Juliette (Fredette) Catellier-Carbone, at age 95, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was born and raised in Indian Orchard and later moved to Ludlow, MA. Juliette worked at Service Rubber (formerly National Transparent Plastics) for 20 years. She was a self-taught piano player who loved to sing and write songs. She was a “handyman” who could make or fix just about anything. She enjoyed rescuing injured animals, gardening, creating arts/crafts, puzzles, trips to Cape Cod, the casino and playing Rummikub. She loved to host Thanksgiving and Christmas parties. Juliette was a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth’s Parish. Her children were the “love of her life” and she cherished her close relationships with extended family and friends.
Juliette is survived by her children Michael Catellier (Nancy) and Richard Catellier (Michelle) of FL; Rita Kennedy (Michael) of CT; John Catellier (Darlene) and Rosanna Moreno of MA and her brother Joseph Fredette of MA. She also leaves her 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Melora (Hamel) Fredette; her husband Ralph Carbone and her siblings Arthur, Lionel, Elaine and Jerry Fredette; Rose Willard, Jeanette Tessier, Antoinette Fitzpatrick and Claire Weigel.
Visiting hours for Juliette will be Friday, October 2, 2026 from 9:00-10:30 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Elizabeth’s Parish, Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Berkshire Ave, Springfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105 or www.dakinhumane.org.
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