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George Larose
Sep 8, 2016
GRANBY- George Larose, 86, passed away on September 8, 2016. He was born in St.Cesaire, Canada on November 29, 1929 a son of the late Lucien and Florina (Boucher) Larose. He was a carpenter for Daniel O’Connell and Son Construction for several years and later worked for Leelyn Plastic. George loved working, he could fix just about anything, in his...
Ronald J Orzechowski
Sep 6, 2016
CHICOPEE- Ret. MSgt Ronald J Orzechowski, 71, passed away on his birthday, September 6, 2016 at his home. He was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force and served honorably during Vietnam. Ron enlisted in the Air Force Reserve and served with the 58th Aerial Port Squadron at Westover Air Reserve Base as an air cargo specialist retiring as...
Ronald J Orzechowski
Sep 6, 2016
CHICOPEE- Ret. MSgt Ronald J Orzechowski, 71, passed away on his birthday, September 6, 2016 at his home. He was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force and served honorably during Vietnam. Ron enlisted in the Air Force Reserve and served with the 58th Aerial Port Squadron at Westover Air Reserve Base as an air cargo specialist retiring as...
Eugene Geno Houle
Aug 27, 2016
Chicopee- Eugene �Geno� Houle, 41, was welcomed home on Saturday, August, 27, 2016 with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born on November 4, 1974, the beloved son of Darlene Houle of Chicopee and Oscar Houle Jr, Cropwell, AL. He was educated in the Chicopee Schools and worked for several area...
Eugene Geno Houle
Aug 27, 2016
Chicopee- Eugene “Geno” Houle, 41, was welcomed home on Saturday, August, 27, 2016 with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born on November 4, 1974, the beloved son of Darlene Houle of Chicopee and Oscar Houle Jr, Cropwell, AL. He was educated in the Chicopee Schools and worked for several area...
Susan Young Freeman
Aug 21, 2016
CHICOPEE- Susan (Young) Freeman, 71, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at home with her family by her side. She was born in St. Albans, Vermont on June 2, 1945. Sue enjoyed spending time with her family, taking scenic drives with her friend Gladys, going to church with Jonathon, she also liked playing bingo and Slotomania while Facebooking. Sue...
Susan Young Freeman
Aug 21, 2016
CHICOPEE- Susan (Young) Freeman, 71, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at home with her family by her side. She was born in St. Albans, Vermont on June 2, 1945. Sue enjoyed spending time with her family, taking scenic drives with her friend Gladys, going to church with Jonathon, she also liked playing bingo and Slotomania while Facebooking. Sue...
William James Rogers
Aug 9, 2016
Greenfield- William J. Rogers, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Troy, New York on May 23, 1951 a son of the late Georgianna (Malenfant) Burrows and James Rogers. Bill loved working and he spent over 30 years in Agriculture; on Dairy Farms, perennial farms, and...
Ethel Kirk
Aug 9, 2016
ETHEL (SCARDUTO) RICHARDSON KIRK 1922 – 2016 CHICOPEE- Ethel Kirk, 94, of Chicopee passed away at Willimansett Nursing Center East on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Ethel was born on April 24, 1922 in Hartford, CT and educated in CT schools. She was a longtime employee and volunteer at the nursing center and was very comfortable spending her last days in...
William James Rogers
Aug 9, 2016
Greenfield- William J. Rogers, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Troy, New York on May 23, 1951 a son of the late Georgianna (Malenfant) Burrows and James Rogers. Bill loved working and he spent over 30 years in Agriculture; on Dairy Farms, perennial farms, and...
Ethel Kirk
Aug 9, 2016
ETHEL (SCARDUTO) RICHARDSON KIRK1922 � 2016CHICOPEE- Ethel Kirk, 94, of Chicopee passed away at Willimansett Nursing Center East on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Ethel was born on April 24, 1922 in Hartford, CT and educated in CT schools. She was a longtime employee and volunteer at the nursing center and was very comfortable spending her last days in their care....
Chester Mazurowski
Aug 5, 2016
CHICOPEE- Chester J. Mazurowski, 93, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on January 31, 1923 a son of the late Anthony and Bertha (Perlowski) Mazurowski. He was educated in the Holyoke Schools and later attended Julius Hartt School of Music. Chester proudly served his country during WWII...
Chester Mazurowski
Aug 5, 2016
CHICOPEE- Chester J. Mazurowski, 93, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on January 31, 1923 a son of the late Anthony and Bertha (Perlowski) Mazurowski. He was educated in the Holyoke Schools and later attended Julius Hartt School of Music. Chester proudly served his country during WWII...
Ulric Ric Cote
Jul 28, 2016
Springfield- Ulric “Ric” Cote, 78, passed away peacefully July 28, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on November 4, 1937 a son of the late Ulric J. and Florence (Duval) Cote and educated in Springfield Schools. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Ric worked as a barber for several years at...
Ulric Ric Cote
Jul 28, 2016
Springfield- Ulric �Ric� Cote, 78, passed away peacefully July 28, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on November 4, 1937 a son of the late Ulric J. and Florence (Duval) Cote and educated in Springfield Schools. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Ric worked as a barber for several years at...
Melvin Brown
Jul 21, 2016
Chicopee- Melvin Brown, 85, peacefully passed away July 21, 2016 at his home. He now joins his parents Francis and Edith (Berry) Brown in heaven. Melvin was born on November 30, 1930 in Barre, MA. He was a long time Chicopee resident and devoted catholic who faithfully attended St. Anthony of Padua Church. Melvin worked for Chicopee Fire Department for...
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