Sandra "Sam" Strange
Oct 17, 2022
SPRINGFIELD-Sandra "Sam" (Renardson) Strange, 77, of Springfield passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born in Holyoke on February 5, 1945, a daughter of the late Robert & Geraldine (Fountain) Renardson. Sam lived in Holyoke, West Springfield and Springfield most of her life. She worked at Friendly's in West Springfield for many...
Judith D. Breton
Oct 10, 2022
CHICOPEE - Judith D. Breton, 79, a resident of the Willimansett Section of Chicopee passed away peacefully at Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke, MA. Monday, October 10, 2022. Judy was born in Auburn, NY on Thursday, October 29, 1942 the beloved daughter of the late Albert and Bernice (Bourque) Breton. She is survived by her son Charles A. Gascoigne and his...
Kenneth E. Vickery
Sep 17, 2022
Kenneth E. Vickery, 92, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his home. Ken was born in Springfield on Feb. 11, 1930, a son of the late George and Mabel (Banning) Vickery. He was educated in local schools and had resided in Chicopee for most of his life. Ken worked for Moore Drop Forge in the...
Warren W. Flebotte
Sep 10, 2022
CHICOPEE- Warren W. Flebotte, 56, of Chicopee passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning with his beloved husband, Paul, at his side. Warren was born in Springfield on June 7, 1966, a son of Judith (Daigle) Flebotte and the late Joseph Flebotte. Warren was raised in Ludlow and attended local schools. He worked for AM Lithography as a...
Alex J. Larkin
Sep 3, 2022
CHICOPEE-Alex J. Larkin of Chicopee passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening in Holyoke. His life was abruptly cut short at the tender age of 25, the innocent victim of a senseless crime. Alex was born in Springfield on December 17, 1996, a loving son of Mary Lou Burgeson and Thomas J. Larkin. He was raised in Chicopee, attending local schools...
Linda D. Gadoury
Aug 22, 2022
Linda D. (Nicolau) Gadoury, 76, of Chicopee passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 22, 2022. Linda was born in Holyoke on November 4, 1945, one of three daughters of the late Victor J. Nicolau and Rena B. Potyrala. Linda was educated in Holyoke Schools, graduating from the former Rosary High School. She furthered her education, attending Holyoke Community...
Jeannete Rose Crawford
Aug 3, 2022
GREENFIELD-Jeannette Rose (Perreault) Crawford, 93, formerly of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Jeannette was born on October 23, 1928, the second child and eldest daughter of the late Cleophas and Rose (Landry) Perreault. She was raised and educated in Chicopee. Jeannette was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary's Church in East Springfield...
Lorraine D. Sowa
Jul 30, 2022
GRANBY-Lorraine D. (Alconis) Cronin-Sowa, 93, of Granby passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She had proudly resided in Holyoke for most of her life before moving to Granby to be closer to her family. Lorraine gave back to the Holyoke community in many ways, including numerous acts of volunteerism which ranged from knitting hats...
Diane Marie Powers
Jul 27, 2022
Diane Marie Powers, 72, of New Ludlow Rd. in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at BSMC in Springfield after a brief illness. Diane was born in Long Beach, CA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Vivian (Denette) Powers. She grew up in Springfield and Enfield, attending local schools and graduated from Enfield High School in...
Sharon Ann Kidder
Jul 19, 2022
Sharon Ann Kidder, 72, of Chicopee departed this life on Tuesday at Holyoke Hospital after a long battle against cancer. Sharon was born in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of the late Albert G. and Thelma Lemay Minie. Sharon worked as an accountant for Rock-Tenn Company and Waldorf Corporation for many years. She also served as the loyal accountant and...
Pauline A. Host
Jul 19, 2022
Pauline A. (Hebert) Host, 81, formerly of Chicopee MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Worcester MA. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Hebert, daughter-in-law, Cindy Aiken, her brother Romeo (Pete) Hebert and his wife Jeanne. Pauline was born and raised in Holyoke MA where she spent her career working in various paper factories. After her...
Francis J. Mulcahy
Jul 19, 2022
EAST LONGMEADOW-Francis J. Mulcahy II, 85, was reunited with the love of his life on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Fran was born on December 24, 1936 in Springfield, MA to Francis J. Mulcahy and Julia Mulcahy (Beauchiero) Trant. After losing his father at just four months old, Fran went on to be raised by his beloved stepfather Milton Trant. Fran...
Shirley E. Gelinas
Jun 29, 2022
CHICOPEE-Shirley E. Gelinas, 95, formerly of Johnson Rd. in Chicopee passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Shirley was born on April 22, 1927 in Springfield. She was a daughter of the late Leo and Hazel (Provanche) Gervais. She was raised and educated in Springfield, attending schools there and graduated from the High School of Commerce,...
Everett J. Dargie
Jun 28, 2022
Westfield-Everett J. Dargie, 95, of North Road passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022. Everett was born in East Ryegate, Vermont on June 7, 1927, the son of the late Alfred and Annie (Fillion) Dargie. He grew up in the mountains of Vermont, attended local schools and graduated from high school in East Ryegate, Vermont. Furthering his education,...
Theresa M. Walat
Jun 25, 2022
CHICOPEE-Theresa Marie Walat, 79, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center after a long illness. Theresa was born on October 2, 1942 to George and Cecilia (Brunelle) Bressette. She was a lifelong resident of Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee High School. Theresa spent much of her life caring for her family, animals and...
Colby Anne Thompson
Jun 10, 2022
Colby Anne Thompson died peacefully in her sleep June 10, 2022. She was a beloved granddaughter, daughter, sister, mother, auntie, and friend. Funeral and burial services will be private at the wishes of her family.
Christopher Joseph Barla
May 27, 2022
Christopher Joseph Barla, 52, of Columba Street passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2022 due to complications following surgery. Chris was born in Hartford, CT, a son of Ida Helene (Desforges) Barla of Chicopee and the late Augusto Giuseppe Barla of Imperia, Italy. He grew up in Chicopee, and was educated at Holyoke Catholic High School and Holyoke Community College....
Msgt. Robert J. Berwaldt Usaf (Ret.)
May 21, 2022
CHICOPEE-Robert J. Berwaldt, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Robert was born in Niagara Falls, NY, a son of the late Melvin and Ruth (Holmes) Berwaldt. He was raised and educated in New York and graduated from Fredonia High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Westover AFB....
Claire L. Jette
May 5, 2022
Claire L. Jette, 93, of East Main Street and formerly of Broadway Street in Chicopee entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Chicopee, M A. on August 26, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph Ovila and Azilda Hélène (Turgeon) Jette. Claire was a lifelong Chicopee resident, attending the former St....
Lynn K. Anderson
Apr 26, 2022
CHICOPEE-Lynn K. Anderson, 71, of Partridge Lane went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Lynn was born on December 16, 1950 in Caribou, Maine to the late Harry E. and Harriett R. (Jacobs) Anderson. She was raised and educated in Maine and graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle with a Degree in Business...