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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, boating and camping. He will be missed by his beloved wife of over 61years, Lorraine (Mercure) Robinson; his children, Charles Robinson and his wife...

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 Electronics Department working with Heads up Displays. In his spare time, he enjoyed taking care of his yard, gardening, traveling, and spending time with his family and...

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, he enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends, as well as vacationing in Atlantic City and Cape Cod with his family. He also loved...

    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...