EASTHAMPTON - Ann Rita (O'Neill) Hadden, of Easthampton died on June 29, 2014 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with a long illness. Ann was born in Springfield, MA and had recently retired as Office Manager from Airflyte, Inc. of Westfield, MA. She had earned her BS in Accounting from Western New England College. Ann loved to travel, ski, golf, and enjoyed her second home on Lake Sunapee with her loving husband, William and best friend of 36 years. She was a true inspiration, friend to all, and had an absolute heart of gold. Ann is survived by her husband William; two sons Michael O. Hadden and his wife Shelly of Milton, MA, Daniel O. Hadden of Bozeman, MT; grandchildren Isabella and Blake Hadden; two sisters Mary P. O'Neill of Swanee, TN and Rose Marie O'Neill-Verney and her husband Edward of Amherst, NH and her nephew and niece Galen and Roisin Verney. A memorial service will be held at the Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home of Easthampton, MA on Thursday, July 3, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with burial at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit
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