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...
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...
