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Eileen M. Lynskey

Eileen M. Lynskey

Jul 17, 2022

Eileen M. Lynskey 1944 - 2022 Eileen passed on to her next journey in the thankful arms of her three loving children. Born on September 5, 1944, Eileen was a lifelong resident of Holyoke. She received a Catholic school education and graduated from Sacred Heart in 1962. Her strong faith continued to grow which led her to over 30 years...

Jose R. Cruz

Jose R. Cruz

Jun 26, 2022

Jose R. Cruz, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the age of 54. Jose was born on July 30, 1967, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, a son of Juan Rivera-Torres and Maria Catalina Luciano Rivera, he was a longtime resident of Holyoke and most recently Chicopee. Juan was currently employed as a Landscaper and worked at James River...

Dorothy J. Bober

Dorothy J. Bober

Jun 20, 2022

We are sad to announce the death of Dorothy Janice (Hamel) Bober, 81, of South Hadley, MA. She passed away at home on June 20, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones after a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis Hamel and the former Stasia A. Rogala of Chicopee. In 1963, she met Robert Walter Bober, and they...

Roland J. Laverdiere

Roland J. Laverdiere

Jun 11, 2022

Roland J. Laverdiere, of Westfield and beloved husband of Beverly (Stucenski) Laverdiere, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 72. Roland was born in Holyoke, MA, a son of Armand and Rose (Beauchemin) Laverdiere, he was raised and educated in Holyoke and was a graduate of Holyoke Trade and later...

Phyllis J. Constance

Phyllis J. Constance

Jun 7, 2022

Phyllis J. (Call) Constance, raised up to the Lord on June 7, 2022. She was born in 1932 in Gloucester, MA to Sumner and Mary (Joseph) Call. Phyllis was a 1950 graduate of Gloucester High School and was employed as a Histologist in Holyoke Hospital for over 30 years. Her beautiful soprano voice could be heard every Sunday at Holy...

Bruce Phillip Ambuter

Bruce Phillip Ambuter

May 23, 2022

BRUCE PHILLIP AMBUTER August 18, 1946 – May 23, 2022 Bruce Ambuter, son of William and Irma Ambuter, unexpectedly passed away at Holyoke Hospital on May 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Ambuter; his adult child, Ryan Hollins Ambuter; granddaughter, Quincy; stepsons Buran and Ashavan Doyon; nephews and nieces; cousins; and long-time associates and friends. A celebration...

Gary R. Champagne

Gary R. Champagne

May 14, 2022

Holyoke – Gary Raymond Champagne, 68, lifelong resident of Holyoke, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his side. Born in Holyoke to Raymond and Marie (Canata) Champagne. Gary was a loving husband and father. He had a big heart and liked helping people. He donated to many charities and gave...

Carol J. Chagnon

Carol J. Chagnon

Apr 18, 2022

Holyoke – Carol J. (Fleming) Chagnon, 82, passed away Monday April 18, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Holyoke to George and Laura (Forester) Fleming, she was a 1958 graduate of Holyoke High School. Carol was employed as a Receptionist at the Holyoke YMCA for many years and was a member of St. Jerome Church in...

Jean Mary Wenzel

Jean Mary Wenzel

Apr 12, 2022

Holyoke – Jean Mary (Murphy) Wenzel, 84, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 12th, 2022, at The Atrium in Agawam. She was born February 2, 1938, to the late William and Margaret V. (Curtin) Murphy of Holyoke and a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, class of 1955. Jean worked at the Hadley Falls Trust Co. and later...

Michael D. Kerkhoff

Michael D. Kerkhoff

Apr 3, 2022

Michael D. Kerkhoff 1964 – 2022 Holyoke – Michael David Kerkhoff, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 3, 2022, at Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Holyoke to Edwin and Clara L. (Dwyer) Kerkhoff, he was a longtime Holyoke resident. He is survived by his two children, Alexander Kerkhoff and his wife Victoria of East Brookfield, and Mackenzie Kerkhoff of...

