Richard William Viens
Feb 3, 2020
CHICOPEE-Richard W. Viens, 94, of Reed street in Chicopee passed away on Monday at Holyoke Medical Center. Richard was born in Chicopee on February 25, 1925, one of eleven children to Euclid and Beatrice (Mongeau) Viens. He was a lifelong Chicopee resident and attended local schools. Richard enlisted in the US Army, proudly serving with the 5th Infantry regiment of...
Bruce James Lafreniere
Jan 28, 2020
CHICOPEE-Bruce J. LaFreniere, 52, of Blanan Drive in Chicopee passed away far too soon and unexpectedly on Tuesday evening at Baystate Medical Center. Bruce was a loving son, brother and devoted uncle to his loving family. He was born in Springfield on November 25, 1967, grew up in Chicopee, attended local schools and graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Bruce...
Eugene "Gene" Rooney
Jan 21, 2020
BELCHERTOWN- Eugene E. Rooney, 89, a longtime Springfield resident passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 with his family at his side. Gene, as family and friends called him, was born in Springfield on July 13, 1930 to William and Gladys (Golden) Rooney. He grew up in the North End of Springfield and attended local schools. He served in...
Martha C. Macdonald
Jan 19, 2020
SPRINGFIELD-Martha C. MacDonald, 74, of O'Connell Street in Springfield passed away peacefully on Sunday with her family at her side at Mercy Hospital. Martha was born in Springfield on August 10, 1945, the daughter of the late George O. and Katherine B. (Karparis) Peach. She was raised in Springfield, growing up in the North end, attending local schools and graduated...
Marilyn Ann Perron
Jan 8, 2020
CHICOPEE- Marilyn Ann (Forant) Perron, 88, a longtime Chicopee resident passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon in South Hadley with her devoted daughter at her side. Marilyn was born in Springfield on December 11, 1931, a daughter of the late Armand R. & Anna M. (Gosselin) Forant. She was raised in Chicopee attending local schools and graduated from Chicopee High...
Ralph R. Purdy
Dec 31, 2019
SPRINGFIELD - Ralph R. Purdy, 85, of Dana St. in Springfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Care one of Redstone. Ralph was born in Springfield on January 28, 1934, a son to the late James and Anita (DeGray) Purdy. He was educated in Springfield schools and graduated from Springfield Classical High School. Ralph enlisted with the...
Walter Lapa Jr.
Dec 26, 2019
Readsboro, VT ~ Walter Lapa Jr., 69, of Readsboro, VT passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday December 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born in Worcester, MA on May 9, 1950, a son of the late Walter and Emelina Lapa (Cini). Walter grew up on Joy St. in Chicopee where he spent his youth...
Thomas R Waldron Sr.
Dec 24, 2019
GRANBY-Thomas R. Waldron Sr., 69, of Taylor Street passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2019 at his home. Tommy or Tom as his family and friends knew him as, was born on April 10, 1950 in Ludlow, the son of the late Norman and Jeanne (Besse) Waldron. He grew up in Indian Orchard, attending local schools including...
Bernice Marguerite Duquette
Dec 18, 2019
SPRINGFIELD ~ Bernice Marguerite Duquette, 92, formerly of 172 Hampshire Street in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born in Springfield, Bernice was raised and educated in local schools. She worked for many years as the Switchboard Operator at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She was a devoted Communicant of St. Michael's Cathedral...
Arthur Norton
Dec 6, 2019
Agawam ~ Arthur Norton, 82, of Edgewater Road in Agawam passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019 at BSMC in Springfield, MA. Arthur was born on May 28, 1937 the son of the late William & Cornelia (Lavigne) Norton. He leaves a sister, Elaine Holt of Ohio, several nieces and nephews and his many beloved friends and caregivers at...
William W. Rae
Dec 1, 2019
LONGMEADOW - William W. Rae, 93, of Village Green in East Longmeadow passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Holyoke Soldier Home. William was born in Chicopee Falls on March 13, 1926, one of seven children to Richard & Margaret (Fox) Rae. He enlisted in the US Navy, serving as a Seaman 1st class aboard the USS...
Helen Lenz
Nov 9, 2019
CHICOPEE-Helen (Avlas) Lenz, 101, of Ondrick Drive in Chicopee passed away peacefully more than a century after she entered this world, her loving family surrounding her on Saturday evening at her home. Helen was born on November 22, 1917 in Clinton, Massachusetts, the daughter of proud Greek immigrants, John and Melanie (Karangelos) Avlas. She was raised and educated in the...
Marilyn G. Carr
Oct 12, 2019
WEST SPRINGFIELD-Marilyn G. Carr, 78, of Clayton drive in West Springfield passed away on Saturday evening, October 12, 2019 at Holyoke Hospital with her loving family at her side. Marilyn or ''The Queen" as her family lovingly sometimes referred to her, was born in Fall River on September 6, 1941, a daughter to the late Walter and Gertrude (Alty) Platt....
Rocco J. Calabrese
Sep 26, 2019
CHICOPEE - Rocco J. "Rocky" Calabrese, 95, formerly of Hillcrest Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at BSMC in Springfield. Rocky was born on March 5, 1924 in Springfield to the late Gennaro and Maria Antonia (Daniele) Calabrese. He was raised and educated in Springfield, attending local schools. During WWII, he joined the US Army,...
Kenneth Munsell
Sep 21, 2019
SPRINGFIELD- Kenneth Munsell, 66, of 57 Jean Drive in Springfield sadly passed away on September 21 2019, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Kenneth was born in Springfield on August 17, 1953, to Elizabeth and Richard Munsell of Agawam where he was raised. He worked many years as a truck driver and enjoyed long rides and music. He...
Margaret Mary Bednarz
Sep 3, 2019
CHICOPEE-Margaret M. (Peg) Bednarz, nee Reilly, 81, a long-time resident of Chicopee and most recent resident of Wingate of East Longmeadow passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and caregivers on September 2, 2019. Peg was born in Springfield MA, the youngest of five children of Michael and Kathleen Reilly. Peg was raised in a tight-knit family...
Mary Alice Denis Dufault
Aug 20, 2019
SOUTH HADLEY-Mary A. Denis Dufault, 96, formerly of Lathrop Street in South Hadley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday morning at Holyoke Health Center. Mary was born in Glens Falls, New York on June 27, 1923, a daughter to the late Thomas and Mary E. (Moran) Dwyer. She was raised in Glens Falls, known as Hometown USA...
Joseph A. Chicorka
Aug 1, 2019
CHICOPEE- Joseph A. Chicorka, 74, of 517 Chicopee Street passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2019 in Westfield. Joe was a lifelong Chicopee resident, residing at the Honeyman Residence. He loved to draw and was a very philosophical person. He leaves his many friends at the Honeyman Home as well as the dedicated staff who cared for Joe over...
Elise Marie Pion
Jul 21, 2019
CHICOPEE- Elise Marie (Morin) Pion, 93, a lifelong Chicopee resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Willimansett Center Nursing Home. Elise was born in Springfield on May 3, 1926, a daughter of the late Charles and Rita (Desilets) Morin. She was raised and educated in Chicopee, attending local schools including St. George Catholic School in Chicopee Falls...
Henry L. Therrien
Jul 7, 2019
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA/CHICOPEE~ Henry L. Therrien, 94, of Sebastian FL, passed away July 7, 2019 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Fl. Henry was born July 10, 1924 in Holyoke, MA and was a resident of Sebastian for the past 25 years. Henry was predeceased by his wife Bernadette L'Heureux and sons, William and Mark and his brother, Richard. He...