David A. Larrow
Nov 5, 2026
David A. Larrow of Holyoke, Massachusetts, passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 62, with family members by his side. He was born on July 26, 1964, to Raymond and Alice (Delery) Larrow, both of whom predeceased him.
David had lifelong memories of playing Holyoke Youth Baseball and Football, along with the Blueberry Hill gang, playing ice hockey...
Esther J. Sherrit
Nov 4, 2026
Esther Jean (Goodwin) Sherrit, 95, of South Hadley, passed away surrounded by her daughters on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Holyoke Medical Center. Esther was born in Holyoke on July 30, 1931, and was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Black) Goodwin. Esther was a 1951 graduate of Holyoke High School. After graduation, Esther worked at the Hadley...
Leonard J. Giannetti Jr.
Nov 1, 2026
Leonard J. (Lenny) Giannetti Jr., 61
Of South Hadley, MA passed away on Sunday, November 1st. Lenny was the son of Leonard and Joan Giannetti of South Hadley, MA.
Lenny was a long-time employee with the USPS and a Proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan throughout his life.
Lenny is survived by his son...
Edna F. Delisle
Nov 1, 2026
Edna F. (Varley) Delisle, 100, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Holyoke on May 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Aube) Varley. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roland Delisle on August 1, 2007.
Described by her family as an...
Russell M. Merrill
Oct 28, 2026
Russell M. “Russ” Merrill, 73, of South Hadley, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Linda Manor in Leeds. He was born on July 22, 1953, in Anchorage, Alaska, the son of the late Martin A. and Jeanne M. (Moore) Merrill.
Russ was a graduate of Granby High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army and...
Josephine A. Guyon
Oct 27, 2026
Gilmanton Iron Works - Josephine Guyon, 97, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, on October 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Moskos) Bacis.
Josephine enjoyed life's simple pleasures, especially playing bingo, card games, and working on puzzles. She cherished the time...
Gilbert N. Amdur
Oct 23, 2026
Gilbert N. Amdur (Gil), 81, of Granby, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 23, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1944, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of the late Sol and Gertrude (Rice) Amdur.
A proud Vietnam veteran, Gil served his country as a Commanding Officer in the U.S. Navy for over two decades and served in active duty in...
Barbara J. LeDuc
Oct 18, 2026
Barbara Jean LeDuc, 68, of South Hadley, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her family after a courageous battle fighting cancer. She was born in Holyoke on July 25, 1958, the daughter of Phyllis B. (Boehm) LeDuc and the late Richard J. LeDuc.
Barbara was a talented and creative individual who enjoyed drawing, painting,...
Deborah A. Noel
Oct 14, 2026
Deborah Noel, Chicopee, born January 13, 1957, passed away peacefully on October 14, surrounded by her friend and sister. As they gathered by her side, her favorite song , “I Will Always Love You,” sung by Dolly Parton, played softly in the background.
Debbie grew up in Chester, Massachusetts, and later moved to Chicopee, where she shared her life with and...
Jeanne Garon
Oct 14, 2026
Jeanne Marie Garon (Nee Terault), 94, passed away peacefully on October 14,2026. She was born on August 17, 1932, and was raised in South Holyoke, MA. She attended Precious Blood High School.
A resident of South Hadley, MA for the past 69 years. She was also a faithful parishioner at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in South Hadley for the past 69...
Edna May Carter
Oct 11, 2026
Edna May (Gledhill) Carter, 94, of South Hadley, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Carter.
Born in Stamford, Connecticut, Edna was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Annie L. (Gilvear) Gledhill. She was a proud United...
Sylvia R. Burnette
Oct 9, 2026
Sylvia Rose Burnette (née Beyer) passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at Baystate Hospital Springfield, Massachusetts at the age of 90.
Born and raised in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Sylvia spent many of her senior years in Clearwater, Florida, before recently residing in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Sylvia lived her life with strength, tenacity, warmth, humor, and an unwavering spirit. Deeply spiritual and devoted...
Everett J. Washburne
Oct 3, 2026
Everett John Washburne, 68, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1958, to Allen and Cora Washburne. Everett spent most of his life in Massachusetts, while also living for periods of time in Vermont and Oklahoma. He most recently lived in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Everett was a fun-loving, light-hearted, and kind man who had a way...
Deen R. Sourdiffe
Sep 30, 2026
Deen Raymond Sourdiffe, 65, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on September 30, 2026, after a 7 year battle with cancer. Deen was born on July 28, 1961 in Holyoke, MA to the late Raymond and Estelle (Hamelin) Sourdiffe.
Deen dedicated his life to working with his father building and remodeling homes throughout Western MA. Deen’s passion was building...
Stephen Randolph Farr
Sep 27, 2026
Stephen Randolph Farr departed this life with his beloved wife and daughters by his side, listening to one of his favorite songs, Israel KamakawiwoÊ»ole’s version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on repeat. After a four-year battle with Lewy Body dementia, it was time to let him go, and with a heavy heart, we said our goodbyes and told him it...
Joan A. Giannetti
Sep 27, 2026
Joan A. Giannetti 88, passed away on Sunday September 27th, 2026. Joan was born in Holyoke, MA to the parents of Edmond J. And Nora R. (Clifford) Fredette.
Joan was a loving stay at home mom for a number of years and then a long-time worker at AMPAD, Filbek Uniform, Co-Owner of CoGi’s Casual, Riverside Park and Filene’s. Joan loved everything...
James D. Greenwood
Sep 15, 2026
James D. Greenwood, 41, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away at his home on September 15, 2026.
James was born on October 6, 1984, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He was the beloved son of Catherine Storozuk of Connecticut and Scott Bellemore of Maine, and the loving brother of Brandy Bellemore of Holyoke.
James was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School, where he studied...
Pauline Casey
Aug 22, 2026
Pauline L. (Nardi) Casey passed away on August 22, 2026, surrounded by her family at home. She will be deeply and dearly missed by her family, friends, and all whose hearts she touched along her way. She will be remembered for her generosity, kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion.
She was born on June 26, 1935, at the old Providence Hospital on Elm...
David E. Hutchinson
Aug 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that our father David E. Hutchinson entered eternal rest on August 19th, 2026. He leaves behind his two cherished children, Ashley and Sean Hutchinson. If God allows you a moment to see-we pray that you are proud of who we have grown to be. David loved spending time with his grandchildren Gianna and Roman. He...
Bruce A. Dufresne
Aug 16, 2026
Bruce A. Dufresne, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center.
He was born in Holyoke on August 25, 1950, a son of the late Paul A. and Rhea E. (Antunes) Dufresne. Bruce worked as a custodian for the Chicopee Public Schools, a job he truly loved.
Fishing was Bruce’s greatest passion. He cherished the time he spent...
