Ernest Berneche Jr.

Ernest Berneche Jr.

Sep 20, 2015

Ernest Berneche, Jr.1934-2015Ernest Berneche, Jr., 80, died on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Wingate at West Springfield. Ernie was born December 8, 1934 to the late Ernest and Loretta Berneche, and spent most of his life in Holyoke and Chicopee. Ernie worked several jobs as a youngster, including selling newspapers for 25 cents-a-week in Holyoke in his early teens. At...

Rodger L. Pelchat

Rodger L. Pelchat

Sep 15, 2015

Rodger L. Pelchat1935-2015Chicopee- Rodger L. Pelchat, 80, of Chicopee, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Solder's Home of Holyoke. Born in Farmington, ME on April 15, 1935 he was a son of the late Louis A. and Gertrude (Moore) Pelchat. Rodger served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and worked as a supervisor for Hamilton...

Jacqueline D. Milne

Jacqueline D. Milne

Sep 5, 2015

Jacqueline D. Milne1935-2015SPRINGFIELD- Jacqueline 'Jackie' D. (Mason) Milne, 80, of Chicopee, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke on April 12, 1935 a daughter of the late Marie (Mason) DeCasse Murray and was raised by her loving and cherished grandparents, Raymond and Margaret (Lajoie) Mason. Jackie retired in 1999...

Judith A. Gushue

Judith A. Gushue

Sep 5, 2015

Judith A. Gushue1943-2015Chicopee- "GOD looked around his garden and found an empty space... then He looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face...  He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest...  God's garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best... "Judith A. Gushue, 73, of Chicopee Mass went home to be with the Lord...

Maria C. Andre

Maria C. Andre

Sep 5, 2015

Maria C. Andre1935-2015AGAWAM- Maria da Conceição Ribeiro Andre, 80, faithful servant of Christ and beloved wife, mother,  grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was born into eternal life on September 5, 2015, peacefully at home in Agawam surrounded by the love of her family after a heroic battle with cancer beginning seven years ago. Born July 30, 1935, in Bairro de...

Diane R. Beach

Diane R. Beach

Aug 29, 2015

Diane R. Beach1947-2015Springfield- Diane R. Beach, 68, of Springfield, passed away, Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Chapin Center Nursing Home. Diane leaves her brother Gerry Beach and his wife Maureen of Palmer; and her two sisters, Linda Brault of Chicopee and Rose Marie Brault and her husband Louis of Chicopee. She was predeceased by her sister Maryann Renias. A graveside...

Lucie A. Cormier

Lucie A. Cormier

Aug 29, 2015

Lucie A. Cormier1912-2015Chicopee - Lucie Anne Cormier, 103, known to nearly all as "Memere," passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at Wingate at Wilbraham. Born in Windsor Mills, Quebec, on April 16, 1912, she was the middle child of 7 of Oliva and Eva (Pelletier) Lacharite. Lucie grew up in Holyoke, where her family moved when she was a young...

Edward Charles Morin

Edward Charles Morin

Aug 12, 2015

Edward C. Morin1927-2015CHICOPEE- Edward, also affectionately known as Charlie by family and friends, (and lovingly as "Pepe" by his grandchildren) 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. He was born in Springfield on November 30, 1927, a son of the late Charles and Rita (Desilets) Morin. Charlie was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran obtaining the rank of Seaman Second...

J. J. Hayes

J. J. Hayes

Aug 7, 2015

John "JJ" J. Hayes1944-2015Chicopee- John "JJ" J. Hayes, 71, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at home. He leaves his loving wife Wanda Hayes and many family and friends. Services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to River Mills Senior Center, 5 W Main St, Chicopee. For further information please visit tylunasfuneralhome.com.Tylunas Funeral Home(413) 592-0148

Richard L. Kowalewski

Richard L. Kowalewski

Aug 1, 2015

Richard L. Kowalewski1928-2015Chicopee- Richard Leo Kowalewski entered into the after-life on August 1, 2015. Richard was a devoted husband and caregiver to his wife of 63 years, Marie A. Kowalewski, both of Chicopee. He was born in Pittsburgh PA on May 31st, 1929, to the late Leo and Stella Kowalewski. He was predeceased by his Brother Donald (wife Joan) of...

