Thaddeus W. Dybas Jr.
Feb 7, 2015
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. Senechal
Feb 4, 2015
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 M. Martin
Feb 1, 2015
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. Baker
Jan 11, 2015
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. Gelinas
Jan 2, 2015
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'Donnell
Dec 30, 2014
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.
Dec 20, 2014
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. Shaffer
Dec 12, 2014
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...
Louis R. Tergliafera Sr
Dec 10, 2014
Louis R. Tergliafera Sr.1923-2014Louis R. Tergliafera, Sr., 91, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Cassidy) Tergliafera was called home to God on December 10, 2014. Son of the late Joseph Tagliaferri and Maria (Pezzatti) Tagliaferri , of Pagnona, Italy. Louis was born in Sheffield, MA but resided in Chicopee Falls for over 60 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S....
Lillian B. Denis
Dec 10, 2014
Lillian B. Denis1924-2014SPRINGFIELD- Lillian B. (Blanchard) Denis, 90, a lifelong Chicopee resident, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Baystate Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born in Chicopee on April 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Cyril J. and Georgianna (Demers) Blanchard. Lillian retired from Dielectrics and was a communicant of...
Sheila J. Bourbeau
Dec 7, 2014
Sheila J. Bourbeau 1938-2014 SPRINGFIELD- Sheila J. (Menard) Bourbeau, 76, a longtime Chicopee resident and formerly of New Hampshire, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Ware, MA on January 24, 1938 a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Helen S. (Hackney) Menard. Sheila graduated from Chicopee High School...
Allen R. Geoffroy
Dec 3, 2014
Allen R. Geoffroy 1953-2014 Chicopee- Allen R. Geoffroy, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his home in Chicopee. Born in Springfield on April 10, 1953 he was a son of the late Alfred and Doris (Tougas) Geoffroy. Allen was a 1971 graduate from Chicopee Comp. High School and retired from Agway Distribution Center in the receiving department. He...
Mary F. Schab
Nov 19, 2014
Mary F. Schab1936-2014Chicopee- Mary F. (Cook) Schab, 78, of Chicopee, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow. Born in North Adams, MA on March 10, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Harold W. and Sarah (King) Cook. Mary was a home health aide for Chicopee VNA for 25 years retiring in...
Doris E. Campbell
Nov 19, 2014
Doris E. Campbell1917-2014West Springfield- Doris E. (Clifford) Campbell, 97, of Chicopee, MA passed away peacefully November 19, 2014 at Wingate at West Springfield. She was born in Springfield, MA to Richard and Irene Clifford. She was predeceased by her husband, Owen Campbell; a brother, Donald Clifford; and a sister, Shirley (Clifford) Poloski. Doris leaves behind her beloved son, Roy H....
Leonard Harrison
Nov 14, 2014
Leonard Harrison Jr.1943-2014SPRINGFIELD- Leonard "Lenny" Harrison Jr., 70, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 in Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield. He was born in Waterbury, CT on December 12, 1943, a son of the late Leonard and Irene M. (Parkin) Harrison. Leonard was a U.S. Army Vietnam Conflict Aircraft Mechanic and Crew Chief veteran, obtaining the rank of SP4. He...
Margaret Ann Yamin
Nov 6, 2014
Margaret A. Yamin1938-2014WESTFIELD- Margaret A. (Clapper) Yamin, 75, affectionately known by many as 'Auntie Marge', entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on December 9, 1938, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Sears) Clapper and Paul Clapper. Marge was a joker, a free spirit and an honest soul who...
Kevin J. Mcdonald
Oct 28, 2014
Kevin J. McDonald1952-2014CHICOPEE- Kevin J. 'Mac' McDonald, 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was born in Buffalo, NY, a son of Verna (Morin) Carduff of Chicopee and the late Howard McDonald. Kevin was a U.S. Marine Corp. Vietnam War veteran, obtaining the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Kevin is also survived by a...
Richard L. Balthazar
Oct 17, 2014
Richard L. Balthazar1942-2014CHICOPEE- Richard L. Balthazar, 72, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. He was born in Springfield on June 30, 1942, the son of the late Lawrence A. and Lillian R. (Ouellette) Balthazar. Richard graduated from Chicopee High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from American International College. He retired from Peter Pan Bus Company...
Patricia R. Sullivan
Oct 14, 2014
Patricia R. Sullivan1931-2014Springfield- Patricia "Pat" R. (Edgar) Sullivan, 83, of the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at a local Nursing Home. Born in Bronx, New York on March 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Albina (LaForge) Edgar. Pat graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1949 and from Mercy...
Connie Vestal
Sep 26, 2014
Concepcion Vestal1934-2014Ludlow- Concepcion "Connie" (Pina) Vestal, 79, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in San Antonio, TX on December 30, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Ramon and Maria (Portillo) Pina. Connie attended Texas public schools and received her teaching degree at Texas Women's University and two...