Catherine A. Kibbie 1954-2013 SPRINGFIELD- Catherine A. (Conklin) Kibbie, 59, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on November 27, 2013. She was born in Asbury Park, NJ to the late Herbert and Elizabeth (McEneny) Conklin on September 8, 1954. Catherine is survived by her loving husband Ronald Kibbie. Her family requests all services for Catherine will be private. Tylunas Funeral...
Yolande F. Girard1931-2013NASHUA, NH- Yolande F. (Lemieux) Girard, 82, of Nashua, NH and formerly of Chicopee, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. She was born in St. Gervais, Quebec, Canada on August 31, 1931 a daughter of the late Octave and Delina (Patry) Lemieux. Yolande was a member of the Dames de St. Anne for over 30...
William E. "Bubba" Brunelle 1940-2013 CHICOPEE - Bill Brunelle, 73, of Chicopee lost his battle with brain tumors at home on November 12, 2013 with his beloved family holding his hands. He was born in Montpelier, VT to his late parents, Noella A. (Gaudette) and Albert J. Brunelle. He leaves behind his best friend and soul mate, Martha, with whom...
Harry F. Baer Jr. 1945-2013 CHICOPEE- Harry F. Baer Jr.,67, passed away at home on November 7, 2013. He was born on December 5, 1945 to the late Harry and Katherine (Kopyscinski) Baer in Springfield. Harry is survived by his two sons, Thomas Baer and his wife Karol, and Scott Baer; a daughter Jennifer Caron; five grandchildren: Tim, Amber, Miranda,...
Dorothy M. Delude Badger 1917-2013 Chicopee- Dorothy M. (Hadley) Delude Badger, 96, of Southampton, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at Willimansett East Nursing Home. She was born in Holyoke on April 28, 1917 to the late Herbert H. and Lita M. (Riendeau) Hadley. Dorothy was a 1935 graduate of Chicopee High School and worked for Chicopee Undergarment, Uniroyal, and...
Elizabeth Viens 1935-2013 Chicopee- Elizabeth "Betty" C. (Johnstone) Viens, 78, of Chicopee, died Friday, October 25, 2013 surrounded by her family after battling cancer. She was born in Chicopee on July 26, 1935 to the late John and Ann (Brown) Johnstone. Betty began working at New England Telephone at age 16 and retired from Verizon with 51 years of service....
Gerald L. Charron1956-2013Chicopee- Gerald "Jerry" L. Charron, 57, a lifelong Chicopee resident, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on August 24, 1956, a son of Evelyn A. (Gordon) Charron of Chicopee and the late Leo D. Charron. Jerry graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1974. He retired...
Jeannette A. Perez1924-2013NORTHAMPTON- Jeannette A. Perez, 89, of Charlemont, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 7, 2013 in Colley Dickinson Hospital. She was born in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, on April 18, 1924, a daughter of the late Luis and Leonor (Torres) Perez. Jeannette retired from Beth Israel Hospital in New York as a Registered Nurse and worked for many...
Helen A. Demears 1951-2013 Westfield - Helen A. "Tiny" Demears, 62, died Friday, September 27, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Holyoke on September 15, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Towsley) and Alderman Paul Demears, Sr. Helen was known as "Tiny the Clown" and worked for Clowns of America for over 30 years. Helen was...
Alice O. Hrobak 1925-2013 Westfield- Alice O. (Lemieux) Hrobak, 88, of Westfield, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicopee on September 12, 1925 to the late Clifford W. and Clirina (Blanchette) Lemieux. Alice worked at Package Machinery as a drill press operator and retired at Baystate Medical Center where she...
Lillian C. Walas 1918-2013 Chicopee- Lillian C. (Ogrodnik) Walas, 94, a lifelong resident of Chicopee, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at Willimansett Center West. Born in Chicopee on October 4, 1918 to the late Joseph and Caroline (Sagan) Ogrodnik, Lillian was a 1937 graduate of Chicopee High School and was a parishioner of the former St. Patrick's Church. She...
Carol T. Labonte1947-2013CHICOPEE- Carol T. (Berrelli) Labonte, 65, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on October 9, 1947, a daughter of the late Rocco J. and Doris I. (Keogh) Berrelli. Carol graduated from The High School of Commerce, Springfield, and retired on January 4, 2013 after 26 years...
Lynne M. Munsell 1956-2013 Springfield- Lynne M. (O'Donnell) Munsell, 56, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, on October 2, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Arthur B. and Barbara T. (Olenick) O'Donnell. Lynne was a 1974 graduate of Commerce High School and worked as the unit secretary for Western...
Estelle Kindness1928-2013CHICOPEE- Estelle (Parent) Kindness, 84, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Birch Manor Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Chicopee on November 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Louis J. and Alda (Surprenant) Parent. Estelle retired from Dow Jones Company in Chicopee after 30 years of service....
Alfonso J. Giordano1958-2013HOLYOKE- Alfonso J. Giordano, 55, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 12, 2013 in Holyoke Medical Center. He was born Springfield on May 13, 1958 a son of the late Giusseppe and Jane (Cannon) Giordano. Alfonso was employed at Goodyear Tire in Springfield. He was a member of H.O.G. and enjoyed bowling. Alfonso is survived by his...