Gerard George Parent
Nov 26, 2024
Gerard George Parent, 89, of Chicopee, MA, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, after living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. He was born on December 21, 1934, in Chicopee, the youngest of 10 children born to the late Louis J. and Alda (Surprenant) Parent. Gerry graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield and then served in the National...
John James Krstyen
Nov 14, 2024
John James Krstyen of Springfield, age 69, passed away unexpectedly November 14, 2024. John was born in Springfield on July 7,1955, a son to his late parents, Robert and Geraldine (Maroney) Krstyen. He was a Veteran, and was proud to have served our country in the Army RA with the rank of Private 2nd Class. John was a spiritual man,...
Walter James Bilodeau
Nov 13, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Walter James Bilodeau, 78, of North Fort Myers, FL announce his passing on November 13, 2024. He was born on September 25, 1946, in Springfield, MA to Walter and Nellie (Maciolek) Bilodeau. A graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1965, he dutifully served his country with both the United States...
Elizabeth Ann O'Connor
Nov 12, 2024
Elizabeth Ann O’Connor (Betty) passed away November 12, 2024, in Wilbraham surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 19,1940, to the late Frances Cecilia Gallagher and Joseph Walter. She was raised in the Boston area, providing her with the best Bostonian accent, and then moved to Chicopee at the age of 21. She was employed for many...
George A. Croteau
Oct 12, 2024
George A. Croteau, 81, passed away peacefully at Baystate Hospital on October 12, 2024, after a sudden, brief illness. The eldest of 5 children, he was born to George M. & Eleanor Croteau (Brown) on October 13, 1942, in Springfield, MA. He spent years of his youth learning the family profession of carpentry from his father and grandfather. Shortly after...
Shirley Rose Bauman
Oct 6, 2024
Shirley Rose (Langan) Bauman, of Chicopee Falls, passed away October 6, 2024, at age 90, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born April 9, 1934, in Springfield to the late David and Annette (Generoux) Langan, and was a lifelong resident of Chicopee, MA. Shirley was married to John F. Bauman on May 4,1955 for 15 years until...
Cynthia M. Fontaine
Aug 23, 2024
Cynthia M. Fontaine of Chicopee, age 59, passed away unexpectedly August 23, 2024. Born in Hartford, CT on January 13, 1965, she was a daughter of her late father Harold Fay and her mother Marie (Basara) Guilmette. Cindy worked for many years as a CNA at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, and she was incredibly dedicated to her veterans. She...
Joyce V. Haire
Aug 19, 2024
Joyce V. Haire (Berrelli) of Springfield, age 71, passed away August 19, 2024. Born in Springfield on April 12, 1953. Joyce was a daughter of the late Rocco and Doris (Keough) Berrelli. She graduated from The High School of Commerce. Joyce worked for many years as a crossing guard at Chicopee Belcher School. Joyce loved her family, her dog Quincy...
James Edward Norton
Aug 16, 2024
James E. Norton of Chicopee, age 89, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 16, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1935, in Chicopee. James leaves Bianca, his beloved wife of 69 years. He retired from a long career at Western Mass Electric. James was predeceased by his loving son Kenneth Norton on July 13, 2020, as...
Russell David Rivest
Aug 1, 2024
Russell David Rivest, lifelong resident of Chicopee, MA, age 71, passed away August 1, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center after a long illness. Born November 25,1952, in Holyoke, MA, Russ was a son of the late Rene and Laura (Musante) Rivest. He was a graduate of Chicopee Comp High School and made a career as a pressman in printmaking. He...
Marcelle Agnes Parent
Jul 29, 2024
Marcelle Agnes Parent, age 93, passed away July 29, 2024. Born in Chicopee on March 4, 1931, she was one of ten children of the late Louis J. and Alda (Surprenant) Parent. After high school, Marcy took a radiology course at Mercy. She moved to New York, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University, and worked for many...
Lawrence "Larry" K. Perreault
Jul 9, 2024
Larry Perreault, 76 of Chicopee, MA, passed away on July 9 while in the presence of his family. He was the first son of the late Ernest R. and Elaine C. Perreault. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Penny (Curry) Perreault. Additionally, he leaves his daughter Lori Ann Hughes and her husband Wayne of Ludlow, his sons...
Paula J Phaneuf
Jul 6, 2024
SPRINGFIELD- Paula Phaneuf, 74, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was born in Glens Falls, to the late Preston Combs and Jean (Place) Combs. She worked for MassMutual in Springfield for several decades in pensions. Paula was a kind, generous person who loved spending time with her family and friends. She was known to quietly help...
Karen C. Allen
Jun 30, 2024
Karen C. Allen of Chicopee, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2024. Born in Springfield on Mother's Day, May 14, 1978, Karen was a daughter of Rob and Cathy Allen. She graduated from Chicopee High School. Karen was affectionately known as Care Bear and was a truly special person in the way that she loved. Karen was outgoing...
Suzanne Marie Holdsworth
May 27, 2024
Suzanne Marie (Geoffroy) Holdsworth of Springfield, age 79, passed away May 27, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14, 1945, a daughter of the late Armand and Rita (Yargeau) Geoffroy. Suzy was predeceased by her husband of over 20 years, Lawrence Holdsworth, and her sister Marianne (Geoffroy) Nicoli. She is...
Mary Ann A. Craven
May 25, 2024
Mary Ann A. (Desorcy) Craven, age 81, died peacefully at her son’s home in Holyoke on May 25, 2024. She was born in Holyoke on March 28, 1943, to the late Eva (Godere) and Albert Desorcy. Mary Ann graduated from Holyoke High School in 1961, and married James P. Craven of Holyoke that same year in December. She worked for...
Joyce Marion (Sourdiffe) Gilbert
May 21, 2024
CHICOPEE FALLS- Joyce Marion (Sourdiffe) Gilbert was called safely home to be with God on May 21, 2024. Born in Springfield on June 5, 1944, she was a daughter of the late William and Eleanor E. (Ashe) Sourdiffe. Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Harold (Jeff) Gilbert. She is survived by her son, Jaj Gilbert, his wife Laura...
Desiree L. Santos
Mar 25, 2024
Desiree L. Santos passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, at Tampa General Hospital in Florida. Born August 14, 1966, in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, Desiree (also called Dee or Dez by her family and friends) graduated from Chicopee High School and Holyoke Community College. After many years in the hospitality industry, Desiree enjoyed her winter months in Florida, loving the...
Ayres "Tony" Cacapo
Mar 24, 2024
Ayres “Tony” Cacapo of Chicopee, age 81, went home peacefully to be with our Lord on March 24, 2024. Born August 2, 1942, in Brazil to his late parents, Alvaro and Sazaltina (Ferreira) Cacapo, Ayres came to the United States in 1962 and moved to Chicopee in 1966 when he married his best friend. He worked 20 years for Tilcon...
Joseph Edward Bartoszek
Mar 9, 2024
Joseph (Joe) Edward Bartoszek, formerly of Chicopee, passed away at Hospice of the Valley in Arizona on March 9, 2024, with his wife and sister-in-law at his side. He was born in 1952 to the late Walter and Madonna Bartoszek. Joe attended St. Patrick’s School, graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1974...