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  Chicopee – Joseph Christopher Ouimet, 49, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 9, 2020 at the Holyoke Healthcare Center, just two weeks after the passing of his father, John A. Ouimet. Joseph was born in Holyoke on December 18, 1970 to Star (Provost) and the late John A. Ouimet. Joe grew up in Chicopee and attended Chicopee Schools. He held various jobs throughout his career, including a cook and bouncer at many area restaurants and hot spots. He enjoyed music and had his...

Chicopee - John Andrew Ouimet, 77, passed away Friday June 26, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Huntingdon, Canada to the late David and Yvette (Dechampo) Ouimet, he attended schools in Canada and Holyoke and later graduated from Liberty University in Virginia. John served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Throughout his career, he was an area supervisor for the Appleton Corporation Holyoke and he was a police officer for the Granby, MA Police...

HOLYOKE- María (Yepes) Restrepo,94, de Holyoke, falleció pacíficamente rodeada por su amada familia el lunes 22 de junio de 2020. María amaba ser madre. Cuando sus hijos eran pequeños se enorgullecía de diseñar y coser su ropa. Pasaba horas haciendo esto mientras los veía jugar. María también tenía una personaliad humanitaria. Siempre pensaba y ayudaba a los menos afortunados y, aunque no tenía mucho, siempre...

Holyoke – Marie R. Conley, 84, Passed away peacefully at the Holyoke Health Care Center on Friday, June 19, 2020. Marie worked for 30yrs at Springfield Photo Mount in Holyoke. She will be missed by her daughter; Rita Brewer and her husband William, her 4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Services will be private and a memorial talk will be held at a later date. Please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com for more details and to share condolences.

Holyoke- Billie Raymond Boots,90, passed away on June 5, 2020.  He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 26, 1929.He was a US Army veteran.  Billie was a long-time resident of Holyoke and retired from Acme Chain where he was a machinist.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and watching the RedSox.    Billie was predeceased by his wife, Rosemary (Lavelle) Boots; his sons, Michael and Patrick Boots; and his...

Arthur T. Cousineau, Jr. 1940-2020 Chicopee – Arthur T. Cousineau, Jr., 79, passed away Thursday April 30, 2020. Born in Holyoke to the late Arthur T. Sr. and Pauline (Molkeye) Cousineau, he was a longtime area resident. Arthur suffered from cerebral palsy over the years. He owned his own greeting card store in Chicopee for many years. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, William "Billy" Cousineau. He leaves a sister, Patricia "Patti" Munro. A...

  John P. Clare 1937 – 2020  John’s Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday August 1st 2020 at 9:30 AM at Saint Theresa of Lisieux Church, 9 East Parkview Dr., South Hadley, MA followed by committal services with Military Honors in St. Rose Cemetery in South Hadley. There are no calling hours. Holyoke – John P. “Brud” Clare, 82, passed away from the effects of COVID-19. He was the son of the late John V. and Mary (O’Connor) Clare. After High...

Migdalia Ortiz 1960 – 2020 Holyoke – Migdalia Ortiz, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to the late Basilio and Irma (Garcia) Oquendo, she was a longtime area resident. Migdalia graduated from Holyoke High School, Class of 79, and received her teaching degree from UMass Amherst. She dedicated her career to teaching children, most recently in the Chicopee Public Schools as an ESL teacher....

South Hadley - Robert P. Laverdiere, 90, passed away peacefully, on April 15, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born in Holyoke, on March 17, 1930, a son of the late Arthur and Laura (Phaneuf) Laverdiere.  Bob was a graduate of Rosary High School and Holyoke Jr. College.  He also attended Our Lady of LaSalette seminary in Enfield, NH. Bob was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served proudly during the Korean War, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant, and serving as...

  Holyoke-Claire B. Benard, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Born in Holyoke to the late Clarence Brouillette and Yvonne (Lafontaine) Brouillette, she graduated  Holyoke  High School in 1954. Claire was a bookkeeper for many years  and a former member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. She enjoyed taking trips to Misquamicut and Foxwoods, cheering on the Red Sox and Patriots, and spending time with her family. She...