Peter A. Gagne
Feb 12, 2026
Peter A. Gagne, 83, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born on November 10, 1942, in Holyoke, Peter was the son of the late Felix and Cecile (Yenlin) Gagne. A third-generation, lifelong resident of South Hadley, Peter was raised and educated in town and proudly graduated from South Hadley High School.
Peter served his country honorably in the United States...
Joseph P. Ramah Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Joseph P. Ramah, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center, just days before his 70th birthday.
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 13, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph P. Ramah and Pearl (Jabbour) Ramah.
He leaves his beloved wife, Grace (Feghali) Ramah; his sons, Joseph A. and Jeffrey M. Ramah, both of Chicopee;...
Hugh P. Hutton
Feb 8, 2026
Hugh Parker Hutton, known lovingly to family and friends as “Scottie” or simply “Q”, lived a life marked by quiet strength and an unwavering love for home and family. Born in Philadelphia in 1929 to Hugh Hutton and Jeanie Bovell Hutton, Hugh carried with him a deep pride in his Scottish ancestry, a heritage that shaped his values of family,...
John V. Attardi
Feb 1, 2026
John V. Attardi, 98, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away at home on February 1, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on April 18, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY John was the son of Emmanuel and Angelina Attardi, Sicilian immigrants. His family owned and operated its own business, a shoe store called Attardi Bootery, on...
Maureen Parker Murray
Jan 31, 2026
Maureen Parker Murray, 78, of South Hadley, MA, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends.
Born and raised in New Bedford, MA, Maureen made South Hadley her home for more than 50 years, living a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep devotion to her faith, family, and friends.
Maureen valued education and...
William T. Baxter Sr.
Jan 29, 2026
William T. Baxter, 89, died on Thursday, January 29, at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Bill was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a steady presence in the lives of those who knew him—warm, generous, and a friend to all. Above all else, he was a great family man who took deep pride in his children and grandchildren...
Mary C. Rivers
Jan 27, 2026
Mary Corbeil Rivers passed peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born March 27, 1939, in Brattleboro, the daughter of Anna and Ulrich Corbeil. She attended St. Michael’s School. On June 10, 1961, she married Allen Peter Dearborn and has five children, Jacqueline, Christopher, Alison, Melissa and Jonathan.
Mary will be remembered for her exuberant, fun-loving...
Elizabeth J. O'Connor
Jan 25, 2026
Elizabeth J. O’Connor, 62, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center. Born on March 10, 1963, in Holyoke, MA, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Richard O’Connor and Elizabeth J. O’Connor, who survives her.
Elizabeth shared a devoted partnership of 40 years with James Fernandes. She leaves him, his family, her mother, and many good friends and...
Larry J. Trotter
Jan 21, 2026
"Larry J. Trotter, 82, of Granby, MA, passed away peacefully on January 21 at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 31, 1943, in Johnstown, PA, to the late Donald Trotter and Rose Trotter (Miller).
Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Westover Air Force Base, where he met the love...
Mavis A. Blain
Jan 18, 2026
Mavis Ann Blain, 90, passed away peacefully on January 18th 2026, surrounded by her family. Mavis was born on May 8th 1935 to the late Alton and Beulah (Currie) Clark. Mavis was born in Ft. Fairfield, ME and has lived in South Hadley for the past 50+ years. She worked at National Blank Book in Holyoke for many years. She...
Stephen F. Gula
Jan 18, 2026
Stephen F. Gula, 72, passed away on January 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on February 15, 1953, in Springfield, MA, Stephen was the son of the late Thaddeus and Stella (Waz) Gula.
Stephen was a true free spirit. He spent much of his working life as an expediter, delivering goods across the country, a role that perfectly matched his love...
Kenneth G. Auger
Jan 17, 2026
Kenneth G. Auger entered into eternal rest on Saturday January 17, 2026. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Charles J. Auger Jr. and the late June A. Auger on February 7, 1956. Kenny was a Navy veteran. He served his country during the Vietnam era. After his service in the Navy, he began his career working with the state...
David M. Dufresne
Jan 12, 2026
David M. Dufresne, 74, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026.
Born on August 5, 1951, David was the son of the late Paul and Rhea (Antunes) Dufresne. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
David is survived by his brothers, Raymond Dufresne of Holyoke, Paul Dufresne of Granby, and Bruce Dufresne of Chicopee,...
Louis C. Rimbold Jr.
Jan 10, 2026
Louis C. Rimbold, Jr., 82, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10,
at Agawam West Nursing facility.
Born in Holyoke, he was the son of the late Louis C. Rimbold Sr. and Olive (Vermette)
Rimbold. Louis grew up in Granby and spent his life doing what he loved, working with his
hands and fixing just about anything. He owned and operated...
Jennifer L. Hebert
Jan 1, 2026
Jennifer L. Hebert, 39, was taken from this world far too soon, surrounded by her family and loved ones on January 1, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of Raymond V. Hebert Jr. and Barbra (Blasko) Hebert. Jen was raised in South Hadley, and later moved to Huntington, MA, a home she truly cherished. Jen...
Elaine M. Jordan
Dec 28, 2025
Elaine Marie Jordan, (1945-2025) a lifelong resident of Western Mass passed peacefully in her sleep at Baystate Hospital on Sunday December 28th at 9:50 a.m. Elaine was born at Holyoke Hospital March 8th, 1945 and lived in the Flats of Holyoke until she met and married an Air Force serviceman from Nebraska stationed at Westover Air Base while she was...
Guido C. Schiappa
Dec 27, 2025
Guido Schiappa passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born in Holyoke, MA on May 25, 1946. He was the youngest son of the late Guido and Anna (Vassallo) Schiappa of South Hadley, MA.
Guido was a graduate of Holyoke High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the Army...
Kathleen Moore-Ferreira
Dec 24, 2025
Kathleen Moore Ferreira, 66, of Barnstable, Massachusetts passed away on December 24, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of James Ferreira, with whom she shared a loving marriage. Kathleen was a devoted mother to her three children: Kristen Kocot of Agawam, Joseph Kocot of Longmeadow, and Ryan Kocot and his partner, Zabrina, of Barnstable, and two stepchildren: James Ferreira of Cambridge...
Christopher T. Mattson
Dec 17, 2025
Christopher T. Mattson, 42 of South Hadley, MA passed away on December 17, 2025.
Christopher will be remembered for an abundance of attributes. He was incredibly clever and had an infectious sense of humor. Everybody liked Christopher, quite literally everybody who met him. He was a gifted craftsman. His skills as a carpenter were only exceeded by his ability to build...
William D. Mutch
Dec 11, 2025
William Dean Mutch, 65, passed away on Thursday December 11th in his home. Wm. Dean was born to the late William David & Elaine C. Mutch in August 1960. He was raised in South Hadley. Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, & boating. He was active in Moto Cross racing. Dean graduated from South Hadley High School in 1978. Dean worked in...
