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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, class of 1945. She married Raymond Gelinas and they settled in Chicopee to raise their family. Shirley worked for Ames...

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, Everett graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and received a...

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 her beautiful flowers and gardens at her home. She enjoyed cooking and many crafting projects. She was a communicant of the...

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. Chris worked as an aerospace parts test operator for Ron-Mar, Inc. Chris enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving as a...

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. He proudly served two tours in Vietnam before returning to Chicopee and serving with the 439th Airlift Wing. Master Sergeant Berwaldt received many...

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. George School and Chicopee High School. Claire was a seamstress with Chicopee Undergarment over 40 years prior to her retirement....

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 Management. She worked for Chicopee Savings Bank for many years before joining McLaughlin Paper in West Springfield. Lynn was an office administrator as well as...

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 the 138th Engineering group at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He later joined the USAF, serving with the 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard. Tim worked as...

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. She later moved to live with with her uncle Roland and his family, while her sister remained in foster care. At the age of 14, she...