Leda A. Dube1935-2016Leda A. Dube, 80, a long-time resident of Chicopee, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born October 27, 1935 in Chicopee, to the late Philip Boudreau and Irene (Gemme) Boudreau. She was married to Paul Dube for 46 years before his passing in 2005. She leaves four beloved children Leo and his wife Carol, Paula...
James P. Breyare1944-2016 James "Jimmy" P. Breyare, 71, of Chicopee, died suddenly, while travelling through the island of Porto Santos, Portugal on April 5 2016. He was born in Holyoke, MA. to the late Arthur and Irene (Lacey) Breyare. Jimmy graduated from St. Jerome High School in 1962 and continued his education throughout his life-long journey. He was a retiree...
Patricia A. Zuron1953 - 2016Chicopee- Patricia A. Zuron, 62, of Chicopee, passed away, Monday, April 4, 2016 at Willimansett Nursing Home. Born in Springfield on September 21, 1953 she was a daughter of the late Roger J. Zuron, Sr. and Seinita L.(Boynton) Zuron. Patricia worked as a security guard at Smith and Wesson for 35 years. She leaves her brother,...
Chicopee - Mava B. Steadwell, 77, of Chicopee, passed away on April 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wentworth, NH on April 5, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (McLeavy) Marcou. Mava lived first in Westfield, MA and later moved to Clermont, FL. She was a beautiful person inside and out, who...
David B. Reader1960-2016Springfield- David B. Reader, 55, of Springfield, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield on December 1, 1960 he was the son of the late Donald H. and Joan (Severns) Reader. David loved spending time with his family who will miss him dearly. He leaves his two sisters, Karen Scott and her...
Robert E. Zuron1960-2016Springfield- Robert E. Zuron, 55, of Springfield, passed away, Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield on December 26, 1960 he was a son of the late Roger J. Zuron, Sr. and Seinita L.(Boynton) Zuron. Robert worked as a machine operator for Smith and Wesson for several years. He leaves his brother, Michael Zuron...
Springfield- Alphonse Calebrais, 92, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Wingate at Springfield. Born in Springfield on September 9, 1923 he was a son of the late Dominick and Concetta Calebrais. Alphonse was predeceased by his wife, Rose (St. Pierre) Calebrais. He leaves one son, two brothers, three sisters, several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and...
Raymond "Roby" Robichaud, 94, of Chicopee passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Care One at Redstone Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Chicopee, born March 31, 1921, he was the son of the late Phillip J. and Cerena (Mary) (Mosher) Robichaud. Raymond graduated from Cathedral High School in 1938 and Bay Path Institute Business School. ...
John L. Parks1918 - 2016West Springfield - John L. Parks, 98, of Springfield passed away on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at Wingate at West Springfield. Born In Nebraska on February 23rd, 1918, he was the son of the late Sedwick and Gladys (Peterson) Parks. John graduated from Ashland High School in Nebraska and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps...
Margaret J. (Gero) Carra, 89, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Margaret was a devoted wife to her husband Primo A. Carra who preceded her in death. Margaret was also preceded by her many brothers and sisters and by her brother and sisters - in law. Leaving to mourn...
Christopher (Tipper) Gray Scanlon-On February 11, 2016 Christopher passed away in Springfield Massachusetts. Christopher G. Scanlon was born on August 13, 1981 (34) in Springfield Massachusetts to Maureen Scanlon (Gray) and Robert John Scanlon Sr. Chris was a beautiful soul with a large personality. He was always smiling and had the power to turn your day around. Chris was a...
Evelyn Crevier1928-2016Holyoke- Evelyn Crevier, 87, of Holyoke, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Holyoke Health Care Center. Born in Chicopee on March 8, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Theodore J. and Annamae (Connor) Crevier. Evelyn lived in Chicopee for most of her life before moving to Holyoke in 1970. She was a graduate of Chicopee High...
Thomas M. Connors1928-2016CHICOPEE- Thomas M. Connors passed away on Feb. 1, 2016 in Wingate at Wilbraham. He had lived in Chicopee for over 60 years. He was born in Lowell, MA, the son of the late Michael "Joe" and Helen (Angelo) Connors. He retired from Monsanto (Solutia) in 1988. He served in the Air Force from 1945-1952. He was predeceased...
Mark A. Sulikowski, 45, passed peacefully at Baystae Hospital on January 30, 2016. He was born to Richard and Kathleen (Aranjo) Sulikowski on March 9, 1970. Mark served as an antique dealer for several years in the local community. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Erica (Lloyd) Sulikowski; daughter Danielle Sulikowski; Brother Todd Sulikowski ; his Dad...
Bruce A. Souliere1966 - 2016Westfield - Bruce A. Souliere passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2016. Born in Boston, on January 27, 1966 he was the son of the late Ronald and Ruth (Wilke) Souliere. Bruce was a machine operator for The Hampshire Gazette and previously The Westfield News. He enjoyed gardening and had a "green thumb". Bruce was an...
Joshua Adams, 32, of Longmeadow, died unexpectedly at home on January 15, 2016. He was born July 26, 1983 in Pittsfield, the son of Deborah Adams and Riccardo Casper. He attended Minnechaug Regional high school. He had a passion for working out, lifting weights and was pursuing a personal training certification. He was a novice heavy weight champion at the...
Brian James St. Marie1972 - 2016 Chicopee, MA Brian James St. Marie, 43, a resident of Chicopee, MA, died unexpectedly on January 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA, where he'd travelled the month prior in an attempt to find peace after a long struggle with mental illness. He leaves behind a grieving family who loved him through hard times, laughed...
John J. Calver, Jr.1974-2016Chicopee- John J. Calver, Jr., 42, of Chicopee, passed away January 1, 2016 at home. Born in Springfield on July 15, 1974, he was a son of John Calver, Sr. and Jane (Horak) Roy Blandford. John graduated from Southwick High School with national honors and was given awards for excellance in business, top golfer, chess club and...
Sarah M. Lane1993-2015Chicopee- Sarah M. Lane had an unforgettable smile that could light up the room. She had a great sense of humor and had numerous friends who will miss her dearly. Sarah graduated with high honors from Chicopee High School in 2012. She passed away unexpectedly in Chicopee on December 30, 2015 at the age of 22. Born in...