Timeline for Clara G. (Turrini) LaMotte
Born: August 13, 1931
Died: December 15, 2020
Clara G. (Turrini) LaMotte, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, MA on August 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Marianna (Speri) Turrini. She worked for Northeast Technical Services and Deponte’s Farm as well as a loving mother to her four children. A longtime Ludlow resident, she was a communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Ludlow. Clara loved the outdoors and gardening. She enjoyed sitting on her porch among all her beautiful flowers and watching all the birds and animals. She enjoyed all the many pets she rescued throughout her life. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Sadly she was predeceased by her loving husband William “Billy” LaMotte in 2005 ,who she missed dearly, as well as her brothers Rino Turrini and Albert Turrini.
Clara is survived by her children Cindy Bobowiec and her husband Marty of Ludlow; Deborah Venne and her husband Francis of Granby; David LaMotte of Ware; Kim Batista and her husband Kenneth of Ludlow; and her sister Mary Matthews of Pensacola, FL. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren Cory, Jaclyn, Kelly, Tom, Kirsten and Erik, as well as her great-grandchildren Logan, Brianna, Madelyn, Giuseppe and Michael. She also leaves her brother-in-law Richard LaMotte and sisters-in-law Marcella Waldron, Bernice LaMotte and Lynn LaMotte as well as many nieces and nephews.
Clara’s family would like to thank her caregivers Linda and Anna for the wonderful care provided to her.
Clara will always be “Forever in our hearts and in our lives.”
Family and friends are invited to gather for Clara’s funeral Mass on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM in St. Elizabeth’s Parish, Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Masks, social distancing and all state gathering restrictions will be adhered to. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clara’s memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104 or Beacon Hospice Care, Amedisys Foundation 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or www.amedisys.com/about/foundation.
Kim and Family My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom. I will miss her company. You will have fond memories of her. You can rest in peace knowing you took such good care of your mom.
Kim, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Edna, Matthew, and Rebecca
Dave, Cindy, Debbie and Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you , and your families
To Kim and Family, My deepest sympathy on your mother’s passing. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers Matt Bizon
Our deepest condolences to the LaMotte family. May your Mom’s beautiful spirit and strength live in your hearts forever. With Sympathy and Love, Moe & Eileen and Sons
To All of Clara's Family - Please keep all of those wonderful memories close as they are going to get you through those dark days ahead - I promise. I'm sure your Dad and all of the others were just waiting at the Gate to welcome her Home. She may be gone, but she'll never be forgotten. RIP - Clara ("Clara Bell" as we used to call her.)
Date: Monday, December 21, 2020
Time: 10:00 am
Family and friends are invited to gather for Clara’s funeral Mass on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM in St. Elizabeth’s Parish, Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours.
Masks, social distancing and all state gathering restrictions will be adhered to.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Clara’s memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104 or Beacon Hospice Care, Amedisys Foundation 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or www.amedisys.com/about/foundation.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Kim and Family My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom. I will miss her company. You will have fond memories of her. You can rest in peace knowing you took such good care of your mom.
Kim, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Edna, Matthew, and Rebecca
Dave, Cindy, Debbie and Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you , and your families
To Kim and Family, My deepest sympathy on your mother’s passing. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers Matt Bizon
Our deepest condolences to the LaMotte family. May your Mom’s beautiful spirit and strength live in your hearts forever. With Sympathy and Love, Moe & Eileen and Sons
To All of Clara's Family - Please keep all of those wonderful memories close as they are going to get you through those dark days ahead - I promise. I'm sure your Dad and all of the others were just waiting at the Gate to welcome her Home. She may be gone, but she'll never be forgotten. RIP - Clara ("Clara Bell" as we used to call her.)
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.