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Lynn Ann Menard

Lynn Ann Menard

Aug 1, 2008

LYNN A. MENARD 1955 – 2008 CHICOPEE – Lynn Ann (Charbonneau) Menard, 52, died at home on Friday, August 1st.  She was born in Holyoke on December 26, 1955, a daughter of the late Leonard and Gloria (Frank) Charbonneau.  She was a graduate of Holyoke High School and a longtime Chicopee – Holyoke area resident.  She was currently employed at...

Lynn Ann Menard

Lynn Ann Menard

Aug 1, 2008

LYNN A. MENARD 1955 � 2008 CHICOPEE � Lynn Ann (Charbonneau) Menard, 52, died at home on Friday, August 1st. She was born in Holyoke on December 26, 1955, a daughter of the late Leonard and Gloria (Frank) Charbonneau. She was a graduate of Holyoke High School and a longtime Chicopee � Holyoke area resident. She was currently employed at...

Ernest W. Harrington

Ernest W. Harrington

Jul 30, 2008

ERNEST W. HARRINGTON 1943 – 2008 CHICOPEE – Ernest W. “Homer” Harrington, 64, of the Aldenville section of Chicopee, passed away on Wednesday, July 30 at Baystate Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Springfield on August 24, 1943, a son of Ernest and Lena (Pesci) Harrington and attended local...

Ernest W. Harrington

Ernest W. Harrington

Jul 30, 2008

ERNEST W. HARRINGTON 1943 � 2008 CHICOPEE � Ernest W. �Homer� Harrington, 64, of the Aldenville section of Chicopee, passed away on Wednesday, July 30 at Baystate Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on August 24, 1943, a son of Ernest and Lena (Pesci) Harrington and attended local...

Charles Brennan

Charles Brennan

Jul 17, 2008

Charles Brennan 1951 – 2008 CHICOPEE – Charles Brennan passed away on the morning of July 17, 2008. Charles was born on March 13, 1951, in Holyoke, to the late Francis and Sophie Brennan. He is survived by his brother Bob Mielnikowski (Sandra) of Jacksonville, Florida; a daughter, Renee Ingram of Springfield; a niece and two nephews. In Charles’ early...

Charles Brennan

Charles Brennan

Jul 17, 2008

Charles Brennan 1951 � 2008 CHICOPEE � Charles Brennan passed away on the morning of July 17, 2008. Charles was born on March 13, 1951, in Holyoke, to the late Francis and Sophie Brennan. He is survived by his brother Bob Mielnikowski (Sandra) of Jacksonville, Florida; a daughter, Renee Ingram of Springfield; a niece and two nephews. In Charles� early...

Maureen F. Mercure

Maureen F. Mercure

Jul 14, 2008

Maureen F. Mercure 1947 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Maureen F. (Spillane) Mercure, 60, died Monday July 14, 2008 at the Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke on December 19, 1947 to the late William and Stella (Fujczak) Spillane. Maureen attended schools in Chicopee and was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Chicopee. Mrs. Mercure...

Maureen F. Mercure

Maureen F. Mercure

Jul 14, 2008

Maureen F. Mercure 1947 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Maureen F. (Spillane) Mercure, 60, died Monday July 14, 2008 at the Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke on December 19, 1947 to the late William and Stella (Fujczak) Spillane. Maureen attended schools in Chicopee and was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Chicopee. Mrs. Mercure...

John Gorecki

John Gorecki

Jul 10, 2008

JOHN GORECKI 1965 � 2008 CHICOPEE � John �Jake� Gorecki, 42, died after a brief illness, on Thursday, July 10 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke on October 31, 1965, a son Edward Gorecki of Chicopee and the late Veronica (Buczek) Gorecki. He attended Chicopee Schools and was employed as an auto technician at Gary�s Auto Sales...

John Gorecki

John Gorecki

Jul 10, 2008

JOHN GORECKI 1965 – 2008 CHICOPEE – John “Jake” Gorecki, 42, died after a brief illness, on Thursday, July 10 at Mercy Medical Center.  He was born in Holyoke on October 31, 1965, a son Edward Gorecki of Chicopee and the late Veronica (Buczek) Gorecki.  He attended Chicopee Schools and was employed as an auto technician at Gary’s Auto Sales...

