Obituary of Jacques Andre DelaBruere

"Jacques A. DelaBruere, 51, of Holland Rd., died Monday, March 9 at home. Born in Palmer, September 15, 1957, he was the son of Roger DelaBruere of Wilbraham and the late Rita (McCluere) DelaBruere. He grew up in Palmer and has lived in Brimfield for 20 years. Besides his father, he is survived by his fiancé Lynn Steele with whom he lived, his children Justin of AZ, Ryan of Boston, Joshua and Nicole of Warren, his siblings, Jacqueline King of Brimfield, Celine Young of Southwick, Frances Mastroinni of Chicago, Marielle Faieta and Denise Wood of CA, Sylvie Wikkala of WA, and John and Michel both of Palmer. He also leaves 3 grandchildren. The family wishes to acknowledge the doctors and staff at UMASS Medical Center 6 East, for their care and compassion during his illness. A memorial mass will be Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Bethany Charismatic Church in Brimfield. For those wishing, donations may be made in his memory to American Cancer Society. "