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Claire T. Griffin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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