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...
Gilbert E. Couture 1920-2008 Chicopee- Gilbert E. Couture, 87, of Chicopee and formerly of Ludlow, entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 10, 2008 in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. Gilbert was born in Chicopee on October 17, 1920 a son of the late Archie and Rose Alma (Gervais) Couture. He attended Belcher School and Chicopee High School, both in Chicopee....
Almeda E. Ayotte 1917 ~ 2008 CHICOPEE---Almeda E. (Rivest) Ayotte, 91, a life long resident of this city and formerly of 6 Falmouth Rd., died Sunday in Renaissance Manor, Holyoke. Born & educated in Chicopee, she was the daughter of the late Herve and Evelina (Goulet) Rivest. Almeda resided on Falmouth Rd. for over 50 years, moving to the Arbors...
Lynn Ann Rege 1958 ~ 2008 Chicopee- Lynn Ann Rege 49 , a beloved daughter, of Richard W. and Joan "Jill" W. (McGraw) Rege, Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life, Wednesday (March 26th, 2008) after a short illness. In addition to her parents, Lynnis survived by her brothers and sisters, Kim Marr, Chad Rege, Jill Potter, Maria Rege and...
Mildred M. Orszulak 1921 ~ 2008 Springfield - Mildred M. Orszulak, 86, died Mon. March 24, 2008. Born July 19, 1921 in Springfield, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie and Jennie (Rock) Cannon. She leaves her sister-in-law, Stefania Baginski, brother-in-law Albert Orszulak, both of Spfld; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11:30...
Barbara J. Manna 1932 ~ 2008 Chicopee- Barbara J. (Freeman) Manna was taken into God's arms on Tuesday March 18. Barbara was born in Springfield on February 17, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Charles Freeman and his wife Stella (Rotkowsky) Freeman. She was educated in the Springfield school system, and lived for the past 50 years in...
Loretta O. Dube 1916 ~ 2008 Chicopee - Loretta O. Dube, 91, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully Friday, March 14, 2008 surrounded by her loving family at Mt. St. Vincent Nursing Home, Holyoke. Born June 27, 1916 in Norwich, CT, she was the daughter of the late Ludger and Angenaide (Fontaine) Bouley. Loretta was a communicant of St. George Church...
M. Rita Cavanaugh 1923 ~ 2008 Springfield- Mary Rita (Martineau) Cavanaugh, 84, of Springfield and formerly of Chicopee, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday March 5, 2008 at home. Rita was born on May 24, 1923 a daughter of the late Alfred J. and Madeline G. (Devine) Martineau. She was a communicant for many years at St. Patrick's Church, and...
Margaret S. Yergeau 1945 ~ 2008 CHICOPEE- Margaret S. (Smith) Yergeau, 63, of Chicopee, passed away on Monday February 25, 2008 at home. Margaret was born in Springfield on February 4, 1945 a daughter of the late Bernard E. and Cecilia V. (Perreault) Smith. She graduated from the former Springfield Trade High School in Springfield, and retired in 2000 from...
Rita E. Lesniak Messier 1924 ~ 2008 CHICOPEE---Rita E. (Champagne) Lesniak Messier, 83, formerly of 7 Grocki Drive, died Tuesday in Chapin Center Nursing Home. Born in Thetford, Canada, she was educated in Chicopee schools and was a life long resident here. Rita was a former employee of Superbrush Co., Spaulding Co., and Fisk Tire Co. all of Chicopee. She...
Dorris E. Rouillard 1923 ~ 2008 Chicopee- Dorris E. (Hubbard) Rouillard 85, went home peacefully, Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Davy, West Virginia on January 6, 1923 a daughter of the late, Lance C. and Edna (Belcher) Hubbard. Dorris leaves behind her husband of 62 years, William F. Rouillard...
Anna Marie Anna M. Watson 1916 ~ 2008 Chicopee Falls- Anna Marie (Rice) Watson 91, Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life, Saturday (Feb. 16th) from Wingate of South Hadley in the care and comfort of her loving family.She was the wife, for 41 years, of the late , John J. Watson who predeceased her in 1979. Anna was born...
Rose Lazarz 1925-2008 Chicopee- Rose (Johnson) Lazarz, 82, died Friday January 18, 2008. She was born on August 16, 1925 to Stella and Napolean Johnson and she was a lifelong resident of Chicopee, MA. For several years she worked for the Chicopee School Department as a noon mother. Rose enjoyed attending the Polish picnics with family and friends. In her...
Lillian P. Trench 1913-2008 Chicopee- Lillian (Petkus) Moineau Trench 94, Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life from her home, on January 16th, 2008. Lillian was born in Pittsfield, MA., the daughter, of the late Joseph and Isabella (Norkus) Petkus. Lillian lived for most of her life in Chicopee, where she attended Chicopee schools. Lillian was predeceased by her first...
Wilbert R. Faust 1921-2008 Springfield- Wilbert R. Faust 86, passed away to be with Jesus at HolyokeMedicalCenter, on January 5, 2008. He will always be remembered by family and friends by the nickname of "Snooks". Wilbert was born in Indian Orchard, on Nov. 22, 1921 a son, of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Bienvenue) Faust. He was a World War...