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John P. Hurst, 90, formerly of 14 Oxford Drive, Suffield, CT, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living, South Windsor, CT. John was born in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts in 1930, he also lived in South Hadley, MA; Lincoln, RI; Wethersfield, CT; Manlius, NY; and Avon, CT before making Suffield, CT his home for over 30 years. He was a 1948 graduate of Chicopee High School before entering the Navy in 1950.  John was a Project Manager for PPG Industries,...

Francis J. “Frank” Nally, 84, of Naomi St. in Chicopee passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Elaine Center in Hadley. Frank was born in Chicopee, was a lifelong native of the city and attended local schools. He met the former Isabelle Pion and they were married, settling in Chicopee to raise their family. They met in January 1954 at the ice skating rink at the Willimansett Ice Rink and they were married in August of 1955. He enlisted in the US Army, serving with the US Army...

With profound sadness the family announces the death of Kathryn Wall on March 20, 2021. Kathy had been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. Her condition was well managed until very recently. She passed peacefully at home in the arms of her husband and daughter. Kathy was born in Ludlow on January 8, 1943. She spent much of her childhood in Monson, and moved to West Warren in 1964 where she raised her family. When her children left the nest, Kathy moved to Chicopee in 1984. That was the same...

Dr. Peter M. Figgie III, 87, passed away peacefully March 19, 2021 at home in the loving care of his family and his wife Sandra. Born in Springfield on June 27, 1933 and raised in Chicopee Falls, Peter was the cherished son of Peter M. and Helen (Ferris) Figgie. Home to Peter in his early years was a close and loving three family home on Victoria Park. Here with his beloved sister Joyce, many cousins, aunts and uncles, lifetime memories were formed. Peter attended Cathedral High School in...

IRENE H. PISKORSKI, 82, of Circle Drive in Chicopee passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Born Irene H. Paciorek on December 26, 1938 in Chaumont-en-Vixen, France, she was the daughter of Joseph and Marianne (Biniek) Paciorek. She immigrated to the U.S. with her father and siblings in 1952. They settled in Deerfield and she attended Deerfield High School. Irene married Bruno S. Piskorski in South Deerfield at St. Stanislaus Church on July 2, 1960 and...

Mary I. Zajchowski, 93, a native and lifelong resident of Chicopee passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. Mary was born in 1927, a daughter of the late Stanley & Irene (Shea) Zajchowski. She was educated in Chicopee schools and worked at Dielectric in Chicopee for many years until her retirement. She was a communicant of the former St. Patrick’s Church in Chicopee. She was predeceased by her dear siblings; Margaret Beliveau, John Zajchowski and Lawrence...

Lenore A. Benson, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born on January 5, 1940 to Daniel and Charlotte (Walsh) Lynch in Cambridge, Massachusetts. At the family's request, all services are private.

CHICOPEE-Joyce C. Crabtree, 63, of Chateaugay Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Mercy Hospital after a 4 year battle with cancer. Joyce was born in Bremerton, WA. On May 23, 1957. She was a daughter to Barbara (Hutchison) Helie and the late Roger Helie. The family moved to Chicopee when Joyce was very young and they have resided here ever since. Joyce attended local schools and graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Joyce worked for many years...

Evelyn M. (MacDougald) Boyle, 92, of Glendale Street passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Evelyn worked at Baystate Medical Center for many years. Evelyn is survived by her loving son, Robert Boyle of Chicopee. Grandson John Boyle of Westfield. Great-granddaughters Gianna and Mackenzie of Agawam and Keirsten Boyle of Chicopee. Nephew, John Sullivan (Beauharnois) of PQ, Canada. Her former daughter in law, Cynthia Boyle-Lengeiza of Chicopee and...

Robert Schreiber, 89 of Chicopee passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Springfield on June 25, 1931. He was raised and educated in Springfield, graduating from Springfield Trade High in 1950, Spartan School in Tulsa, OK in 1951 and the Springfield Armory Toolmaking School in 1964. Robert enlisted in the US Air Force in 1950, serving with the 60th Air Squadron as a B-29 Specialist Aircraft & Engine Mechanic. He was honorably...