Estella Marie Hansen
Nov 27, 2016
Estella Marie Hansen, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Granby surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Barnesville, NY to the late George and Lila (Fuller) Dailey. Estella attended business school in New Mexico where she acquired skills that lasted a lifetime. She used those life lessons and worked for Green Thumb Wick office in the...
Vanda G. Bledsoe
Nov 21, 2016
Vanda G. Bledsoe, 80, of Springfield entered into enteral rest on Monday at Redstone Nursing Home. She was born in Huntington, England to the late Walter and Ivy (May) Norman. Vanda came to the US in 1956. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Bledsoe Sr.; daughter, Vanda L. Garcia in 2003. Vanda is survived by her three children, Donald...
Patricia Ann Murray
Nov 9, 2016
Patricia Ann Murray, 67, of Chicopee, passed away November, 9 2016 at home after a long battle with cancer. Patricia ("Patty") was born in Springfield to Robert P. and Doris R. (Reynolds) Murray on December 6, 1948. She was a graduate of the Chicopee High School class of 1966. After high school, Patty worked at Liberty Mutual where she met...
Albert O St. Onge Jr.
Oct 24, 2016
Albert O. St. Onge, 75, was called safely home on Monday, October 24. He was born in Ludlow to the late Albert St. Onge Sr. and Rita (Fournier) St. Onge. Albert attended St. Aloysius School and graduated from Cathedral High School with the class of 1958. He received his honorable discharge from the US Air Force on May 17, 1963....
Duane Renaldi
Oct 18, 2016
Duane Renaldi Jr. 59 passed entered into enteral rest at the Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday October 18, 2016. Duane was born on September 23, 1957 in Leominster to loving parents Duane Sr. and Carol (Goodchild) Renaldi. He was a happy, outgoing person despite his physical disabilities. Duane had many friends that loved and watched over him and helped him;...
Arlene D. Mcdonald
Oct 9, 2016
Arlene Doris (LaFountain) McDonald,94,of Chicopee, a sister, mother, aunt and grandmother, passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family on Oct 9 2016. Arlene was predeceased by her husband Howard (Mac) McDonald in 2007. She enjoyed creating Christmas villages, doing arts and crafts, loved to travel and was fond of shopping at Macy's. She was a communicant of...
Elsie R. Dufault
Sep 30, 2016
Elsie R. (Polverini) Dufault, 88, of Chicopee passed away on September 30, 2016 at Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 17, 1928 in South Hadley, the daughter of the late Dominic and Anna (Tonnucci) Polverini. Elsie lived most of her life in Chicopee and was educated in both South Hadley and Chicopee Schools. For...
Pamela Ladue
Sep 29, 2016
Pamela Ladue, 53, of Southbridge MA passed away suddenly on Thursday September 29, 2016 at the UMASS Medical Center in Worcester. Pamela was the daughter of Arthur and Barbara (McCormick) Ladue. She enjoyed being outside and in the company of friends. Pamela loved the beach and going on walks with her beloved dog Katie. She always had a smile on...
Harry G Fekeris
Sep 23, 2016
1928-2016Springfield- Harry Fekeris, 88, a lifelong resident of Springfield, entered into eternal rest on Friday September 23, 2016 at Bay State Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Springfield on May 18, 1928 a son of the late George and Pagagiona Fekeris. Harry graduated from Springfield Technical High School, and enlisted in the U.S. Marines...
Maxwell S. Mackechnie
Sep 17, 2016
Maxwell S. Mackechnie, 84 longtime resident of Chicopee Falls passed away September 17, 2016. His parents, with their siblings, immigrated from Scotland and raised their families on Butler Ave. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School and UMass Amherst. Max was a US Navy veteran serving at Bethesda hospital and retiree of Carlisle Tire and Rubber. He was predeceased...
Shawn P. Riley
Sep 7, 2016
Shawn Patrick Riley, 41 of Chicopee, MA passed away after a long battle with his illness on September 7, 2016 at Holyoke Medical Center. Shawn was born in Springfield, MA on July 13, 1975 to William and Jeannette Riley (Severns). He was a graduate of Chicopee High School Class of 1993. He previously resided in Florida, California and Arizona. Shawn's...
Roger Anthony Charron
Aug 2, 2016
- Roger Anthony Charron, 57, a lifelong Chicopee resident, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Bay state Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on November 19, 1958, a son of Evelyn A. (Gordon) Charron of Chicopee and the late Leo D. Charron. Rodger graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1976. He was a member...
Elaine F. Merchant
Jul 29, 2016
Elaine F. Merchant, 75, passed away on July 29, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family, Elaine was born to Gerald and Irene (Bovin) Leroux of Wilbrahamin 1941. She attended Wilbraham schools, and worked as a patient care assistant for many years in the area. Elaine enjoyed the time she spent as a member of the Red Hat Society,...
Margaret Mary Murdza
Jul 29, 2016
Margaret Mary (DeMaio) Murdza, 89, formerly of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center, after a long illness. She was born December 7, 1926 in Springfield, MA of the late Guiseppe DeMaio and Teresa (Manzi) DeMaio of Italy. She is survived by her children, Michael L. Murdza and his wife Deanna...