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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
