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Joseph E. Kabara

Joseph E. Kabara

Oct 30, 2008

Joseph E. Kabara 1931 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Joseph E. Kabara, 77, died Thursday October 30, 2008, at the Soldiers� Home in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke on January 29,1931 to the late John and Louise (Chmura) Kabara. Joseph attended the former Holyoke Trade School and served our country in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Roanoke. Mr....

Joseph E. Kabara

Joseph E. Kabara

Oct 30, 2008

Joseph E. Kabara 1931 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Joseph E. Kabara, 77, died Thursday October 30, 2008, at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke on January 29,1931 to the late John and Louise (Chmura) Kabara. Joseph attended the former Holyoke Trade School and served our country in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Roanoke. Mr....

Henry E. Yelle

Henry E. Yelle

Oct 20, 2008

Henry E. Yelle 1951 � 2008 SPRINGFIELD � Henry E. Yelle, 57, died Monday October 20, 2008 in Springfield. He was born in Holyoke on October 8, 1951 to the late Ernest G. and Rena M. (Rouillard) Yelle. Henry attended schools in Holyoke and worked as a truck driver at Delta Bulk in Springfield. Henry also worked as a locksmith...

Henry E. Yelle

Henry E. Yelle

Oct 20, 2008

Henry E. Yelle 1951 – 2008 SPRINGFIELD – Henry E. Yelle, 57, died Monday October 20, 2008 in Springfield. He was born in Holyoke on October 8, 1951 to the late Ernest G. and Rena M. (Rouillard) Yelle. Henry attended schools in Holyoke and worked as a truck driver at Delta Bulk in Springfield. Henry also worked as a locksmith...

Louis J. Madru, Sr.

Louis J. Madru, Sr.

Oct 16, 2008

LOUIS J. MADRU, SR. 1922 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Louis J. Madru, Sr., 85, died at the VA Medical Center in Leeds surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 16. He was born in Holyoke on October 18, 1922, the son of the late Eugene T. and Helen �Nellie� (Cray) Madru. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School...

Louis J. Madru, Sr.

Louis J. Madru, Sr.

Oct 16, 2008

LOUIS J. MADRU, SR. 1922 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Louis J. Madru, Sr., 85, died at the VA Medical Center in Leeds surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 16.  He was born in Holyoke on October 18, 1922, the son of the late Eugene T. and Helen “Nellie” (Cray) Madru.  He was a graduate of Holyoke High School...

Helen M. Chotain

Helen M. Chotain

Oct 12, 2008

Helen M. Chotain 1936-2008 Helen Marie (Flaherty) Chotain, 71, of Chicopee, passed away on Sunday October 12, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Holyoke and a Holyoke resident for most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Helen (Fitzgerald) Flaherty.  Helen was a retired hairdresser having worked for various beauty salons in the Holyoke...

Helen M. Chotain

Helen M. Chotain

Oct 12, 2008

Helen M. Chotain 1936-2008 Helen Marie (Flaherty) Chotain, 71, of Chicopee, passed away on Sunday October 12, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center. Born in Holyoke and a Holyoke resident for most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Helen (Fitzgerald) Flaherty. Helen was a retired hairdresser having worked for various beauty salons in the Holyoke...

Claire E. Mongeau

Claire E. Mongeau

Oct 4, 2008

Claire E. Mongeau 1925 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Claire E. (Guyott) Mongeau, 82, died Saturday, October 4, 2008 following a brief illness. She was born in Holyoke on October 14, 1925, to the late John and Adrienne (Hamel) Guyott. Claire attended schools in Holyoke. She owned and operated the former Claire’s Wig Boutique in Holyoke. Claire’s passion was attending Bingo...

Claire E. Mongeau

Claire E. Mongeau

Oct 4, 2008

Claire E. Mongeau 1925 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Claire E. (Guyott) Mongeau, 82, died Saturday, October 4, 2008 following a brief illness. She was born in Holyoke on October 14, 1925, to the late John and Adrienne (Hamel) Guyott. Claire attended schools in Holyoke. She owned and operated the former Claire�s Wig Boutique in Holyoke. Claire�s passion was attending Bingo...

