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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
CHICOPEE-Frances M. Kuselias, 76, of Chicopee passed away at her home with her daughter at her side on Monday, June 17, 2019. Fran was born in Springfield on September 15, 1942 the daughter of the late George and Edith (Christian) Williams. She was raised and educated in Springfield. Fran worked for many years for the Chicopee School department with the...
CHICOPEE- Phyllis P. Rzewnicki, 83, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Heritage Hall Nursing center surrounded by her family. Phyllis or "Phyl" as family and friends knew her as, was born in Chicopee, attended local schools and was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a longtime communicant of the former Holy Name Church in Chicopee. Phyl...
EASTHAMPTON-Ann Sheridan St. Marie, 70, died on May 27, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, surrounded by loved ones, after a long period of declining health. Throughout her life, she saw the best, brought out the best, and was, quite simply, the very best of people. Her family is unmoored by her death, and friends are devastated, but...
CHICOPEE- William W. Stewart, 95, of Collins Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019 in Florida with his family surrounding him. Bill was born in Holyoke on January 12, 1924, a son of the late William M. and Helen (Kureck) Stewart. He was educated in Chicopee, attending local schools including Kirby Jr. High and graduated from Chicopee...
WEST HATFIELD ~ Gilroy P. Arbour, 87, of West Street passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Gil was born in Kauai, Hawaii on October 30, 1931, a son of the late Lawrence E. and Louise (Santos) Arbour. He grew up on the family farm in Kauai and was educated in schools there....
CHICOPEE - Doris T. (Auclair) Tanguay, 90, of Chicopee passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Center for Extended Care in Amherst surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born in Holyoke, MA on February 7, 1929 to the late Francois and Marie (Carrier) Auclair. She lived in Holyoke, Granby, Brewster and, after retirement she and her...
CHICOPEE-Norma Whittier Marshall, 83, of Blanan Drive in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with her family at her side. She was born in Millington, MA. on February 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Clifford & Elizabeth (Forster) Whittier. Norma resided in Chicopee for many years and was an active...
CHICOPEE- Theodore L. Bigda, 91, of Wildermere St. in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Ted was born in Chicopee, a son of the late Lawrence and Anna (Grzybala) Bigda. He was a lifelong resident of the city, attending local schools and graduated from Chicopee High/Trade School. Ted served in the US Army from 1950 to 1952...
CHICOPEE-Edna E. (LaPerle) Gagne, 90, of Broadway Street in Chicopee passed away on Wednesday evening (April 10, 2019) at Daybook village surrounded by her family. Edna was born on February 14, 1929 in Chicopee, a lifelong resident of the city, she was educated in local schools. Edna was married on June 7, 1952 to Ronald A. Gagne Jr. and they...
CHICOPEE-Doris L. (Leroux) Girard, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Doris was born on June 5, 1933 in the Three Rivers section of Palmer, a daughter of the late Alexander and Rose (Brodeur) Leroux. Doris was raised in Three Rivers and educated in Palmer schools. She was a longtime Chicopee...
CHICOPEE ~ Martina C. (Purdy) Gagne, 83, formerly of Wildermere Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in East Longmeadow. Martina was born in Springfield on July 24, 1935, a daughter of the late James and Anita (DeGray) Purdy. She was raised and educated in Springfield and attended local schools. Martina worked over 40 years as...
CHICOPEE- Verna T. (Morin) McDonald Carduff, 93, of Chicopee was called Safely Home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She passed into Eternal Life at home surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family. She was born and raised in Holyoke, MA, beloved daughter of the late Ernest & Margaret Morin. Active in her catholic faith, she was a...