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 Theresa Racette, 85
 December 10, 2019
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Theresa Marie (Rotolo) Racette, 85 of North Adams, Mass., died Tuesday December 10, 2019, at Williamstown Commons.
She was born in North Adams, Mass., on December 29, 1933, daughter of Vincenzo and Giuseppina (Naso) Rotolo. She attended local schools and graduated from the Drury High School with the class of 1951.
Theresa first worked at the former Sprague Electric Co. and was last employed in the office at McCann Technical High School until her retirement in 1997. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and was a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge #704. Theresa was a volunteer with the Spitzer Center and Northern Berkshire Community Action. She was an active member of the Drury Class of 1951 and took part in their reunions, monthly luncheons and out of town trips.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, John Carlton Racette, whom she married on August 1, 1953, in St. Anthony of Padua Church; one daughter, Sharyn Armitage, and her husband David and two sons, David J. Racette and his wife, Alice, and Jack Racette and his wife, Michelle, all of North Adams; six grandchildren, including Jacob Racette, Justin Racette, Collin Racette, Reece Racette, Danielle Racette and Molly Racette; three great-grandchildren, including Leros, Tulsi and Jasmine; and nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Skalski and Nancy Whalen; and two brothers, Joseph Rotolo and Frank Rotolo.
Funeral notice: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Theresa Racette will be celebrated Friday, December 13, 2019, at 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, Mass., are Thursday, December 12, 2019, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Central and Western Mass. or the Patients Activities Fund at Williamstown Commons in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
| So sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to you and your family. | | from: Marsha Williams | on: 12-13-2019 |
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| We are very sorry for your loss. In our thoughts During this difficult time. | | from: Karen Lefave | on: 12-13-2019 |
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Jack and family, So sorry to hear this news. May you find comfort in knowing she is not gone but, living in your hearts and memories.
My condolences to all. | | from: Trish Maynard (aka Patty Perras) | on: 12-13-2019 |
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| Dave, Jack and family. We are sorry to hear of your moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you cherish the memories. | | from: Dave and Kelly Blanchette | on: 12-12-2019 |
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| Jack, Dave and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories always remain strong in your heart. | | from: Gary Blanchette | on: 12-12-2019 |
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| So sorry for the loss,your mom was a very kind person to everyone in my family. The Guest family will miss her sitting on the porch and watching her smile when her kids or grand kids pulled in the driveway. My mother was sad for you all when she heard, she said a prayer for you all. | | from: Lee Guest | on: 12-12-2019 |
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| Jack, Michelle, and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking of you. | | from: Mary(McDonough)Alarie | on: 12-12-2019 |
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| To the Racette family: we are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She and my Mom (Priscilla Northup) were great pals at Williamstown Commons. You are in our thoughts and prayers. | | from: Sue & Nicole Pedercini | on: 12-12-2019 |
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| You are in my thoughts and prayers. | | from: Susan Lefaver | on: 12-12-2019 |
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Dave and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
| | from: Judy Licht | on: 12-12-2019 |
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| Jack, Michelle and family, I'm so very sorry to hear of your mom passing. Our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. May all your special memories help comfort you in the days ahead. | | from: Erica & Jeff (Dami)Pecor | on: 12-12-2019 |
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| Jack and family, I was so sad to hear of your moms passing. She was a very special lady and was so kind to my mom when she was at the nursing home. I feel your pain - my dad passed on the 5th. ♥️♥️♥️ | | from: Theresa Lepicier | on: 12-11-2019 |
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| Jack, David and family. I was so sorry to hear of the passing. My sincere condolences. | | from: Allen Putnam | on: 12-11-2019 |
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Jack & Michelle & your whole family,
My sincerest condolences too, you & all your family at this very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. May your mom “rest in peace” ! I’m sure she will be watching over all of you. Sending healing thoughts and, prayers for too, you all! Love, Carla McDonough XXXOOO | | from: Carla McDonough | on: 12-11-2019 |
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| Jack, David and Family, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. | | from: Marty Alvarez | on: 12-11-2019 |
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| Jack and family, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you and your family . | | from: Jean Tatro | on: 12-11-2019 |
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To the Racette family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I wish all of you well.
| | from: mathew Cantoni | on: 12-11-2019 |
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