Amherst, Louise F. Park, age 93, passed away peacefully at the Center for Extended Care at Amherst on Monday, November 16, 2015.

Born in York, ME on February 24, 1922 she was the daughter of Ruby R. (Bracy) and Bernard G. Freeman.

Louise served in the Woman’s Army Corps (WAC)during WWII. She married the late Andrew Park IV in 1949. Both Louise and Andrew were stationed in Japan and lived there for a few years. They also lived in NYC before making their home in Amherst, MA.

Louise had many interests which included playing golf, playing bridge and traveling. She also had a love for animals. Louise volunteered at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital in the coffee shop for many years. She also volunteered her time for the Dakin Animal Shelter.

She is predeceased by her stepdaughter Kathryn Park Benson. Survivors include her sister Alberta Johnson of CA; three grandchildren, William Benson Jr. of Bridgeport, CT, Laura Casiano of Charleston, SC and Donna Lee of Amherst, MA; five great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson and two nephews.

Private burial will be at the Wildwood Cemetery in Amherst.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Dakin Animal Shelter, 163 Montague Rd, Leverett, MA 01054.