Obituaries

Nov 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joan E. Milbier, who peacefully departed this world on November 10, 2025, at the age of 95, surrounded by the comforting presence of her loving family. Born on October 30, 1930, Joan led a remarkable life characterized by an abundance of love, unwavering kindness, and a spirit that...

Nov 9, 2025

Linda G. (O'Connor) Scott passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, November 9, 2025. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer for the 4th time. Linda was the daughter of William and Millie (Gagne) O'Connor. Growing up she was a ranking tennis player; she and her parents would travel across New...

Oct 28, 2025

Ann Wood, 85, of South Hadley, passed away on October 28, 2025. She leaves behind her two sons, David Wood and his wife Christine of South Hadley, and Jeff Wood of South Hadley, as well as four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater...

Oct 26, 2025

Thomas Kelleher, longtime resident of South Hadley MA, passed away on Oct 26th at Daybrook Village, Holyoke.

A long-time employee of the Town of South Hadley, he retired as Highway Department Supervisor.

Tom was born April 17, 1937.  After a difficult childhood separated from parents and siblings, he was welcomed into the Duguay family in...

Oct 23, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Fournier, 91, died Thursday October 23rd at Agawam South Rehab. He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine (Lepine) Fournier in 2021. Gerald was born in Chicopee January 27, 1934, son of the late Alfred and Beatrice (Boudreau) Fournier. Jerry was educated in the Holyoke schools and was employed as a truck driver for Rogers Vans and Storage...

Oct 17, 2025

Dorothy (Legate) Richter, of Chicopee, MA, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her daughter's home in Union Township, NJ. Born December 7, 1928, and raised in Holyoke, MA, Dorothy moved in 1958 to the home she and her husband built in Chicopee, MA.  She graduated from Holyoke High School.  Dorothy was a homemaker and retired as a...

Oct 13, 2025

Nancy A. Lutes, 92, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.

Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Ross) and Nathan Howard Ayers. Nancy was raised in Metuchen, NJ, and was a graduate of Metuchen High School and Wilson College, where she earned her B.A. in Sociology.  ...

Oct 5, 2025

James A. Corey, 76, of South Hadley passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 after a period of declining health.  He was born on June 23, 1949 in Troy, Pennsylvania to Bernice (McConnell) Corey and Arthur Corey.  His family settled in South Hadley in 1950.  James was a graduate of South Hadley High School and attended Holyoke Community College.  He...

Sep 25, 2025

David J. Blanchard, 82, passed away quietly and peacefully on Thursday, September 25th.

Born in Holyoke, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary (Ford) Blanchard. David was a proud graduate of South Hadley High School, Class of 1960, and went on to earn his Associate in Science degree from Holyoke Junior College, where...

Sep 14, 2025

Keith J. Henchey, age 37, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 14, 2025. He was born in Springfield, MA on February 3, 1988. Keith loved working on cars or basically anything with a motor. If he wasn't getting his hands dirty working on a vehicle you would catch him getting his hands dirty fishing. He was always a...

Sep 13, 2025

DONALD BOISSONNAULT born in the "Flats" of Holyoke, MA, Died September 13th, 2025, in Holyoke, MA.  He attended Immaculate Conception School and Holyoke Trade High School.   Don worked for The Wall Street Journal in their advertisement department and later in their composing room as a printer. He served two years in the ARMY. Don met and married his pre-...

Sep 10, 2025

Nancy Kimball Bridges, affectionately known as NKB, passed away on September 10th, 2025, after 95 delightful years of causing a ruckus, making mischief, loving her family, helping her community, and generally being what you would call a Spitfire. Born in Belchertown, MA on Valentine's Day in 1930, Nancy was the 4th child of William and Pearl Kimball. Nancy spent...

Sep 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Joseph June announces his passing on Sunday, September 7, 2025, with family by his side.  Michael was born on May 18, 1955 at Providence Hospital in Holyoke, the son of the late Edward J. June (Czerwiec), Sr. and Eileen K. (Donoghue) June.  He grew up in the Highlands section...

Aug 31, 2025

William A. Shaffer (Bill), 88, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2025 with his family by his side. Bill was the loving husband of Marlene (Marcheskie) Shaffer of 67 years. Born September 10, 1936 in Shamokin, PA. He was the loving son of Kimber and Dorothy (Palmer) Shaffer. Bill served 2 years in the Military after college and then...

Aug 26, 2025

Karen R. Kenny, age 77, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025 at Cooley Dickenson Hospital, surrounded by family.  Born in Woonsocket, R.I., to the late Ruth (Newell) and T. Ray Weaver, Karen spent her childhood in Needham, MA.  From a musical family, she graduated from the University of Michigan with a music degree.  While there...

Aug 26, 2025

John C. Pietrzykowski, 73, died Tuesday August 26th at home. He was born in Vlissingen, Holland on September 12, 1951 to the late Antony and Johanna Pietrzykowski. He grew up in Holyoke and attended the Trade School before enlisting in the Army during the Vietnam War, serving in Germany and then in Vietnam. He served from 1968 to 1974...

Aug 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Sheldon Brunault Sr., lovingly known as "Willard" or "Bill," who left us far too soon on Monday, August 25, 2025. Bill passed away while doing what he loved most, riding his beloved Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a passion that defined much of his adventurous, free-spirited life with his smiling blue eyes.

Aug 18, 2025

Wayne B. Healy, 73, of Granby, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center.

Born in Granby to the late Constance (Choiniere) and William L. Healy, Wayne was a graduate of Granby Jr./Sr. High School. He went on to complete his nursing studies at the Pioneer Valley School of Nursing and Springfield Technical Community College,...

Aug 16, 2025

Claudette M. Nolin, 88, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025 in Shutesbury.

Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Rondeau) Dorsey. Claudette was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert P. Nolin. Together they raised their family in South Hadley, though over the years she also spent time as a resident...

Aug 8, 2025

Donald H. Wilkins, 90, passed away Friday August 8th. He was born in Buffalo, NY to Hazel (Rook) Wilkins and Lawrence Wilkins on Nov. 5, 1934. At the age of 14 he was chosen to be a coxswain at the Olympic trials in Buffalo. When he was 17 he ended his education to serve his country in the Navy...