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Estelle M. (Topor) Bidus, 89, of Chicopee, died on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at home. She was born on February 20, 1928 in West Springfield, and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes (Szady) Topor. Estelle grew up in West Springfield and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. She was a retired chain operator for Rexnod Industries. Estelle also worked at The Five & Dime Store, Woolworth’s, H & R Block of Chicopee and Kraft Foods. She is predeceased by her husband, Alphonse Bidus, who died in 1990, her daughter, Sheila Breton, who died in 2011, and her son, James Bidus in 2017. Estelle is also predeceased by a brother, Walter Topor and two sisters, Helen Giera and Stefania Grimaldi. She is survived by her two grandchildren, Mario Breton and Rachel Breton, both of Westfield, her son-in-law, Raymond Breton of Westfield, a sister, Frances Maxellon of Suffield and several nieces and nephews. A private service will be held with burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice, 815 Worcester St., Springfield, MA 01151.