Robert R. Lafreniere
Dec 24, 2020
Robert Ross LaFreniere, 82, of Blanan Drive in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve at home with family at his side. Robert was born in Springfield on September 21, 1938, the same day the Great New England Hurricane of 38' struck New England. He was a lifelong Chicopee resident, attended local schools and graduated from Chicopee High School. He...
Angeline M. Lajeunesse
Dec 8, 2020
Angeline M. Lajeunesse, 97, of Czepiel St. in Chicopee passed away on Tuesday morning at her home surrounded by family. Angie was born in Chicopee, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Robak) Czerkiewicz. Angie married Louis A. Lajeunesse on September 26, 1942 and they settled in Chicopee to raise their family. Angie worked for Savage Arms during the...
Dorilla L. "Dill" Theriault
Nov 11, 2020
Dorilla L. Theriault, 97, of Chicopee passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 in South Hadley. "Dill", as family and friends call her, was born on September 21, 1923 in Chicopee Falls, a daughter of the late Henry M. & Anna (Melancon) Blanchard. Dorilla grew up in the Chicopee, attending local schools including the former St. George School. She worked...
Roland L. Archambault
Nov 7, 2020
Roland L. Archambault, 87, formerly of Front Street passed away peacefully on Saturday morning in Holyoke. Archie, as family and friends called him was born on February 24, 1933 in Holyoke, a son of the late Ernest and Emily (Belanger) Archambault. He was educated in Chicopee schools. Archie joined the US Navy in 1951, at the age of 16, after...
George F. Girard
Nov 5, 2020
George F. Girard, 91, of Wildermere Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Holyoke. George was born in North Adams on Dec. 6, 1928, a son to the late Francis G. and May (Leonasio) Girard. He attended schools in North Adams, Mass. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1945, proudly serving aboard the USS...
Yvette C. Damoulakis
Oct 21, 2020
Yvette C. Damoulakis, 98, a longtime resident of Wilbraham, has passed away on October 21, 2020 at the Holyoke HealthCare Center, where she has resided for the past two years. Yvette was born on March 17, 1922 in Indian Orchard, MA, where she grew up with her mother Laura Albert and her father Michael Albert, along with her siblings, Aldore...
Robert D. Dame
Oct 12, 2020
Robert D. Dame, 74, of Thaddeus St. passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 12, 2020 surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Springfield ON October 6, 1946, a son of the late Robert & Susan (Mickna) Dame. He was raised and educated in Springfield and attended local schools. Bob was a forty one year employee of...
Josephine M. Jez
Sep 22, 2020
Josephine M. (Bengiovanni) Jez, of Woodcrest Drive passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Framingham, MA. a daughter of the late James Bengiovanni and Carmella Mazzaro. She was a longtime communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr. She was also a member of the Moose Lodge 1849...
Ercole W. Cucchi
Aug 28, 2020
Ercole "Eric" Cucchi, 96, died peacefully on August 28, 2020 at River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Claire (née Lemelin) Cucchi; son, William E. Cucchi of Killingly, CT; a sister Lilly Batista of Ludlow MA; sister-in-law Lillian Bigda of Chicopee MA; three grandchildren Eric W. Cucchi...
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...