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Suffield Obituary: Norma Donahue, 86

Condolences to her family and friends.

Norma Theresa (Ciaschini) Donahue, 86, passed away Thursday October 1, 2015.

Born in Springfield to the late Leandro and Ida (Rossi) Ciaschini, she was a longtime area resident, previously living in Suffield. Throughout her career, Norma was employed as the Division Office Manager for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. Her greatest joy was spending time with her dear family and friends, especially while at the beach.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert J. Donahue of Agawam; her sister, Louise (Ciaschini) Curulli of Agawam and many nieces and nephews including, Thomas Curulli and his wife Norma and their daughter, Melissa of Enfield. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Joseph A. Curulli in 2013.

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Family and friends are invited to meet for a period of visitation on Monday October 5th from 9:30-11:30 AM at the Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam followed by an 11:30 AM funeral home service. Burial will be held in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Springfield.

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