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Laurence P. Cournoyer Sr
Feb 18, 2017
LAURENCE COURNOYER, SR 1944 � 2017 HOLYOKE- Laurence Cournoyer Sr. 72, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and formerly of Holyoke, MA passed away February 18, 2017. He was born May 23, 1944 in Holyoke, MA the son of the late Arthur and Jeannette (Taupier) Cournoyer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alice (Engel) Cournoyer; sons, Laurence, Jr and...
Esther Marie Courchesne
Feb 14, 2017
ESTHER M. COURCHESNE 1925 � 2017 CHICOPEE- Esther Marie (Dill) Courchesne, 91, passed away at Kindred Nursing Home in Agawam. She was born in Groveport, Ohio on December 20, 1925 a daughter of the late Ephraim and Helen (Dibble) Dill and was educated in Ohio Schools. She was predeceased by her husband Henry P. Courchesne in 1959 and by her...
Helene Marie (Bibeau) Brouillette
Feb 6, 2017
HELENE M. BROUILLETTE 1939 � 2017 BELCHERTOWN- Helene M (Bibeau) Brouillette, 77, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Holyoke on May 27, 1939 a daughter of the late Charles and Celina (Laporte) Bibeau. She was educated in Perpetual Help and Precious Blood Schools graduating in 1957. She then attended Holyoke Community...
Donald G. Levesque
Jan 30, 2017
Donald G. Levesque 1952-2017 HOLYOKE- Donald G. Levesque, 64, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2017. He was born on March 19, 1952 a son of the late Alphonse Levesque and Hilda (Daley) Levesque Blanchard. Donald was an Auto mechanic and a transmission specialist for many years and retired from Mike�s Auto service in West Springfield, he also owned Don�s...

Donald G. Levesque
Jan 30, 2017
Donald G. Levesque 1952-2017 HOLYOKE- Donald G. Levesque, 64, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2017. He was born on March 19, 1952 a son of the late Alphonse Levesque and Hilda (Daley) Levesque Blanchard. Donald was an Auto mechanic and a transmission specialist for many years and retired from Mike�s Auto service in West Springfield, he also owned Don�s...
Marthe C. Chartier
Jan 24, 2017
CHICOPEE- Marty C. (Desautels) Chartier, 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Holyoke Medical Center after letting go of her spirited challenge with diabetes. She was born in St. Albans, VT on August 31, 1953, a daughter of the late Omer and Gabrielle (Rousseau) Demers Desautels. She was raised in Holyoke and attended Perpetual Help School and later...
Marthe C. Chartier
Jan 24, 2017
CHICOPEE- Marty C. (Desautels) Chartier, 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Holyoke Medical Center after letting go of her spirited challenge with diabetes. She was born in St. Albans, VT on August 31, 1953, a daughter of the late Omer and Gabrielle (Rousseau) Demers Desautels. She was raised in Holyoke and attended Perpetual Help School and later...
Lorilee A. Morin
Jan 18, 2017
Belchertown- Lorilee A. Morin, 78, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2017. She was born in Holyoke on March 27, 1938 a daughter of the late David and Helen (Getler) Bain. After High School Lorilee graduated from Holyoke School of Nursing and enjoyed taking care of people while working in Holyoke, director of nursing at Milford Geriatric Authority, Milford, MA....
Lorilee A. Morin
Jan 18, 2017
Belchertown- Lorilee A. Morin, 78, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2017. She was born in Holyoke on March 27, 1938 a daughter of the late David and Helen (Getler) Bain. After High School Lorilee graduated from Holyoke School of Nursing and enjoyed taking care of people while working in Holyoke, director of nursing at Milford Geriatric Authority, Milford, MA....
Gail A. Smith
Jan 8, 2017
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT – Gail A. Smith, 67, a dedicated caregiver, daughter, mother, sister and friend passed away on January 8, 2017 at Evergreen Health Care in Stafford Springs, CT. She was born in Biddeford, ME on April 11, 1949 a daughter of Alice B (Paul) and the late Arthur R. Whitten Sr. She was educated locally and began working...
Gail A. Smith
Jan 8, 2017
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT � Gail A. Smith, 67, a dedicated caregiver, daughter, mother, sister and friend passed away on January 8, 2017 at Evergreen Health Care in Stafford Springs, CT. She was born in Biddeford, ME on April 11, 1949 a daughter of Alice B (Paul) and the late Arthur R. Whitten Sr. She was educated locally and began working...
Chris "Chuck" Perez
Jan 4, 2017
HOLYOKE- Chris “Chuck” Perez, 40, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born in Manhattan, NY on May 4, 1976 a son of Maria Rodriguez of Holyoke and the late Cristobal Perez. He was educated in Holyoke and a 1995 graduate of Holyoke High School. Chuck was a genuine, all-around, outgoing...
Chris "Chuck" Perez
Jan 4, 2017
HOLYOKE- Chris �Chuck� Perez, 40, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born in Manhattan, NY on May 4, 1976 a son of Maria Rodriguez of Holyoke and the late Cristobal Perez. He was educated in Holyoke and a 1995 graduate of Holyoke High School. Chuck was a genuine, all-around, outgoing...
Therese Agnes Fredette
Jan 3, 2017
HOLYOKE- Therese A. (Crochiere) Fredette, 89, a lifelong �Holyoker� passed away to the sweet sounds of beautiful music which she loved so much. She was born in Holyoke on December 4, 1927, the daughter of the late William and Rosaria (Labonte) Crochiere and educated in Holyoke Schools. She was a longtime employee of the Sisters of Providence working primarily in...
Therese Agnes Fredette
Jan 3, 2017
HOLYOKE- Therese A. (Crochiere) Fredette, 89, a lifelong “Holyoker” passed away to the sweet sounds of beautiful music which she loved so much. She was born in Holyoke on December 4, 1927, the daughter of the late William and Rosaria (Labonte) Crochiere and educated in Holyoke Schools. She was a longtime employee of the Sisters of Providence working primarily in...
Jean Morsen
Dec 29, 2016
Holyoke – Jean H. (Wodecki) Morsen, 75, a longtime Holyoke resident, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born in Poland on September 27, 1941 a daughter of the late Stanley and Stephania Wodecki and educated in the Holyoke Schools and worked for over 30 years as a cost accountant at Ludlow Technical Products. She loved spending time...
Jean Morsen
Dec 29, 2016
Holyoke � Jean H. (Wodecki) Morsen, 75, a longtime Holyoke resident, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born in Poland on September 27, 1941 a daughter of the late Stanley and Stephania Wodecki and educated in the Holyoke Schools and worked for over 30 years as a cost accountant at Ludlow Technical Products. She loved spending time...
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