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Vivian O. (Houle) Plouffe, 86, beloved wife, of 64 years, of William D. “Don” Plouffe, who predeceased her in June 2017, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 15, 2021 at The Pines of Rutland, VT. Vivian was born on September 24, 1934 in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Vanio and Exina (Perreault) Houle. She was raised and educated in Hartford, CT and was a longtime resident of Chicopee, before moving to Shrewsbury, VT, 38 years ago. Vivian was employed, for over 25 years, at the...

Robert J. "Farmer" Ostrowski, 78, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born in Holyoke on July 25, 1942 to the late Stella (Fujczak) and William Spillane. He was raised in Chicopee and attended Chicopee High School. As a kid, he would take a bus to work the tobacco fields where he earned himself the nickname Farmer. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 404, driving tractor trailers for years before he retired. He was an avid...

Deborah L. Freniere, 54, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was the daughter of Annette (Couture) Tardiff of Ludlow and Paul Urban Tardiff of Fort Pierce, FL. Debbie was educated in the Chicopee Schools and a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School. She worked for several years as an Administration Assistant / Secretary at many places, including New England School Supply and worked for 10 years at Community Action Daycare in Westfield, where she enjoyed caring for children....

  Chicopee – Michel P. Piesyk, 67, passed away Friday May 28, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, MA to the late Frank and Madeleine Piesyk, he was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Michael complete many courses in Welding and Fabrication and worked as a Supervisor with Industrial Steel and Table in Chicopee. He was predeceased by an infant son 40 years ago, Jeremiah Piesyk. He is survived by his sister, Christine Piesyk of Tennessee and his niece...

Chicopee - Theresa Pepin, 90, passed away at her home Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Kusek. She was educated in the Springfield schools and a graduate of Commerce High School. Theresa enjoyed traveling with her husband, swimming, crossword puzzles, watching tv, cooking, especially her Thanksgiving stuffing, but most of all loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roger L. Pepin in 2008 and...

Karen Ayers, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was a daughter of the late William Cronin and Frances (Flanders) Carlson. Karen was educated in Chicopee Schools and later obtained her hairdresser certificate. She was employed for many years as a caretaker at Sunshine Village where she enjoyed working with the staff and the attendees. In her spare time, Karen enjoyed singing, bowling, traveling, especially to the casinos, and the time she spent with her family. She will be missed by...

Donna L. Pasternak, 69, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, May 10, 2021. She was a daughter of the late James and Edna (Depot) Mastorakis. Donna was born and raised in Holyoke and a 1969 graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School. She worked at several area places including: New England Archives, a Teacher’s Aide at Jackson St. School in Northampton, and at the VA Medical Center Leeds in the canteen. Donna loved gardening and family gatherings and will be...

South Carolina - Paulette J. Dame, 92, of Charleston, SC, wife of the late John G. Dame for 47 years, entered into eternal rest on April 06, 2020, surrounded by her family.  Born on April 19, 1927 in Chicopee MA, Paulette was a daughter of the late Ernest Lefebvre and Cecile Therrien.  Paulette was called mom by most who knew her.  She was a loving character who treated friends and family alike and her home and kitchen were always open to all. In addition to her parents and...

Dorothy L. Davignon, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was born and raised in Charlestown, MA, a daughter of the late John and Mary Campbell.  Dorothy worked for many years as a Home Health Aide and a CNA for Genesis Health Care. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo and trips to the casino and Hampton Beach. Dorothy now joins her beloved husband and best friend of 52 years, Gerald “Gerry” Davignon, Sr., who predeceased her in 2017. She is...