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Lorette D. (Pelletier) Rattelle, 98, of Chicopee, passed away on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at home.  She was born on January 16th, 1926 in Springfield and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Adele (Potvin) Pelletier. Lorette was a retired supervisor in the I T Department at the former A. G. Spalding Corporation.  She was an avid bowler, liked to travel and really enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Constance Rattelle and her longtime friend, Brenda Morse of Chicopee, Susan Santerre and her husband, Lawrence of Chicopee and Donna Gibbons of Winter Haven, FL: three grandchildren Daniel Santerre and his wife, Shelly, Joshua Santerre and Katelyn Conklin and her husband, Joseph; four great grandchildren Aleta, Isabella, Harper and Landen, a close family friend, Melissa McNaught and many other extended family members.  Besides her parents, Lorette is pre-deceased by her husband, Richard Rattelle and her sister, Claire Valcourt and son-in-law, Jeffery Gibbons. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 21th, 2025 at St. Rose de Lima Cemetery, 49 Olsen St. in Chicopee at 11:30am.  In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to T. J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104.