Estelle T. Alderman 1928 ~ 2008 CHICOPEE- Estelle Alderman passed away suddenly at Baystate Medical Center, on September 3, 2008. Mrs. Alderman was a former resident of South Hadley; where she resided with her late husband, Wayne Alderman. Mr. Alderman was president of the former Community Savings Bank in Holyoke. Estelle leaves three daughters, Donna Guerin, Nancy Menard and her...
Paul M. Griffin 1964-2008 SAN DIEGO, CA- Paul M. Griffin, 43, of San Diego, CA, and formerly of Springfield, MA, entered into eternal rest on Monday August 11, 2008at home. He was born in Springfieldon October 28, 1964, a son of the late James and Margaret (Courtney) Griffin. Paul graduated from CathedralHigh Schoolin 1982, and received his Bachelors of Science...
Walter Midura 1925 ~ 2008 Springfield- Walter Midura 83, died Saturday at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Chicopee on April 14,1925 ; son of the late Stanley and Thelma (Pescz) Midura of Chicopee. Walter was a WW II U.S. Army veteran who served with the 104thinfantry in the European theatre. He owned and operated Midura's Garage in Granby,...
Victor R. Girard 1930 ~ 2008 CHICOPEE---Victor R. Girard, 78, a life long resident of this city and a former member of the Chicopee Fire Department, died Monday at home. Born & educated in Chicopee, he was the son of the late Arthur & Dora (Bonneau) Girard. Victor was a graduate of Chicopee High School, and had served with the...
Jean T. LaPerle 1933 ~ 2008 CHICOPEE- Jean T. (Kusmierz) LaPerle, 74, of Chicopee, devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Monday July 14, 2008 in the Willimansett Nursing Home-West. She was born in Springfield on December 18, 1933 the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Jeziout) Kusmierz. Jean was a communicant of St....
Elizabeth A. Renfrow 1929 ~ 2008 Chicopee - Elizabeth A. "Isabel" (Gorski) Renfrow, 79, passed away peacefully Monday, July 7, 2008 in Williamansett Care Center, Chicopee. Born July 4, 1929 in Chicopee, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Ogorzalek) Gorski. She married Donald Eugene Renfrow on February 23, 1952. In addition to her husband of 56...
Harry Morgan 1943 ~ 2008 EAST SPRINGFIELD- Richard "Harry" Morgan, 65, entered into eternal rest on Thursday July 3, 2008 at home. He was born in Springfield on March 21, 1943 a son of the late Charles A. and Olive (Bagley) Morgan. Harry graduated from the former Classical High School in 1961 and received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration...
John P. Sheehan, Jr. 1917 ~ 2008 John ("Jack") Paul Sheehan Jr. died on July 2, 2008 at home while in the loving care of his family. He was born in Chicopee on August 25, 1917, the son of the late Teresa (O'Neil) and John P. Sheehan. Jack was a graduate of Chicopee High School ('35) and Holy Cross College...
Bruce G. Picard 1963 ~ 2008 CHICOPEE- Bruce G. Picard, 44, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2008. Bruce was born in Springfield on October 26, 1963 a son of Dorothy H. (Podolski) Picard and the late Gerard W. Picard. He attended Springfield schools and graduated from Roger L.Putnam Vocational Technical High School. Bruce is survived by his mother, Dorothy...
Ethel (Georges) Gaba 1925 ~ 2008 CHICOPEE- Ethel (Georges) Gaba 82 died Saturday (June 28th) at home , surrounded by her loving family. Ethel was born in Chicopee on September 8, 1925 , a daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Banas) Georges and was a life long resident. Prior to retirement , she was employed by Buxton's in Agawam....
Rita Irene Anderson 1927 ~ 2008 Chicopee- Rita Irene (Desilets) Anderson, 81, a life long Chicopee resident, entered into eternal rest on Thursday June 19, 2008 at home. Rita was born in Chicopee on February 17, 1927, a daughter of the late Henry and Dora (Morin) Desilets. She was employed until her retirement, at several women's clothing stores including Forbes...
Peter J. Courniotes 1931 ~ 2008 Springfield - Peter James Courniotes, 76, of Chicopee, died of cancer on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Baystate Medical Center, with his wife and daughter by his side. Peter was born in Chicopee on August 2, 1931. He was the son of the late James Harry and Chrysanthe (Gardikas) Courniotes. Peter was a lifelong...
Eva L. Adamczyk 1920 ~ 2008 LUDLOW- Eva L. (Joubert) Adamczyk, 88, of Ludlow and formerly of Greensboro, NC, and Springfield, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday May 20, 2008 in Mont Marie Health Center, Holyoke. Eva was born in Waterbury, CT on February 11, 1920 the daughter of the late Louis C. and Anna (Girard) Joubert. She attended Springfield...
Sheila I. Jamroz 1980 ~ 2008 West Springfield - Sheila I. Jamroz, 27, formerly of Chicopee, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May, 20, 2008. Sheila was born in Springfield on October 9, 1980. Sheila was educated in the Chicopee school system and a member of the Reach Program. Sheila and her classmates won a first place award for a presentation...
Emily K. Grigonis 1914 ~ 2008 CHICOPEE- Emily "Millie" K. (Kusmierz) Grigonis, 94, a life long resident of Chicopee entered into eternal rest on Wednesday May 14, 2008 in Mount Saint Vincent Nursing Home in Holyoke. She was born in Chicopeeon May 3, 1914 a daughter of the late Casimer and Catherine (Kuna) Kusmierz. Millie attended Chicopee High School and...
Doris L. Thibodeau 1926 ~ 2008 Chicopee - Doris L. (Cournoyer) Thibodeau, 81, a lifelong resident of Chicopee, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2008 in a local nursing home. Born December 28, 1926 in Chicopee, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Deliska (Jolivet) Cournoyer. She is survived by her brother Robert Cournoyer and his wife, Terry...
Arthur A. Gauthier 1931 ~ 2008 Chicopee Falls- Arthur Armand Gauthier 76, Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life, April 24, 2008 from his home, in the care of his devoted family. Arthur was born in Chicopee Falls and was a life long resident. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.. Prior to his retirement,...
Joseph F. Cuddy Jr. 1943 ~ 2008 Chicopee- Joseph "Joe" F. Cuddy Jr., 63, of Chicopee and formerly of Holyoke, passed peacefully at home on Saturday April 19, 2008. Joe was born in Holyoke on October 27, 1943 the son of the late Joseph F. Cuddy Sr., who died in WWII, and Vilma (Furman) Cuddy. He graduated from Holyoke High...
Catherine Gosselin 1920 ~ 2008 Chicopee Falls - Catherine (Giokas) Gosselin 87, Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life, Saturday April 19,2008 from Mercy Medical Center in the care and comfort of her loving family. She was the devoted wife for 35 years, to the late Henry W. Gosselin who preceded her in death in 1977. Two brothers, William Giokas,...
Frank F. Tavares 1919 ~ 2008 Frank Felix Tavares, 88, of Chicopeepassed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 11, 2008. Frank was affectionately revered to as "Papa" or " Pop" to his family and friends. All will miss his charm and sharp wit. Frank was born in Fall Riveron April 19, 1919 to the late Joseph and Victoria...