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Grace Vieu Obituary
1927 - 2024
Chicopee
Obituary for Grace Vieu (née Laframboise)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Grace Vieu, who left us peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born as Grace Laframboise, she lived a life full of love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community.
Grace was predeceased by her cherished husband, Leon J. Vieu, who passed away on November 13, 2004, and her beloved son, Leon Junior, who left this world in 2013. Her legacy continues through her six devoted children: Mary Green of Palmer, Linda Vieu of Chicopee, Susan Reynolds of Chicopee, Robert Vieu of Springfield, Richard Vieu of South Hadley, and Marilyn Page of Ludlow. Grace was a proud grandmother to 15 grandchildren, a loving great-grandmother to 23 great-grandchildren, and a delighted great-great-grandmother to one great-great-grandchild.
Grace was known for her warm smile and kind spirit, always putting her family and friends first. She will be remembered for her unwavering strength, her nurturing nature, and the countless memories she created with those she loved.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Grace's life during calling hours at Beers and Story Funeral Home, located on Newton Street in South Hadley, on December 27, 2024, at 10 AM. A church service will follow at 11:30 AM at St. Patrick's Church, 30 Main Street, South Hadley. Grace will be laid to rest immediately after the service at St. Rose Cemetery on Granby Road in South Hadley.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the nearest local children's hospital in Grace's memory. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed by all.
Rest in peace, dear Grace.
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Jessica
May 9, 2025
In loving memory of the most amazing grandmother. I will always cherish the time i lived with you and grandpa. I can still remember laying on your lap, watching tv, right before bed, and you tucking me in every night. I will love you and miss you til the day we meet again.
Barbara Jane Champagne
January 8, 2025
Auntie Grace, you will be forever missed I Love you sooooo much, sleep Heavenly Auntie.
I will never forget the things that you and Uncle Leon had done for us you truly were a gem I can remember so many happy times with you you used to make me laugh all the time I will truly miss you.
I want to thank you for everything that you did for me and my little sister you were such a good person and would do anything you could for anyone and I was so happy that you took us in and took care of us and also that you were my godmother best one ever I will miss you so much, my condolences to all of my cousins and the family .
You are with Uncle Leon, and all the rest of your family say hi to Mom for me please tell her that I miss her rest in peace
Love you forever your niece Barbara Jane Champagne
David and Diane Fountain and family
December 29, 2024
To the Vieu family. Just saw obituary on the passing of Aunt Grace. So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to everyone!! So sad she is the last original Vieu member to pass!! She will always be remembered! Rest in peace!
Linda McDonagh Pezzote
December 28, 2024
Sorry for your loss. My mother always had kind words for Grace.
Linda and Tom Martin
December 27, 2024
Mrs. Vieu I met you 40 years ago through your daughter sue.We would go to your house for dinner. You have always been a special person I will never forget you.Rest in peace Mrs Vieu
Jacob greene buchanan
December 27, 2024
She was my great grandmother, she was the mother of my grandmother Mary greene, I will miss my great grandmother very much.
Carol and Rick Obuchowski
December 24, 2024
Grace was a little woman but she was strong and powerful. We shared many fun times together. As our neighbors, we would cross the street just to visit and have a lot of laughs.
We always enjoyed their family picnics. Leon and Grace were like our surrogate parents. When Rick was in the Navy on leave he always made sure he visited the Vieus .
We live in Florida now but we reminisce about them often.
Rest in peace , Dear Gracie. Our deepest sympathy !
Jessica Vieu
December 18, 2024
You will be missed by so many. You have been a role model my entire life and I can only dream to be even half the caring, loving, sweet, amazing woman that you were. I can't even remember a time that you were ever mad or angry at anyone. Even when you tried to discipline us kids, you had to hold back your smile and laughter. You were an angel here on earth and now God has taken his angel up to heaven. I love you grandma. You will forever be in my heart.
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