Monica J. Bussiere

ATHOL - Monica J. Bussiere, age 44, of Athol died February 22, 2017at home in Athol. Monica was born December 22, 1971 in Gardner. She is the daughter of Robert Strom and Diana (Guyer) (Strom) McGivern. She earned a master’s degree in medical coding and billing from Colorado Technical University and was employed as a machinist. She loved animals and she was easy to get along with, was a great listener, had a great sense of humor and was silly, loving, and outgoing. She was an amazing and loving mother and would do anything to help anyone. She is survived by; her father Robert Strom and step-mother Barbara; her daughter: Kayla Bussiere of Athol, three sisters: Brenda Bacigalupo and her companion Larry Duguay of Ashby, Cathy Strom of Athol, and Sandra Strom of Athol, and one brother: Robert Strom, Jr. of Winchendon; former husband, Michael Bussiere; two nieces, five nephews and her pets, Bentley & Dookie. She is predeceased by her mother, Diana M. McGivern and step-father Harold McGivern, Jr.. Services will be private. To send an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of Higgins-O’Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main Street, Athol.