Obituaries

May 2, 2021

Annette M. (Cyr) Geoffrion, 87, of Granby, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, after spending a beautiful weekend playing numerous games of Scrabble and Contract Rummy with her family. Annette was born on July 20,1933, to Leo H. Cyr and Julienne (Giroux) Cyr in Chicopee. As the sixth of nine children, she quickly developed into a fierce, independent...

Apr 30, 2021

Robert P. Crochetiere Sr., 70, died early Friday morning in his home. He was born in Holyoke to Alden and Marilyn Crochetiere, and lived in South Hadley most of his life. He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church who possessed a great sense of humor, as well as a love for movies and a good meal.  He leaves...

Apr 22, 2021

Charles Richard Friedrich of South Hadley died on April 22, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Ellen Bindon Friedrich.  They were married for 67 years. Richard was born in Holyoke on May 19, 1924 to the late Edmund Hugo and Katharine Rhodes (Hunt) Friedrich of Holyoke.  Richard was a graduate of the Loomis School (now Loomis-Chaffee) in...

Apr 18, 2021

Ruby Keller, 87 passed away on April 18, 2021 in Holyoke.  Ruby was born in Smithville, Tennessee on January 7, 1934. She is survived by her brothers Gary and Larry Pedigo, her sister Teresa, Son Douglas M. Keller, grandchildren Felicia Hubacz, Erick Keller, and Daniel Keller, great grandchildren Cody Keller, Ava Laine Keller, Brouche and Laydien Domingez, and was...

Apr 15, 2021

Birnie F. Bickford, 88, died Thursday April 15 th with his wife of 62 years by his side. A Springfield native, the son of the late George and Louise (McLellan) Bickford. He gained entry to the Army, with the help of his brother George who forged their mother's signature, where he served as a paratrooper in the 82 nd...

Apr 15, 2021

Roger Moreau, 87, died Thursday, April 15 th at Baystate Medical Center. Roger, son of the late Romeo and Nina (Cote) Moreau, was born in Northampton, MA.  Roger served in the National Guard for thirteen years before a decades-long career as a printer for Westvaco. Roger and his wife of 67 years, Andree (Bachand - predeceased 2020), loved camping,...

Apr 12, 2021

Dennis M. Dufault, 64, died Monday April 12 th at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Robert and Leila (Lauren) Dufault and grew up in Granby and South Hadley. He was an avid longtime Green Bay Packer fan. On Sundays you could find him watching the game at the Falls Pub or in...

Apr 12, 2021

Alfred J. Swider of South Hadley, MA. passed away peacefully April 12th.  He was born March 25, 1929 in South Hadley, MA, to John and Nellie Swider.  He was a Navy veteran and was a crew member on the USS DesMoines cruiser.  He was employed by Buxton leather company and was a machinist in Worcester.  His beloved wife Phyllis...

Apr 12, 2021

Lillian H. (Rogowski) White, 93, passed away peacefully on April 12 th , 2021 at her home. She was born in South Hadley Falls, MA to her mother Josephine Balicki and father Andrew Rogowski. During her lifetime she worked at several jobs, including as a receptionist for Holyoke Wire and Cable and 22 years for the Granby High School...

Apr 8, 2021

June E. Paulin, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 8th at Vero South Hadley. June was born in Saint Clair, PA, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Dufinec) Paulin. June graduated from Holyoke High School in 1959 and quickly went on to start her career in retail. She began working at WT Grant where she stayed for...

Apr 8, 2021

Gerald Wyatt Henderson, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, surrounded by his loving family in the home that he had built.  He was born in Chelsea, MA , son of the late Walter L. and Effie L. (Wyatt) Henderson. He grew up in South Hadley and remained a lifelong resident there.  Gerald began his career as a basic carpenter...

Apr 3, 2021

Florence Kolak Zochowski, 94, passed away on the evening of April 3, 2021, at the Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Leon John Zochowski. Like her husband, Florence lived her life with faith, love, and conviction. She was a parishioner of St. Theresa's Church in South Hadley for 60...

Mar 31, 2021

Ronald E. Tetrault, 69, died Wednesday March 31st. He was born in Holyoke, son of Ernest and Estelle (Betournay) Tetrault, grew up in Granby and graduated from Granby High School. He was drafted in to the Army during the Vietnam War. He went into the printing business and retired from Package Printing in West Springfield. Ron flew an Ultralight...

Mar 23, 2021

Robert James Powell, known as Bob to most, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 and passed away peacefully at his sister's home in Massachusetts at the age of 70.

Bob was a nature lover - an avid birder, hiker, kayaker, photographer, conservationist. Bob was born in Minnesota, traveled the world for many years...

Mar 19, 2021

Richard J. Maynard, Sr, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2021. Son of the late Albert and Lillia (O'Keefe) Maynard. He was a long-time resident of Indian Orchard, MA. He enjoyed listening to music - his all-time favorite being Bob Seger - playing drums and selling used cars....

Mar 12, 2021

Barbara (Calkins) Fournier, 80, died Friday March 12 th at the Elaine Center in Hadley, MA. She was born in Holyoke, the daughter of the late Irving and Dorothy (Fuller) Calkins. In her early years, she lived and played on the Mount Holyoke College campus and later made her home with the love of her life, Charles Fournier in...

Mar 8, 2021

Marilyn (Moreau) Duval died at home, at the age of 73 on March 8, 2021, while her husband, Roger, held her hand. She battled cancer for a year but shied away from pity and lived her last year as she did the rest - doling out sage advice (she was often frustratingly right,) helping family and friends, making meals for...

Mar 8, 2021

Pamela J. (Burelle) Rodzen, 73, passed away peacefully Monday March 8 th at Holyoke Hospital, She was born in Holyoke on October 31, 1947, daughter of the late Anatole A. and Nellie (Simpson) Burelle of South Hadley, MA. She grew up in South Hadley and was a graduate of South Hadley High School. Pam was a member of Grace...

Mar 2, 2021

James F. Shea, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 2, 2021. Jim was a lifelong resident of Ware, born to the late Edward and Stephanie (Jezyk) Shea. He graduated from Ware High School where he was captain of the football team and was awarded the Marine Corp League Trophy for sportsmanship on and off the field; displaying qualities...

Mar 2, 2021

Ann Elizabeth Eaton passed away on March 2, 2021 at age 85 after a courageous, years long battle with breast cancer.   Ann was born May 22, 1935 in North Adams, Massachusetts, the daughter of Frank Howard and Anna Elizabeth Purtell Eaton.  Ann attended Williamstown public schools, graduating from the former Williamstown High School in 1953.  She received both her...