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Shirley Ann (Robert) Arbour

Shirley Ann (Robert) Arbour

Dec 10, 2021

Tribute Shirley Ann (Robert) Arbour passed away peacefully on Friday, December 10, at Holyoke Medical Center at the age of 77. Shirley was born on December 16, 1943 in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Napoleon E. and Louise (Deharnais) Robert, she was a lifelong resident of Holyoke. Shirley attended Holyoke Schools, Holy Rosary School and later at St. Anne Academy...

Josephine D. (Valenti) Schoedel-Tittle

Josephine D. (Valenti) Schoedel-Tittle

Dec 5, 2021

Tribute Holyoke, MA – Josephine D. (Valenti) (Schoedel) Tittle, 92, passed away at home on Sunday December 5, 2021. Her Memorial Service will be held on Friday April 22, 2022 at 11:45 a.m. at the Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Please meet in your cars at the Administration Building to proceed to the gravesite for...

Nelida Marrero

Nelida Marrero

Nov 22, 2021

Tribute Holyoke - Nelida Marrero, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center at the age of 74. Nelida was born on March 27, 1947, in Corozal, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Manuel Marrero and Antonia Perez, she was raised and educated in Corozal, before first arriving in Liberty, NY and...

William T. Morris

William T. Morris

Nov 9, 2021

Tribute William Thomas Morris, beloved husband of 52 years of Gail A. (Nelson) Morris, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 79. William was born on August 16, 1942 in New Bedford, MA, son of Frank and Mary (Botelho) Morris. He was raised and educated in New Bedford and attended...

Luz Maria Rivera

Luz Maria Rivera

Nov 7, 2021

Tribute Luz Maria Rivera, 75, beloved wife of Sergio Cruz, who predeceased her, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday November 7, 2021 with her loving family at her side. Born in Orocobis, Puerto Rico to Juan Rivera-Torres and Maria Catalina Rivera Luciano, she was a longtime resident of Holyoke. Luz was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Walter H. Goshea

Walter H. Goshea

Oct 14, 2021

Tribute Westfield – Walter Harold Goshea, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday October 14, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Holyoke to Walter H. and Isabele (Booth) Goshea, he was a graduate of Holyoke Trade School. For 63 years, Walter resided in Westfield. Walter was employed as a Lithographer for over 45 years with the former Philip Hano...

Denise Lynn (Vieu) Park

Denise Lynn (Vieu) Park

Oct 11, 2021

Tribute New Hampshire – Denise Lynn (Vieu) Park, 52, of Lebanon, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at her home on October 11, 2021. Born and raised in Holyoke to Clarence Vieu Jr. and Linda (Derosier) Vieu, she was a longtime Holyoke resident before moving to New Hampshire. Denise enjoyed crafting and cooking but most of all she truly  loved her...

James R. Morton, Sr.

James R. Morton, Sr.

Oct 4, 2021

Tribute Huntington – James R. Morton, Sr., 76, of Westfield, MA, peacefully passed away at his home. He was born November 11, 1944, in Northampton, MA, the son of the late Robert H. Morton, Sr. and Frances (Corbett) Morton of Florence. Jim was educated in the Williamsburg schools and attended Smith Vocational School prior to enlisting in the US Army....

Doris Rios

Doris Rios

Sep 24, 2021

Tribute On September 24, 2021, Doris Rios (Loli), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 76. Doris was born on March 6, 1945, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, daughter of Dolores and Juana (Andino) Perez. She was raised and educated in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, before coming to the...

Raymond J. Hebert, Jr.

Raymond J. Hebert, Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Tribute Chicopee – Raymond Joseph Hebert, Jr., 79, passed away Thursday September 16, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Holyoke to Raymond J., Sr. and Rita (Tanguay) Hebert, he was a graduate of South Hadley High School. Raymond was employed in Research and Development at Texon in South Hadley for many years until his retirement. He was...

