Timeline for Lucille Dorothy (Laramee) Ahearn
Born: May 12, 1928
Died: September 2, 2019
Lucille Dorothy “Dot” (Laramee) Ahearn, 91, born in Springfield, May 12, 1928, daughter of the late Donat and Angelina (Ally) Laramee, passed away September 2, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, a devoted member of her church and a smart card player.
Dot was a 1945 graduate of the former Technical High School and worked at MassMutual until her marriage in 1949. She was co-owner and Vice President of the former Ahearn Trucking Co in Chicopee, MA for 36 years. With her husband Thomas, she traveled the world for business and pleasure. After her retirement in 1986 she resided in Ludlow, MA
Dot was a communicant of St. Mary the Assumption Church in Ludlow, where she was a member of St. Mary’s Guild, the Contemporary Choir, Alter Society and the Red Hat Society, and was more recently a communicant of St. Elizabeth Parish in Ludlow. She was a member of the Chicopee Falls Women’s Club and Pioneer Valley Embroiderer’s Guild of America. Dorothy enjoyed flower gardening, feeding the birds and doing puzzles. She was an accomplished seamstress and made many beautiful needlepoint, cross stitch and embroidered pieces. Some of her handiwork was exhibited at the Eastern States Exposition.
Dot was predeceased by her husband of 66 years Thomas M. Ahearn, her brother Eloi Laramee of Springfield, MA and her sister Florence Reierson of Elgin, IA.
Dot leaves her daughters Mary-Anne Boyce and husband Adam of West Windsor, VT, Frances Musial and husband James of Northboro, MA and Pauline LaRiviere and husband Alfred of Ludlow, MA. She also leaves two grandchildren Kaitlyn LaRiviere and husband Anand Kapur and Nicholas Musial.
Funeral Services for Dorothy will be Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10:45 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St, Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon in St. Elizabeth’s Parish. Rites of Committal will be in Island Pond Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 3:00-5:00 PM. Donations in Dot’s memory may be made to St. Elizabeth’s Parish, 181 Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA 01056.
Dear Mary-Anne, Frances, and Pauline, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have many happy memories of spending time with you girls at your home when we were younger. Your mom was always so pleasant and welcoming. Sending my prayers and sympathy to you all. Fondly, Pat Kulig Meade
Dear Mary-Anne, Pauline, Frances and all family members: Please accept my condolences, my family's condolences and the condolences of the entire Ahearn Pilgrimage Family on Dot's death. Ste. Anne welcomed your mom into Heaven with open arms. When she walked though Heaven's Gate, escorted by Ste. Anne, she was met by all of her family and friends who had gone before her. Your dad was at the head of the line. We pray for the repose of her soul and all the souls of your deceased family members. God Bless you all with strength and courage to get through this very sad time. With much love, Lenny and the entire Ahearn Pilgrimage Family
Pauline and family, Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was quite the lady, so soft spoken. When I drove her Lincoln, I felt as though she was with me. I enjoyed our visits at the hair dresser. She will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful woman. My prayers and condolences to Mary Ann, you and entire family.
Heartfelt condolences to all the family members and friends. Will always have fond memories of her lovely smiling face. May she rest in peace.
What a special lady she was. Thoughts and prayers go your way. Elliott and Florence Morse
Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 3:00-5:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Dorothy will be Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10:45 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St, Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon in St. Elizabeth’s Parish. Rites of Committal will be in Island Pond Cemetery.
Donations in Dot’s memory may be made to St. Elizabeth’s Parish, 181 Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA 01056.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Dear Mary-Anne, Frances, and Pauline, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have many happy memories of spending time with you girls at your home when we were younger. Your mom was always so pleasant and welcoming. Sending my prayers and sympathy to you all. Fondly, Pat Kulig Meade
Dear Mary-Anne, Pauline, Frances and all family members: Please accept my condolences, my family's condolences and the condolences of the entire Ahearn Pilgrimage Family on Dot's death. Ste. Anne welcomed your mom into Heaven with open arms. When she walked though Heaven's Gate, escorted by Ste. Anne, she was met by all of her family and friends who had gone before her. Your dad was at the head of the line. We pray for the repose of her soul and all the souls of your deceased family members. God Bless you all with strength and courage to get through this very sad time. With much love, Lenny and the entire Ahearn Pilgrimage Family
Pauline and family, Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was quite the lady, so soft spoken. When I drove her Lincoln, I felt as though she was with me. I enjoyed our visits at the hair dresser. She will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful woman. My prayers and condolences to Mary Ann, you and entire family.
Heartfelt condolences to all the family members and friends. Will always have fond memories of her lovely smiling face. May she rest in peace.
What a special lady she was. Thoughts and prayers go your way. Elliott and Florence Morse
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.