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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
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
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,...
Lucille (Temple) Duperrault
Mar 30, 2021
Tribute Holyoke - Lucille (Temple) Duperrault, 91, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Alma (Rux) Temple. She was educated in the Holyoke schools and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked for over 20 years at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home and in her...
Miriam Colon
Feb 28, 2021
Tribute Holyoke - Miriam Colon, 58, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was the daughter of Gumersinda Colon and the late Angel Luis Colon. Miriam was a lifelong Holyoke resident and worked as a caregiver and Medical Assistant for many years. She was most proud of her work as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. In her...
Leona Pasquini
Feb 18, 2021
Tribute Leona L. (Kingman) Pasquini (77) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18 th 2021. Leona was born in Brockton, Massachusetts to the late John R. Kingman and the late Barbara (Burgess) Gagne. Leona also had two older brothers who predeceased her, Dennis B. Kingman and James R. Kingman, both of whom she adored. During her childhood, she and her...
Pauline (Simard) Talbot
Feb 14, 2021
Tribute Holyoke - Pauline (Simard) Talbot, 88, of South Hadley passed away at Mary’s Meadow on February14, 2021. Pauline was born in Waterloo, Canada and grew up in Cowansville, Canada. She married Marcel Talbot (deceased in 2015) with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. After her marriage, she moved to Holyoke and became a US citizen in 2015. She...
Tony Armfield
Jan 5, 2021
Tribute Tony Armfield, 68, Transitioned to eternal life on January 5, 2021. He was born in Holyoke on November 30, 1952 a son of the late Harry Armfield Sr., and Lessie (Robinson) Armfield. Beside his parents, he was also predeceased by a brother Bruce Armfield. Tony was an avid lover and collector of all genres of music especially jazz. He...
Candyce A. Magee
Jan 1, 2021
Tribute Holyoke - Candyce A. Magee, 74, passed away Friday January 1, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Ware, MA to the late Keith and Beatrice Magee. Candyce was employed as a Nurse’s Aide for many years and she enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her two brothers, Mike and Larry Magee and by her soulmate, Raymond...
Bernal E. Ramirez
Dec 30, 2020
Tribute Bernal Enrique Ramirez, 51 passed away on December 30, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Cartago, Costa Rica, a son of Felix Ramirez the late Maria Isabel (Mata) Ramirez. Bernal worked for several area jobs in Hospitality. He loved dancing, socializing, family gatherings, and playing Santa every year for holiday parties. He is survived by his...
George H Messier Jr
Dec 23, 2020
Tribute A tribute is not available at this time for George H Messier Jr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George H Messier Jr, please visit our floral store.
Richard Norman Marcotte
Dec 14, 2020
Tribute Richard Norman, patriarch of the Marcotte family, and member of the GREATest generation passed away early in the morning of December 14, 2020, in the comfort of his own home, with his daughter Paula and his son-in-law John Budynkiewicz by his side. He was born December 17, 1921 in Chicopee to parents Eugene and Clara (Richard) Marcotte. At a...
John J. Pallotti
Dec 13, 2020
Tribute John J. Pallotti, 78, passed away Sunday December 13, 2020 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. Born in Patterson City, New Jersey to the late John and Wanda (Kabara) Pallotti, he attended Holyoke Schools. In 1991 he moved to live with his Aunt Helen and worked at several jobs including a General Laborer at Goodwill Industries. In 2008, he...
Francisco Gaetan
Nov 28, 2020
Tribute Holyoke- Francisco Gaetan, 64, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Born on January 13, 1956 in Vegabaja, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Rosendo and Carmen Gaetan. He was raised and educated in Puerto Rico, before moving to New York City, where he worked for several high-end fashion garment companies in New York City before...
Yvette S. (Tessier) Sullivan
Nov 26, 2020
Tribute Holyoke - Yvette S. Sullivan, 101, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter by her side on Thanksgiving Day. Yvette was a daughter of the late Delphis and Cordelia (Pelletier) Tessier. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1937 and later worked for Holyoke Geriatrics’ as a Housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed going out to dinner...
Jean L. (Robert) Bajowski
Nov 24, 2020
Tribute South Hadley - Jean L. Bajowski, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was a daughter of the late Napoleon and Louis (DeHarnais) Robert and a 1959 graduate of Rosary High School. She later worked for many years at Graham Medical Products as a machine operator. Jean was married to Peter P. Bajowski. She is survived by...
Doris Westcott
Nov 17, 2020
Tribute Holyoke - Mrs. Doris “Zelia” Westcott wife of the late Frederic Lorne Westcott of Holyoke Massachusetts. She was born in Holyoke Massachusetts 13 February 1929 and attended Immaculate Conception parish school in Holyoke. Doris worked many jobs in her younger years, but her full time job was her family. She met her love Frederic “Scotty” Westcott at the Westover...
Muriel T. (Vachon) Lusignan
Nov 15, 2020
Tribute Muriel (Vachon) Lusignan, 90, passed away peacefully on November 15th, 2020. She was born on July 8, 1930 to Odilon and Cecile (Corriveau) Vachon. She was most proud taking care of her family. She married the love her life, Normand Lusignan on December 31, 1949. New Year’s Eve 2020 would have been their Seventy First Wedding Anniversary. Muriel enjoyed...
George G. Benard
Nov 12, 2020
Tribute Holyoke-George G. Benard , 86, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Holyoke Hospital with family by his side. He has rejoined his beloved wife of 63 years, Claire B. (Brouillette) Benard, who passed on April 14, 2020. Born in Chicopee to the late Albert and Loretta (Viens) Benard, George was one of 9 children. He left school at...
Sarah M. (Coon) Gintowt
Nov 6, 2020
Tribute Holyoke – Sarah M. Gintowt, 94, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. She was born and raised in New York, a daughter of the late Walter Coon and Mary (Jessey) Coon. Sarah owned and operated Ricky’s 49er Bar and Restaurant in Westfield with her late husband, Richard. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, and spending...
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