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Lucille L. Mercier
Marlboro- Lucille L. Mercier, 76, of Route 9 in Marlboro, formerly of Chicopee, Mass., died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2008 in the Emergency Department at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Mercier was born in Aldenville, Mass, on April 3, 1931, the daughter of Olivia and Albora (Pedrin) Lepine. She was raised and educated in Belchertown, Mass attending Belchertown public schools.
For many years she was employed as a home health aide assisting the elderly in the Chicopee area. She took great pride in her family and was a devoted homemaker who raised eleven children.
Mrs. Mercier was a devout Catholic and was a parishioner at several Catholic Parishes in the Chicopee/Holyoke area.
Of her pastimes and interests, she enjoyed attending tags sales and shopping in area thrift shops, always looking for a bargain. She was a gifted singer who sang opera and also played the organ. She loved animals and solving crossword puzzles.
She was married to Henry Mercier who predeceased her in 1999.
Survivors include, three sons, Raymond Mercier of Marlboro, Richard Mercier of Vernon, and Michael Mercier of Newfane, six daughters, Sue Wilson of Ellington, Conn., Pauline Tougus-Mercier of Indian Orchard, Mass., Janice Mercier of Putney, Rosemarie Robare of Brookline, and Diane Mercier and Donna Mercier both of Vernon, three brothers, Roger Lepine of Holyoke, Donald Lepine of Palmer and Roland Lepine of Az., four sisters, Lorraine Fournier, Irene Ring, Glorianne Griffin and Dianne Goddu.
Additionally she leaves 21 grandchildren, approx 40 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by two sons, Dennis Mercier and Henry Mercier, two grandchildren, Richard “PT†Mercier and Kristy Cleveland and a brother, Armand Lepine
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Saint Michaels’ Roman Catholic Church on Walnut Street. Burial will be in North Cemetery in Vernon in the springtime when the cemetery reopens.
Friends are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home on Terrace Street on Wednesday from 7 to 9 P.M.
Words of condolence may be sent to the Mercier family through the funeral home at, www.atamaniuk.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Atamaniuk Funeral Home.
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Mercier Services
Brattleboro- The Liturgy of Christian Burial for Lucille L. Mercier was celebrated Thursday morning at Saint Michaels’ Roman Catholic Church on Walnut Street.
The Rev. Sixmund Nyabenda was celebrant, assisted on the alter by Edmund Maloney, Lay Ecclesial Minister.
Music for the Mass was provided by the Saint Michaels’ Church Choir who sang Entrance hymn, “Amazing Grace.â€
The pall was placed on the casket by Susan Mercier Wilson and Pauline Mercier Tougus, both daughters.
The Old Testament scripture reading from the Book of Wisdom and the New Testament Scripture reading from Romans were both read by Gail Stankiewicz. Rev. Nyabenda gave the Gospel reading from the Book of St. Matthew.
The choir then sang Responorial Psalm, “My Soul is Longing For Your Peace,†and Presentation hymn, “How Great Thou Art.â€
The congregation joined in reciting the Prayers of the People, and the Lord’s Prayer.
The Offertory gifts were presented at the alter by Robert and Bernice Dominique, close friends of the Mercier family.
Special music for the Mass featured soloist Regina Reffi singing, Communion hymn, “Ave Maria.â€
Words of Remembrance were offered by Bernice Dominique who spoke of Mrs. Mercier’s wonderful sense of humor and her love for music, dancing and time shared with her family.
The congregation then joined in singing, “Let There Be Peace on Earth.â€
The song of Farewell was, “The Hand of God Shall Hold You.â€
The Mass concluded with the Final Commendation and incensing of the casket. Recessional hymn was, “I Call You to My Father’s House.â€
A reception followed the services, held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Brattleboro Aerie #2445 on Chickering Drive.
Serving as pall bearers were, Raymond H. Mercier, Richard P. Mercier, and Michael Mercier, all sons, Matthew L. Mercier, Timothy M. Mercier, Raymond F. Mercier, and Timothy Donovan, all grandsons.
Wednesday evening at the funeral home, Rev. Nyabenda conducted a Catholic Prayer Service.
