George H. Champagne, 79
FLORIDA, Mass. — George Henry Champagne, 79, of 207 Whitcomb Hill Road died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at home.
Born in North Adams on Nov. 15, 1926, son of Henri and Corine Filliault Champagne, he attended the former Notre Dame Grammar School.
Mr. Champagne was a self-employed roofer for many years, retiring several months ago. Earlier, he was employed by the former Sprague Electric Co. in North Adams and Bear Swamp Hydroelectric Plant in Rowe, and was a sales representative for the former Tilo Roofing Co. in Pittsfield. He also worked with his brother, who operated a trucking company, years ago.
He was a communicant of Notre Dame Church and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, both in North Adams. He enjoyed bowling and playing cards, and was an outdoorsman.
He leaves three daughters, Sherry Dunne and Bonnie Crosier, both of Florida, and Melanie Champagne of North Adams; two stepsons, T. Michael Hohn and David Hohn, both of Florida; a brother, Armand Champagne of Villa Rica, Ga.; six sisters, Loretta Smith, Rita Langlois and Eileen Hall, all of Williamstown, Cecelia Johnson of Pownal, Vt., and Theresa Roberts and Claire LeSage, both of North Adams; his former wife, Barbara Brown Kornn of North Adams; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
He was predeceased by a son, David Champagne, and a daughter, Michelle Crews. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Wilfred and Lionel Champagne, and by three sisters, Lena Copeland, Doris Forgette and Beatrice Bachand.
FUNERAL NOTICE — The funeral for Mr. Champagne will be Friday at 10 at AUGE-SAN SOUCIE-SIMMONS Funeral Home, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 at St. Anthony's Church in North Adams.
Burial will be in the spring in Church Cemetery. Calling hours will be tomorrow from 4 to 7 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Florida Parent-Teacher Group or the Florida Senior Center through the funeral home, 46 North Church St., North Adams, MA 01247.