Obituaries

Dec 11, 2025

Donald Earl Bourbeau, beloved brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center at the age of 66.

Donald was born on October 11, 1959, in St. Louis, MO, a son of Thelma (St. Marie) Strycharz and Donald Bourbeau.

He was raised and educated in Springfield and was a graduate of Tech High School, before residing...

Dec 5, 2025

Maurice R. Tetreault

1934 – 2025

Chicopee – Maurice Robert Tetreault, 91, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully Friday December 5, 2025, at Greenfield Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Maurice was born in Newport, VT to George and Rose (Lezotte) Tetreault.

Maurice was employed as a truck driver throughout his career at various companies including Yellow Freight. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Leona...

Dec 4, 2025

Arlene Louise (Lortie) Bessette, 75, beloved wife of Donald Bessette who predeceased her in 2006, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at her home in Chicopee with her loving family at her side.

Arlene was born on September 18, 1950, in Westfield, MA, the daughter of the late Paul and Marion (Demers) Lortie.

She was raised and educated in Chicopee...

Dec 1, 2025

Norma Jean Devender

1934- 2025

Chicopee – Norma Jean (Howes) Devender, 91, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully at home on Monday December 1, 2025. Norma was born in Holyoke on April 3, 1934, a daughter of Clifton and Delia (Costello) Howes. She was a graduate of South Hadley High School and was employed as a Book Binder for General Bookbinders in South...

Nov 19, 2025

Bonny Lee (Deforge) L’Heureux, 77, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Westfield Gardens in Westfield.

Bonny was born on October 28, 1948, and was the daughter of Dennis and Dorothy (Clark) Deforge.

She was raised and educated in Holyoke,Ma and was a longtime resident of South Hadley, Ma before residing in Westfield.

Bonny...

Nov 15, 2025

Amy Theresa (Gramarossa) Fitzgerald, 52, beloved wife of John Fitzgerald and longtime resident of Chicopee passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

Amy was born on May 8, 1973, in Springfield, MA, a daughter of Eugene and Joanne (Montagna) Gramarossa.

She was raised and educated in Springfield attending grammar school at Sacred Heart, and graduated from...

Nov 1, 2025

Rita Cecile Betournay (Roy) 92, was taken home by our Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2025 (“All Saints Day”). Born on October 17, 1933, in Holyoke to Wilfred Roy and Alberta Roy (Cote). Rita leaves behind her two loving sons, Roy L. Betournay and Glenn R. Betournay and his longtime partner, Keri Riley, grandson, Corey J. Seabury all of Chicopee,...

Oct 25, 2025

Bernice M. “Bunny” Skorka

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bernice M. “Bunny” Skorka, 88, who died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Health and Rehab in South Hadley, MA. She was born on May 23, 1937, in Holyoke, MA, the only child of the late Stanley J. and Angela M. (McCasland) Skorka. She lived and...

Oct 22, 2025

Edmond J. Plouffe, Sr.

1947-2025

Chicopee – Edmond J. Plouffe Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 22, 2025, at his home in Chicopee surrounded by his loving family.

Edmond was born November 23, 1947, son of Edmond J. Plouffe, and Marguerite (Laporte) Plouffe, he was a lifelong resident of Chicopee.

Edmond served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...

Oct 20, 2025

Ernest Arthur Quenneville, 87, beloved husband of 35 years to Anne E. (Cowdrey) Quenneville who predeceased him in 1996, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

Ernest was born on October 9, 1938, in Holyoke, MA, son of Levi A. and Ora M. (Cote) Quenneville.

He was raised and educated in Chicopee, where he was...

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...

Oct 10, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...