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...
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...