Mrs. Mercier, 76, of Route 9 in Marlboro, died Sunday, January 20’Th at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Atamaniuk Funeral Home.
mema Lucille L. Mercier
Lucille L. Mercier
Marlboro- Lucille L. Mercier, 76, of Route 9 in Marlboro, formerly of Chicopee, Mass., died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2008 in the Emergency Department at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Mercier was born in Aldenville, Mass, on April 3, 1931, the daughter of Olivia and Albora (Pedrin) Lepine. She was raised and educated in Belchertown, Mass attending Belchertown public schools.
For many years she was employed as a home health aide assisting the elderly in the Chicopee area. She took great pride in her family and was a devoted homemaker who raised eleven children.
Mrs. Mercier was a devout Catholic and was a parishioner at several Catholic Parishes in the Chicopee/Holyoke area.
Of her pastimes and interests, she enjoyed attending tags sales and shopping in area thrift shops, always looking for a bargain. She was a gifted singer who sang opera and also played the organ. She loved animals and solving crossword puzzles.
She was married to Henry Mercier who predeceased her in 1999.
Survivors include, three sons, Raymond Mercier of Marlboro, Richard Mercier of Vernon, and Michael Mercier of Newfane, six daughters, Sue Wilson of Ellington, Conn., Pauline Tougus-Mercier of Indian Orchard, Mass., Janice Mercier of Putney, Rosemarie Robare of Brookline, and Diane Mercier and Donna Mercier both of Vernon, three brothers, Roger Lepine of Holyoke, Donald Lepine of Palmer and Roland Lepine of Az., four sisters, Lorraine Fournier, Irene Ring, Glorianne Griffin and Dianne Goddu.
Additionally she leaves 21 grandchildren, approx 40 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by two sons, Dennis Mercier and Henry Mercier, two grandchildren, Richard “PT†Mercier and Kristy Cleveland and a brother, Armand Lepine
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Saint Michaels’ Roman Catholic Church on Walnut Street. Burial will be in North Cemetery in Vernon in the springtime when the cemetery reopens.
Friends are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home on Terrace Street on Wednesday from 7 to 9 P.M.
Words of condolence may be sent to the Mercier family through the funeral home at, www.atamaniuk.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Atamaniuk Funeral Home.
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Mercier Services
Brattleboro- The Liturgy of Christian Burial for Lucille L. Mercier was celebrated Thursday morning at Saint Michaels’ Roman Catholic Church on Walnut Street.
The Rev. Sixmund Nyabenda was celebrant, assisted on the alter by Edmund Maloney, Lay Ecclesial Minister.
Music for the Mass was provided by the Saint Michaels’ Church Choir who sang Entrance hymn, “Amazing Grace.â€
The pall was placed on the casket by Susan Mercier Wilson and Pauline Mercier Tougus, both daughters.
The Old Testament scripture reading from the Book of Wisdom and the New Testament Scripture reading from Romans were both read by Gail Stankiewicz. Rev. Nyabenda gave the Gospel reading from the Book of St. Matthew.
The choir then sang Responorial Psalm, “My Soul is Longing For Your Peace,†and Presentation hymn, “How Great Thou Art.â€
The congregation joined in reciting the Prayers of the People, and the Lord’s Prayer.
The Offertory gifts were presented at the alter by Robert and Bernice Dominique, close friends of the Mercier family.
Special music for the Mass featured soloist Regina Reffi singing, Communion hymn, “Ave Maria.â€
Words of Remembrance were offered by Bernice Dominique who spoke of Mrs. Mercier’s wonderful sense of humor and her love for music, dancing and time shared with her family.
The congregation then joined in singing, “Let There Be Peace on Earth.â€
The song of Farewell was, “The Hand of God Shall Hold You.â€
The Mass concluded with the Final Commendation and incensing of the casket. Recessional hymn was, “I Call You to My Father’s House.â€
A reception followed the services, held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Brattleboro Aerie #2445 on Chickering Drive.
Serving as pall bearers were, Raymond H. Mercier, Richard P. Mercier, and Michael Mercier, all sons, Matthew L. Mercier, Timothy M. Mercier, Raymond F. Mercier, and Timothy Donovan, all grandsons.
Wednesday evening at the funeral home, Rev. Nyabenda conducted a Catholic Prayer Service.
Mrs. Mercier, 76, of Route 9 in Marlboro, died Sunday, January 20’Th at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Atamaniuk Funeral Home.