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Vivian O. (Houle) Plouffe
Jun 15, 2021
Tribute Vivian O. (Houle) Plouffe, 86, beloved wife, of 64 years, of William D. “Don” Plouffe, who predeceased her in June 2017, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 15, 2021 at The Pines of Rutland, VT. Vivian was born on September 24, 1934 in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Vanio and Exina (Perreault) Houle. She was raised and educated in...
Deborah L. Freniere
Jun 5, 2021
Tribute Deborah L. Freniere, 54, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was the daughter of Annette (Couture) Tardiff of Ludlow and Paul Urban Tardiff of Fort Pierce, FL. Debbie was educated in the Chicopee Schools and a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School. She worked for several years as an Administration Assistant / Secretary at many places, including...
Robert J. Ostrowski
Jun 5, 2021
Tribute Robert J. "Farmer" Ostrowski, 78, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born in Holyoke on July 25, 1942 to the late Stella (Fujczak) and William Spillane. He was raised in Chicopee and attended Chicopee High School. As a kid, he would take a bus to work the tobacco fields...
Michael Piesyk
May 28, 2021
Tribute Chicopee – Michel P. Piesyk, 67, passed away Friday May 28, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, MA to the late Frank and Madeleine Piesyk, he was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Michael complete many courses in Welding and Fabrication and worked as a Supervisor with Industrial Steel and Table in Chicopee. He was predeceased...
Theresa J (Kusek) Pepin
May 22, 2021
Tribute Chicopee - Theresa Pepin, 90, passed away at her home Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Kusek. She was educated in the Springfield schools and a graduate of Commerce High School. Theresa enjoyed traveling with her husband, swimming, crossword puzzles, watching tv, cooking, especially her Thanksgiving stuffing, but most of all...
Brian G. Gloster
May 20, 2021
Tribute A tribute is not available at this time for Brian G. Gloster. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send sympathy gifts to the family or plant a tree in memory of Brian G. Gloster, please visit our tribute store.
Karen J. Ayers
May 12, 2021
Tribute Karen Ayers, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was a daughter of the late William Cronin and Frances (Flanders) Carlson. Karen was educated in Chicopee Schools and later obtained her hairdresser certificate. She was employed for many years as a caretaker at Sunshine Village where she enjoyed working with the staff and the attendees. In her spare...
Donna L. (Mastorakis) Pasternak
May 10, 2021
Tribute Donna L. Pasternak, 69, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, May 10, 2021. She was a daughter of the late James and Edna (Depot) Mastorakis. Donna was born and raised in Holyoke and a 1969 graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School. She worked at several area places including: New England Archives, a Teacher’s Aide at...
Dorothy L. (Campbell) Davignon
Apr 10, 2021
Tribute Dorothy L. Davignon, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was born and raised in Charlestown, MA, a daughter of the late John and Mary Campbell. Dorothy worked for many years as a Home Health Aide and a CNA for Genesis Health Care. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo and trips to the casino...
Marlene M. (Lafrance) Rame
Apr 9, 2021
Tribute Marlene (LaFrance) Rame, 82, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Larocque) LaFrance. Marlene lived in Holyoke for most of her life and she worked for many years in the Cafeteria at Peck School. Marlene was devoted to her Catholic faith. She enjoyed baking and was most passionate about...
Michael J. Harold
Apr 8, 2021
Tribute A tribute is not available at this time for Michael J. Harold. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send sympathy gifts to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael J. Harold, please visit our tribute store.
Irene C. (Blair) Rogers
Apr 3, 2021
Tribute Irene C. (Blair) Rogers,69, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Wilfred Blair and Louise Camyre. Irene worked for several years at Pioneer Valley Gardens in Greenfield. In her spare time, Irene loved arts and crafts, collecting brass trinkets, and gardening flowers of all kinds. She will be deeply missed by her...
Michael F. Collins
Mar 31, 2021
Tribute Chicopee-Michael F. Collins, 70, passed away on March 31, 2021 with his family by his side. He was a son of the late Francis and Barbara Collins. He was a lifelong Chicopee resident and educated in the Chicopee Schools. Michael worked for many years as a self-employed used cars salesman. He later worked for CAP helping with deliveries. He...
Anne Bock
Mar 28, 2021
Tribute Chicopee - Anne Bock, 74, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2021. She was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Carl and Rejane (Girard) Bock. Anne was educated in Chicopee Schools and she enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by her brother, Leland Gould and his wife Debbie...
Olivia M (King) Beauvais
Mar 27, 2021
Tribute A tribute is not available at this time for Olivia M (King) Beauvais. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send sympathy gifts to the family or plant a tree in memory of Olivia M (King) Beauvais, please visit our tribute store.
Derek M Passidakis
Mar 22, 2021
Tribute Chicopee-Derek M. Passidakis, 34, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2021, a son of the late Gail (Desrosiers) Passidakis and Nick Passidakis and his wife Pam of Belchertown. Derek will be missed by all who knew him, his beloved children, Ariana, Brayden, Layla, and GracieLynn, and their mother Clarissa Dion, his siblings; Amber Passidakis and Brandon Passisdakis, as well...
Richard P. Pelland
Mar 21, 2021
Tribute Richard Pelland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Holyoke and was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Germaine (Boulais) Pelland and by his brothers, Vincent, Roy, and Joseph. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Kathleen (Bullens) Pelland, his sons; David Pelland of Farmington, CT, and Brian Pelland and his...
Edward R. Pelland
Mar 12, 2021
Tribute Edward R. Pelland, 90, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 12, 2021 at the home of his daughter. He was born on September 15, 1930 to the late Edward and Dorilla (Gauthier) Pelland. Edward was educated in the Mt. Carmel School in Chicopee and was a graduate of Rosary High School. He served his...
Mark J. Reardon
Mar 8, 2021
Tribute Granby - Mark J. Reardon,65, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. He was a son of John A. Reardon of Granby, MA, and the late Nancy (Sikorski) Reardon. He worked for Fontaine Construction for many years. He also leaves a sister, Kim Reardon Post of Richmond, VA. All services will be held privately. To send sympathy gifts to the...
Cassandra M. Heroux
Feb 27, 2021
Tribute Cassandra (Sandy) Gauthier Heroux, 74, passed on to our Lord on Feb 27, 2021. Sandy was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Estelle Bassett and Maurice Gauthier. Cassandra enjoyed bowling, watching the Red Sox and most of all spending time with her family that show loved so dearly. She was predeceased by her infant son, Billy; sister’s,...
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