 and went on to attend Fitchburg State College, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude earning a Bachelor of Science majoring in Criminal Justice. Amanda later went on to earn a master's degree in Library and Information Science at Southern Connecticut State University. She married Justin Grenier at St. John's Catholic Church in Plainfield Nov. 4, 2006.
Amanda was the Director of the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library in Webster, Mass. There she was influential in the Library's management and development, having a positive impact on her staff and the local community. She was always a kind and loving person, cherished by her family, friends, colleagues and patrons.
Amanda is survived by her husband, Justin R. Grenier of Brooklyn; her parents, Whitney and Donna Albeke of Moosup; her sister Alison Showers and her husband Gary of Chicopee, Mass.; her two nieces, Caley and Madelyn Showers; her uncles, Michael Didato and his wife Georgene of Waterford and Richard Albeke of Virginia; and many cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in St. Joseph Cemetery, 815 Boswell Avenue, Norwich. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions kindly practice social distancing and wear a face covering.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church Street, Putnam. In Lieu of Flowers please consider donating to the Friends of Gladys E. Kelly Public Library, 2 Lake Street, Webster, MA 01570. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
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Liz Gray
December 14, 2020
Amanda had a sparkling personality and ready smile. As a library patron I looked forward seeing her at the front desk, where she was always eager to help or chat. The library flourished under her leadership and became a center of wonderful activities for the community. I am so sorry for your great loss and pray for peace and comfort for you.
Martha Helkey
November 26, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dear Amanda was always helpful and kind whenever I visited the library. She always welcomed us with her lovely smile. May our Lord comfort you during this very sad time and may she rest in peace.
Christine Joiner
November 22, 2020
I am a frequent patron at the Gladys E. Kelley Library and have come to know your wonderful Amanda by my interactions with her there. She always greeted me with a smile and kind word and was always most helpful. Her professionalism combined with her innate intelligence and kindness made her perfect for her position as director. I will miss seeing her there every time I will go there in the future and won't forget her.
Ashley Garvey
November 20, 2020
Alison, My heart breaks for you:( Life can be so unfair sometimes; it's hard to process the grief that comes with an unexpected loss. I wish I could take away your pain. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mike Wozniak
November 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gary and Joan
November 19, 2020
Justin, we are so sorry to hear of Amanda's passing. She was a beautiful person and will live on forever in our hearts.
Jennifer Desjardin
November 19, 2020
Justin,
We were blessed to call you friend and you became family. Then you brought your beautiful wife to our events. What an amazing person she was. Her smile was infectious. We are so very sorry for the loss of your best friend/wife. The world has lost a very smart, beautiful, kind hearted sole. May she rest in peace and watch over you as you try to understand the why.
Much love,
Mike & Jenn Desjardin
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