Jean M. Briere
Mar 12, 2015
Jean Briere 1953 – 2015 CHICOPEE - Jean Marie (Perreault) Briere, 61, passed away on March 12, 2015 at the Hospice of the Fisher Home, Amherst, MA. Jean was born in Holyoke on August 8, 1953 the daughter of Eleanor (Hopfe) Perreault and the late Raymond Perreault. She was a 1972 graduate of South Hadley High School. Jean worked for...
Roland Bernashe
Mar 12, 2015
KISSIMMEE, FL-Roland L. Bernashe, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015. He was born in Chicopee on October 30, 1923, a son of the late Alfred and Mary Bernashe. He moved to Kissimmee in 1990 from Chicopee. He was a machinist in the paper industry and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving his country faithfully during WWII....
Mildred I. Webb
Feb 21, 2015
WEST SPRINGIFLED-Mildred I. Webb, 90, passed away on February 21, 2015 at Wingate of West Springfield. Mildred was born on June 26, 1924 to the late William and Goldie (Tilton) Webb. She was a faithful Catholic and was a member of St. Stanislaus’ Church in Chicopee. Mildred is survived by a loving daughter Ellen; two granddaughters; and several loving cousins...
Erik J. Buchanan
Feb 21, 2015
Erik J. Buchanan1972-2015CHICOPEE- Erik J. Buchanan, 43, passed away suddenly in his home on February 21, 2015 in Chicopee. Erik was born on January 24, 1972 to James Buchanan and Nancy (Olson) Gomes in Holyoke. He attended Holyoke High School, obtaining his GED in 1990, and then attended some classes at HCC. Erik served in the United States Army and...
Erik J. Buchanan
Feb 21, 2015
Erik J. Buchanan 1972-2015 CHICOPEE- Erik J. Buchanan, 43, passed away suddenly in his home on February 21, 2015 in Chicopee. Erik was born on January 24, 1972 to James Buchanan and Nancy (Olson) Gomes in Holyoke. He attended Holyoke High School, obtaining his GED in 1990, and then attended some classes at HCC. Erik served in the United States...
Mildred I. Webb
Feb 21, 2015
WEST SPRINGIFLED-Mildred I. Webb, 90, passed away on February 21, 2015 at Wingate of West Springfield. Mildred was born on June 26, 1924 to the late William and Goldie (Tilton) Webb. She was a faithful Catholic and was a member of St. Stanislaus� Church in Chicopee. Mildred is survived by a loving daughter Ellen; two granddaughters; and several loving cousins...
Peter E. Leonard
Feb 16, 2015
CHICOPEE- Peter E. Leonard, 55, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2015. He was born on January 5, 1960 in Holyoke, MA to the late Thomas and Mary (Sibley) Leonard. Peter joined the U.S. Army after high school and proudly served overseas during the Grenada War. He most recently worked as a truck driver and enjoyed taking cross country trips...
Peter E. Leonard
Feb 16, 2015
CHICOPEE- Peter E. Leonard, 55, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2015. He was born on January 5, 1960 in Holyoke, MA to the late Thomas and Mary (Sibley) Leonard. Peter joined the U.S. Army after high school and proudly served overseas during the Grenada War. He most recently worked as a truck driver and enjoyed taking cross country trips...
George Rudzik
Feb 8, 2015
CHICOPEE-George E. Rudzik, 88, passed away on February 8, 2015 at Holyoke Medical Center. George was born on March 27 1926 to the late Walter and Sophia (Kieltyka) Rudzik. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII for the 761st Tank Destroyer Battalion. George moved to Chicopee after the Army and married the late Claire Szafran. He earned...
George Rudzik
Feb 8, 2015
CHICOPEE-George E. Rudzik, 88, passed away on February 8, 2015 at Holyoke Medical Center. George was born on March 27 1926 to the late Walter and Sophia (Kieltyka) Rudzik. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII for the 761st Tank Destroyer Battalion. George moved to Chicopee after the Army and married the late Claire Szafran. He earned...
Howard M. Smith
Feb 4, 2015
CHICOPEE- Howard M. Smith, 51, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on November 3, 1963 to the late Horace and Lillian Smith in Maryland. Howard enjoyed playing basketball in his spare time. He loved spending time with his sons and family. Howard was a good hearted person who would help anyone who...
Howard M. Smith
Feb 4, 2015
CHICOPEE- Howard M. Smith, 51, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on November 3, 1963 to the late Horace and Lillian Smith in Maryland. Howard enjoyed playing basketball in his spare time. He loved spending time with his sons and family. Howard was a good hearted person who would help anyone who...
Myrtle L. Whelden
Jan 27, 2015
Myrtle L. Whelden1925-2015CHICOPEE- Myrtle L. Whelden, 89, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Jan 27, 2015 at her home in Chicopee. She was born on May 3, 1925 in Springfield, VT to the late Charles and Gladys (Lockwood) Whelden. While in Vermont, Myrtle was a Sunday School teacher for 25 years at Calvary Baptist Church. Upon her retirement, she...
Charles L. Varley
Jan 27, 2015
Charles L. Varley 1948-2015 CHICOPEE- Charles “Charlie” L. Varley, 66, passed away on January 28, 2015 in his home in Chicopee. Charlie was born on March 14, 1948 to the late Lester and Lorraine (Smart) Varley in Holyoke. In his spare time, Charlie enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching the birds feed on the birdfeeder outside his house. He is predeceased...
Myrtle L. Whelden
Jan 27, 2015
Myrtle L. Whelden 1925-2015 CHICOPEE- Myrtle L. Whelden, 89, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Jan 27, 2015 at her home in Chicopee. She was born on May 3, 1925 in Springfield, VT to the late Charles and Gladys (Lockwood) Whelden. While in Vermont, Myrtle was a Sunday School teacher for 25 years at Calvary Baptist Church. Upon her...
Charles L. Varley
Jan 27, 2015
Charles L. Varley1948-2015CHICOPEE- Charles �Charlie� L. Varley, 66, passed away on January 28, 2015 in his home in Chicopee. Charlie was born on March 14, 1948 to the late Lester and Lorraine (Smart) Varley in Holyoke. In his spare time, Charlie enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching the birds feed on the birdfeeder outside his house. He is predeceased by his...
Ronald A. Champagne
Jan 22, 2015
Ronald A. Champagne1940-2015CHICOPEE- Ronald �Ron� A. Champagne, 74, passed away suddenly on January 22, 2015. Ron was born on November 19, 1940 to Andre and Rose Champagne in Chicopee. He graduated from HCC with an Associate�s Degree in Math and Science. He worked in various paper and printing factories in Holyoke before opening his own flee market business. Ron had...
