All Tributes

    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 retirement worked for 20 years at Cracker Barrel in Holyoke. She enjoyed working and in her spare time she liked to make cakes for other...

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 free time, she enjoyed trips to the casino, loved cooking for her family, and spending time with her grandchildren. Miriam leaves her devoted and loving...

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 family moved to Holyoke where she would meet her late husband Anthony Pasquini Jr.  They married when she...

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 was an expert seamstress and had her own business for many years. She will be missed by her brother, Guy Simard of Holyoke, her sister,...

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...

  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 Moquin. She was predeceased by her brother, Wayne Whitcomb. Candyce will be greatly missed by her Mercy Life PACE program family. They will remember her as...

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...