Frances M. Kuselias
Jun 17, 2019
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...
Phyllis P. Rzewnicki
Jun 11, 2019
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...
Ann Catherine St. Marie
May 27, 2019
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...
William Wallace Stewart
May 15, 2019
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...
Gilroy Patrick Arbour
May 10, 2019
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....
Doris T. Tanguay
May 3, 2019
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...
Norma Dell Marshall
Apr 27, 2019
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...
Theodore L. Bigda
Apr 13, 2019
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...
Edna E. Gagne
Apr 10, 2019
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...
Doris Louise Girard
Mar 22, 2019
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...
Martina Celina Gagne
Mar 7, 2019
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...
Verna Therese Mcdonald Carduff
Mar 5, 2019
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...
Jacqueline Marie Tisdale
Feb 18, 2019
CHICOPEE ~ Jacqueline Marie Tisdale, 70, of Memorial Drive in Chicopee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born in Newport News, Virginia on June 20, 1948, the daughter of the late James W. Tisdale Sr., and the late Anna Green Heckstall. She was raised and educated in Newport News, graduating from Huntington...
Thomas G. Chretien
Feb 11, 2019
SOUTH HADLEY-Thomas G. "Tom" Chretien, 61, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 11, 2019 after a long and brave battle with colon cancer. Tom was born in Holyoke, MA, on January 16, 1958, the son of the late Albert E. and Rose M. (Karetka) Chretien. He was raised and educated in Chicopee. Tom was a...
Susan Marie O'Iscoll
Jan 29, 2019
SPRINGFIELD ~ Susan Marie O'Driscoll, 61, of St. James Circle in Springfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 29. 2019, at her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Susan was born in Springfield on April 1, 1957 the daughter of the late John B. and Rose M. (Santaniello) Levister. She was raised and educated in...
Nancy Lynn Eggleston
Jan 24, 2019
CHICOPEE - Nancy L. Eggleston (Drewniak), 54, of Maple Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 24, 2019 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Nancy was born in Springfield on May 25, 1964. She was raised by her mother and stepfather; Margaret (Smith) Yergeau and Robert Yergeau who both predeceased...
Pauline C. Larock
Jan 20, 2019
CHICOPEE-Pauline C. (Podolski) LaRock, a Chicopee centenarian, 100 years young passed away on Sunday morning, January 20, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center after a very brief illness. Pauline was born on May 3, 1918 in Chicopee, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Raymond) Podolski. She was a lifelong resident of the city and attended local schools. Pauline worked...
Jason Christopher Trench
Jan 15, 2019
SPRINGFIELD -Jason C. Trench, 43 of Springfield passed away peacefully at home in the care and comfort of his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Jason was born in Springfield on December 17, 1975, the son of Harold Trench of West Springfield and Joyce E. (Robinson) Trench of Chicopee. He graduated in...
Shirley Nina Kolnicki
Jan 11, 2019
CHICOPEE-Shirley Nina (Pichette) Kolnicki, 80, of 418 Montgomery Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Friday evening at the Atrium in Agawam. Shirley was born in Springfield on June 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Thomas and Nina (Sunstrum) Pichette. Shirley spent almost her entire life on Montgomery Street, raised on the family farm, growing vegetables & fruits and...
Kimberlee E. Hubbard
Dec 27, 2018
CHICOPEE- Kimberlee E. Hubbard, 52, of 132 East Main Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on Thursday, December 27, 2018 with her family at her side. Kimberlee or "Hubba" as her family called her was born in Holyoke on March 19, 1966 the daughter of the late Raymond Hubbard and Susan (Emory) Casey. She was raised...