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Sean Michael Krasin
Mar 27, 2013
HOLYOKE- Sean Michael Krasin, 40, passed away on March 27, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 4-7 PM at Messier Funeral Home, 1944 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040 with a funeral home service at 6:30PM. The burial will be private. Memorial donations in Sean’s name can be made to Holyoke...
Leona Desrosier
Mar 24, 2013
HOLYOKE – Leona (Piquette) Chamberlain Desrosiers, 99, entered into eternal peace and rest on Sunday March 24, 2013 at Holyoke Geriatric. Leona was born in Hartford, CT on June 30, 1913 a daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Rouillard) Piquette and she attended schools in CT and MA. She was a longtime employee of Dorothy Dodds in Holyoke where...
Leona Desrosier
Mar 24, 2013
HOLYOKE � Leona (Piquette) Chamberlain Desrosiers, 99, entered into eternal peace and rest on Sunday March 24, 2013 at Holyoke Geriatric. Leona was born in Hartford, CT on June 30, 1913 a daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Rouillard) Piquette and she attended schools in CT and MA. She was a longtime employee of Dorothy Dodds in Holyoke where...
Wilber Merritt
Mar 4, 2013
HOLYOKE- Wil E. Merritt, 80, passed away on Monday March 4, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Frankton, Indiana on July 29, 1932 a son of the late Paul and Ruby (Davis) Merritt. He enlisted in the US. Air Force as a young man and served at Westover Air Base as a fuels mechanic from 1952-1956. While...
Wilber Merritt
Mar 4, 2013
HOLYOKE- Wil E. Merritt, 80, passed away on Monday March 4, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Frankton, Indiana on July 29, 1932 a son of the late Paul and Ruby (Davis) Merritt. He enlisted in the US. Air Force as a young man and served at Westover Air Base as a fuels mechanic from 1952-1956. While...
Barbara J. Lippman
Feb 17, 2013
Barbara J. Lippman 1919-2013 HOLYOKE- Barbara J. Lippman, 92, died on Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Holyoke Medical Center. Barbara was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 15, 1919 a daughter of the late John and Louise (Jahns) Messmer. She attended Milwaukee Schools and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Beloit College in 1941, where she was a member of Pi...
Barbara J. Lippman
Feb 17, 2013
Barbara J. Lippman 1919-2013 HOLYOKE- Barbara J. Lippman, 92, died on Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Holyoke Medical Center. Barbara was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 15, 1919 a daughter of the late John and Louise (Jahns) Messmer. She attended Milwaukee Schools and received her Bachelor�s Degree from Beloit College in 1941, where she was a member of Pi...
Edmund E. Partyka
Feb 1, 2013
HOLYOKE- Edmund “Dr. Catfish” Partyka, 87, passed away on Friday February 1, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Ed was a philanthropist and donated much of his efforts to children’s research and the development of Mater Dolorosa School and Church. He devoted enormous time and efforts to the betterment of people in the community and was instrumental in the cleanup efforts...
Edmund E. Partyka
Feb 1, 2013
HOLYOKE- Edmund �Dr. Catfish� Partyka, 87, passed away on Friday February 1, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Ed was a philanthropist and donated much of his efforts to children�s research and the development of Mater Dolorosa School and Church. He devoted enormous time and efforts to the betterment of people in the community and was instrumental in the cleanup efforts...
Loraine Zimmerman
Jan 27, 2013
South Hadley—Loraine Zimmerman, 81, died Sunday January 27, 2013 at Wingate in South Hadley. She was born in Holyoke on February 1, 1931 the youngest of fifteen children, of the late Rodolphe and Mathilda Fournier. She attended South Hadley schools and later received a degree in Business from Holyoke Community College. She started her work career at Mount Holyoke College...
Loraine Zimmerman
Jan 27, 2013
South Hadley�Loraine Zimmerman, 81, died Sunday January 27, 2013 at Wingate in South Hadley. She was born in Holyoke on February 1, 1931 the youngest of fifteen children, of the late Rodolphe and Mathilda Fournier. She attended South Hadley schools and later received a degree in Business from Holyoke Community College. She started her work career at Mount Holyoke College...
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