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Agnes N. Rivers, 102

FLORIDA, Mass. — Mrs. Agnes N. (Guertin) Rivers, 102, of Florida, Mass., died on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at her home. 

She was born in Gillbertville, Mass., on January 1, 1915, daughter of the late Arthur and Honaire (Giguere) Guertin. She attended schools in Ware. 

Mrs. Rivers last worked for the former Sprague Electric Co., North Adams until retiring. Earlier she had worked as a payroll clerk for the former Hoosac Cotton Mill, North Adams. 

She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, North Adams, and earlier, of the former Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Church, North Adams. She enjoyed going to the Florida Senior Center for events and luncheons. 

Her husband of 77 years, Francis "Frank" Rivers, whom she married on July 16, 1939, died on May 7, 2017. 

She is survived by one son, Gary F. Rivers of North Adams; two grandsons, John G. Rivers and his wife, Nancy, of Washington, D.C., and Christopher D. Rivers and his wife, Jennifer, of Clifton Park, N.Y.; six great-grandchildren, including Brice, Andrew, Lauren, Hayley, Nicholas and Derek Rivers; as well as several nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Joan (Lubowicz) Rivers, on Jan. 13, 2015; two brothers, Albert and Joseph Guertin; and by two sisters, Alice Trombley and Jean Wheeler. 

Funeral notice: The funeral will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at 9:45 a.m. from the Paciorek Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, North Adams. Burial will follow in Florida Church Cemetery, Florida, MA. 

Calling hours are Wednesday, May 31, 2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 68 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247.


Obituary Provided By: Paciorek Funeral Home

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I am so sorry for your loss. What a blessed life with so many years, such a long marriage, and a loving family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
from: Beth Ziembaon: 05-31-2017

Gary I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure that both you Mom & Dad are happier together. They were a great couple.
from: Beverly Brotherson: 05-30-2017

We are so very sorry for your loss, Gary & family. Agnes was a spry, young 102 and we enjoyed her smile and laughter at the senior center. Her smile really shone when Al played the accordion. How they both loved the music. Agnes and Fran were a beautiful couple and we will dearly miss them both. God bless.
from: Al & Fran Bedinion: 05-29-2017

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