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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 also collected classic movies. Tony had a wry and distinct sense of humor that was understood and appreciated by those who knew and loved Tony. He will be...

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 father, Felix of Holyoke; a daughter, Airam of Costa Rica; childhood friend, Sylvester Murphy and seven siblings, Marco Ramirez, Rosa...

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 young age, he moved to Gates Street in Holyoke, where he worked mornings before school at a family store, while his father went out to deliver bread...

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 moved into a group home in Bondsville, MA and then eventually a group home in Belchertown. John was a very loving and personable person that could light...

  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 moving to Holyoke. While in Holyoke, he was employed as a Landscaper at G & H Landscaping, and later for B&J Landscaping before his...

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 with her daughter, taking knitting classes, and spending time with family. She will be missed by her daughter, Gail Sullivan with whom she...

  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 her siblings, Roger Robert, Dennis Robert, and Shirley Arbour, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A period of visitation will be held on...

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 Air Force Base in Chicopee in 1950. They were married in 1951 until Frederic passed in November 1999. Doris...

    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 tending to her garden, making meals for her family, and traveling with her husband. Prince Edward Island, Canada...