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Suzanne D. Jones
Aug 17, 2020
Tribute Agawam – Suzanne D. (Oswald) Jones, 69, of Agawam, passed away at her home on Monday August 17, 2020. Born on December 18, 1950, she was a daughter of the late William and Alice (Duclos) Oswald and a graduate of Chicopee High School. Suzanne enjoyed reading, cooking, dancing, the ocean, trips to Maine and spending time with her grandchildren....
Wayne R. Switzer
Aug 16, 2020
Tribute Wayne Raymond Switzer, 72, longtime Chicopee resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 16, 2020 at Vero at South Hadley. Born in Springfield to the late Raymond L. Switzer and Shirley L. (Bushey) Durand, he was a graduate of the High School of Commerce. Wayne was employed with Diamond Match in the Mail Room for many years. He was...
Susanne Walmsley
Aug 16, 2020
Tribute Chicopee-Susanne Joyce (Asselin) Walmsley, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Sue was a daughter of the late Edmond and Fernande (Perron) Asselin. Sue was a lifelong Chicopee resident and was educated in the Chicopee schools. She worked for many years as a waitress at several area restaurants lastly California Lunch. Sue enjoyed trips to Hamden beach,...
Stasia E. Chwalek
Aug 8, 2020
Tribute Chicopee – Stasia E. Chwalek, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 8, 2020 at the Willimansett Center West in Chicopee after a brief stay. Born and raised in Holyoke, she was a 1943 graduate of Holyoke High School. At a young age, Stasia began working with the Worthington / Atlas Copco Company as a Financial Secretary, retiring in...
Neil W Vincent
Aug 3, 2020
Tribute Belchertown - Neil W. Vincent, 77, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Neil was a son of the late James and Margaret (Hough) Vincent. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY and raised in Chicopee, MA where he lived for many years. Neil proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Medic during the...
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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