Janet Doris Ward
Oct 15, 2025
Janet Doris (Duguay) Ward, 79, beloved wife of Russell L. Ward who predeceased her in 1994, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning October 15, 2025, at her home in Chicopee with her loving family at her side.
Janet was born on April 1, 1946, in Holyoke, MA, and she was the daughter of Ernest N. and Doris E. (Masse) Duguay. She...
Ralph Alvar Johansson
Sep 27, 2025
East Longmeadow – Ralph Alvar Johansson, 93, of East Longmeadow, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 27, 2025.
Ralph was born on February 27, 1932, in Medford, MA to Carl and Elsa (Pearson) Johansson, Ralph was a 1949 graduate of Medford Vocation High School. Ralph served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War, from...
Lorraine "Cindy" J. Cundiff
Sep 19, 2025
Lorraine J. Cundiff
1946 – 2025
Chicopee – Lorraine “Cindy” J. (Reynolds) Cundiff, 78, of Chicopee, passed away Friday September 19, 2025, at Holyoke Medical Center. Lorraine was born in Ware, MA, daughter of George Hubbard Reynolds and Loretta Gewinner Stone.
Cindy was an avid collector of all tchotchke’s and enjoyed all the time she spent with her dear family.
She is survived by...
Nancy C. Prajzner
Sep 10, 2025
Nancy C. Prajzner
1951-2025
World traveler, journalist, and trailblazer, Nancy Prajzner of Southampton made her final journey on September 10, 2025. Born on February 21, 1951, Nancy grew up in Chicopee and was a member of the Class of 1969 at Chicopee High School. There, she played basketball and softball and wrote for the school newspaper.
In 1973, after graduating from UMass, Amherst...
Ann Louise Senecal
Aug 31, 2025
Ann Louise (Beauchemin) Senecal, 81, longtime resident of Chicopee and loving wife of 59 years to Jacques J. Senecal who predeceased her on September 11, 2022, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. Ann was born on December 18, 1943, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Rene S. and Antoinette M. (Charest) Beauchemin. She was...
June Rose Marie Poirier
Aug 23, 2025
June Rose Marie (Brooks) Poirier, 85, longtime resident of Holyoke and beloved wife of Armand L. Poirier who predeceased her on July 6, 2000, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Holyoke Medical Center.
June was born on June 22, 1940, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Albert Edward Brooks and Loretta Ven Brooks.
She was raised and educated in Holyoke...
Janet Duplisea
Aug 22, 2025
Janet (Windoloski) Duplisea, 61, beloved wife of 42 years, of Kevin Duplisea, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Rehab in South Hadley after a five-year battle with cancer.
She was an incredibly strong woman holding fast and firm to her faith knowing that she will be reunited with her son Ricky who predeceased her on March...
Kayel Adam Gouin
Aug 12, 2025
Chicopee – Kayel Adam Gouin, 16, lifelong resident of Chicopee, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, after a courageous fight with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. Kayel was born in Chicopee on October 6, 2008, to Heather M. Sumowski of Chicopee. Kayel loved football and hockey and could often be found...
Ronald A. Berthiaume
Jul 28, 2025
Ronald A. Berthiaume, 82, of Hudson, Florida and former longtime resident of the Fairview section of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on July 28, 2025. Ronald was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on September 5, 1942, a beloved son of Arthur A. Berthiaume and Yvonne R. Bergeron. He and his family moved to Fairview in 1970, and they later moved to...
Dennis Norman Menard
Jul 21, 2025
Dennis Norman Menard passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 21,2025. Dennis is the son of Norman Menard and Estelle Menard. He is predeceased by both his parents and his brother Kenneth Menard. Dennis leaves behind his wife of 52 years Jacqueline Menard and their three children Holly, Michael and April. Dennis had a love...
Richard T. Gawron Jr.
Jul 19, 2025
Feeding Hills – Richard Thomas Gawron, Jr., 59, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. Rich was born in Holyoke, MA to Maryann (Nadeau) Gawron and the late Richard T. Gawron, Sr. He was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Besides his mother, Maryann, he will be missed by his twins, Daniel...
Deborah Ann Ruel
Jul 1, 2025
Deborah Ann Ruel 1964-2025 Deborah Ann (Lapite) Ruel, 61, loving wife of 34 years to Donald J. Ruel, passed away peacefully at her home in Chicopee on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Deborah was born in Holyoke, MA, on May 23, 1964, a daughter of Dore J. and May (Vaillette) Lapite. She was raised...
Carol Sue Clark
Jun 8, 2025
Carol Sue (Ryan) Clark, longtime resident of Springfield and Florida, she was the beloved wife of Howard J. Clark Sr., who predeceased her in 2020, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 75. Carol was born on December 10, 1949, in Fall River, MA, a daughter of William J. and...
Norman Ernest Moreau
Jun 3, 2025
Norman Ernest Moreau, 91, beloved husband of 65 years to Rosalie (Campbell) Moreau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst. Norman was born on December 19, 1933, in Chicopee, MA, the son of Ernest L. and Bernadette (Proulx) Moreau. He was a lifelong resident of Chicopee and was a graduate of...
Olive "Sis" Mcandrews
May 31, 2025
Olive “Sis” McAndrews, 84, widower of the late Martin (Red) McAndrews Jr, was a beloved mother, sister, grandma, and great grandma who passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, peacefully at home. Survivors include two children: Martin (Skip) McAndrews III and wife Paula of Ware, MA and Amy McAndrews and longtime partner Todd of Sumter, SC, three grandchildren; Leah McAndrews-Arevalo and...
Wayne C. Leduc Sr.
May 24, 2025
Wayne C. Leduc, Sr. 1944-2025 Chicopee – Wayne Camille Leduc, Sr., 80, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 24, 2025 at Care One at Redstone in East Longmeadow. Wayne was born in Holyoke on June 29, 1944, a son of Camille and Jeanne (Pellissier) Leduc. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School and was employed as a...
Anthony Kwadwo Brooks
May 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Anthony Kwadwo Brooks, a man whose kindness and unwavering compassion touched the lives of all who knew him. Anthony, affectionately known as “Tony”, was born on February 17, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York, but spent most of his life in Chicopee and Holyoke, Massachusetts. His brilliance emerged early, and he...
Anna M. Daponde
May 9, 2025
Anna M. Daponde, longtime resident of Chicopee, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home in Chicopee. Anna was born on October 19, 1943, in Springfield, MA, a daughter of John C. Sr. and Stella (Noclik) Daponde. She was a 27-year employee at Avery Dennison. Anna leaves behind her brother John C. Daponde and his wife Mona, sister,...
Hildegarde Freedman
Apr 26, 2025
Hildegarde (Kushner) Freedman, 85, passed away April 26, 2025 at Daybrook Village in Holyoke, MA. She was born Boston, MA to Irving and Rose (Verstandig) Kushner. Hildegarde received her bachelor's in psychology from Tufts, class of 1961. All services will be private.
Theodore S. Deren
Apr 9, 2025
Theodore Stanley Deren, 76, passed away April 9, 2025, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Theodore was born on December 24, 1948, in Holyoke, MA, a son of Joseph and Sophia (Tobiasz) Deren. He was a graduate of Easthampton High School and served his country honorably in the United States Army. Theodore was employed for over 30 years as a...
