Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

Alden "Michael" McClafin, 63, passed away on Thursday September 7, 2023, surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Holyoke, son of the late Alden and Evelyn (Brown) McClaflin. He grew up in South Hadley before settling in Chicopee and worked professionally as a Custodian in the Springfield School District and as a driver for Hulmes transportation. Michael had...

Sep 6, 2023

William Joseph Allard of Media PA, formerly of West Springfield MA, died on September 6th at the age of 85.  He was a graduate of Commerce High School in Springfield MA and a veteran of the United States Army.  William worked for decades at Adams and Ruxton Construction Company and was an active member of the AFL-CIO union for...

Sep 5, 2023

James W. Dwyer, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Holyoke Medical Center. James was born in Suffolk, England, son of the late William W. and Ella (Brunning) Dwyer. He grew up in Holyoke, before moving to raise his family in South Hadley in the 70's. James worked professionally as an installation engineer for Verizon. In his...

Aug 29, 2023

John F. (Jack) Root, 95 years old, passed away peacefully in hospice care at Renaissance Manor on Cabot in Holyoke on August 29, 2023. He was born in Holyoke, MA on November 2, 1927, to Arthur Root and Bertha Foster Root. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Holyoke Junior College (now Holyoke Community College). He trained...

Aug 23, 2023

Kevin Godek, 62, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center. Kevin was born in Holyoke, son of the late Philomene (Bach) and Edward J. Godek Sr. He worked professionally as an insurance agent for the Knight's of Columbus. Kevin was an avid gardener, cribbage player, and was responsible for running...

Aug 22, 2023

Claire L. (Menard) Cook, 84, died Tuesday August 22nd. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Noel and Rita (Lemieux) Menard and has lived in South Hadley all her life. She was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox and a proud democrat. Claire worked on and off for many years but primarily cared for her...

Aug 19, 2023

Douglas Brooksbank, 66, entered into eternal rest on Saturday August 19th surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of 45 years to Dolores Brooksbank. He was born in Holyoke, attended local schools, graduating from Holyoke Trade. Douglas retired from Kings Trucking as a driver and also worked for Overnight Trucking. Douglas enjoyed woodworking, camping with his...

Aug 17, 2023

Carolyn Maria Sears Michaud passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Carolyn was born on January 30, 1965 to Joan and William Sears Sr. in Chicopee. She was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive, and went on to get a degree in interior design from Cazenovia College. Carolyn worked for many years as a sales representative on the East Coast...

Aug 14, 2023

Ann Theresa Catherine Conway Koske, age 89, passed away in Holyoke, Massachusetts on Monday, August 14, 2023. Ann was born in Holyoke, MA, the daughter of James H. and Odenia (Mitchell) Conway. She was a graduate of the Sacred Heart High School in Holyoke and worked for the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company in Springfield, MA in the...

Aug 13, 2023

Arthur J. Dwyer, Jr. passed away at home on August 13th, 2023, at the age of eighty-one. Born on April 18th, 1942 in Quincy, Massachusetts, later sharing his special birthday with his daughter, he was a longtime resident of South Hadley. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and a pillar of strength for his family and friends.

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Aug 10, 2023

Diane Louise Trudeau, of Westfield, MA, passed away on August 10, 2023. Diane was the daughter of Dr. Armand and Margaret (Leland) Trudeau of Holyoke, MA. She attended Holyoke schools and was a fixture at Holyoke Animal Hospital, which her father established in 1934. Her love of animals began as a small child at her father's side "helping" his...

Aug 5, 2023

Brent was the first of 5 children born to Annette and Jacob Schmidt in 1941. He attended Chicopee schools until taking a job working construction for his uncle, as well as being employed by Shurfine Foods. Somewhere along the way, his sister's best friend Dianne, caught his eye and they began dating. They married in 1963, and with great...

Jul 30, 2023

Gloria A. (Burelle) Coderre, 93, longtime resident of Mt. St. Vincent (now Mission Care), died Sunday July 30th. She was born in Holyoke and was the daughter of the late Aime "Pete" Burelle and Lea (Corriveau) Burrelle. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Roland in 2005. She was also predeceased by four brothers Anatole "Sid", Edward, Arthur and...

Jul 29, 2023

Anita C. Barsalou passed away on July 29, 2023 with her loving husband, Ralph G Barsalou of 64 years by her side. She is predeceased by her father Leo Boileau, and her mother Diane. Anita is survived by six children; Lynn Trompke and her husband Dave of Granby, Darlene George and her husband Guy of Granby, Thomas Barsalou and...

Jul 25, 2023

Wanda (Paradysz) Fields, 99, died Tuesday July 25th surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Chicopee, daughter of the late William and Caroline Paradysz. Wanda has lived in Granby since 1958 and worked as a sewing machine operator for Chicopee Undergarments before having her son. She was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Jul 18, 2023

Grace M. Hooton, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Holyoke, to the late Eurenia (Myer) and Robert Ryer. Grace grew up in South Hadley and lived there her entire life. After graduating from South Hadley High School, she went on to obtain her nursing degree at Holyoke...

Jul 16, 2023

Nicolas "Nick" Tebo 38, passed away suddenly on 7/16/23 at his home in South Hadley, MA.   Originally from Claremont, NH, Nick made Western Massachusetts his home the past few years.

Nick is survived by his daughter Teagan Tebo of Holyoke, MA, parents Dena and Charles Jones of Lebanon, NH and James Tebo, Jr of Naples, FL., brother...

Jul 16, 2023

George R. Bissel, 93, died Sunday at home. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late George W. and Sophie (Tubenis) Bissel. He lived most of his life in Granby and was a salesman for many years for AMPAD. He and his wife later co-founded and ran Hilltop Crafts, a custom wood working and painting craft business. George...

Jul 13, 2023

Lucien (Luke) A. Brunelle, Jr., a man whose heart overflowed with love and generosity, passed away on July 13, 2023, leaving behind a profound legacy of kindness and compassion. Born and raised in the picturesque town of South Hadley, MA, nestled along the Connecticut River, Luke was the cherished son of the late Lucien A. Brunelle, Sr. and survived...

Jul 1, 2023

Katie (Katelyn) Gress, 28, died Saturday July 1st. She was born on August 23, 1994 in Springfield and lived in Granby her entire life, graduating from Granby High School in 2012. She just completed her first year of nursing school, where she found her passion, in helping others in their time of need.  She worked as a Medical Assistant...