Roland A. Lemay

Roland A. Lemay

Jul 30, 2015

Roland A. LeMay1928 - 2015 CHICOPEE - Roland Alcide LeMay, 86, peacefully passed into eternity on July 30, 2015. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Ludger and Grace (Dauphinais) LeMay, his beloved sister, Thelma LeMay and his dearly cherished wife of 61 years, Lucille (Aubrey) LeMay.  He leaves behind his dearly beloved children: daughter, Christine LeMay-Kenyon and husband, Robert...

Roger A. Grondin

Roger A. Grondin

Jul 28, 2015

Roger A. Grondin1933-2015HATFIELD- Roger A. Grondin, 82, of Hatfield and formerly of Southwick, West Springfield, Springfield and Woonsocket, RI, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was born in Woonsocket, RI on June 2, 1933 a son of the late Armand and Anna (Bergeron) Grondin. Roger was educated in Woonsocket, RI and was a U.S. Army Korean...

Marilyn C. Sidorovich

Marilyn C. Sidorovich

Jul 20, 2015

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Dennis R. Lovely

Dennis R. Lovely

Jul 16, 2015

Dennis R. Lovely1960-2015HOLYOKE- Dennis R. Lovely 54, of Holyoke, sadly departed from this life on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Chapin Center in Springfield, Ma. Born in Holyoke and a life-long resident, he was the son of Billie R. Lovely of Holyoke and the late Shirley T. Lovely of Holyoke. He was the beloved father of Matthew and Jason Koske....

Rachel Charlebois

Rachel Charlebois

Jul 14, 2015

Rachel Charlebois1924-2015Holyoke- Rachel (Banville) Charlebois, 91 of Holyoke, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Wingate in West Springfield. She was born in Quebec, Canada on January 30, 1924 and was the eldest of nine children born to the late Albert and Alice (Lavoi) Banville. Rachel lived in Drummondville, Canada until she married in 1951. After the birth of her...

Jeanette R. Meyer

Jeanette R. Meyer

Jul 7, 2015

Jeanette R. Meyer1931-2015EAST SPRINGFIELD- Jeanette (Jean) Ruth Hrynyshyn Meyer, 83, of East Springfield, Massachusetts passed peacefully to the arms of God on July 7, 2015 with her family by her side.  Born in Sunderland, MA on August 7, 1931, Jeanette was the daughter of the late Alec and Rose (Walko) Hrynyshyn.  Upon graduating from Amherst High school, Jeanette lived and...

Donald L. Cote

Donald L. Cote

Jul 4, 2015

Donald L. Cote1943-2015CHICOPEE- Donald 'Donnie' L. Cote, 71, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at home. He was born in Springfield on November 20, 1943 a son of the late Emile and Agnes (Melcher) Cote. Donnie was a U.S. Army Vietnam Conflict veteran obtaining the rank of Private First Class. He was a truck driver for the...

Kathleen M. Parenteau

Kathleen M. Parenteau

Jun 1, 2015

Kathleen M. Parenteau1940-2015Chicopee- Kathleen M. (Morrill) Parenteau passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Kathy was born on April 11, 1940 in Worcester, MA to the late Lawrence W. and Helen C. (Dickie) Morrill.  She was a 1958 graduate of Leicester High School, and married on April 23, 1960 to William Raymond Parenteau of Worcester, MA.  ...

Carol Ann Floyd

Carol Ann Floyd

May 18, 2015

Carol Ann Floyd1933-2015CHICOPEE- Carol Ann (Pimentel) Floyd, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend was called home to Jesus on May 18, 2015. She was born on September 13, 1933 to Anthony & Olive Pimentel, and lived her life in Chicopee Falls. She married the love of her life, Sidney M. Floyd, originally of Lake City, FL...

Elizabeth F. Nowak

Elizabeth F. Nowak

May 5, 2015

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