Mrs. Anne Kearns Lagarce

Anne Kearns Lagarce passed away peacefully at Kimball Farms Life Care on September 29th in Lenox, MA where she has been residing for the past several years. Anne’s family would like to express their profound gratitude for the many years of care, kindness and compassion provided to her there, and especially to the staff of the Life Enrichment Program. Mrs. Lagarce was born on February 10, 1925 to the late Wallace and Blanche Kearns. She grew up in Pittsfield, attended St Joseph’s High School and worked at General Electric following graduation. On September 20, 1947, Anne married George Lagarce, and they moved to their home on Walker Street in Lenox where they resided until his death in 1997. Together they were involved in many town and school activities with their family. Anne was born to be a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Her family was her greatest joy, and she delighted in hosting gatherings and celebrations at her home in Lenox and on Cape Cod. She also worked as the school secretary for the Richmond Elementary School for several years. She was beloved by students, coworkers, friends and family for all she did to enrich so many lives. Anne is survived by her children: her sons, David (Linda Hoff), Kenneth (Marjorie Huggins), Jeffrey (Susan Daley), Gary (Donna Newton), Charles (Lindsey Guarnotta) and her daughters Cynthia Lagarce Paralta (Anthony) and Michelle Lagarce Bowman (James). She also leaves 13 grandchildren: Brian, Jessica, Andrew, Adam, Timothy, James, Daniel, David, Matthew, Jessica Anne, Christopher, Jeffrey and Nicole together with 17 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and spouse, Anne is pre-deceased by her sister Rosemary and brothers Jack, Joseph, Wallace and William. A funeral mass will be held at St Anne’s Church in Lenox at 11 am on Saturday, November 12th, where Anne was a communicant. There will be no calling hours, and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires which provided great comfort to Anne. In addition, donations can be made to the Lenox Community Center which serves as a special gathering place for town residents. All donations can be sent in care of the Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox MA 01240.

Mrs. Anne Kearns Lagarce

February 10, 1925 - September 29, 2022