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Ronald A. Champagne
Jan 22, 2015
Ronald A. Champagne 1940-2015 CHICOPEE- 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....
Germaine J. Dubois
Jan 21, 2015
Germaine J. (Beauchesne) Dubois1924-2015NORTHAMPTON- Germaine J. (Beauchesne) Dubois, 90, passed away in the compassionate care of the staff at Linda Manor. She was born on March 1, 1924 in Quebec, Canada to the late William and Florida (Beaudette) Beauchesne. She married Robert Dubois and moved to Holyoke in January of 1946. Germaine worked in the mills in Holyoke for 40...
Germaine J. Dubois
Jan 21, 2015
Germaine J. (Beauchesne) Dubois 1924-2015 NORTHAMPTON- Germaine J. (Beauchesne) Dubois, 90, passed away in the compassionate care of the staff at Linda Manor. She was born on March 1, 1924 in Quebec, Canada to the late William and Florida (Beaudette) Beauchesne. She married Robert Dubois and moved to Holyoke in January of 1946. Germaine worked in the mills in Holyoke...
Gaetan M. Levesque
Jan 20, 2015
CHICOPEE- Gaetan M. Levesque, 56, passed away on January 20, 2015 at Holyoke Medical Center. Gaetan was born on April 5, 1958 to the late Leonard and Vivian (Labreche) Levesque in Montreal, Quebec. He graduated from Chicopee High School in 1977, where he played on the football team. Gaetan graduated from HCC in 1980 with an Associate’s Degree in Technology...
Gaetan M. Levesque
Jan 20, 2015
CHICOPEE- Gaetan M. Levesque, 56, passed away on January 20, 2015 at Holyoke Medical Center. Gaetan was born on April 5, 1958 to the late Leonard and Vivian (Labreche) Levesque in Montreal, Quebec. He graduated from Chicopee High School in 1977, where he played on the football team. Gaetan graduated from HCC in 1980 with an Associate�s Degree in Technology...
Patricia A. Bilodeau
Jan 9, 2015
Patricia A. Bilodeau GRANBY- Patricia �Pat� A. Bilodeau, passed away at Wingate of South Hadley. Patricia is now with her father, mother, and grandmother after a long, brave battle with ovarian cancer. She was a daughter of the late Edmond �Patsy� and Valida (McClure) Bilodeau. Pat worked at Pip printing before her illness. She was an American Legion Auxiliary member...
Patricia A. Bilodeau
Jan 9, 2015
Patricia A. Bilodeau GRANBY- Patricia “Pat” A. Bilodeau, passed away at Wingate of South Hadley. Patricia is now with her father, mother, and grandmother after a long, brave battle with ovarian cancer. She was a daughter of the late Edmond “Patsy” and Valida (McClure) Bilodeau. Pat worked at Pip printing before her illness. She was an American Legion Auxiliary member...
Ronald J. Young Sr.
Jan 7, 2015
Ronald J. Young, Sr. 1935-2015 CHICOPEE- Ronald J. Young, 79, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 7, 2015 at Heritage Hall East in Agawam. Ronald was born on December 14, 1935 to the late John and Violet (Hefferman) Young in New London, CT. He joined the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War....
Ronald J. Young
Jan 7, 2015
Ronald J. Young, Sr. 1935-2015 CHICOPEE- Ronald J. Young, 79, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 7, 2015 at Heritage Hall East in Agawam. Ronald was born on December 14, 1935 to the late John and Violet (Hefferman) Young in New London, CT. He joined the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War....
Sabrina Rose Mayer
Jan 4, 2015
Sabrina R. Mayer 1976-2015 SPRINGFIELD-Sabrina R. (Jarosz-St. Andre) Mayer, 38, passed away on January 4, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Sabrina was born on November 29, 1976 to Peter and Nancy (Burdo) St. Andre in Springfield. She married her loving husband, Joseph Mayer on May 29, 1999 in Springfield. Sabrina was full of life and loved spending time outdoors, either...
