All Tributes

 CHICOPEE-Edna M. O’Connor, 70, of Southwick Street in Chicopee passed away surrounded by the love and care of her devoted family on Thursday March 12, 2020 at Noble Hospital in Westfield. Edna was born in Boston, MA. on September 23, 1949, a daughter of the late John and Esther (Cole) Greene. She was raised and educated in Boston, graduating from Watertown High School. Edna furthered her education, receiving her BA in Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She...

CHICOPEE –Marie Anne Blanche Cecile (Jette) Desforges, 100, of Chicopee entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, March 12, 2020 surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was born in Swanton, Vermont on November 2, 1919 a daughter of the late Joseph Ovila and Azilda Hélène (Turgeon) Jette.  Cecile, at the age of seven, moved to Chicopee, where she has lived ever since.  She attended the former St. George School and graduated from Chicopee High School....

CHICOPEE-Joan A. Moreau, 85, of Edbert Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Tuesday with her family at her side at Mont Marie Nursing Home. Joan was born in Chicopee on January 19, 1935, the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Malone) Edwards. She was a lifelong resident of Chicopee and attended local schools. She loved roller-skating and dancing, especially at the Winter Palace in Holyoke. Joan loved camping with her husband and family in her youth. She married the love of her...

CHICOPEE – Beatrice P. Graham, 70, of Chicopee entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was born in Holyoke on March 13, 1949 a daughter of the late Philidor and Antoinette (Lambert) Lemay. Bea grew up in Chicopee, attending local schools including St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in Aldenville and graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive in 1967. She married Peter L. Graham and they settled in...

CHICOPEE-Henry L. Dubay Sr., 93, of Rochester Street passed away peacefully in the care and love of his family on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Westfield. Henry or Hank as family and friends knew him as, was born in Amherst on February 21, 1927. He grew up in Orange, MA., attending schools there including the Central School. He enlisted in the US Navy, serving as a Seaman aboard the USS Oakland, USS Hopewell and the USS Micka. Henry was aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay when the United States...

CHICOPEE-John C. Siedel, 78, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Monday. John was a lifelong resident of Chicopee, attending local schools and graduated from Chicopee High School. He furthered his education graduating from the IBM School of Business in Boston, Mass. He enlisted in the US Army serving at Fort Hood, Texas. John worked as a Dispatcher for the former Boston & Maine Railroad for many years prior to his retirement. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He also...

CHICOPEE- Ronald E. LeBlanc, 57, of Wolfe Street passed away surrounded by the love and care of his family on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at his home. Ron was born in Springfield on May 31, 1962, a son of Emile LeBlanc and Irene Mason. He was raised and educated in Chicopee and attended local schools. Ron had a great understanding of everything mechanical from a young age, leading him to open his own automotive repair shop. Ron owned and operated Longmeadow garage over 35 years, making friends...

CHICOPEE-Christopher A. Minnie, 42, of Stedman St. in Chicopee passed way unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Holyoke Hospital. Chris was born in Springfield, the son of Anthony & Deborah (Crabill) Minnie. He was raised and educated in Springfield, attending local schools. Chris was a Truck driver for J. Polep Co. in Chicopee for a number of years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved the outdoors, camping and family bonfires. He also enjoyed playing video games...

CHICOPEE-Gregory Louis Seidnitzer, 39, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Thursday at Baystate Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Greg was born in Springfield on May 27, 1980 and grew up in Chicopee, he attended local schools including Holyoke Community College. Known as a gentle giant, he loved working with his hands. He was a carpenter and laborer working for several companies in the area, most recently for Crane Exterior Design in Palmer as an Installer. Greg’s...

CHICOPEE/TEXAS- Evelyn Theresa Atkins, 84, of Harry Wurzbach Rd. in San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully at her daughter, Andrea’s home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 after a long and wonderful life. Granny Evelyn, as family and friends called her, was born on June 7, 1935 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Elzeor and Lillian (Ross) Morrrissette. She lived for many years in Chicopee before moving to San Antonio in 2016 to reside with her daughter, Andrea Bryant....