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Carol A Egnor

Carol A Egnor

Aug 2, 2020

Tribute Carol A. Egnor, 73, passed away August 2, 2020. She was the daughter of the  late parents Helen (Kozlowska) Corliss and Charlie Fisher, Step-father Herman Corliss. Carol is survived by long time partner Roger Lafountain. Brothers John Corliss and his fiance' Donna Casey, Wayne Corliss, Dennis Fisher and Thomas Shirley. Sisters Madge (Corliss) Maspo and Susan Shuttles and Step-daughter...

William Blair

William Blair

Jul 31, 2020

Tribute Chicopee-William M. Blair, 54, passed away On Friday, July 31, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Bill was a son of the late Homer and Jennie (Szczepanek) Blair. He has been a lifelong resident of Chicopee MA, graduating from CHS class of 1984.  Bill worked for Coca Cola 9+ years as a Master Blender. He was...

Irvin W. Tomlinson, Jr.

Irvin W. Tomlinson, Jr.

Jul 24, 2020

Tribute Granby - Irvin William Tomlinson, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on Friday July 24, 2020. Born in the Willimansett section of Chicopee to the late Irvin Sr. and Eleanor (Zajaczkowski) Tomlinson, he was a longtime resident of Granby. Irvin served his country honorably in the United States Army during Korean War and was a recipient of the purple heart....

Robert Marcil

Robert Marcil

Jul 23, 2020

Tribute A tribute is not available at this time for Robert Marcil. 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 Robert Marcil, please visit our tribute store.

William N. Murray, Jr.

William N. Murray, Jr.

Jul 20, 2020

Tribute William “Bill” Norman Murray, Jr., 54, passed away on July 20, 2020. He was born on September 11, 1965, a son of William Norman Sr. and Beverly (Crosier) Murray of Chicopee. Bill was educated in Holyoke and Chicopee schools. He worked for many years as a manager for O’Connell’s Convenience. Bill enjoyed traveling with his family, trips to Hampton...

Theresa M. (Costello) Pond

Theresa M. (Costello) Pond

Jul 9, 2020

Tribute South Hadley – Theresa Mary (Costello) Pond, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday July 9, 2020. Born in Holyoke to Henry J. and Ouida (Quenneville) Costello, she was a longtime area resident. Over the years, Theresa was a factory worker and one of her first jobs was picking tobacco. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Kenneth...

Joyce M. (Champagne) Stefanik

Joyce M. (Champagne) Stefanik

Jul 3, 2020

Tribute Joyce M. (Champagne) Stefanik, 80, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home.  She was born on March 14, 1940 in Chicopee and was a daughter of Armand and Rose (Robidoux) Champagne.  Joyce was a devoted Catholic and dedicated to her family.  Her grandsons brought her much joy and so many smiles and laughs. ...

Eleanor A. (Boissoneault) Rusinowski

Eleanor A. (Boissoneault) Rusinowski

Jun 26, 2020

Tribute Chicopee – Eleanor Agnes (Boissonneault) Rusinowski, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday June 26, 2020 at life Care of Wilbraham. Born in Holyoke to Jules and Annie (Wailgum) Boissonneault, she attended Holyoke Schools and was a longtime area resident. Eleanor was a wonderful homemaker and was employed at Steiger’s Department Store for 19 years, retiring as Office Manager.  She...

Ew M. Smith

Ew M. Smith

Jun 23, 2020

Tribute Drew M. Smith, 41, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2020. He was born in Springfield to Bonnie L. (Hartman) Smith and the late Dennis W. Smith. Drew was a graduate of Chicopee High School and went on to receive his undergraduate and Master’s Degree from American International College. He was a dedicated Massachusetts English Teacher for the past...

Wendell Russell

Wendell Russell

Jun 15, 2020

Tribute Wendell Russell, 89, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully at home on Monday June 15, 2020. Born in Lincoln, and raised in Ansley, Nebraska to Charley and Bertha Russell, he was a longtime Chicopee resident. Wendell served his country honorably in the U.S. Airforce as a mechanic for four years. For most of his career, he was a factory worker...

