Margaret M. T. Lanoue, 84
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Margaret Marie Theresa Lanoue, 84, of 66 East Quincy St. died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at home.
Born in North Adams on Aug. 21, 1925, daughter of Lawrence and Beatrice Girard, she attended the former Notre Dame School and Drury High School.
Mrs. Lanoue was employed by North Adams Regional Hospital in its cafeteria until retiring at age 65. After her retirement, she volunteered at the hospital gift shop.
She was a communicant of the former Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Parish, where she sang in the choir, served as a Eucharistic minister to shut-ins and led the bingo kitchen committee. Mrs. Lanoue was very dedicated to her church, attending Mass daily, praying the rosary and living a reflective life.
She was an active member of many clubs and organizations, including more than 50 years as a member of the Cercle Francais. She always looked forward to the annual Mother's Day dinner, when she could show off at least one of her daughters to fellow members. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, dedicating her time and baking skills to monthly visits for the veterans at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Leeds.
Her children were proud of their Mom, and the life she shared with them and everyone around her: We will celebrate her life and continue her legacy through our hearts, memories and lives.
Her husband, Russell Lanoue, died July 16, 1965.
She leaves five daughters, Verne and Gerald Stout of Dunedin, Fla., Denise and David Morin of the town of Florida; Marianne Lanoue of Bedford, Texas, Constance and Jon Van Hoogenstyn of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and Elyse Lanoue and Patrick Shroyer of Pownal, Vt.; four sons, Vincent and Wendy Lanoue of Scituate, Bernard Lanoue of Wilmington, Del., the Rev. Dr. Marc Lanoue of Forest Hill, Md., and John and Debbie Lanoue of Westfield; her grandchildren Kimberly Morin, Meredith and Christopher Lanoue, Russell MacAlpine, John Lanoue Jr., Marie Lanoue, Anna Lanoue and Emma Shroyer; a sister-in-law, Jean Girard of South Carolina, and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by her brother, Lawrence Girard.
FUNERAL NOTICE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Monday, May 4, at 9 a.m. from St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Marshall Street, North Adams.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, May 3, from 5 to 8 at Auge-San Soucie-Simmons Funeral Home, 46 North Church St., North Adams. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities in care of the funeral home.