WILBRAHAM: Loretta A. Pinsonnault, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026. She was Predeceased by her husband of 48 years; Edward B. Pinsonnault. She is survived by her loving children: Donald Pinsonnault and his wife Laura of Holyoke, Dianna Pinsonnault of South Hadley, Joseph Pinsonnault and his wife Vicky of Brimfield, and Monica Girard of Ware ; her grandchildren: Todd Pinsonnault, Dave Watson, Sara Pinsonnault, Loretta Rosas, Bonnie Perstere, Dale Pinsonnault, Heather Bear, Scott Kimball, Shannon Pittsinger, Mike Pittsinger, Abbie Barret, Myranda Pittsinger, Jillian Bear and Lourdes Bear; her great-grandchildren: Dylon, Carson, Brendolin, Ashton and Bryson Pinsonnault; Jonathan and Nathan Rosas; Brady Peristere and Mariah Loranger; her siblings: Irene Farron, Lea Florio, Doris Wapner, Jeanette Pinsonnault, Andy Gagne and Edward Gagne; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her son Raymond Pinsonnault, and her siblings Laurianne Gagne, Rita Canuel, Dave Gagne, Joe Gagne, and Theresa Mainville.

Loretta was born and raised in Highgate, VT the daughter of the late Antoine H. and Alberta E. (LaRoche) Gagne. She graduated high school and soon married her sweetheart Edward B. Pinsonnault on January 24, 1953. They settled in Warren, MA to raise a family of their own. Loretta worked at the American Shoe Company in Ware as well as Wrights Mill in West Warren for several years, before deciding to become a homemaker raising her five beloved children. 

Loretta spent many summers camping as she tagged along with her husband Edward to hill climbing competitions at Quaboag Riders Motorcycle Club in Monson, and many other competitions across the Northeast. She loved traveling to Vermont to visit her family, and attending family events in Massachusetts, many of which revolved around singing karaoke and dancing. Her and her husband loved spending time at the Elks Club in Ludlow enjoying live music and dancing together. In her free time, Loretta loved playing bingo, and frequented games held in the West Warren town hall, as well as St. Mary’s church in Ware. Loretta was also an avid crocheter, creating large colorful doilies which she gave away to loved ones, many of whom hold these pieces close in her memory.

All are invited to her graveside services on Thursday, October 22nd at 3:00pm in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001.