Lucille T. (Bernash) Strange

Lucille T. (Bernash) Strange

Jun 9, 2020

Tribute Chicopee – Lucille Theresa (Bernash) Strange, 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 9, 2020. Born in Chicopee to the late Oscar and Eva (Sarrasin) Bernash, she attended Chicopee Schools and Holy Rosary High School. She was employed as a Sales Clerk at both Bradlees and W.T. Grants for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth G, Strange...

Carolann K. (White) Bibeau

Carolann K. (White) Bibeau

Jun 4, 2020

Tribute Chicopee - Carolann K. (White) Bibeau, 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was a daughter of the late Francis and Cecile (Courchesne) White. She will be missed by her children, Darlene Kras and her husband Jim of Chicopee, June Leduc of Springfield, John Warren and his wife Hollie of Chicopee...

Simone M (Gagnon) Couture

Simone M (Gagnon) Couture

May 21, 2020

Tribute Chicopee - Simone M. Couture, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born in Holyoke on August 15, 1928 a daughter of the late Rene and Bertha (Lefebvre) Gagnon and the widow of Richard E. Couture to whom she was married to for 57 years. She graduated from Immaculate Conception School, Rosary High and Holyoke Business School....

Robert Muniz

Robert Muniz

May 12, 2020

Tribute A tribute is not available at this time for Robert Muniz. 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 Robert Muniz, please visit our tribute store.

Sandra Lee (Mcfetridge) Alker

Sandra Lee (Mcfetridge) Alker

May 9, 2020

Tribute Sandra Lee Alker, 72, of Chicopee, MA Sandy saw her Savior face to face on May 9, 2020 while in Baystate Medical Center.  Born Sandra Lee McFetridge in 1947,   Millis, Massachusetts. Her parents who predeceased her were Arther S. McFetridge and Alice (Heustis). She married Robert John Alker, JR in 1966. Survived by Daughter, Lisa Horn, of Louisville, KY,...

Koral Laflamme-Blais

Koral Laflamme-Blais

May 4, 2020

Tribute Koral Laflamme-Blais May 27, 1961 – May 4, 2020 Koral Laflamme-Blais, 58, of Chicopee, passed away on May 4th at Holyoke Medical Center after a short illness. Koral (Korky) was born May 27th, 1961 to the late Leo P. and Lorraine (Baillargeon) Laflamme Jr. in Holyoke. She lived most of her life in Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee Comp...

Doris (Lanoue) Demanche

Doris (Lanoue) Demanche

Apr 30, 2020

Tribute West Springfield-Doris (Lanoue) Demanche, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born in Holyoke a daughter of the late Harvey and Marie (Choquette) Lanoue. She was educated in the Chicopee and Holyoke schools and later worked for many years at United paper box in Holyoke. Doris enjoyed spending time with her family and taking trips...

Bernard J. "Bernie" St. George

Bernard J. "Bernie" St. George

Apr 25, 2020

Tribute Bernard J.”Bernie” St. George 1934-2020 Chicopee - Bernard J. St. George, 85, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. He was a son of the late Augustine and Eva (Dominque) St. George. He was a graduate of Rosary High School and owner of the former O’Connor Lumber Company in Westfield. Bernie enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling with...

Maria Gordon

Maria Gordon

Apr 24, 2020

Tribute Maria Gordon peacefully passed away, at the age of 79, on April 24th, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Maria was born to the late Jose Rosario and Paula Ortiz. She worked for the city of Springfield for many years as a paraprofessional, along with sharing in her full-time ministry. Maria, better known as “Cuca” to those that...

Leona Thelma (Freniere) Tetreault

Leona Thelma (Freniere) Tetreault

Apr 21, 2020

Tribute Leona T. Tetreault 1938 – 2020 Chicopee – Leona “Thelma” (Freniere) Tetreault, 81, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Montague, MA to the late Joseph J. and Lillian A. (Fontaine) Freniere, she attended Turners Falls schools. Thelma is survived by her loving and devoted husband of over 50 years, Maurice Tetreault...

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