Juan Pedrosa Aponte

Juan Pedrosa Aponte

Sep 9, 2021

Tribute Juan Pedrosa Aponte, 75, of Holyoke, passed away Thursday September 9, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Miguel Pedrosa and Juana Aponte. Juan was both owner and operator of Holyoke Auto Body for over 50 years. He was a member of the Advisory Board of Dean Vocational School, a longtime...

Diane Marie Hebert

Diane Marie Hebert

Aug 25, 2021

Tribute Holyoke – Diane Marie Hebert, 61, formerly of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 at the Governor’s Center in Westfield. She was born in Holyoke to Claire (Chabot) Hebert and the late Levi Hebert, she was a 1978 graduate of Holyoke Catholic High, later attending Holyoke Community College. Diane was employed in Retail for many years as...

Jean Marie (Kane) Fonseca

Jean Marie (Kane) Fonseca

Aug 16, 2021

Tribute Jean Marie (Kane) Fonseca, 64, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Monday August 16, 2021 at Mont Marie in Holyoke. She was born in Newport, Rhode Island on December 1, 1956 to James E. Kane and the late Nancy A. (Lamay) Kane. Jean was a graduate of Holyoke High School. She was employed as a Cashier with Stop and...

Miguel Sanchez

Miguel Sanchez

Aug 8, 2021

Tribute Miguel Sanchez, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 8, 2021. Born on June 7, 1996, he was a son of Eduardo Sanchez, Sr., and Luisa Kuilan. Miguel was very giving and family oriented, enjoying the moments he celebrated life with his family and friends. He always had a big smile, that he expressed with warmth and happiness. Besides...

Theresa Pearl Rose

Theresa Pearl Rose

Jul 29, 2021

Tribute Theresa Pearl Rose, 92, formerly of Holyoke, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday July 29, 2021. Born in Springfield on May 5, 1929, she was a daughter to the late Frank A. and Ann E. (Roy) Rose. She was a graduate of Putnam Catholic Academy High School in Connecticut and attended Bay Path, American International College and Our...

Christina Marie Leclair

Christina Marie Leclair

Jul 17, 2021

Tribute Chicopee – Christina Marie “Tina” Leclair, 42, of Chicopee, passed away July 17, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Holyoke to Edmond J. Leclair and the late Annabelle (Boutat) Leclair. Tina was a very fun and outgoing person, she enjoyed listening to music and loved all different kinds of food. Besides her father, Edmond...

Alice J. (Wing) Henderson

Alice J. (Wing) Henderson

Jun 25, 2021

Tribute Alice J. (Wing) Henderson, a resident of the City of Holyoke, passed away on June 25, 2021 at 102 years old. Alice was born on November 11, 1918, the daughter of the late George W. and Hannie E. (Muzzey) Wing. She was a graduate of Holyoke High School, Class of 1936, attended a local business school, and would occasionally...

Douglas S. Robinson

Douglas S. Robinson

May 15, 2021

Tribute Douglas S. Robinson, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was a son of the late Charles Edgar Robinson and Virgie (James) Robinson. Douglas proudly served his country in the US Air Force for 20 years. He later worked for Hamilton Standard and Pratt and Whitney as an Inspector. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing,...

Kenneth D. Ryer

Kenneth D. Ryer

May 3, 2021

Tribute Kenneth D. Ryer, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 3, 2021. He was a son of the late Robert and Eugenia (Meyer) Ryer. Kenneth Proudly served his country in the US Air Force. He worked at Pratt and Whitney for a short time before retiring from Barnes National Guard. He was a Specialist in the...

Wilfred L. Beaudry

Wilfred L. Beaudry

Apr 26, 2021

Tribute Wilfred L. "Bill" Beaudry, 80, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was a son of the late Wilfred and Grace (Peluzzi) Beaudry. He was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Beaudry.  Bill owned and operated his own cleaning business for many years, and he worked for the Providence Mother House earlier in his career.  In his spare time,...

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