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...
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...