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....
Nancy Etta Henry
Mar 6, 2022
Nancy E. (Godshall) Henry, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Nancy was born on April 30, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was raised in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and graduated from Wissahickon High School in 1966. Nancy served in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1974, with the rank of Sergeant, where she worked as a...
Barbara Ann Myslinski
Mar 2, 2022
CHICOPEE-Barbara Ann (Padykula) Myslinski, 89, of Sheridan Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully at her home on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Barbara was born in Chicopee, a daughter of the late Edward and Caroline (Gaj) Padykula. She was a lifelong resident of the city, being educated in local schools and graduated from Cathedral High School. Barbara married Max Myslinski...
Shanna Rose Brosseau
Feb 18, 2022
Shanna Brosseau passed away on the morning of February 18, 2022 at the age of 43, but anyone who knows her can tell you that is not the end of her story. Shanna was born and lived in Springfield before moving to Chicopee, Massachusetts. Every place that she went - from Chicopee Comprehensive High School where she graduated to TD...
Kathleen "Kosh" Degeronimo
Feb 12, 2022
Kathleen "Kosh" (Grace) DeGeronimo, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at BSMC in Springfield. Kathleen was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late John and Angeline Grace. Kathleen was raised in Chicopee, attended local schools and had resided here all her life. Kathleen worked as a bartender and waitress for several local restaurants in her younger...
John Christopher Taylor
Feb 8, 2022
CHICOPEE-MILFORD ~ John Christopher "JT" Taylor, 50, of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 surrounded by his family. John was the son of John W. and Mary Lou Taylor of Chicopee, MA. He was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts in 1972. He graduated from Chicopee High School in 1990 and went on to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology and...