Obituaries

Feb 9, 2022

In celebration of a life lived well -  Jeanne Hatch, Professor Emeritus (1926 - 2022)

"Jeanne Hatch rocks!"  So said her students when Professor Jeanne Hatch retired in 1999, after thirty years of teaching, directing, and performing at Holyoke Community College and beyond.

Jeanne Hatch passed away February 9, 2022 at her home in Chicopee,...

Jan 31, 2022

Henrietta (Ittner) Beaton, 93, died Tuesday at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred Ittner. She grew up in Holyoke and has lived in Granby for many years. Henrietta loved to cook and was very involved in the Women's Guild at Grace Church in Holyoke when she was younger. She...

Jan 29, 2022

Dolores Stewart, 74, the daughter of the late Sidney and Goldie Brown, passed away Saturday morning 1/29/22 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Dolores is survived by her brother Clyde Brown and his wife Marilyn of Hardwick, MA, sisters-in-law Denise Brown of Granby and Sally Drown of Ludlow as well as many nieces and nephews. A private graveside...

Jan 18, 2022

John Callahan Flynn, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betsy) Flynn, of Strong Farms Lane, South Hadley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Holyoke Hospital on January 18th, 2022. He is the son of Charles Daniel Flynn and Clara Eve Flynn (Callahan). He is reunited with his beloved wife, Elizabeth H. Flynn, who passed away in September, 2019. They met...

Jan 13, 2022

Willie Swanigan Jr., 57, passed away on 01/13/22 at home of natural causes. He was born in Holyoke. Son of Willie and Audrey (Hollis) Swanigan. Willie grew up in Holyoke where he lived until moving to Chicopee. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Community Church. He leaves his mother Audrey Swanigan of Chicopee and his sister Amelia...

Jan 13, 2022

Donna Lajoie, 70, died Thursday January 13th at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Ludlow, daughter of the late Aldor and Claire Lavallee and has lived in South Hadley since 1980. She worked as a secretary for Baystate Bearings in Springfield for many years before retiring from Lowes in Hadley. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church....

Dec 30, 2021

Raymond C Belanger entered into Eternal Peace at home with his family by his side on Dec. 30th 2021.  Born in Ludlow MA. to Wilbrod and Yvonne (Assline).  He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years Dorothy (Potter), his sons Michael, Robert(Linda), Daniel(MaryEllen), John (Ray) and his daughter Darlene which he resided with in Granby MA.  Raymond...

Dec 28, 2021

Granby – George M. Mugnier Jr., 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. George was born in Holyoke, son of the late George and Yvette (Monast) Mugnier. He worked as a truck driver, an installer for Granby Telephone and even owned his own store, Ashley's Country Corner. George was a man who...

Dec 26, 2021

Diane E. (Hampton) Tetrault, 81, died Sunday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Calgary, Canada, was raised in upstate New York and has lived in Granby since 1970. Diane was very active with the Jehovah Witnesses of Ludlow. She loved all her elders, sisters and brothers who helped her. Thank you to all who...

Dec 24, 2021

Roger Morin, of DeLand, Florida entered the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 24, 2021. Roger was born on November 21, 1944 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Armand and Fleurette (Marcotte) Morin. Roger graduated from SHHS in 1962 and then earned his MBA from the University of Massachusetts, He married Nancy (Mungall) Morin in 1966. Roger served in...

Dec 13, 2021

After a strong fight against metastatic breast cancer, Michelle (Dupuis) Tetreault, 61, of Groton, CT passed away peacefully on Dec. 13th surrounded by her family. Michelle was born on June 20, 1960 in South Hadley, MA. After graduating from South Hadley High School in 1978, she went on to study social work at North Adams State College. After marrying...

Dec 12, 2021

Donald R. MacKenzie passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 at Holyoke Medical Center, with his family by his side.  Born on September 28, 1946 to Donald and Hazel MacKenzie.  Don grew up in South Hadley, graduating from South Hadley High School in 1964, where he was a member of the undefeated '63 Suburban League Football Champs.  He began...

Dec 10, 2021

Helen L. Hynds, 100, died Friday December 10 th at Daybrook Village in Holyoke. She was born in Worcester and has lived in South Hadley for most of her life. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church and the South Hadley Council on Aging. Helen loved spending time with her grandchildren and families and doing needlepoint. She...

Dec 3, 2021

Henry J. Holubecki was born on June 26, 1940 in Karaczun, Poland the son of the late Henry and Maria Holubecki. Henry survived the Holocaust and the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps where his family was forced into slave labor. Henry was predeceased by three brothers during their encampment. Although just a little boy, Henry possessed great skill...

Dec 2, 2021

SOUTH HADLEY – Frank Obremski Jr. 95, passed away on Thursday December 2, 2021. Frank was born in Winchester, N.H., son of the late Frank and Anna (Stanisiewski) Obremski. He grew up in South Hadley and lived there for 90 years. He was a WWII Navy veteran, the oldest past-master of the Mount Holyoke Lodge, and a member of...

Nov 27, 2021

Alexandra "Stasia" (Obremski) Woods, 86, died Saturday November 27 th at Holyoke Health Center. She was born in Granby, daughter of the late Alexander and Anna (Lipski) Obremski. Stasia grew up in Granby before moving to Holyoke. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Woods, her brother Joseph Obremski and her sister Genevieve Obremski. She leaves her sister Mary...

Nov 19, 2021

Robert G. Boisjolie, 65, passed away unexpectedly November 18, 2021 at home. Born in Holyoke on September 24, 1956 to the late Eugene and Rita Boisjolie (Gregoire). From the start Bob had a mischievous streak that persisted throughout his life.

Bob worked in the print plating industry for over 20 years, beginning with Cookson Graphics and ending...

Nov 13, 2021

James G Swope lost his battle with Cancer at 930am on Saturday, November 13, 2021. James was born on June 16, 1942 to the late John & Helen (Uttech) Swope. James attended Merrill High School and graduated in 1960. James was an active member of The American Legion in Melbourne Florida, AmVets of Palm Bay, VFW of Palm Bay...

Nov 1, 2021

Robert W. L'Esperance , 90, died Monday November 1 st in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Charles and Helen (Kane) L'Esperance and has lived in South Hadley all of his life. He graduated from South Hadley High School and later from UMASS in 1954. He was a communicant of St. Theresa Church...

Oct 20, 2021

Margaret "Peg" (Bouvier) Couture, 74, died Wednesday October 20 th at Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Stone) Bouvier and lived most of her life in South Hadley. Peg worked as a bookkeeper with Security Taxi, Louis Fleming CPA and finally with David Morton CPA. She enjoyed her work as...