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Billy Batchelor
May 8, 2016
Granby- William “Billy” Batchelor, Jr. ,66, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was the oldest of 12 siblings to the late William Batchelor, Sr. and he is survived by his dear mother Irene (Fortier) Gemme. Billy worked for many years as a machinist for James River Graphics and was the proud co-owner of Connie’s Ceramics. He is survived by...
Billy Batchelor
May 8, 2016
Granby- William �Billy� Batchelor, Jr. ,66, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was the oldest of 12 siblings to the late William Batchelor, Sr. and he is survived by his dear mother Irene (Fortier) Gemme. Billy worked for many years as a machinist for James River Graphics and was the proud co-owner of Connie�s Ceramics. He is survived by...
Clement M Poitras
Apr 25, 2016
Chicopee- Clement M. Poitras, 89, peacefully passed away in his home on April 25, 2016. He was the son of the late Raymond and Celestine (Tanguay) Poitras and beloved husband of the late Marguerite (Pare) Poitras. Clement worked as a precision tool & die maker at B F Perkins & Sons, Lavallee & Ide and retired from Avery Dennison in...
Clement M Poitras
Apr 25, 2016
Chicopee- Clement M. Poitras, 89, peacefully passed away in his home on April 25, 2016. He was the son of the late Raymond and Celestine (Tanguay) Poitras and beloved husband of the late Marguerite (Pare) Poitras. Clement worked as a precision tool & die maker at B F Perkins & Sons, Lavallee & Ide and retired from Avery Dennison in...
Thomas R. Allard
Apr 13, 2016
Chicopee- Thomas R. Allard, 55, passed away on April 13, 2016. He was born in Holyoke on February 13, 1961 a son of Patricia (Recore) Allard and Robert Allard and was educated in Holyoke schools. He was also predeceased by his beloved grandparents, James and Marjorie Bray. Tommy worked for Titan Roofing for over 20 years. Tommy was a proud...
Thomas R. Allard
Apr 13, 2016
Chicopee- Thomas R. Allard, 55, passed away on April 13, 2016. He was born in Holyoke on February 13, 1961 a son of Patricia (Recore) Allard and Robert Allard and was educated in Holyoke schools. He was also predeceased by his beloved grandparents, James and Marjorie Bray. Tommy worked for Titan Roofing for over 20 years. Tommy was a proud...
Karl B Gawron
Apr 10, 2016
Chicopee- Karl “Cagey” Gawron, 75, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his home. He was a lifelong Chicopee resident born on November 12, 1940 a son of the Late Frank Gawron Sr. and Stella (Sawicki) Gawron. He was educated in the Chicopee Schools and graduated from Chicopee High School. Karl worked for over 40 years as a Class A...
Karl B Gawron
Apr 10, 2016
Chicopee- Karl �Cagey� Gawron, 75, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his home. He was a lifelong Chicopee resident born on November 12, 1940 a son of the Late Frank Gawron Sr. and Stella (Sawicki) Gawron. He was educated in the Chicopee Schools and graduated from Chicopee High School. Karl worked for over 40 years as a Class A...
William "Bill" Wisniowski
Apr 7, 2016
Chicopee- William Wisniowski, 73, a Chicopee resident, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1942 in Springfield, to the late Joseph Wisniowski and Elsie (Komoorian) Wisniowsi Pieczarka. Bill had attended Chicopee High School and graduated class of “61”. He joined the National Guard and had worked for 30 years as a Tool...
William "Bill" Wisniowski
Apr 7, 2016
Chicopee- William Wisniowski, 73, a Chicopee resident, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1942 in Springfield, to the late Joseph Wisniowski and Elsie (Komoorian) Wisniowsi Pieczarka. Bill had attended Chicopee High School and graduated class of �61�. He joined the National Guard and had worked for 30 years as a Tool...
Arlene Brown
Apr 5, 2016
Chicopee- Arlene (Charbonneau) Brown, 80, was called home to Jesus after a battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family on April 5, 2016. She now joins her parents Frank and Malvina (Poirier) Charbonneau and her siblings in heaven. Arlene was born on October 25, 1935 in Winchendon, MA. She was a long time Chicopee resident and devoted catholic who...
Arlene Brown
Apr 5, 2016
Chicopee- Arlene (Charbonneau) Brown, 80, was called home to Jesus after a battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family on April 5, 2016. She now joins her parents Frank and Malvina (Poirier) Charbonneau and her siblings in heaven. Arlene was born on October 25, 1935 in Winchendon, MA. She was a long time Chicopee resident and devoted catholic who...
George R. Moreau
Apr 3, 2016
CHICOPEE- George R. Moreau, 81, an honorable 30-year Chicopee City Councilor, faithful Chicopee resident and dedicated family man passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Falls Church, VA. George leaves his beloved wife of over 55 years, Dorothy (Bernashe) Moreau. George was committed to the betterment of Chicopee and devoted his life to serving the community in various capacities....
George R. Moreau
Apr 3, 2016
CHICOPEE- George R. Moreau, 81, an honorable 30-year Chicopee City Councilor, faithful Chicopee resident and dedicated family man passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Falls Church, VA. George leaves his beloved wife of over 55 years, Dorothy (Bernashe) Moreau. George was committed to the betterment of Chicopee and devoted his life to serving the community in various capacities....
Leo Brunetti
Apr 1, 2016
CHICOPEE- Leo D. Brunetti, 73, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Holyoke on July 29, 1942 a son of the late Leo and Rita (Blanchette) Brunetti. Leo proudly served in the US Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis aboard the USS Murray for four years. He...
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