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...
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 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...
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 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 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 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 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...
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,...
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 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 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 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 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...
SPRINGFIELD-Josefina Josie Ortiz, 57, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 25, 2006 at home. She was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, on March 19, 1949 a daughter of the late Gonzalo and Eugenia (Arroyo) Ortiz, Sr. Josie was employed at Baystate Medical Center in the pediatric department for ten years, and had worked previously at Ring Nursing Home, Heritage...
Alfred D. Allen, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 24, 2006 while surrounded by his loving and faithful family. He was born in Chicopee April 11, 1921 and was a 1938 graduate of Chicopee High School. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Wilma (Paschall) Allen. He also leaves his three daughters,...
Paul "Roger" Dufault 1920 - 2006 CHICOPEE- P. Roger Dufault, 85, a longtime Chicopee resident was called safely home on Friday April 14, 2006 at Willamansett Nursing Home. Roger was born in Holyoke, July 17, 1920 the son of the late Wilfred and Eva Plante Dufault. He was a 1938 graduate of Holyoke High School. Roger served in the U.S....
Francis T. Kaczenski 1928 - 2006 CHICOPEE -Francis "Teddy" Kaczenski, 78, died Sunday April 9, 2006 at his home surrounded by his loving and dedicated family. Teddy was born in Holyoke March 9, 1928 a son of the late Konstanty and Stefania Ostrosski Kaczenski. He was educated in Holyoke schools and graduated from the former Holyoke Trade School. Teddy was...