Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Claire T. Griffin
May 29, 2017
CLAIRE T. GRIFFIN 1927 � 2017 SOUTHWICK- Claire (Mercier) Griffin passed away on Memorial Day, May 29, 2017 just three days after her 90th birthday. She was born in Holyoke on May 26, 1927 a daughter of the late Joseph and Lumina (Dubois) Mercier and was educated in Holyoke Schools. Claire resided in Chicopee most of her life before moving...
Normand G. La Douceur
May 14, 2017
NORMAND G. LaDOUCEUR 1927 � 2017 SOUTH HADLEY- Normand Gerald La Douceur, 89, a longtime South Hadley resident passed away on Mother�s Day, May 14, 2017 in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke on May 25, 1927 a son of the late Armand and Grace (Martel) La Douceur and graduated from Holyoke High School in 1944. Normand enlisted in the...
James L Leclair
May 12, 2017
JAMES L. LECLAIR 1938 - 2017 CHICOPEE- James Louis Leclair, 78, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Willimansett Center East. James was born in Holyoke on Oct., 17, 1938 a son of the late Louis and Pearl (Crownsberry) Leclair and was a graduate of Holyoke Trade School. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and served his country...
Wayne Lawrence Racine
May 12, 2017
WAYNE L. RACINE 1950 -2017 CHICOPEE- Wayne L. Racine, 66, went home to be with the lord on May 12, 2017.Wayne was born on May 25, 1950 to Roger P. and Gertrude (Fournier) Racine. Wayne worked as a mechanic for the former Holyoke Street Railway before joining the U.S. Navy in 1968. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam...
Marguerite H. Craven
Apr 19, 2017
Marguerite H. (Morin) Craven 1950 � 2017 West Springfield � Marguerite H. Craven, 66, of W. Springfield, passed away at her home, with her family at her side, on Wednesday, April 19th. Born in Chicopee, on June 16, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Irene (Forcier) Morin. She had graduated from Holyoke Catholic High School, and...
Gladys Scipien
Apr 9, 2017
GLADYS M. SCIPIEN Gladys Mary Scipien, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Targosz) Scipien of Chicopee, MA, died peacefully in Boston and in the presence of her close friends on April 9, 2017. She was a graduate of Chicopee High School and received a BS degree in nursing from Adelphi University. At the Nassau County (NY) Medical Center, she...
Jeannette Alice Shattuck
Apr 7, 2017
JEANNETTE A. SHATTUCK 1936 � 2017 CHICOPEE- Jeannette Alice (Clement) Shattuck, 80, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Country Estates in Agawam. She was born in Canada May 25, 1936 came to the United States and attended Holyoke Schools. Jeannette was a longtime Willimansett resident most recently on Nash Street in Chicopee. She worked for several years at...
Claire Rose (Peloquin) Denette
Mar 28, 2017
CLAIRE ROSE DENETTE 1935 -2017 LUDLOW- Claire (Peloquin) Denette, 81, formerly of Holy Cross Circle passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Oklahoma. She was predeceased by her husband Gerard Denette on Dec. 19, 2013. Claire was a longtime office clerk in the insurance industry. She is survived by her two sons, Marc Denette of NM; David Denette of...
Desiree Ann Demos
Mar 26, 2017
DESIREE ANN DEMOS 1963- 2017 CHICOPEE- Desiree Ann (St. Peter) Demos, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 26, 2017 at her home. She joins her beloved son, Michael Demos II who predeceased her in 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Gagne (Brian) Nogueira; her grandsons, Anthony Gagne; Michael �Peanut� Demos III; a daughter in law, Nicole Demos...
Richard F Freitag
Mar 2, 2017
Richard F. Freitag, Sr. January 2, 1921 ��March 2, 2017 CHICOPEE- With great sadness, the family of Richard Frank Freitag, Sr. (�Pepere�), formally announces his passing on March 2, 2017. During his 96 years, he was the picture of respect, honor, and love. Raised on the family farm in Aldenville, Massachusetts, he was introduced to his love of gardening. He...
James A Mckeever
Feb 20, 2017
James McKeever 1927-2017 Holyoke � James McKeever, 87 joined his wife Ellen Mckeever in Glory on February 20th, 2017. He will be missed by his two daughters Ellen and Christine; his son-in-law Kenny and many grandchildren. Thank you to the Loomis House and Nursing staff at Mercy Hospital Urology Department. Please visit www.Brunellefuneral home.com for more details.
Claire Gertrude Carter
Feb 8, 2017
Claire G. Carter 1923-2017 S. Hadley- Claire G. (Hebert) Carter, 93, of S. Hadley, passed away on February 8, 2017. She was born in Holyoke on March 8, 1923, to the late Ernest and Marie-Rose Hebert. She worked many years as a seamstress at Elco Dress factory in Holyoke. She enjoyed traveling to various places with her husband and sisters....
William R Steinbock Iii
Jan 15, 2017
William R. Steinbock III 1953 – 2017 Chicopee – Bill Steinbock III, 63, passed away 1/15/2017. He will be missed by his mother, Mildred Steinbock, a sister Cynthia Steinbock, a brother Douglas Steinbock and his life partner Patty Jones. All services are private. Memorial donations in his name can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite...
William R Steinbock Iii
Jan 15, 2017
William R. Steinbock III1953 � 2017Chicopee � Bill Steinbock III, 63, passed away 1/15/2017. He will be missed by his mother, Mildred Steinbock, a sister Cynthia Steinbock, a brother Douglas Steinbock and his life partner Patty Jones. All services are private. Memorial donations in his name can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington,...
Clayton J. Tomlinson Jr
Jan 15, 2017
Chicopee- Clayton J. Tomlinson Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2017. He was born on March 21, 1946, son of the late Clayton and Rita (Deforge) Tomlinson. He was a graduate of Precious Blood High School and served proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. Clay worked for Spaulding; there he worked with their founding team...
Clayton J. Tomlinson Jr
Jan 15, 2017
Chicopee- Clayton J. Tomlinson Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2017. He was born on March 21, 1946, son of the late Clayton and Rita (Deforge) Tomlinson. He was a graduate of Precious Blood High School and served proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. Clay worked for Spaulding; there he worked with their founding team...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.