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...
Darlene M Lefebvre
Aug 17, 2016
South Hadley- Darlene M. Lefebvre, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. She was born in Holyoke on February 21, 1948, a daughter of the late Roger and Hazel (Leeming) Gelinas. Darlene loved caring for others; she worked as a family support coordinator at Abilities Unlimited for 17 years. In Darlene’s spare time she enjoyed knitting, reading, WWII...
Darlene M Lefebvre
Aug 17, 2016
South Hadley- Darlene M. Lefebvre, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. She was born in Holyoke on February 21, 1948, a daughter of the late Roger and Hazel (Leeming) Gelinas. Darlene loved caring for others; she worked as a family support coordinator at Abilities Unlimited for 17 years. In Darlene�s spare time she enjoyed knitting, reading, WWII...
Eleanor W. Gray
Aug 16, 2016
ELEANOR (WOODRUFF) GRAY1924 � 2016HOLYOKE-Eleanor W. Gray, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home in The Villages, FL. She was a longtime secretary for St. Paul�s Episcopal Church and retired after 27 years of faithful service, serving under Rev. David Evans and Rev. Golan Root. Eleanor was born in Holyoke on May 8, 1924, the daughter...
Eleanor W. Gray
Aug 16, 2016
ELEANOR (WOODRUFF) GRAY 1924 – 2016 HOLYOKE-Eleanor W. Gray, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home in The Villages, FL. She was a longtime secretary for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and retired after 27 years of faithful service, serving under Rev. David Evans and Rev. Golan Root. Eleanor was born in Holyoke on May 8, 1924,...
Delia Brunelle Kennedy
Aug 15, 2016
HOLYOKE- Delia (Brunelle) Kennedy, 102, a true �Holyoker� and gentle soul passed away at the golden age of 102 at Mt. Marie Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke on April 23, 1914 a daughter of the late Joseph and Florina (Labbee) Brunelle and educated and raised in this great city. She was a woman ahead of the times...
Delia Brunelle Kennedy
Aug 15, 2016
HOLYOKE- Delia (Brunelle) Kennedy, 102, a true “Holyoker” and gentle soul passed away at the golden age of 102 at Mt. Marie Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke on April 23, 1914 a daughter of the late Joseph and Florina (Labbee) Brunelle and educated and raised in this great city. She was a woman ahead of the times...
Brian L'Esperance
Aug 9, 2016
HOLYOKE- Brian “Beezer” L’Esperance, passed away August 9, 2016. He was born on June 20, 1957 a son of the late Stuart and Gertrude (Flynn) L’Esperance. Beezer was educated in the Holyoke Schools and a graduate of Holyoke High School. He was an accomplished Electrician for over 30 years and worked with Herzenberg Kitchens & Bath for many years. Beezer...
Heriberto "Heri" Villanueva
Jul 17, 2016
Boston- Heriberto �Heri� Villanueva, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 17, 2016 at his home. Heriberto was born in Springfield, MA on August 22, 1990 beloved son of Vilmarie (Davila) Villanueva of Tampa, FL and Roberto Villanueva, Sr. of Springfield, MA. He was a proud 2008 graduate of Holyoke High School and continued his education at Westfield State College,...
Heriberto "Heri" Villanueva
Jul 17, 2016
Boston- Heriberto “Heri” Villanueva, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 17, 2016 at his home. Heriberto was born in Springfield, MA on August 22, 1990 beloved son of Vilmarie (Davila) Villanueva of Tampa, FL and Roberto Villanueva, Sr. of Springfield, MA. He was a proud 2008 graduate of Holyoke High School and continued his education at Westfield State College,...
Ramon Ortega
Jul 16, 2016
BANGOR, ME- Ramon Ortega, 21, formerly of Holyoke died July 16, 2016 in Bangor, Maine where he was working. He was born in Springfield, MA on February 1, 1995 the beloved son of Denise (Avanzato) Shaikh and Wilfred Ortega. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing video games and being a jokester. Many will miss his smiling face and his ability to...
Ramon Ortega
Jul 16, 2016
BANGOR, ME- Ramon Ortega, 21, formerly of Holyoke died July 16, 2016 in Bangor, Maine where he was working. He was born in Springfield, MA on February 1, 1995 the beloved son of Denise (Avanzato) Shaikh and Wilfred Ortega. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing video games and being a jokester. Many will miss his smiling face and his ability to...
Jonathan Emery
Jul 11, 2016
JONATHAN D. EMERY, SR 1948 - 2016 Jonathan Damien Emery, Sr., 67, of Ft. Washington, MD, passed on July 11, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Myrtle and William Emery, Sr. He grew up in Philadelphia, PA and was educated at St. Thomas Moore High School in Philadelphia, PA. He was a member of the United States Air...
Jonathan Emery
Jul 11, 2016
JONATHAN D. EMERY, SR1948 - 2016Jonathan Damien Emery, Sr., 67, of Ft. Washington, MD, passed on July 11, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Myrtle and William Emery, Sr.He grew up in Philadelphia, PA and was educated at St. Thomas Moore High School in Philadelphia, PA. He was a member of the United States Air Force, his career...
Harold "Pat" Patton Jr
Jul 2, 2016
HAROLD �PAT� PATTON, JR1969 � 2016PORTLAND, MAINE- Pat Patton, 46, a former Holyoke resident passed away unexpectedly on July, 2 2016. He was born in Holyoke, MA on October 7, 1969 a son of Harold H. and Mildred (Rucks) Patton and was a proud graduate of Holyoke High School Class of 1987. He was a Purple Knight with the high...
Harold "Pat" Patton, Jr
Jul 2, 2016
HAROLD “PAT” PATTON, JR 1969 – 2016 PORTLAND, MAINE- Pat Patton, 46, a former Holyoke resident passed away unexpectedly on July, 2 2016. He was born in Holyoke, MA on October 7, 1969 a son of Harold H. and Mildred (Rucks) Patton and was a proud graduate of Holyoke High School Class of 1987. He was a Purple Knight with...
