Lucille D. Harland
Aug 23, 2020
Lucille D. Harland, 93, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Holyoke Healthcare Center after a brief illness. Lucille was born in Holyoke on October 3, 1926, the eldest child of the late of William Butler and Mary Rhea (Fontaine) Harland. A lifelong resident of Chicopee, she attended St. Patrick Elementary School and graduated from Cathedral...
Earl J. Benoit
Aug 21, 2020
CHICOPEE-Earl J. Benoit, 83 of Sheridan Street, passed away peacefully at his home in the early hours of Friday, August 21, 2020. Earl was born in Springfield on July 15, 1937, the son of the late Walter G. and Viola (Boudreaux) Benoit. He was raised in Chicopee, graduating from local schools. Earl was a US Navy Veteran, serving in the...
Susana Marino
Aug 17, 2020
SPRINGFIELD- On Monday, August 17, exactly two months before her 99th birthday, Susana (Ribeiro) Marino was gently carried to Heaven in the palm of God's hand. She was born in Chicopee, on October 17, 1921 to Innocencia and Joaquim Ribeiro. The eldest of six children, she was a maternal figure to them at an early age, a role she maintained...
Alfreda J. Wolcheski
Aug 16, 2020
I felt an angel near today, though one I could not see I felt an angel oh so close, sent to comfort me I felt an angel's kiss, soft upon my cheek And oh, without a single word of caring did it speak I felt an angel's loving touch, soft upon my heart And with that touch, I felt the...
Ernie E. Barker
Aug 8, 2020
SPRINGFIELD-Ernest "Ernie" Edward Barker, 52, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Ernie was born on August 10, 1967 and raised in Schenectady, NY. From an early age, his passion was collecting antiques. He loved the "find" either for himself, someone else or to sell. Ernie worked for Executive Parking in Springfield as the "Meterman" and enjoyed...
Gilbert Heman Allen
Jul 31, 2020
CHICOPEE-Gilbert Allen, 98, a resident of Chicopee, passed away peacefully at home, on July 31, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 21, 1922. Living as a youth in Springfield, he graduated from Technical High School in 1940. Gilbert joined the Navy in 1942. He served at the Springfield Navy Recruiting Station until 1946, when he was...
Dorothy M. Colapinto
Jun 17, 2020
SPRINGFIELD-Dorothy M. Colapinto, 91, of Lawton Street in Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on March 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Counihan) Hood. She was raised and educated in Springfield and graduated from the High School of Commerce. Dorothy worked as a Secretary...
Roger P. Helie
Jun 12, 2020
PALMER- Roger P. Helie, 86, of 6 Quaboag Valley passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 12, 2020 with his beloved wife at his side. Roger was born in Chicopee on May 12, 1934, a son of the late George and Florence (Gregoire) Helie. He attended schools in Chicopee including St. Joan of Arc School in Aldenville. He...
Rita Marie Alarie Arbour
May 15, 2020
EAST LONGMEADOW ~ Rita Lefebvre Alarie Arbour, 90, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2020 at Redstone Care in East Longmeadow. She died of a broken heart due to the restrictions of Covid 19 that prohibited her from seeing her loving and caring children with the regular frequency which had occurred before the pandemic. Rita was born in the Province...
Barbara J. Burger
May 9, 2020
CHICOPEE - Barbara Jean (Charron) Burger, 87, of Chicopee, Massachusetts passed on through the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Barbara was born on December 5, 1932 in Chicopee, a daughter of the late Marie & Arthur Charron of Chicopee. She was raised and educated in Chicopee and attended local schools. Barbara retired from Spalding Sporting Goods. Barbara...
Jeremy Dec
May 7, 2020
Jeremy Dec, 37, passed away at home on May 7th. He leaves his mother, Sheila Noe of Chicopee, and the late Paul Dec of Palmer. He also leaves his sister Heather Dec of Belchertown, Christopher Dec of West Springfield and Daniel Dec of Chicopee. Also his two nieces, Sophia Young of Belchertown, Juliana Gauthier of Beckett and his nephew, Corey...
Yvonne M. Mack
Apr 27, 2020
CHICOPEE-Yvonne M. Mack, 78, of Chicopee, passed away April 27, 2020, in her home after a courageous four-year battle against cancer. Yvonne was born May 13, 1941, in South Hadley, to Adelard and Amanda Beauregard (née Lamothe). She graduated in 1959 from South Hadley High School and studied business administration at Holyoke Community College. In June of 1960, Yvonne married...
Mildred May Dubay
Apr 19, 2020
CHICOPEE-Mildred May (Pierce) Dubay, 90, of Rochester Street passed away peacefully in the loving memories of her devoted family on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Westfield from complications of Covid-19. Millie was born on March 29, 1930 in Orange, Massachusetts. Millie grew up in Orange, attending South and Central school and graduating from Orange High School. She worked for many...
Elizabeth Rose Tergliafera
Apr 18, 2020
CHICOPEE-Elizabeth (Betty) Tergliafera was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Daughter of the late Thomas and Nellie Cassidy of Ireland. Betty was born in Ireland but resided for over 60 years in Chicopee MA. For the past five years she was a resident of Sixteen Acres Healthcare, Springfield MA and cared for by dedicated...
Michael Stanley Dechristopher
Apr 15, 2020
SPRINGFIELD-Michael Stanley DeChristopher, 81, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2020. He is reunited with his parents, Thomas and Stella (Ostrowski) DeChristopher, and his wife Marieann, the love of his life. Michael worked for TWA and had many fond memories, particularly with his best friend David. His friends and all of his "favorite cousins" knew him as Mickey, and he...
Edgar N. Decoteau
Apr 13, 2020
CHICOPEE-Edgar N. Decoteau, 89, formerly East Street in Chicopee passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 in Sentara Leigh Hospital in Virginia. Services are pending. Edgar will be interred at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery alongside his beloved wife, Elaine (Galarneau) Decoteau at a date to be announced. Complete obituary to follow.
Claire C. Zacharie
Apr 13, 2020
CHICOPEE ~ Claire C. Zacharie, 77, formerly of Trilby Avenue left this earth peacefully, with dignity and grace, on Monday afternoon, April 13, 2020 with her family surrounding her at Day Brook Village in Holyoke. Claire was born in Springfield on December 29, 1942, a daughter of the late Charles and Rita (Theroux) French. She grew up in Chicopee, attending...
Edna Mae O'Connor
Mar 12, 2020
CHICOPEE-Edna M. O'Connor, 70, of Southwick Street in Chicopee passed away surrounded by the love and care of her devoted family on Thursday March 12, 2020 at Noble Hospital in Westfield. Edna was born in Boston, MA. on September 23, 1949, a daughter of the late John and Esther (Cole) Greene. She was raised and educated in Boston, graduating from...
Marie Anne Blanche Cecile Desforges
Mar 12, 2020
CHICOPEE -Marie Anne Blanche Cecile (Jette) Desforges, 100, of Chicopee entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, March 12, 2020 surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was born in Swanton, Vermont on November 2, 1919 a daughter of the late Joseph Ovila and Azilda Hélène (Turgeon) Jette. Cecile, at the age of seven, moved to Chicopee, where...