Geraldine N. BOUCHER

HOLYOKE - Geraldine N. (Boucher) Colby Rivers, 73, of Holyoke, died Wednesday November 23, 2005 at her home. She was born in Easthampton, daughter of the late Herbert and Cecile (LaRock) Boucher and was educated in the Northampton Schools. Geraldine was a retired employee of National Blank Book (Avery-Dennison) Co. of Holyoke. She was predeceased by her husbands Robert F. Colby and William Rivers. She is survived by her children Michael Colby of Easthampton and Gale Johnson of Hadley; step-children Gordon, Robert & Howard Colby, and Lorraine Caron; two brothers Donald and Norman Boucher ; a sister Margaret Farrick; many grandchildren, including Sharon Iacchini and her husband Lino with whom she lived, and three great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke. Calling Hours will be held Monday evening from 6:00 until the service at 7:30. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Hospice Life Care, 28 Appleton St. Holyoke MA 01040. Published in The Republican on 11/26/2005