Sabrina Rose Mayer
Jan 4, 2015
Sabrina R. Mayer 1976-2015 SPRINGFIELD-Sabrina R. (Jarosz-St. Andre) Mayer, 38, passed away on January 4, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Sabrina was born on November 29, 1976 to Peter and Nancy (Burdo) St. Andre in Springfield. She married her loving husband, Joseph Mayer on May 29, 1999 in Springfield. Sabrina was full of life and loved spending time outdoors, either...
Doris Demers
Jan 3, 2015
CHICOPEE- Doris F. (Archambault) Demers, 95, passed away at Willimansett West Nursing Center on January 3, 2015. She was born on July 10, 1919, a daughter of the late Henry and Marie (Joyal) Archambault in Holyoke. Doris was a secretary for many years at Mount Holyoke College, retiring in 1985 as comptroller. She was a life-long resident of Willimansett. She...
Doris Demers
Jan 3, 2015
CHICOPEE- Doris F. (Archambault) Demers, 95, passed away at Willimansett West Nursing Center on January 3, 2015. She was born on July 10, 1919, a daughter of the late Henry and Marie (Joyal) Archambault in Holyoke. Doris was a secretary for many years at Mount Holyoke College, retiring in 1985 as comptroller. She was a life-long resident of Willimansett. She...
Janine T. Behan
Jan 2, 2015
Janine Behan 1960-2015 CHICOPEE-Janine T. Behan, 54, passed away on January 2, 2015 at Willimansett East Nursing Home. She was born on March 6, 1960 to the late Paul and Marie Rose (Fournier) Gagne in Holyoke. Janine is survived by two her sons, Justin Willemain of Chicopee and Daniel Behan of East Longmeadow; and her brother Gerard Gagne of Chicopee....
Janine T. Behan
Jan 2, 2015
Janine Behan 1960-2015 CHICOPEE-Janine T. Behan, 54, passed away on January 2, 2015 at Willimansett East Nursing Home. She was born on March 6, 1960 to the late Paul and Marie Rose (Fournier) Gagne in Holyoke. Janine is survived by two her sons, Justin Willemain of Chicopee and Daniel Behan of East Longmeadow; and her brother Gerard Gagne of Chicopee....
Roger L. Bernashe
Dec 26, 2014
CHICOPEE- Roger L. Bernashe, 87, passed away on December 26, 2014 in Willimansett East Nursing Home. He was born on September 9, 1927 to the late Alfred and Mary (Guilmette) Bernashe in Chicopee. Roger grew up in Chicopee, attending Mount Carmel and Precious Blood schools. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Navy for two years. Roger...
Roger L. Bernashe
Dec 26, 2014
CHICOPEE- Roger L. Bernashe, 87, passed away on December 26, 2014 in Willimansett East Nursing Home. He was born on September 9, 1927 to the late Alfred and Mary (Guilmette) Bernashe in Chicopee. Roger grew up in Chicopee, attending Mount Carmel and Precious Blood schools. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Navy for two years. Roger...
Carol L. Spears
Dec 24, 2014
Carol L. (Verdin) Spears 1943-2014 CHICOPEE- Carol L. (Verdin) Spears, 71, died peacefully on December 24, 2014 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Chicopee, a daughter of the late Lee and Alice (Lyons) Verdin. Carol was retired, having served for many years as a dedicated bus driver for Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, and for several years prior, driving...
Carol L. Spears
Dec 24, 2014
Carol L. (Verdin) Spears 1943-2014 CHICOPEE- Carol L. (Verdin) Spears, 71, died peacefully on December 24, 2014 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Chicopee, a daughter of the late Lee and Alice (Lyons) Verdin. Carol was retired, having served for many years as a dedicated bus driver for Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, and for several years prior, driving...
Muriel W. Hunter
Dec 18, 2014
Muriel W. Hunter 1947-2014 CHICOPEE- Muriel W. (Leahy) Hunter, 67, of South Hadley passed away on December 18, 2014. Muriel was born on March 22, 1947 to William Leahy Sr. and the late May (Nichols) Leahy. She grew up in Willimansett, Chicopee, graduated from Chicopee High School and received her Associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College. Muriel worked as a...
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