Tara Lynne Bush, 29
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Tara Lynne Bush, 29, of North Adams died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at her home.
Born in North Adams on April 4, 1985, a daughter of Brenda Girard of North Adams and of Philip P. Bush of Pownal, Vt., she attended schools in North Adams.
Ms. Bush was a certified nursing assistant providing private personal and health care to residents in the area.
She enjoyed art, music, writing poetry, cosmetology and crafts. She was known for her beautiful smile and her deep love for her children and family.
Besides her mother and her father and his wife, Susan, she leaves two beloved daughters, Aleigha Marie Bush and Alexis Faith Benoit, both of North Adams; her longtime companion, Allan Benoit; two brothers, Travis Schneider of North Adams and Philip M. Bush of Marion, N.Y.; her maternal grandmother, Delores Girard of North Adams; her paternal grandmother, Faye "Mim" Bush of Pownal, and aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and stepsiblings.
She was predeceased by her grandfathers, Francis Girard and Harold Bush, who loved her very much.
FUNERAL NOTICE — Funeral services for Ms. Bush will be celebrated Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of North Adams.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 7 at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Memorial donations are suggested for the Tara Bush Children's Fund through the funeral home.