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PostHeaderIcon LAURIE MARY JACQUE of MASS, May 1, 1925 – January 20, 2017

Amherst, Laurie M. Jacque, 91, of Amherst, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst with her loved ones close by.

Born in Holyoke, MA on May 1, 1925, Laurie was the daughter of Antoinette (Dietrich) and Adrien Monchamp. Growing up in Willimansett, Laurie worked many hours preparing for special events, celebrations and holidays in her family-owned greenhouses. She shared many memories of flower cuttings and floral work recalling the family effort it took to run the business. Her experiences in the greenhouses cultivated her love of flower varieties, her talent in floral arrangement, and her joy in the changing of the seasons.

Upon Laurie meeting and marrying Charles W. Jacque, she moved to the Jacque family dairy farm in Amherst. She did the bookkeeping for the farm. She and Charlie were very active members of the Massachusetts Jersey Cattle Club. Laurie raised their three children, Roger and twins Raymond and Ronald. She spent her days cooking great meals, baking everyone’s favorite treat, canning and freezing food from her garden, sewing, and helping with the daily farm chores. Laurie’s role provided essential components necessary to running the farm.

The farm itself provided the vital hub for her family. Within her quintessential, inviting farmhouse Laurie offered her grandchildren life skills and lessons that only a grandmother can!  Whether baking a special cake for your birthday or simply offering a reassurance, Grandma made her grandchildren feel warm, loved, and special.   

Laurie held a distinctive place in her heart for her great-grandchildren. She shared many years with her two great-granddaughters, Toni Ann and Taryn Elizabeth. She spent time teaching them to cook, enjoyed having them paint her nails, and offered them both a special ear to listen to their every need. Little Navarro celebrated her 90th birthday by giving her a box with hand painted flowers knowing her love of them. His highlight of visiting her, as with all friends and family, was to see Laurie’s beautiful, endearing smile.

As the family matriarch, Laurie held an exceptional ability to foster and preserve the togetherness of the family. We will all certainly miss her charisma as the rock and heart of our lives.

Laurie is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Raymond Jacque of Sunderland, Ronald Jacque and wife Deborah of Amherst; her sister Cecile Guertin of Ludlow; grandchildren Eric Jacque and wife Julie of Sunderland, Anette Millington and husband Kenneth of Brooklyn, NY, Edward Jacque of Hatfield, Berri Jacque and wife Asha Strazzero-Wild of Shutesbury, Erin Jacque and husband Matthew Waldrip of Sandwich; great-grandchildren Toni and Taryn Jacque of Sunderland, Navarro Millington of Brooklyn, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

Laurie is predeceased by her loving husband, Charles, son Roger, brother William Monchamp, and sister Lillian Jacque.

Please join the family in a celebration of Laurie’s life. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at the Douglass Funeral Home, Amherst from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. The following morning, Thursday, January 26, 2017, 10:00 AM, a service will be held at the Douglass Funeral Home with a graveside burial following at the South Amherst cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a Hospice organization of your choice.

 

 

 

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