CHICOPEE – Denise J. Bouthiller, 62, of Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Saturday, September 15, 2012. She passed into Eternal Life from her home surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family and her wonderful caregivers. She was born in Springfield on January 24, 1950, a beloved daughter of Francoise (Chabot) Bouthiller of Chicopee and the late Ernest F. Bouthiller who was Called Home on December 19, 2002. She was raised in Chicopee, graduated from the former Precious Blood High School in Holyoke and was a lifelong resident of Chicopee. She furthered her education and received a Master’s Degree from American International College in Springfield. She was last employed as a teacher at Branford Hall Institute in Springfield and had previously worked for other vocational schools in the area. Besides her beloved mother, she leaves her loving sister, Celine B. Leblond and her husband, Roger, of Corpus Christi, TX; her loving brother-in-law, Neil Masek of Chicopee; several dear nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces; and her beloved cat and constant companion, Angel. Besides her father, she was predeceased by her loving sister, Aline L. Masek who was Called Home on May 6, 1995. Her family will receive friends at the St. Pierre – Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 on Thursday, September 20, 2012 beginning at 4 p.m. which will be followed by a Prayer Service in the funeral home at 5 p.m. The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to a charity of the donor’s choice.