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Tina L. Leclair
Apr 1, 2014
Holyoke – Tina L. (Laberge) Leclair, 43, of Holyoke, passed away, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Holyoke Medical Center after her battle with cancer. Born in Holyoke on December 30, 1970 she was a daughter of Lucien Laberge and the late Philena (Smith) Laberge. Tina was a 1988 graduate of South Hadley High School and worked at Dunkin Donuts in...
Tina L. Leclair
Apr 1, 2014
Holyoke � Tina L. (Laberge) Leclair, 43, of Holyoke, passed away, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Holyoke Medical Center after her battle with cancer. Born in Holyoke on December 30, 1970 she was a daughter of Lucien Laberge and the late Philena (Smith) Laberge. Tina was a 1988 graduate of South Hadley High School and worked at Dunkin Donuts in...
Howland B. Faunce
Mar 19, 2014
HOLYOKE- Howland �Howie� Baker Faunce, 81 was called safely home on March 19, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Howie was a man who was dedicated to his family, his community, his faith and was deeply committed and loyal. He was born in New Bedford, MA on January 12, 1933, the eldest son of Chester and Sarah (Hindle)...
Howland B. Faunce
Mar 19, 2014
HOLYOKE- Howland “Howie” Baker Faunce, 81 was called safely home on March 19, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Howie was a man who was dedicated to his family, his community, his faith and was deeply committed and loyal. He was born in New Bedford, MA on January 12, 1933, the eldest son of Chester and Sarah (Hindle)...
Timothy Jason Battista
Mar 3, 2014
HOLYOKE- Timothy Battista, 30, died 3/3/14 at home. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-7PM at Messier Funeral Home, Holyoke with a service at 6:00PM. Please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com for more details.
Timothy Jason Battista
Mar 3, 2014
HOLYOKE- Timothy Battista, 30, died 3/3/14 at home. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-7PM at Messier Funeral Home, Holyoke with a service at 6:00PM. Please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com for more details.
Carroll E. Ware
Feb 13, 2014
HOLYOKE- Carroll E. Ware, 82, died peacefully on February 13, 2013 at the Holyoke Soldier�s Home surrounded by his family. Carroll was born in Randolph, Maine on February 26, 1931, the son of Hazel James and Clarence Ware. He lived his early years in Maine, enlisting in the United States Air Force at age 17. While stationed at Clark Air...
Carroll E. Ware
Feb 13, 2014
HOLYOKE- Carroll E. Ware, 82, died peacefully on February 13, 2013 at the Holyoke Soldier’s Home surrounded by his family. Carroll was born in Randolph, Maine on February 26, 1931, the son of Hazel James and Clarence Ware. He lived his early years in Maine, enlisting in the United States Air Force at age 17. While stationed at Clark Air...
Stella Skwirz
Feb 7, 2014
HOLYOKE- Stella Skwirz, 90, a lifelong Holyoke resident and longtime Mater Dolorosa Parishioner passed away on Friday, Feb.7, 2014 at Wingate Nursing Home, South Hadley, MA. She was born in Holyoke on July 1, 1923 the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Boczon) Skwirz and educated at Mater Dolorosa School. She retired from National Blank Book, Holyoke, MA and...
Jean Moreau
Feb 7, 2014
HOLYOKE- Jean R. (Bergeron) Moreau, 87, of Holyoke died on May 15, 2014 at Holyoke Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke on February 7, 1927 to the late Raymond and Rita (Parent) Bergeron, and graduated from Holyoke High School Class of 1944. Jean then attended the Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1947. She was a Registered...
Stella Skwirz
Feb 7, 2014
HOLYOKE- Stella Skwirz, 90, a lifelong Holyoke resident and longtime Mater Dolorosa Parishioner passed away on Friday, Feb.7, 2014 at Wingate Nursing Home, South Hadley, MA. She was born in Holyoke on July 1, 1923 the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Boczon) Skwirz and educated at Mater Dolorosa School. She retired from National Blank Book, Holyoke, MA and...
Karol Dydek
Feb 6, 2014
HOLYOKE_Karol Frederick Dydek, 90, of Holyoke, died suddenly on February 6, 2014. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Wilbraham-Monson Academy. Karol graduated from the Fenway School of Mechanical Optics and worked as an optician at Pratt & Whitney for over 25 years retiring in 1987.He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Irene (Courchesne) Dydek; a son,...
Karol Dydek
Feb 6, 2014
HOLYOKE_Karol Frederick Dydek, 90, of Holyoke, died suddenly on February 6, 2014. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Wilbraham-Monson Academy. Karol graduated from the Fenway School of Mechanical Optics and worked as an optician at Pratt & Whitney for over 25 years retiring in 1987.He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Irene (Courchesne) Dydek; a son,...
Jennie P. Wauczinski
Jan 24, 2014
HOLYOKE- Jennie P. (Urban) Wauczinski, 83, entered into peace and rest on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She was born in Chicopee, MA on Dec. 1, 1930 a daughter of the late William and Paulina (Petrukiewicz) Urbonowicz. She was raised in the Berkshires, graduated from Lee High School in 1948 and later graduated from Business School. She...
Jennie P. Wauczinski
Jan 24, 2014
HOLYOKE- Jennie P. (Urban) Wauczinski, 83, entered into peace and rest on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She was born in Chicopee, MA on Dec. 1, 1930 a daughter of the late William and Paulina (Petrukiewicz) Urbonowicz. She was raised in the Berkshires, graduated from Lee High School in 1948 and later graduated from Business School. She...
Edward F. Brassard
Jan 23, 2014
CHICOPEE- Edward Francis Brassard, 89, Holyoke’s first soldier home from the hard won Anzio beachhead passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Wingate at S. Hadley. He was born in Westbrook, ME a son of the late Eugene and Angeline (Eno) Brassard and was educated in schools in Three Rivers, Canada. He was a decorated and proud US Army...
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