Mae M. (Lach) Shonak

June 25, 1919 - December 2, 2018

TOWNSEND- Mae M. (Lach) Shonak, 99 of Townsend, formerly of East Longmeadow, died peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, December 2, 2018. She was born in Springfield on June 25, 1919 and grew up in the City, graduating from Commerce High School there. She had lived in East Longmeadow for several years before moving to Townsend to live with family almost 4 years ago. During her working years, Mea was employed by the Aetna Insurance Company in Springfield for serval years prior to her retirement. Later in life she was very active at the East Longmeadow Senior Center. Her husband, Vladam Shonak died in 1988. She leaves a son, James J. Shonak and his wife Carol of Townsend; a daughter, Kristine M. Garner and her husband Steven of Corning, NY; three grandchildren, Jill Burdick, Steven Garner and Katherine Roberts and six great-grandchildren, Nicole, Devon, Oliver, Zoe, Nicholas and Alexander. She is predeceased by her brother Andrew Lach. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at 10 AM in the St. Peter & St. St. Paul Orthodox Church, 118 Carew St., Springfield. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield. There is no calling ours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church.