Leo W. Bacon Jr.

Leo W. Bacon Jr.

Sep 11, 2008

Leo W. Bacon Jr. 1918 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Leo W. Bacon Jr., 90, died Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the Soldiers� Home in Holyoke. Mr. Bacon was born in Holyoke on August 27, 1918 to the late Leo W. Sr. and Laura (Nobert) Bacon. Leo grew up in the South Holyoke and Springdale sections of Holyoke. He attended Precious...

Leo W. Bacon Jr.

Leo W. Bacon Jr.

Sep 11, 2008

Leo W. Bacon Jr. 1918 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Leo W. Bacon Jr., 90, died Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. Mr. Bacon was born in Holyoke on August 27, 1918 to the late Leo W. Sr. and Laura (Nobert) Bacon. Leo grew up in the South Holyoke and Springdale sections of Holyoke. He attended Precious...

Philip O'Brien

Philip O'Brien

Aug 13, 2008

Philip O’Brien Jr., Esq. 1924 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Philip O’Brien Jr., Esq., 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke on September 30, 1924, to the late Judge Philip O’Brien and Helen (MacGregor) O’Brien. In addition to his home in Holyoke, Philip spent many summers at the home of his...

Philip O'Brien

Philip O'Brien

Aug 13, 2008

Philip O�Brien Jr., Esq. 1924 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Philip O�Brien Jr., Esq., 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke on September 30, 1924, to the late Judge Philip O�Brien and Helen (MacGregor) O�Brien. In addition to his home in Holyoke, Philip spent many summers at the home of his...

Jean D. Tauscher

Jean D. Tauscher

Jul 31, 2008

JEAN D. TAUSCHER 1934 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Mrs. Jean D. “Meme” (Tanguay) Tauscher, 74, a forty seven year Holyoke resident, died at Heritage Hall West in Agawam on Thursday, July 31.  She was born in Chicopee on July 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Hector and Florence (Cote) Tanguay.  She attended local schools and was previously employed at...

Jean D. Tauscher

Jean D. Tauscher

Jul 31, 2008

JEAN D. TAUSCHER 1934 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Mrs. Jean D. �Meme� (Tanguay) Tauscher, 74, a forty seven year Holyoke resident, died at Heritage Hall West in Agawam on Thursday, July 31. She was born in Chicopee on July 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Hector and Florence (Cote) Tanguay. She attended local schools and was previously employed at...

Blanche D. Roberge

Blanche D. Roberge

Jul 26, 2008

Blanche D. Roberge 1916 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Blanche D. Roberge, 92, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Holyoke Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke on February 14, 1916, to the late Alphonse and Eva (Phaneuf) Roberge. Blanche attended schools in Holyoke and graduated from Holyoke High School in 1934. She was a parishioner of the former...

Blanche D. Roberge

Blanche D. Roberge

Jul 26, 2008

Blanche D. Roberge 1916 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Blanche D. Roberge, 92, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Holyoke Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke on February 14, 1916, to the late Alphonse and Eva (Phaneuf) Roberge. Blanche attended schools in Holyoke and graduated from Holyoke High School in 1934. She was a parishioner of the former...

Romuald J. Chapdelaine

Romuald J. Chapdelaine

Jul 1, 2008

hROMUALD J. CHAPDELAINE 1921 � 2008 HOLYOKE � Mr. Romuald J. �Chappy� Chapdelaine, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 1st at Wingate at West Springfield. He was born in St. Guilliame, PQ, Canada on January 11, 1921, the son of the late Ubald and Blandine (Brouillard) Chapdelaine and came to this country with his family at a young age. He...

Romuald J. Chapdelaine

Romuald J. Chapdelaine

Jul 1, 2008

hROMUALD J. CHAPDELAINE 1921 – 2008 HOLYOKE – Mr. Romuald J. “Chappy” Chapdelaine, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 1st at Wingate at West Springfield.  He was born in St. Guilliame, PQ, Canada on January 11, 1921, the son of the late Ubald and Blandine (Brouillard) Chapdelaine and came to this country with his family at a young age.  He...

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