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William H. Jaycox

William H. Jaycox

Aug 16, 2021

Tribute William H. Jaycox, 76, passed away Monday August 16, 2021 at Holyoke Hospital. Born on June 1, 1945 in Holyoke to Hector and Gertrude Jaycox. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Diane (Brady) Jaycox, and his sister, Paula. William was a Machine Operator, for many years, and was an active union member of G.C.I.U. Local 48-B. William had...

James Patrick Mcinerney

James Patrick Mcinerney

Aug 13, 2021

Tribute Hampden – James Patrick McInerney, 91, retired U.S. Marine Corps Captain, passed away peacefully on Friday August 13, 2021 at Heritage Hall South in Agawam. Born September 19, 1929 in Holyoke to James P. McInerney and Lillian (Snyder) McInerney, he attended Chicopee Schools, graduating in 1947 from Chicopee High School. In 1948, James enlisted in the United States Marine...

Germaine M. (Ouellette) Lamothe

Germaine M. (Ouellette) Lamothe

Aug 7, 2021

Tribute Germaine (Ouellette) Lamothe, 95, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Vero of South Hadley surrounded by her loving family. Germaine was born in Salem, MA to Josephat and Mary (Labbee) Ouellette. She was a longtime resident of Chicopee and was employed as the Nursing Home Assistant Administrator of the former Chicopee Municipal Home. Germaine...

Carol J. (Mahoney) Morey

Carol J. (Mahoney) Morey

Jul 26, 2021

Tribute Carol Jean (Mahoney) Morey, 78, of Holyoke, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Holyoke Health Care in Holyoke, MA. Carol was born on February 7, 1943, in Holyoke, MA to William and Leona (Smith) Mahoney. She was a lifelong resident of Holyoke. She was predeceased by her infant son, Donald Scott Wilson, and her brother, William J....

Esther Ann (Gagnon) Montgomery

Esther Ann (Gagnon) Montgomery

Jul 17, 2021

Tribute Esther Ann (Gagnon) Montgomery, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday July 17, 2021, a day before her 73rd birthday. She was born in Holyoke to her father, Florian Gagnon and her mother the late Esther (Pelletier) Gagnon. She was predeceased by her stepmother, Connie (Ruczinski) Gagnon and her stepfather, Robert Goudreau. Esther resided in Maine for many...

Vivian O. (Houle) Plouffe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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