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Judith Sikorski
Sep 17, 2016
Holyoke - Judith Louise Sikorski (nee McCormick) died on September 17, 2016 due to complications of lung cancer. She was 70.Judith was born October 20, 1945 in Holyoke, MA to Harold and Alma McCormick. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1963 and studied graphic arts at Holyoke Community College later in life. She dedicated most of her time to...
Judith Sikorski
Sep 17, 2016
Holyoke - Judith Louise Sikorski (nee McCormick) died on September 17, 2016 due to complications of lung cancer. She was 70.Judith was born October 20, 1945 in Holyoke, MA to Harold and Alma McCormick. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1963 and studied graphic arts at Holyoke Community College later in life. She dedicated most of her time to...
Felix B. Ayala
Sep 8, 2016
HOLYOKE- Felix “Chino” Ayala, 80, passed away peacefully on September 8th 2016 in his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. A husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. Chino was hardworking gentleman, who was still being called into work earlier in the year; a devoted husband to his lovely wife; a warm host who would make anyone...
Felix B. Ayala
Sep 8, 2016
HOLYOKE- Felix �Chino� Ayala, 80, passed away peacefully on September 8th 2016 in his daughter�s home surrounded by his family. A husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. Chino was hardworking gentleman, who was still being called into work earlier in the year; a devoted husband to his lovely wife; a warm host who would make anyone...
Norbert C. Mandeville
Sep 7, 2016
SOUTH HADLEY- Norbert C. �Bert� Mandeville, 89 of South Hadley passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He was born in the Fairview section of Chicopee, on August 24, 1927 to the late Norbert and Evelyn (Campagna) Mandeville. Bert attended Chicopee High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Bert served in the South Pacific during WWII attached...
Norbert C. Mandeville
Sep 7, 2016
SOUTH HADLEY- Norbert C. “Bert” Mandeville, 89 of South Hadley passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He was born in the Fairview section of Chicopee, on August 24, 1927 to the late Norbert and Evelyn (Campagna) Mandeville. Bert attended Chicopee High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Bert served in the South Pacific during WWII attached...
Annette Irene Richardson
Sep 2, 2016
ANNETTE I. RICHARDSON 1938 – 2016 HOLYOKE- Annette (Labonte) Derry Richardson, 78, entered into peace and rest on Friday, September 2, 2016 while maintaining her humor and love of life while battling cancer. Her smile and gentle touch will be missed by all of her family and friends and will leave a legacy of caring for others. She was born...
Annette Irene Richardson
Sep 2, 2016
ANNETTE I. RICHARDSON1938 � 2016HOLYOKE- Annette (Labonte) Derry Richardson, 78, entered into peace and rest on Friday, September 2, 2016 while maintaining her humor and love of life while battling cancer. Her smile and gentle touch will be missed by all of her family and friends and will leave a legacy of caring for others. She was born in Holyoke,...
Marc J Busby
Sep 1, 2016
Westfield- Marc J. Busby, 28, was called home on September 1, 2016 after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on RT 23 in Blandford. Marc was born on November 25, 1987 the beloved son of Joseph W. Busby Sr. of Westfield and Francine (Morin) Arceri of Pittsfield. He was educated in the Gateway School System and spent most of his...
Marc J Busby
Sep 1, 2016
Westfield- Marc J. Busby, 28, was called home on September 1, 2016 after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on RT 23 in Blandford. Marc was born on November 25, 1987 the beloved son of Joseph W. Busby Sr. of Westfield and Francine (Morin) Arceri of Pittsfield. He was educated in the Gateway School System and spent most of his...
Bruce P Gelinas
Aug 30, 2016
South Hadley- Bruce P. Gelinas, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born in Holyoke on July 14, 1951, a son of the late Roger and Hazel (Leeming) Gelinas. He graduated Holyoke Catholic High School, class of 1969, and proudly joined the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War. Bruce was committed to serving his...
Bruce P Gelinas
Aug 30, 2016
South Hadley- Bruce P. Gelinas, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born in Holyoke on July 14, 1951, a son of the late Roger and Hazel (Leeming) Gelinas. He graduated Holyoke Catholic High School, class of 1969, and proudly joined the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War. Bruce was committed to serving his...
Elizabeth Betty Cropanese
Aug 22, 2016
Holyoke- Elizabeth A. Cropanese, passed away peacefully at Holyoke Medical Center on August 22, 2016. Betty was born in Pittston, PA on August 21, 1927 a daughter of the late Alva and Patrick Tigue. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank D. Cropanese in 1992. Betty was a faithful Catholic and a loving and devoted mother to her five...
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