Paul L. Tobiasz

Paul L. Tobiasz

Apr 1, 2022

Paul L. Tobiasz 1955 – 2022 Holyoke – Paul Lawrence Tobiasz, 67, passed away on Friday April 1, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Holyoke to Edward and Joanne Tobiasz. Paul spent 38 years working for National Blank Book, a job he took much pride in. On his days off and after retirement, he enjoyed...

Charles E. Littles

Charles E. Littles

Mar 26, 2022

Tribute Charles Edward Littles, beloved husband of Sheila (Keeler) Littles, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his home in Holyoke at the age of 62. Charles was born on June 8, 1959, in St. Petersburg, FL, a son of James Littles and Annie (Jackson) Dyson, he was raised and educated in Holyoke, before becoming a longtime resident of...

Helen T. (Irwin) Miles

Helen T. (Irwin) Miles

Mar 25, 2022

Tribute Helen T. (Irwin) Miles, beloved wife of 67 years of Gideon T. Miles Jr., who predeceased her in 2016, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Holyoke Medical Center at the age of 95. Born in Holyoke, a daughter of Joseph and Nora (Sugrue) Irwin, she was educated in St. Jerome Schools and was a graduate of St....

Michael R. Mochon

Michael R. Mochon

Mar 16, 2022

Michael Richard Mochon, beloved companion, of 40 years of Donna Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 70. Michael was born on May 22, 1951, in Holyoke, MA, a son of Bruno and Jeannette (Laurette) Mochon. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps., during the...

Adella Mary Beaton

Adella Mary Beaton

Mar 7, 2022

Tribute Adella Mary (Moskal) Beaton, beloved wife of 58 years of Richard Beaton, who predeceased her in 2016, passed away peacefully at Linda Manor in Leeds, MA, at the age of 87. Adella was born on October 31, 1934, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of John and Bertha (Bohaneck) Moskal. She was raised and educated in Holyoke and graduated from...

Albertine "Paula" Gelinas

Albertine "Paula" Gelinas

Feb 24, 2022

Tribute Albertine “Paula” Gelinas peacefully passed away Thursday, February 24, surrounded by family and devoted caregivers at Keystone Commons, Ludlow. She enjoyed her 100th birthday celebration on September 5, 2021. Paula was born in Normandy, France. She met her husband during WWII.  They were married in her small town of Poilley, France on October 1, 1945. She emigrated to America...

Victor J. Solano

Victor J. Solano

Jan 24, 2022

Tribute Victor Julio Solano, 63, passed away Monday January 24, 2022 at Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica to Victor and Francisca (Ramirez) Solano, he was a longtime South Hadley resident. Victor was employed with the Canteen Corp in Connecticut for 30 years and most recently in Maintenance with the Holyoke Courthouse for several years....

Gerard "Jerry" Gagne

Gerard "Jerry" Gagne

Jan 21, 2022

Tribute Chicopee – Gerard “Jerry” Gagne, 60, passed away January 21, 2022 at Holyoke Medical Center. Jerry was born December 27, 1961, the son of Paul and Marie Chouinard (Fournier) Gagne. He worked for many years as a dish washer for area restaurants. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Jeanine. He leaves extended family including his cousins...

Carole & Wallace Wiggin

Carole & Wallace Wiggin

Jan 9, 2022

Tribute Chicopee, MA – Carole Ann (Oparowski) Wiggin passed away January 9, 2022 and her loving husband Wallace Lee Wiggin passed away February 11, 2022. Wallace served his country honorably in the United States Air Force serving during Korea as an Airman First Class. On November 29, 1965, Carole and Wallace were married, spending 56 wonderful years together. Together they...

Constance E. (Hamel) Stepniak

Constance E. (Hamel) Stepniak

Dec 28, 2021

Tribute Constance Esther Stepniak, 82, of Holyoke, beloved wife of 61 years of Thomas Stepniak, passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2021 in Boca Raton, FL. Constance was born January 13, 1939, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Ernest and Rita (Courchesne) Hamel. She was a longtime parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Holyoke and was employed as a Cashier...

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