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...
Joan A. Moreau
Mar 10, 2020
CHICOPEE-Joan A. Moreau, 85, of Edbert Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Tuesday with her family at her side at Mont Marie Nursing Home. Joan was born in Chicopee on January 19, 1935, the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Malone) Edwards. She was a lifelong resident of Chicopee and attended local schools. She loved roller-skating and dancing,...
Beatrice P. Graham
Mar 7, 2020
CHICOPEE - Beatrice P. Graham, 70, of Chicopee entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was born in Holyoke on March 13, 1949 a daughter of the late Philidor and Antoinette (Lambert) Lemay. Bea grew up in Chicopee, attending local schools including St. Joan...
Henry Leonard Dubay Sr.
Mar 3, 2020
CHICOPEE-Henry L. Dubay Sr., 93, of Rochester Street passed away peacefully in the care and love of his family on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Westfield. Henry or Hank as family and friends knew him as, was born in Amherst on February 21, 1927. He grew up in Orange, MA., attending schools there including the Central School. He enlisted in...
John C. Siedel
Mar 2, 2020
CHICOPEE-John C. Siedel, 78, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Monday. John was a lifelong resident of Chicopee, attending local schools and graduated from Chicopee High School. He furthered his education graduating from the IBM School of Business in Boston, Mass. He enlisted in the US Army serving at Fort Hood, Texas. John worked as a Dispatcher for the former...
Ronald E. Leblanc
Feb 26, 2020
CHICOPEE- Ronald E. LeBlanc, 57, of Wolfe Street passed away surrounded by the love and care of his family on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at his home. Ron was born in Springfield on May 31, 1962, a son of Emile LeBlanc and Irene Mason. He was raised and educated in Chicopee and attended local schools. Ron had a great understanding...
Christopher Anthony Minnie
Feb 16, 2020
CHICOPEE-Christopher A. Minnie, 42, of Stedman St. in Chicopee passed way unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Holyoke Hospital. Chris was born in Springfield, the son of Anthony & Deborah (Crabill) Minnie. He was raised and educated in Springfield, attending local schools. Chris was a Truck driver for J. Polep Co. in Chicopee for a number of years. He...
Gregory Louis Seidnitzer
Feb 13, 2020
CHICOPEE-Gregory Louis Seidnitzer, 39, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Thursday at Baystate Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Greg was born in Springfield on May 27, 1980 and grew up in Chicopee, he attended local schools including Holyoke Community College. Known as a gentle giant, he loved working with his hands. He was a carpenter and...
Evelyn T. Atkins
Feb 12, 2020
CHICOPEE/TEXAS- Evelyn Theresa Atkins, 84, of Harry Wurzbach Rd. in San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully at her daughter, Andrea's home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 after a long and wonderful life. Granny Evelyn, as family and friends called her, was born on June 7, 1935 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Elzeor and Lillian (Ross) Morrrissette. She...