Hadley, Renee Jacque O’Brien, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 11.  She was born on July 23, 1925 and had recently celebrated her 90^th birthday with family members.  She was one of 10 children born to Albert and Georgianna (Marsh) Jacque at their dairy farm in Amherst.  Renee worked at Amherst College in Valentine Hall until her retirement.  She leaves five children Linda Wentworth and her husband Art of Belchertown, Timothy and his wife Deborah of Shutesbury, Patrick and his wife Lynn of Valrico, Florida, Stephen and his wife Karin of Belchertown, and her youngest son, Edward, of Orange. Harold and Renee’s retirement years were spent at the their son’s dairy farm in Orange.  Renee was always proud to talk about her nine grandchildren and her eleven great-grandchildren all of whom  brought joy to her life.  One brother William Jacque, and two sisters Nancy Brownhill, and Anita Hickey survive her.  Family was always important to Renee and her home was a gallery of family photos.  She was known for preparing huge family meals, baking, cake decorating, gardening, and knitting everything from Afghan blankets to baby booties.  She was a long time Red Sox fan, along with being a fan of her sons in their various boyhood sports.  She will be remembered for her hard work, her generosity, her love of family, and her many cats.  Renee was predeceased by her husband of 59 years Harold O’Brien, two brothers Robert and Charles Jacque, and four sisters Audrey Nelson, Beverly Wasilauski, Shirley Kolasinski, and Marjorie Warner.  At Renee’s request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.  She will be laid to rest beside Harold at North Amherst Cemetery, 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 17^th. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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