Leila E. Desormier

Leila E. Desormier

Jul 8, 2008

Leila E. Desormier 1911 – 2008 CHICOPEE – Leila E. Desormier, 97, of the Willimansett section of Chicopee, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Willimansett West Nursing Home. She was born in Holyoke on June 4, 1911, to the late Alcide and Emelia (Roberts) Desormier. Leila attended schools in Chicopee and was a lifelong parishioner of the Nativity of...

Leila E. Desormier

Leila E. Desormier

Jul 8, 2008

Leila E. Desormier 1911 � 2008 CHICOPEE � Leila E. Desormier, 97, of the Willimansett section of Chicopee, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Willimansett West Nursing Home. She was born in Holyoke on June 4, 1911, to the late Alcide and Emelia (Roberts) Desormier. Leila attended schools in Chicopee and was a lifelong parishioner of the Nativity of...

Randy L. Maleski

Randy L. Maleski

Jul 8, 2008

RANDY MALESKI 1965 – 2008CHICOPEE – Randy L. Maleski, 43, died on Tuesday, July 8.  He was born in Bar Harbor, Maine on May 11, 1965, the son of Max and Sharon (Robinson) Bobala of Chicopee.  He was a forty year Chicopee resident and a graduate of Chicopee High School.  He was currently employed at the Home Depot in Chicopee. ...

Randy L. Maleski

Randy L. Maleski

Jul 8, 2008

RANDY MALESKI 1965 � 2008CHICOPEE � Randy L. Maleski, 43, died on Tuesday, July 8. He was born in Bar Harbor, Maine on May 11, 1965, the son of Max and Sharon (Robinson) Bobala of Chicopee. He was a forty year Chicopee resident and a graduate of Chicopee High School. He was currently employed at the Home Depot in Chicopee....

Earnest J. Kratzer, Sr.

Earnest J. Kratzer, Sr.

Jul 3, 2008

EARNEST J. KRATZER, SR 1935 – 2008 CHICOPEE – Earnest J. “Earnie” Kratzer, Sr., 73 of Chicopee died peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2008.  He was born in Walnutport, PA on June 3, 1935, the son of the late Charles and Cecelia (Soupy) Kratzer.  He attended schools in Pennsylvania and proudly served in the U. S. Air Force retiring after...

Earnest J. Kratzer, Sr.

Earnest J. Kratzer, Sr.

Jul 3, 2008

EARNEST J. KRATZER, SR 1935 � 2008 CHICOPEE � Earnest J. �Earnie� Kratzer, Sr., 73 of Chicopee died peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2008. He was born in Walnutport, PA on June 3, 1935, the son of the late Charles and Cecelia (Soupy) Kratzer. He attended schools in Pennsylvania and proudly served in the U. S. Air Force retiring after...

Lucille T. Phaneuf

Lucille T. Phaneuf

Jul 3, 2008

LUCILLE T. PHANEUF 1912 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Mrs. Lucille T. �Lulubell� (Ducharme) Phaneuf, 95, a lifelong Holyoke resident, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 3rd in a local nursing home. She was born in Holyoke on September 11, 1912, the daughter of he late Louis and Amelia (Vincent) Ducharme. She attended local schools and retired in 1976 from the...

Lucille T. Phaneuf

Lucille T. Phaneuf

Jul 3, 2008

LUCILLE T. PHANEUF 1912 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Mrs. Lucille T. “Lulubell” (Ducharme) Phaneuf, 95, a lifelong Holyoke resident, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 3rd in a local nursing home.  She was born in Holyoke on September 11, 1912, the daughter of he late Louis and Amelia (Vincent) Ducharme.  She attended local schools and retired in 1976 from the...

James E. Russell

James E. Russell

Jun 26, 2008

JAMES E. RUSSELL 1949 � 2008 CHICOPEE � James E. �Jim� Russell, 58, died on Thursday, June 26 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke on October 31, 1949, the son of the late Bernice (Besnia) and Virgil Russell. He was a graduate of Dean Vocational High School in Holyoke and was previously employed as a printer at...

James E. Russell

James E. Russell

Jun 26, 2008

JAMES E. RUSSELL 1949 – 2008 CHICOPEE – James E. “Jim” Russell, 58, died on Thursday, June 26 at Baystate Medical Center.  He was born in Holyoke on October 31, 1949, the son of the late Bernice (Besnia) and Virgil Russell.  He was a graduate of Dean Vocational High School in Holyoke and was previously employed as a printer at...

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