DALE ALICE HOMME of TURNERS FALLS, March 30, 1950 – August 18, 2021
Dale Alice Homme died August 18, 2021 at Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA. She was born in El Paso, Texas on March 30, 1950 to Herbert and Elizabeth (Seavey) Homme. Her first ten years were spent moving frequently in a military family. In 1961, the family settled in Amherst. She graduated from Amherst High School, Hartford College for Women and the University of Hartford Art School. She took further art studies at Greenfield Community College. Dale was an accomplished artist. Her prints, pottery and oil paintings have been shown locally, Hartford and the State House in Boston. Her great joys were sailing on Narragansett Bay and Nantucket Sound; fishing at the Quabbin, and growing beautiful gardens at her home in Turners Falls. Dale had a wonderful sense of humor, and a lovely smile, which she shared with all. Dale is survived by her sister, Anne Homme; niece Kate (Keyes) Vaughn, nephew Simon Henry Keyes. She also leaves great nieces Phoebe and Willa, and great nephew Gordon. Several cousins also survive her. Her beloved cat, Lucy will miss her. Memorial donations can be sent to the Dakin Animal Center A celebration of her life will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com