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...
Timothy L. Dulude
Apr 20, 2022
WESTFIELD ~ Timothy L. Dulude, 66, of Fair Lane in Westfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening after a brief illness. Tim was born in Holyoke, a son of the late Armand and Annette (Morgan) Dulude. He was raised and educated in Holyoke and attended local schools. He enlisted in the US Army, serving from 1973 to 1975, serving with...
Florence May Marchand
Apr 13, 2022
SPRINGFIELD-Florence May (Howe) Marchand, 90, formerly of Cameron St. in Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Heritage Hall Nursing center. Florence was born in Worcester, MA., a daughter of the late Dana P. and Bertha (Barrot) Howe. At the age of four, she lost her father, and a short time later moved to a foster home with her sister....
Yvonne Gilroy
Apr 10, 2022
Yvonne B. Gilroy, 94, formerly of Shirley Street passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Vero of South Hadley. Yvonne was born in Chicopee on September 1, 1927, a daughter of the late Richard & Beatrice (Wilson) Nadeau. She was educated in local schools and resided here her entire life. She worked in her younger years as a...
Janice "Jan" Bridgman
Apr 3, 2022
Janice "Jan" Bridgman, 83, formerly of Murphy Lane in Chicopee passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Jan was born in Springfield on May 17, 1938, a daughter of Raymond Bousquet and Berthe (Cormier) Bousquet Pisarek. She grew up in Chicopee, attended Catholic schools and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1956. Jan worked for many...
Ethel M. Lengieza
Apr 3, 2022
CHICOPEE - Ethel M. (Lapine) Lengieza, 96, of Chicopee was called to Heaven on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Mercy Hospital. Ethel was born in Chicopee on May 27, 1925, a daughter of Harold and Rachel (Turner) Lapine. She was a lifelong resident, attending local schools, and graduated from Holy Name School. Ethel was a homemaker and loved raising her...
Herbert A. Stocking Iii
Mar 18, 2022
Herbert Anson Stocking III, 44, known to all as Bert Stocking, passed away suddenly at home in Chicopee MA on Friday, March 18, 2022. He was born in Lynn MA on November 23, 1977. Bert was raised in Topsfield MA, graduated from Masconomet HS and attended University of Massachusetts. In his youth, Bert was a competitive swimmer on a coached...
Francis Dean Joseph
Mar 8, 2022
Francis D. Joseph, 30, of Fountain, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Florida. Francis was born in Springfield, a son of Christina (Marlow) Hedges and John Joseph. Francis was a graduate of Bozeman High School of Panama City, FLA. He worked at Hardee's as an assistant manager in Lynn Haven, FLA. in 2011. He joined the U.S....