Rene P. Pelletier
Jul 31, 2006
Springfield - Rene Pelletier, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2006 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Holyoke on February 22, 1922, he was a son of the late Rene and Esther (Brassard) Pelletier. Rene proudly served our country in the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean...
James F. Harrington
Jul 24, 2006
James E. Harrington 1926-2006 SPRINGFIELD- James E. Harrington 80, died July 24,2006 at Heritage Hall. Born in Springfield, he was a life long resident. James was the owner of Combustion Engineering Service Co., Springfield. He is survived by a daughter, Melene Holmes and her husband, David of Springfield; a brother, Neil Harrington of Enfield, Ct.;2 sisters, Patricia Brady and Christine...
Catherine A. Vivenzio
Jul 23, 2006
SPRINGFIELD- Catherine "Kitt" A. (Stawarz) Vivenzio, 90, a life long Springfield resident, entered into eternal rest on Sunday July 23, 2006 at Chapin Center Nursing Home in Springfield. Kitt was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on January 26, 1916, the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Kozah) Stawarz. She attended Springfield schools, and was a communicant of Our Lady...
Margaret Ellen Griffin
Jul 21, 2006
SPRINGFIELD- Margaret "Peg" E. (Courtney) Griffin, 67, was called safely home on Friday July 21, 2006 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Peg was born in Springfield, January 27, 1939, the daughter of the late John Patrick and Mary (Ferris) Courtney. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School and attended Dean Junior College. Peg furthered her education...
William Joseph Hurley, Jr.
Jul 18, 2006
CHICOPEE- William Joseph Hurley Jr., 58, died July 18,2006 in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. Born in Springfield on June 21,1948 he was the son of Dorothy (Dupont) Hurley of Merrimack, N.H. and the late William J. Hurley Sr. He was a life long resident of Chicopee and was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church, where he had been an altar...
Wayne G. Barrett, Jr.
Jul 16, 2006
Wayne G. Barrett, Jr. 1953-2006 Chicopee - Wayne G. "Wayno" Barrett, Jr., 53 passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2006 surrounded by his family. Born in Springfield on May 15, 1953, he was a son of the late Wayne G. Barrett, Sr, who passed away in October, 1994 and Mary (Luppi) Barrett of Chicopee. Wayne was a graduate of the...
Marjorie A. Chretien
Jul 12, 2006
CHICOPEE- Marjorie A. (Wilkins) Szaban Chretien, 83, a longtime area resident entered into the journey of eternal rest on Wednesday July 12, 2006 at Birch Manor Nursing Home. Marjorie was born in Coldbrook, MA, December 6, 1922 a daughter of the late Oliver and Etta Mae (Snow) Wilkins. She was educated in the Rutland Massachusetts School System, and was a...
Alice M. Mccleary
Jul 8, 2006
Alice M. McCleary 1920-2006 CHICOPEE- Alice M. (Hawkins) McCleary, 86, a life long Chicopee resident, entered into eternal rest on Saturday July 8, 2006 at home surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born in Barton, VT, on January 18, 1920 the daughter of the late William H. and Clemma M. (Buck) Hawkins. She graduated from Stevens High School in...
Gary Roland Deyette
Jun 24, 2006
Chicopee - Gary "Red" Deyette, 47, of 45 Peter St., Chicopee died Saturday at Bay State Medical Center, Springfield. Born in Holyoke he has been a life long resident of Chicopee. He was a former employee of Milton Bradley Co. of East Longmeadow for 21 years. A communicant of St. George Church of Chicopee, he was a graduate of Chicopee...
Lise M. Grondin
Jun 18, 2006
Lise M. Grondin 1935-2006 WEST SPRINGFIELD- Lise M. (Rondeau) Grondin, 71, of West Springfield and formerly of Springfield and Woonsocket, RI, entered into eternal rest on Sunday June 18, 2006 at Wingate of East Longmeadow. She was born in Woonsocket, RI, on February 10, 1935 the daughter of the late Edouard and Robertine (Lefrancois) Rondeau. Lise was a communicant of...
Mary D. Varelakis
Jun 18, 2006
Mary D. Varelakis 1921 ? 2006 SPRINGFIELD---Mary D. Varelakis, 84, formerly of 224 El Paso St., died Sunday in the Holyoke Soldiers Home. Born in Chicopee, she was the daughter of the late Stavros and Zaharenia (Katsounakis) Varelakis. Mary was a 1939 graduate of Tech High School in Springfield, graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1943, and received...
Raoul Boucher
May 31, 2006
Raoul E. Boucher 1932-2006 Springfield- Raoul "Red" Eugene Boucher 73, of the Hungary Hill section of Springfield Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life, peacefully, and in the quiet comfort of his residence following an illness and surrounded by those he loved. Raoul was born in Holyoke, November 1,1932 son of the late Hervey E. and Emiliene (Prairie) Boucher. Prior...
Barbara A. Hall
May 29, 2006
Barbara A. Hall 1941- 2006 CHICOPEE- Barbara Ann (Brick) Hall, 65, a longtime area resident and nurse was called safely home on Monday, May 29, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Springfield, February 22, 1941 a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Anne Shea Brick. Barbara was educated in St. Mary's Elementary School of Westfield...
Richard Paul Ayotte
May 28, 2006
CHICOPEE- Richard "Dick" P. Ayotte, 88, a life long Chicopee resident, entered into eternal rest on Sunday May 28, 2006 at home. He was born in Chicopee on November 11, 1917 a son of the late John J. and Cora M. (Tetreault) Ayotte. Richard attended Chicopee High school, and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran obtaining the rank of SGT,...
Victorino "Victor" Frutuoso
May 12, 2006
CHICOPEE- Vitorino "Victor" Frutuoso, 83, a longtime resident here was called safely home on Friday May 12, 2006. Victor was born in Alcobaca, Portugal April 21, 1923 a son of the late Antonio and Francesca Frutuoso. He was educated in Portugal and worked as a farmer before joining the armed services for his country. Victor came to the United States...
May M. Goonan
May 11, 2006
May M. Goonan 1945 - 2006 SPRINGFIELD- May M. (Guild) Goonan, 60, a lifelong resident here was called safely home on Thursday May 11, 2006. May was born in Springfield May 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Earl G. and Grace Matteson Guild. May was employed at Milton Bradley and retired in 2000 after 27 years of service with...
Joseph Benoit
May 9, 2006
Joseph G. Benoit 1923-2006 CHICOPEE - Joseph George Gerard Benoit, 83, died at Mercy Medical Center early Tuesday morning, May 9, 2006 after a long illness. He was born in Holyoke on January 4, 1923 a son of the late George and Anna (Vachon) Benoit. He graduated from the former Holy Rosary High School in Holyoke in 1940. He served...
James "Jim" Moran
Apr 29, 2006
James F. Moran 1956-2006 CHICOPEE- James "Jim" F. Moran, 50, a resident of Chicopee for 17 years, and formerly of Agawam, entered into eternal rest on Saturday April 29, 2006 at home. Jim was born in Springfield on March 24, 1956 the son of the late James M. and Amelia B. (Chriscola) Moran. He graduated from Agawam High School, and...
John W. Berte
Apr 29, 2006
John W. Berte 1941-2006 Denver Colorado- John W. Berte, 65, a retired building superintendent and thirty five year resident died April 29, 2006 in Denver. Born in Springfield he was a son of the late Louis J. Berte Sr. and Marie (Brunelle) Berte. He was a graduate of Commerce High School. He resided in Springfield before moving to Colorado. Answering...