Yvonne Jeanne LAPORTE

SOUTH HADLEY - Yvonne Jeanne Lefebvre, 87, formerly of 29 Camden Street, South Hadley, died peacefully at her daughter's home in New Britain, CT on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005. She was born on July 8, 1917 and was the daughter of the late Philias Laporte and Rosanna (Proulx) Laporte. She was a native of Holyoke, a graduate of Chicopee High School, and had been employed in the office of the C.F. Church Manufacturing Company. During World War II, she was an active member of the American Red Cross as a nurse's aide at Westover Air Force Base and Providence Hospital. Following the war she married George Lefebvre and actively assisted in the family real estate business in South Hadley. Later in life she was a member of the South Hadley Women's Club and served as its Treasurer for a period of time. She was a woman of many talents and devoted to family. While her children were growing up, she was a leader and role model in the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. She was adept to many hobbies including cooking, gardening, sewing, needlepoint, furniture upholstery, calligraphy and thoroughly enjoyed solving her daily crossword puzzles. Mrs. Lefebvre was a member of St. Patrick's Church, South Hadley. Yvonne is survived by her daughter, Michele (Lefebvre) Jordan of Connecticut; her son, Robert and daughter-in-law Martha of Monson; and her sister, Cora (Laporte) Senecal of Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, George; four brothers, Edward, Albert, Edgar, Leo; and her sister, Celina. She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the area. The funeral will be held Monday, February 28th at 9:00 a.m. from the Ryder Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley, followed by a Mass at 10:00 in St. Patrick's Church, South Hadley. Calling hours will be Sunday, February 27th from 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, South Hadley. Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of Central Connecticut, 40 East Street, Plainville, CT 06062. Ryder Funeral Home Published in The Republican on 2/25/2005.