Gerald R. Ferris1938-2015Chicopee- Gerald R. Ferris (Jerry) passed on to be with his Lord on April 15, 2015. Jerry was born in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield MA on July 3, 1938. Son of William and Lorraine (Lareau) Ferris of Chicopee Falls, MA. Jerry was educated in the Chicopee school system, graduating from Chicopee High School in 1956. Jerry...
Ethel M. Dumont1919-2015Chicopee- Ethel "Sis" M. Dumont, 95, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst. Born in Chicopee on July 29, 1919 she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Eva (Sweeney) Kindness. Sis was a lifelong resident of Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1936. She worked as a...
CHICOPEE- Douglas C. Gaba, 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving his country from 1969-1973. Doug is survived by a brother, Robert S. Gaba of Colorado Springs, CO. All services are private.
Richard E Gushue1942-2015GOD saw you were getting tired as he put his arms around you, he whispered "come with me, there is a place for you in heaven where there is no suffering and no pain".... Richard E. Gushue , 72, of Chicopee, Mass passed away at Holyoke Medical Center, on Monday, April 6th . Born in Springfield, Massachusetts the...
David W. Pierson1964-2015Springfield- David W. Pierson, 50, of Springfield passed away, Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield on June 22, 1964, he was a son of the late William R. and Lillias M. (Robertson) Pierson. David attended Putnam Trade School and worked as a supervisor for Duc-Pac Corp. for 20 years and most recently worked...
Joan F. Watson1942-2015CHICOPEE- Joan F. Watson, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She was born in Chicopee on July 7, 1942, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Rice) Watson. Joan attended Sunshine Village for many years. She is survived by a brother, Jack Watson and his companion Carolyn Wynne of Connecticut; two sisters, Mary Ann Mannix...
Donald H. Kroeber 1928-2015 Chicopee- Donald H. Kroeber, 86, of Chicopee, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Willimansett Center East. Born in Meriden, CT on November 5, 1928 he was the son of the late Edwin and Mildred (Hall) Kroeber. Donald served over 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, including the Korean War and Vietnam War, obtaining the...
Alan G. Mason1956-2015CHICOPEE- Alan G. Mason, 58, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2015. He was born on April 7, 1956, a son of the late Armand H. and Frances C. (Poudrier) Mason. Alan is survived by a sister, Susan M. Sorci; two brothers, Michael J. Mason and David P. Mason and his wife Wendy, all of Chicopee; two...
Thaddeus W. Dybas, Jr.1934-2015Belchertown- Thaddeus W. Dybas, Jr., 80, of Belchertown, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicopee on November 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Thaddeus W. Dybas, Sr. and Stefania (Kielbasa) Dybas. Thaddeus proudly served as a Corporal in the United State Marine Corps during the...
Alma M. Senechal1915-2015Chicopee-Alma M. (Danis) Senechal, 99, of Chicopee, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Fall River, MA on September 3, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Maria (Chagnon) Danis. Alma attended Fall River Schools and worked as an assembler for Fletcher Terry Co. for 15 years, retiring in...
Christine Marie Martin1966-2015INDIAN ORCHARD- Christine lost her 2 ½ year battle with colon cancer Sunday afternoon February 1st. She is survived by her 8 year old son, Connor; her brother, John F. Martin; brother, Patrick J. Martin and his wife Donna L. (Shlaferman) Martin; a nephew, Patrick Ryan; and a niece, Katelyn. Funeral services will be held at a later...
James T. Baker1946-2015Chicopee- James "Jim" T. Baker, 68, of Chicopee, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Holyoke on August 18, 1946, he was a son of the late John A. and Doris E. (Patterson) Baker. Jim served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War...
Raymond F. Gelinas1924-2015Raymond F. Gelinas, 90, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully with his loving wife Shirley and his family by his side. Born in Springfield to the late Philip and Irene (Mageau) Gelina, he was raised in Chicopee and was a graduate of Chicopee High School. Raymond has lived in Chicopee for 40 years, and was a faithful communicant of...
Cecile M. O'Donnell1922-2014Chicopee- Cecile M. (Moreau) O'Donnell, 92, of Chicopee passed away, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in New Market, New Hampshire on August 27, 1922 to the late Joseph and Lydia (Berard) Moreau and has lived in Chicopee, MA most of her life. Cecile was educated in local schools and worked at Uniroyal...
Raymond T. O'Donnell Sr.1923-2014Chicopee- Raymond T. O'Donnell Sr., 91, of Chicopee, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. Born and raised in Holyoke on September 10, 1923, he was a son of the late Thomas and Florence (Lamielle) O'Donnell. Raymond graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1941. He retired from Uniroyal Tire Co. after 34...
Emily J. Shaffer1947-2014SPRINGFIELD- Emily Jane Shaffer, 67, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Born November 25, 1947 in Johnstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Jackson Wellington Shaffer and Janet Marie (Berkebile) Shaffer. Emily was a graduate of Forest Hills High School in Johnstown, PA. In 1986 she graduated from Roger L. Putnam Vocational...