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Christine A. (Collins) Raiche, of Ware, passed away after a courageous
3-year battle with cancer. Born in Springfield to the late Aneclair M. (Hamborg)
Collins. Chris enjoyed going to beaches and thrift shops on Cape Cod and craft fairs and
enjoyed traveling on vacations and cruises with her family. She retired after forty
years in the deli and the healthful foods department as a clerk for Stop Shop.
She leaves her beloved husband and best friend, Jeffrey Raiche and sons, Steven
Raiche and his wife Jennifer of Belchertown and Brian Raiche of Martha’s Vineyard.
As well as, her Sister-in-law Lorianne Crane of Ludlow, Brother-in-law Joseph Raiche
of Springfield, Niece Joella Raiche and partner Mark Surprenant of South Hadley and
Nephew Nicholas Crane and Fiancée Nicole Fregeau of Springfield. She also has 3
Grandchildren, Branden, Lucas and Kristina. Christine was predeceased by her sister
Karin (Collins) Denhard. Visitation is to be held on Saturday, September 27 th , from 10am-11am in Cebula
Funeral Home, 66 South Street, Ware. A Funeral Prayer Service with Words of
Remembrance to follow at 11 am in the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are
under the direction of Cebula Funeral Home Ware. For more information and an
online guestbook, please visit: www.cebulafuneralhome.com, In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care 3350
Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107 or Baystate Hospice, Baystate Health Foundation
280 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199.
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