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Denise M. Ball, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 14, 2021. Born in Holyoke on January 13, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Roger and Irene (Lajoie) Ball. Denise attended Chapin School and graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Denise lived in Chicopee for many years, and in 1998 she moved back to Holyoke.  During the school year, she worked with the Holyoke School Department in the Cafeteria at the Donahue School and enjoyed her summers working in the...

Douglas F. Morrill Sr., 77, passed away Tuesday January 12, 2021 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was a son of the late Douglas W. and Doris (Debien) Morrill. Douglas was a lifelong Chicopee Resident and a graduate of Chicopee Trade. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He worked as an Industrial Mechanic for several area companies including, American Bosch, Milton Bradley, and Fountain Plating. He loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, and talking to just about anyone.  He...

Athenea M. DaCosta 1985 – 2021 Springfield Athenea Maria DaCosta, 35, passed away Saturday January 9, 2021. Born in Lousiana to Maria DaCosta and the late Elton Kepney, she was a longtime area resident. Athenea worked in food service for many years and loved shopping, being outside and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her mother, Maria DaCosta of Chicopee; her son, Dandrae DaCosta; two daughters, Tatyana and Leasia Villegas; her aunt, Mary Derosia of...

 Carmen N. (Tirado) DeJesus, 73, of Chicopee, passed away January 5, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late Francisco and Antolina (Barreto) Tirado, she was a longtime area resident. Carmen received her Associates degree from Holyoke Community College in Early Childhood Education and her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. She was employed as a preschool teacher at H.C.C., substitute teacher in Westfield Schools and at the Juvenile...

Keith J. Dupont, 55, of Chicopee, passed away Friday January 8, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Holyoke, MA to Henry Dupont and the late Carol Dupont Nedveski. Keith was employed as an Auto Mechanic for Monro in Wilbraham for many years. Besides his mother, Carol Nedveski, he was also predeceased by his son, Keith Dupont, Jr. He is survived by his father, Henry Dupont and his wife Darlene of Georgia; his daughter, Karin M. Malone and her husband, Michael...

Ana America (Arroyo) Twitchell, 87, passed away at home on Saturday January 2, 2021. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald F. Twitchell in 1997. She is survived by her three children, Doris F. Jerzyk and her husband Joseph of Chicopee, Frederick Twitchell and David Twitchell; three grandchildren, Nicole Lewis, Ashley Twitchell and Danielle Twitchell, and three great-grandchildren. All services will be private for the family. Brunelle Funeral Home...

Donna (Bruneault) Leclair, 68, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully at home on Friday January 1, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born in Holyoke to Doris (Moreau) Bruneault of Chicopee and the late George Bruneault. Donna was predeceased by her beloved husband, James L. Leclair on May 12, 2017. Donna was a graduate of Precious Blood High School. She worked Quality Control for various Manufacturing companies, retiring in 2017. She enjoyed doing genealogy and spending time with...

Chicopee – Susan (Fitzgibbons) Buckley, 61, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 30, 2020. Born in Springfield on December 19, 1959, she was a daughter of the late John and Patricia (Riley) Fitzgibbons. Susan was educated in Chicopee Schools and attended college completing Business courses. She married her beloved husband, Stephen P. Buckley in March of 1983 and together they enjoyed 37 wonderful years together. Susan was employed at the Chicopee Municipal Credit Union...

Chicopee – Raymond A. Therrien, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on Monday December 28, 2020 at Renaissance Manor in Holyoke. Born in Lewiston, Maine to the late Albert J. and Clara (Lemay) Therrien, he attended schools in Maine and was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran. Raymond was employed in the Maintenance Department at Baystate Medical Center for many years. Raymond was predeceased by his first wife, Yvette Pronovost in 1969 and by his second wife, Isabelle B. Durocher in...

Irene V. (Dobosz) Desrosiers Chicopee - Irene V. Desrosiers, 89, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on December 27, 2020. She was a daughter of the late John and Katherine (Ribinski) Dobosz. Irene was educated in Chicopee schools and worked for several companies, including F.W. Sickles in Chicopee, and Sovereign Bank in Springfield for many years. She was married at the age of 18 to Norman Desrosiers and together they enjoyed adventures outdoors and many winters in Kissimmee,...