Nance J. GRANDCHAMP

WEST SPRINGFIELD - Nance J. (Grandchamp) O'Connor-Hildreth, 69, a victim of a hit and run driver, died of her injuries at Baystate Medical Center. She was struck on Chestnut St., Springfield as she was crossing the street to attend services at Sacred Heart Church, Saturday June 18, 2005. Nance was born May 17, 1936 in Holyoke the daughter of the late Dr. Ernest and Anna Grandchamp. She attended Holyoke High School, graduating in 1954 and was president of the fiftieth class reunion committee. She attended UMASS-Amherst where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. A long time agent at Carroll Travel of Westfield, she retired in 2004 after 25 years. In addition, she was a member of the Ramapogue Women's Club. Nance was predeceased by her first husband of forty-one years, Dr. James T.. O'Connor. She is survived by her beloved husband, R. Lee Hildreth and her loving children: Mark and his wife Kathleen of West Springfield, Susan Wojnar and her husband T.J. of Houston, TX. Dennis and his wife Deborah of Marblehead, James, of Windham ME., David and his wife Karen of Southwick, Michael and his wife June of East Lyme, CT. She will be sorely missed by her fourteen grandchildren: Shannon O'Connor, Lauren, Jeffery and Lisa Wojnar, Sean, Elizabeth and Cameron O'Connor, Dylan and Eric O'Connor, Riley and Jared O'Connor, Evan, Anna and James O'Connor. She also leaves her dear sister Norberta "Bobbe" Hart-Goss and many, many close and beloved friends and family. Nance embraced life heartily, was a world traveler and lived for her family. The family has requested that you meet them at Sacred Heart Church, Springfield, Thursday at 10am for the Liturgy of Christian Burial followed by burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Wednesday 4-7pm. Nance gave from her heart every day of her life to everyone she knew. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. Published in The Republican on 6/21/2005.