Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

Edward Wojtczak, 78, entered eternal rest on March 6th, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Poland on November 26, 1944, a son of the late Jan and Maria (Kowalski) Wojtczak. Ed will be dearly missed by all who knew him, he leaves his beloved wife of 52 years, Lucyna (Plotnikiewicz) Wojtczak. He was a...

Mar 6, 2023

Joyce Ann (Pollard) Carrington, 80, passed away peacefully early Monday morning in her sleep and at home.  She was the daughter of the late James Pollard and Yvonne (Bedard) Pollard and leaves behind one sister Susan (Pollard) Johnson and her husband Robert Johnson. She was born and raised in Springfield MA. She was incredibly bright and motivated as a...

Mar 3, 2023

Robert A. Borucki, 75, passed away on Friday March 3 rd , 2023. Bob was born in Holyoke, son of the late Viola (Mul) and Edward F. Borucki Sr. The family moved to Southampton in 1949 where Bob grew up among his six brothers in a peaceful rural environment. It was during his youth that Bob developed a love...

Feb 28, 2023

Leon J. Pernice Jr. passed away at his home in Fort Pierce, Florida on February 28, 2023 with his loving family at his side.  Lee grew up in West Springfield Massachusetts and graduated High School from Williston Northampton School in Easthampton MA., where he played Football and Hockey.

He attended Stetson University in Deland, Florida, studied at...

Feb 20, 2023

After a courageous five year fight with glioblastoma, Sherry A. (Cote) Greaney, 55, of Granby, passed away at home Monday, February 20th while holding the hand of her husband Michael, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 18th to Sylvio A. and Judy ( Vedovelli ) Cote, Sherry was a lifelong resident of Granby, where she developed a...

Feb 19, 2023

Evelyn "Penny" Sigda, 93, formerly of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on February 19, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida . Born in Massachusetts, Penny was a graduate of South Hadley High School, and received a nursing degree from Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing (RN), and a B.S.N. from Boston University . Penny was dedicated to her nursing career throughout her...

Feb 17, 2023

Charlotte Frances Emond, 65, passed away on Friday, February 17 th , 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born in Holyoke, daughter of Rolande (Gelineau) and the late Roger G. Emond. She grew up in Chicopee, attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel School K-8 before moving to Granby where she graduated from Granby Jr/Sr High School class...

Feb 11, 2023

Mrs. Carol Ann (Looney) Kayi of South Hadley, passed peacefully from this world Saturday, February 11. Mrs. Kayi was born in Springfield, MA to Patrick and Charlotta (Budd) Looney. She was raised in Chicopee on Rimmon Avenue and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1956. She completed an x-ray technologist program at Springfield Hospital where she met her husband,...

Feb 6, 2023

Mark Clegg, 62, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 6th at home. He was born at the US Air Force Base in Bitburg, Germany, July 15, 1960.  He was a graduate of South Hadley High School (1978). He was a retired custodian for the school system in South Hadley.

He leaves his son Corey Clegg, his mother, Mrs....

Feb 4, 2023

Carol Mieg Volpe, 82, passed peacefully on February 4, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Carol grew up in South Hadley, MA and earned a degree in English literature from Mount Holyoke College. Always an avid reader and lover of books, Carol became the first manager of the Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley when it opened back in...

Feb 2, 2023

Alice Marie Germain was born April 2, 1941 and passed away on February 2, 2023. She was welcomed home into the Kingdom of Heaven by her mother and father Elinor and Roland Roule, brother Jimmy Roule and sister Patricia "Sissy" Roule. Alice leaves her children Donna Germain of Belchertown, MA and her partner Karl Ender, Frank Germain Jr and...

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Camacho Ivarson, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 27 th . Mary was born in New York, daughter of the late Eugene and Katherine (Smallwood) Nicolaisen. Mary worked professionally as an LPN since 1989. She loved her work as a Nurse and was described by her family as a proud, self-sufficient and hard-working woman. She Loved spending...

Jan 26, 2023

Shirley M. Campbell, 90, passed away on Thursday evening at the Arbors in Chicopee. Shirley was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Heinrich and Catherine (Parker) Tack. Shirley spent her career as an LPN, working at Ludlow Hospital for 15 years before moving to private nursing to end her career. After retirement, Shirley and her late husband Merle...

Jan 23, 2023

Jane (Bruce) Frizzell , 94, passed peacefully in the presence of family on January 23, 2023. Born in Norwood, MA, she lived most of her life in Attleboro, MA. After graduating in 1946 from Attleboro High, Jane went on to work and raise a family with her loving husband of 66 years, William E. Frizzell, in South...

Jan 12, 2023

Donald (Gitchie) A. Gauthier, son of the late Estelle Bessett & Maurice Gauthier passed away on January 12 th , 2023 surrounded by family. Don was born in Chicopee and attended Holyoke Schools. He graduated from Holyoke Trade and was employed by Van Valkenburg as a tool and dye professional. Donald also worked for the South Hadley School Department...

Jan 7, 2023

Judith A. "Judi" Lavelle, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday with her husband William and son Chris by her side. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Edward J. and Agnes (Jackson) Coburn. She grew up in Holyoke and moved to South Hadley in 1961 to move into the house that her father built. She attended Our Lady...

Jan 2, 2023

Gloria M. Labonte, 97, passed away on Monday January 2 nd , 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (Inkel) Phaneuf. She worked professionally as a Ward Secretary at Holyoke Hospital. She worked at Spaulding stitching major league baseballs in the 50's. She was a parishioner at St....

Dec 30, 2022

Jay Patruno passed away on December 30, 2022 at his home in Belchertown, MA.  He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts to the late Joseph D. Patruno and Cecelia (Wtadzka) Patruno.  Besides his parents, Jay is predeceased by his daughters Meredith Collins and Sarah Patruno, as well as by his siblings Martina Polverini, Robert Patruno, and Mark Patruno.

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Dec 29, 2022

Gerard R. Menard, 96 years old, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 29th. Gerry was born in Chicopee, MA to the late Valmore and Marguerite (Chevalier) Menard. He attended South Hadley schools and graduated from Holyoke Technical High School as a machinist. Gerry joined the Navy during WWII and was stationed at Mare Island in CA and...

Dec 29, 2022

Cynthia R. (Dupuis) Lanney, 71, died Thursday December 29 th at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Holyoke and was raised in the flats of Holyoke before moving to South Hadley 30 years ago. Cindy was a retired pre-school teacher who was also a generational child care provider for her nieces, nephews and...