Joan A. Skypeck
Jan 1, 2026
Joan A. Moriarty Bowler Skypeck, 88, of Chicopee, died Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after years of declining health. Joan was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Gordon L. and Stella M. (Kos) Moriarty. She was educated in the Chicopee School System and then spent her entire career in credit union banking—at the...
Dorothy A. Capuano
Dec 28, 2025
Dorothy A. Capuano
1942 – 2025
Chicopee – Dorothy Alice (Johnston) Capuano, 83, of Chicopee, MA, passed away Saturday December 28, 2025, at Holyoke Medical Center. Dorothy was born in Portsmouth, NH, daughter of Richard W. and Dorothy E. (Chandler) Johnston. Throughout her career, Dorothy was employed with the Hampden County Probate and Family Court in Springfield, MA. She enjoyed volunteering at...
Kathleen T. Stanek
Dec 26, 2025
Kathleen T. Stanek
8/13/42 - 12/26/25
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved "Nana"/Mom, who left this world after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the definition of strength, resilience, and unwavering love.
Nana/Mom was bold in spirit and fierce in determination. She worked six days a week at Spalding’s, where she was employed for more than 30 years....
Claire L. Barnes
Dec 25, 2025
Claire L. Barnes
1943 – 2025
Holyoke – Claire Louise (Couture) Barnes, 82, lifelong resident of Holyoke, passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, at Mont Marie Rehabilitation Center in Holyoke.
Claire was born in Holyoke on July 3, 1943, to Theodore and Alice (Bessette) Couture. She attended Holyoke schools and was employed for many years as a Machine Helper for Kamket Corporation,...
Donald E. Bourbeau
Dec 11, 2025
Donald Earl Bourbeau, beloved brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center at the age of 66.
Donald was born on October 11, 1959, in St. Louis, MO, a son of Thelma (St. Marie) Strycharz and Donald Bourbeau.
He was raised and educated in Springfield and was a graduate of Tech High School, before residing...
Maurice R. Tetreault
Dec 5, 2025
Maurice R. Tetreault
1934 – 2025
Chicopee – Maurice Robert Tetreault, 91, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully Friday December 5, 2025, at Greenfield Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Maurice was born in Newport, VT to George and Rose (Lezotte) Tetreault.
Maurice was employed as a truck driver throughout his career at various companies including Yellow Freight. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Leona...
Arlene L. Bessette
Dec 4, 2025
Arlene Louise (Lortie) Bessette, 75, beloved wife of Donald Bessette who predeceased her in 2006, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at her home in Chicopee with her loving family at her side.
Arlene was born on September 18, 1950, in Westfield, MA, the daughter of the late Paul and Marion (Demers) Lortie.
She was raised and educated in Chicopee...
Norma Jean Devender
Dec 1, 2025
Norma Jean Devender
1934- 2025
Chicopee – Norma Jean (Howes) Devender, 91, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully at home on Monday December 1, 2025. Norma was born in Holyoke on April 3, 1934, a daughter of Clifton and Delia (Costello) Howes. She was a graduate of South Hadley High School and was employed as a Book Binder for General Bookbinders in South...
Bonny Lee L'Heureux
Nov 19, 2025
Bonny Lee (Deforge) L’Heureux, 77, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Westfield Gardens in Westfield.
Bonny was born on October 28, 1948, and was the daughter of Dennis and Dorothy (Clark) Deforge.
She was raised and educated in Holyoke,Ma and was a longtime resident of South Hadley, Ma before residing in Westfield.
Bonny...
Amy Theresa Fitzgerald
Nov 15, 2025
Amy Theresa (Gramarossa) Fitzgerald, 52, beloved wife of John Fitzgerald and longtime resident of Chicopee passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Amy was born on May 8, 1973, in Springfield, MA, a daughter of Eugene and Joanne (Montagna) Gramarossa.
She was raised and educated in Springfield attending grammar school at Sacred Heart, and graduated from...
Rita C. Betournay
Nov 1, 2025
Rita Cecile Betournay (Roy) 92, was taken home by our Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2025 (“All Saints Day”). Born on October 17, 1933, in Holyoke to Wilfred Roy and Alberta Roy (Cote). Rita leaves behind her two loving sons, Roy L. Betournay and Glenn R. Betournay and his longtime partner, Keri Riley, grandson, Corey J. Seabury all of Chicopee,...
Bernice M. "Bunny" Skorka
Oct 25, 2025
Bernice M. “Bunny” Skorka
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bernice M. “Bunny” Skorka, 88, who died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Health and Rehab in South Hadley, MA. She was born on May 23, 1937, in Holyoke, MA, the only child of the late Stanley J. and Angela M. (McCasland) Skorka. She lived and...
Edmond J. Plouffe
Oct 22, 2025
Edmond J. Plouffe, Sr.
1947-2025
Chicopee – Edmond J. Plouffe Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 22, 2025, at his home in Chicopee surrounded by his loving family.
Edmond was born November 23, 1947, son of Edmond J. Plouffe, and Marguerite (Laporte) Plouffe, he was a lifelong resident of Chicopee.
Edmond served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Ernest A. Quenneville
Oct 20, 2025
Ernest Arthur Quenneville, 87, beloved husband of 35 years to Anne E. (Cowdrey) Quenneville who predeceased him in 1996, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Ernest was born on October 9, 1938, in Holyoke, MA, son of Levi A. and Ora M. (Cote) Quenneville.
He was raised and educated in Chicopee, where he was...
Janet Doris Ward
Oct 15, 2025
Janet Doris (Duguay) Ward, 79, beloved wife of Russell L. Ward who predeceased her in 1994, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning October 15, 2025, at her home in Chicopee with her loving family at her side.
Janet was born on April 1, 1946, in Holyoke, MA, and she was the daughter of Ernest N. and Doris E. (Masse) Duguay. She...
Ralph Alvar Johansson
Sep 27, 2025
East Longmeadow – Ralph Alvar Johansson, 93, of East Longmeadow, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 27, 2025.
Ralph was born on February 27, 1932, in Medford, MA to Carl and Elsa (Pearson) Johansson, Ralph was a 1949 graduate of Medford Vocation High School. Ralph served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War, from...
Lorraine "Cindy" J. Cundiff
Sep 19, 2025
Lorraine J. Cundiff
1946 – 2025
Chicopee – Lorraine “Cindy” J. (Reynolds) Cundiff, 78, of Chicopee, passed away Friday September 19, 2025, at Holyoke Medical Center. Lorraine was born in Ware, MA, daughter of George Hubbard Reynolds and Loretta Gewinner Stone.
Cindy was an avid collector of all tchotchke’s and enjoyed all the time she spent with her dear family.
She is survived by...
Nancy C. Prajzner
Sep 10, 2025
Nancy C. Prajzner
1951-2025
World traveler, journalist, and trailblazer, Nancy Prajzner of Southampton made her final journey on September 10, 2025. Born on February 21, 1951, Nancy grew up in Chicopee and was a member of the Class of 1969 at Chicopee High School. There, she played basketball and softball and wrote for the school newspaper.
In 1973, after graduating from UMass, Amherst...
Ann Louise Senecal
Aug 31, 2025
Ann Louise (Beauchemin) Senecal, 81, longtime resident of Chicopee and loving wife of 59 years to Jacques J. Senecal who predeceased her on September 11, 2022, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. Ann was born on December 18, 1943, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Rene S. and Antoinette M. (Charest) Beauchemin. She was...
