Suzanne C Lagacy

Monson-Suzanne Cecile Lagacy (Cote/Henrye), 78, of Monson, passed away on January 13, 2026 following a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was born on September 30, 1947, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Suzanne was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Cecile (Nadeau) Henrye; her first husband, Gerald Cote; her sister, Cecile Henrye, a stepdaughter Linda Lagacy and stepson-in-law Joey Aikey.

Suzanne grew up in the Springfield area, where she spent many years before meeting and marrying her husband Edward Lagacy in 1985, whom she lovingly referred to as her “Fuddy.” Together, in 1994, they fulfilled their shared dream of building their forever home in Monson. Suzanne is survived by her devoted husband, Edward Lagacy, and son, Michael Cote as well as her stepchildren Deborah Aikey, Kathleen & Gerald Celetti, Stephen & Laurie Lagacy, Suzanne & Mitch Kupiec, Danny Lagacy, Connie & Scott Burleson as well as several grandchildren.

Like her sister Cecile, Suzanne cherished her childhood memories and family traditions. She fondly recalled growing up in the North End of Springfield, camping trips to New Hampshire, and many joyful summers spent at the family cabin along the Connecticut River. As an adult, she took great pride in achieving a personal milestone by earning her bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance from Western New England University in 1997. She went on to build a successful career as a Senior Accountant at JGS Lifecare, retiring in October 2015.

Suzanne had many passions and hobbies, including flower gardening, crocheting, arts and crafts, decorating, antiquing, and watching the birds in her yard. She and Edward shared a special love for Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, where they enjoyed the ocean and attended the annual Seafood Festival for more than 20 years. Suzanne was also a proud and generous supporter of Tunnel to Towers, Wounded Warriors, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

She will be remembered for her kindness & good heart, determination in accomplishing goals, her creativity, and the quiet joy she found in life’s simple pleasures.

Visiting hours will be Friday, January 23, 2026 from 10-11am with a funeral home service at 11am at Lombard Funeral Home 3 Bridge Street Monson. Burial will immediately follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, 32 Wilbraham Road, Monson, MA.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers or Wounded Warriors.