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In loving memory of my mom, who passed away on November 25, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  My mother led a simple life and took great joy in feeding her birds and squirrels and any stray cats that come her way. She would make saltine and peanut butter sandwiches for the squirrels. Barbara is survived by her children, Michele and Stephen Follett of Florida, Nancy and Andrew Banas of Russell and Joseph Heroux of Chicopee, Ed and Nikki Heroux of Belchertown; her grandchildren, Breanna Heroux of Boston, Daniel Heroux and Sherri of Ludlow, Travis Lemke of Springfield and Avigail and Luke Heroux of Belchertown and Mathew Heroux of Missouri and her great grandchildren, R J, Michael, Kaleigh Heroux of Ludlow and Haley Heroux of Missouri.  She is also survived by her step-brothers, Nelson Wells and Ernest Wells and a step-sister, Beverly Wells. Barbara is predeceased by her husband, Richard E. Heroux and a son, Martin D. Heroux. She was a joy to be with and we will miss her. Love You, Mom.

A calling hour will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 from 9 to 10 am at the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home on 61 Grape St. in Chicopee Center, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Rose de Lima Church, 600 Grattan St. in Chicopee at 11 am. Burial will be private at a later date. Contributions can be made on her behalf to: The Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Center, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104. Or the American Heart Association, 1111 Elm St. West Springfield, Ma. 01089.