Claire Cassidy
Jul 15, 2014
CHICOPEE-Claire M. (Fontaine) Cassidy, 77, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on July 15, 2014. Claire was born on April 17, 1937 to the late Louis and Mabel Fontaine in Springfield. Claire was a great mathematician and accountant for many years, and was the proud owner of her own bookkeeping company, ETC Bookkeeping. She loved her family very much and...
Adrien Leo Brunelle
Jul 14, 2014
CHICOPEE-Adrien L. Brunelle, 98, passed away in his home on July 14, 2014 surrounded by family. Adrien was born on January 31, 1916 to the late William and Adeline (Ray) Brunelle in Winooski, VT. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Adrien worked in construction at JG Roy, Fountaine Brothers, and retired from WJ Quinn...
Adrien Leo Brunelle
Jul 14, 2014
CHICOPEE-Adrien L. Brunelle, 98, passed away in his home on July 14, 2014 surrounded by family. Adrien was born on January 31, 1916 to the late William and Adeline (Ray) Brunelle in Winooski, VT. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Adrien worked in construction at JG Roy, Fountaine Brothers, and retired from WJ Quinn...
Antolina Barreto
Jun 28, 2014
Antolina Barreto 1923-2014 CHICOPEE- Antolina (Torres) Barreto, 91, passed away on June 28, 2014 at Willimansett West Nursing Home in Chicopee. She was born on June 9, 1923 to the late Jose Barreto and Victoria Torres in Ciales, Puerto Rico. Antolina married Francisco Tirado and spent many happy years together until his passing in 1978. She was a strong believer...
Antolina Barreto
Jun 28, 2014
Antolina Barreto 1923-2014 CHICOPEE- Antolina (Torres) Barreto, 91, passed away on June 28, 2014 at Willimansett West Nursing Home in Chicopee. She was born on June 9, 1923 to the late Jose Barreto and Victoria Torres in Ciales, Puerto Rico. Antolina married Francisco Tirado and spent many happy years together until his passing in 1978. She was a strong believer...
Ira R. Furr
Jun 8, 2014
HOLYOKE- Ira R. Furr, 67, passed away in his home in Holyoke on June 8, 2014. Ira was born on February 22, 1947 to the late Ira and Ruby (Rabon) Furr in Concord, North Carolina. He enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school and proudly served his country. Ira ended his time in the military at Westover...
Ira R. Furr
Jun 8, 2014
HOLYOKE- Ira R. Furr, 67, passed away in his home in Holyoke on June 8, 2014. Ira was born on February 22, 1947 to the late Ira and Ruby (Rabon) Furr in Concord, North Carolina. He enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school and proudly served his country. Ira ended his time in the military at Westover...
Rita Briere
Jun 6, 2014
HOLYOKE- Rita Briere passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born in Holyoke on May 19, 1927 to the late Philip Hebert and Osina Jette. She married Norman Briere, who passed away in 1997. Rita was an adoring wife, devoted mother and doting grandmother. She was a...
Rita Briere
Jun 6, 2014
HOLYOKE- Rita Briere passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born in Holyoke on May 19, 1927 to the late Philip Hebert and Osina Jette. She married Norman Briere, who passed away in 1997. Rita was an adoring wife, devoted mother and doting grandmother. She was a...
Don J. Lacau Jr.
May 16, 2014
SPRINGFIELD- Don J. LaCau, Jr., 53, passed away suddenly at Baystate Medical Center on Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born in Chicopee on February 28, 1961 the son of Donald LaCau Sr. and Joyce (Gomez) Grycel. He was a 1979 graduate of Chicopee High School. Don was an avid bowler since he was 7 years old. He had a...
Don J. Lacau Jr.
May 16, 2014
SPRINGFIELD- Don J. LaCau, Jr., 53, passed away suddenly at Baystate Medical Center on Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born in Chicopee on February 28, 1961 the son of Donald LaCau Sr. and Joyce (Gomez) Grycel. He was a 1979 graduate of Chicopee High School. Don was an avid bowler since he was 7 years old. He had a...
Pierre Dandeneau
May 10, 2014
CHICOPEE- Pierre Paul Dandeneau, 95, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Wingate at Springfield. He was born in Holyoke, June 5, 1918 the son of the late Pierre Sr. and Louisa (Venne) Dandeneau and educated in Holyoke Schools. He served honorably in the US Army during WWII in the Bat. C 495th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion and was...
Pierre Dandeneau
May 10, 2014
CHICOPEE- Pierre Paul Dandeneau, 95, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Wingate at Springfield. He was born in Holyoke, June 5, 1918 the son of the late Pierre Sr. and Louisa (Venne) Dandeneau and educated in Holyoke Schools. He served honorably in the US Army during WWII in the Bat. C 495th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion and was...
Lulu G. Potter
May 7, 2014
CHICOPEE- Lulu G. Potter (nee Butler � Besse), 79, died May 7, 2014. She is survived by her sons; Raymond & Richard (Genevieve) Besse, Michael Potter; her daughter, JoAnn Kane; Also 4 grandsons, 3 granddaughters and 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters and her nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. In lieu...
Lulu G. Potter
May 7, 2014
CHICOPEE- Lulu G. Potter (nee Butler – Besse), 79, died May 7, 2014. She is survived by her sons; Raymond & Richard (Genevieve) Besse, Michael Potter; her daughter, JoAnn Kane; Also 4 grandsons, 3 granddaughters and 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters and her nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. In lieu...
Pearl A St. George
Apr 26, 2014
CHICOPEE- Pearl A. (Tracy) St. George, 99, entered into eternal peace and rest on April 26, 2014 at Willimansett Center West. She was born in Holyoke on May 24, 1914 a daughter of the late Charles and Ora (Coombs) Tracy and educated in Chicopee Schools. Pearl was employed for many years at F.W. Sickles as an assembler and later with...
Pearl A St. George
Apr 26, 2014
CHICOPEE- Pearl A. (Tracy) St. George, 99, entered into eternal peace and rest on April 26, 2014 at Willimansett Center West. She was born in Holyoke on May 24, 1914 a daughter of the late Charles and Ora (Coombs) Tracy and educated in Chicopee Schools. Pearl was employed for many years at F.W. Sickles as an assembler and later with...
Raymond J Gagnon
Apr 22, 2014
CHICOPEE � Raymond J. Gagnon, 78, passed away on April 22, 2014 at his home after a lengthy illness. His beloved wife Estelle was by his side, embracing him and holding his hand. Raymond was born in Springfield on July 29, 1935, son of the late Edward and Eugenie (Lefrancois) Gagnon and was educated in Holyoke schools. He worked at...
