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...
Carol A. Nodurf
Aug 13, 2026
Carol A. Nodurf, 69, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carol was born in Dover, Delaware, on November 1, 1956, a daughter of Rose Marie (Carrignan) King and the late Earl K. King. Throughout her career, she worked in various roles within the banking industry, including as a teller,...
James P. Fenton
Jul 29, 2026
James P. Fenton, 65, of Feeding Hills, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Born in Holyoke on September 21, 1960, he was the beloved son of Mary (Baker) Fenton and Robert Fenton. James was raised in Holyoke, where he attended Holyoke Catholic High School and Holyoke Community College. He was a devoted parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church,...
Nancy A. Burke
Jul 22, 2026
Nancy A. Burke, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born August 23, 1939 to the late Stacy S. McCray and Gladys E. Briggs in Holyoke, MA and she was the youngest of 14 children. She married Raymond H. Burke, Jr. in December 1959, and they were happily married for 55 years until he passed away in...
Phyllis D. Sleigh
Jul 22, 2026
Phyllis Doliber Sleigh, born January 6, 1932, passed peacefully at Mary’s Meadow in Holyoke, Massachusetts on July 22, 2026. Phyllis, a long time resident of Amherst, Massachusetts, is survived by her three children, David, Stephen and Joanne, her brothers Gordon and Robert, her grandchildren, Dylan, Claire, James, Rory, Calvin and Gordon, her great grand daughter Rowan and former husband Robert....
Eugene R. Berthiaume
Jul 20, 2026
Eugene Robert Berthiaume, affectionately known to family and friends as "Bob" and "Red," passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Holyoke, he was the son of the late Louis Berthiaume and Marguerite (Cote) Goncalves. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960. His service remained one of the greatest...
Diane M. Godek
Jul 18, 2026
Diane M. (Pepin) Godek, 74, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.
Born on November 8, 1951, Diane was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Pepin and Marion F. (Equi) Pepin. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward J. Godek, Jr.
Diane was a proud lifelong learner and educator. She graduated from South Hadley Public Schools in...
Pauline A. Boisselle
Jul 16, 2026
Pauline Anne Boisselle, 71, peacefully passed away on July 16th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Holyoke, Pauline was the oldest child of the late Gerard and Shirley (Trudeau) Boisselle. She grew up in South Hadley and graduated from South Hadley High School in 1973, where she proudly played the alto saxophone in the school band. Pauline went on...
Barbara Ayers
Jul 8, 2026
Barbara Ayers, 91, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, passed away on July 8, 2026 exactly as she had intended – in her home, with her faithful dog, Heidi, by her side, after visits with neighbors, friends, her pastor and family members.
Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Ross) Ayers and Nathan Howard Ayers. Barbara was...
Eleanor M. Dowd
Jul 8, 2026
Eleanor “Barbara” (Hayes) Dowd, 89, passed away on July 8, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Born on October 5, 1936, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Barbara was the daughter of Eleanor (LaMontagne) Hayes and William P. Hayes. She was the only daughter among six brothers, a role that helped shape her strength, resilience, love of laughter, and spirited personality. She remained...
Paul M. Hurley
Jul 7, 2026
Paul M. Hurley, 61, died Tuesday July 7th in Noble Hospital. He was born in North Adams, son of Paul and Louise “Cookie” Hurley. Paul grew up in Hampden and graduated from Minnechaug High School in 1982. He loved to tinker with anything, especially automobiles. He was a prankster who loved the outdoors and photography. He was the one to...
David W. Pariseau
Jul 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Pariseau, a beloved brother and cherished friend, who peacefully left this world on July 3, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on October 9, 1958, in Springfield, Massachusetts, David was the son of Eugene Pariseau and Kathryn Macauley Pariseau. He was welcomed into heaven by his parents...
Joan Leombruno
Jul 2, 2026
Joan (Papp) Leombruno passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on July 2, 2026. Throughout her life, Joan's greatest gifts were her unwavering devotion to her family, her generous spirit of service, and her remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcomed, valued, and loved.
Born to Harry and Josephine Papp, Joan was raised in Randolph, Massachusetts, alongside her...
Richard P. Ingles
Jun 28, 2026
South Hadley – Richard P. "Dick" Ingles, 72, passed away on June 28, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center.
Born on April 15, 1954, in Syracuse, New York, Dick was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Merritt) Ingles. He was raised in Canandaigua, New York.
In 1976, Dick graduated from Mount Union College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree,...
Antoinette T. Bara
Jun 25, 2026
Antoinette “Tosia” Bara, 57, of South Hadley, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on the warm evening of June 25, 2026. Born on February 24th, 1969, in Holyoke to a loving Polish family, she was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be remembered for her unmistakable 1980s spirit, her love of classic rock and roll,...
Elizabeth A. Rudolph
Jun 25, 2026
Elizabeth A. Rudolph, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at RegalCare at Holyoke. Betty was born in Holyoke on November 28, 1943, daughter of the late Doris S. (Fournier) and Arthur J. Morneau
When she was young, her family moved to Midland, Texas, before returning to Holyoke in 1955. At the age of 16, the family moved to Granby,...
Daniel G. Forest
Jun 22, 2026
Daniel G. Forest, 90, died Monday at Regal Care in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Oliver and Alice Forest. He worked as a mechanic for Spector Freight, Consolidated Freightways and Associated Transport. He was involved in the trucking industry his entire life. He leaves his caretaker and friend Cecile James of Chicopee and many other...
Barbara A. Blank
Jun 20, 2026
Barbara A. Blank,100, passed away peacefully on June 20,2026 at Reed’s Landing in Springfield MA. Barbara was born April 1, 1926, in Herkimer, NY, daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Jones) Allen and raised in Lowville, NY. She was educated at Lowville Academy, Syracuse University (class of 1948 majoring in Interior Design), and American International College (Masters in Education)....
Sheila A. DeRosier
Jun 9, 2026
Sheila A. DeRosier, 69, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Holyoke on December 9, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Wojciechowski) Jedziniak.
Sheila grew up in Holyoke and was employed for many years as a box maker at United Paper Box. She was a dedicated employee who...
Myrtle Mallinger
Jun 4, 2026
Amherst – Myrtle Mallinger, who turned 99 on June 2nd, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst.
Born in New York City, Myrtle was the daughter of the late Francis (Lewis) and Dr. Maxwell Booxbaum. She was raised in Mount Vernon, New York, the youngest of three children. In 1958, she married her...
