Obituaries

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...

Mar 1, 2021

Katherine E. (Shea) Suprenant, 92, died Monday March 1 st . She was born in Chicopee on October 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Catherine (Shea) Shea, both of County Kerry, Ireland. She grew up in Chicopee and was a graduate of Chicopee High School. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, South Hadley...

Mar 1, 2021

John R. Neill, formerly of Holyoke, son of the late John and Helen Neill, passed away peacefully, on March 1, surrounded by family.  He was born in Holyoke on December 6, 1934.  Jack was raised in Holyoke and graduated from Sacred Heart High School, class of 1954.  He served his country for six years in the United States Army...

Feb 23, 2021

James E. Goulet born July 4, 1953. A lifetime resident of Granby Ma, and a jack of all trades moved forward with Amazing Grace from this world to Paradise on February 23,2021. Jim Leaves the love of his life, bestfriend, Soul mate of 42 years Darlene (Belanger) Goulet. Jim was an awesome dad to oldest Brian Goulet spouse Shannon...

Feb 19, 2021

Gary A. Ensor, Esq., died Friday February 19, 2021 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1956 in Marion IN; moved to South Hadley at 6 weeks of age, and graduated from South Hadley High School where he pitched for the Tigers. Gary graduated from Assumption College in Worcester with a BS in Psychology where he pitched...

Feb 17, 2021

Norman E. Aubrey, 93, died Wednesday February 17 th at Mary's Meadow in Holyoke. He was born in Stamford, CT, son of the late Gwilym and Marion (Prior) Aubrey. Norm graduated from Yale University with the following; B.S. in 1950, M.S. in 1952 and Ph.D in 1954. He also attended Oxford University. He was a member of Alpha Chi...

Feb 12, 2021

Shirley Taylor, 93, passed peacefully on Friday February 12, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Raymond and Josephine (Schab) Guyon. Shirley lived most of her life in South Hadley and was employed as a bookkeeper at Mount Holyoke College, The South Hadley School department and the Commonwealth of MA. Aside from...

Feb 9, 2021

Gerard Drapeau, 91, passed away on February 9, 2021 at home. He was born in Holyoke August 26, 1929 to the late Alfred and Aurore (Fortier) Drapeau. He attended Immaculate Conception School and also Holyoke High School. Gerry was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church. He was predeceased by his parents and eight siblings, Norman, Roger, Donald, Roland and...

Feb 9, 2021

Joan H. Guarente, 78, a longtime resident here passed away in Huntsville Hospital in Alabama. She now joins her beloved husband and soulmate, Robert H. Guarente who died July 13, 2019 in eternal love and peace. Joan was working on a fresh change in life as she was relocating to Alabama to be near her daughter Kathy and her...

Feb 8, 2021

Merle H. Campbell, 85, died Monday surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Littleton, ME, grew up in Portland, ME and graduated from Portland High School in 1953. He entered the U.S. Air Force after graduation. He served during the Vietnam War and retired as Chief Master Sergeant and Tower Chief at Westover Air Force Base. He...

Feb 2, 2021

Adele J. Moskal, 94, died Tuesday in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke and lived there most of her life. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Cross Church and was active in Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Adele was active in the South Hadley Senior Center and the Senior Center newsletter. She was predeceased by her...

Jan 29, 2021

Charles A. Popp, 68, of Holyoke passed away on Jan. 29. 2021 at Holyoke Medical Center.  He was born in Holyoke to the late Alfred (Bunny) and Maurine (Shaw) Popp. Charlie graduated from South Hadley High School and was employed by Baystate United Moving Company.  He later became an EMT and dye mixer at Rexam Graphics.  A proud honorary...

Jan 26, 2021

Harold E. Hastings Jr.

1956 – 2021

South Hadley – Harold E. Hastings, Jr., 64, died Tuesday in Holyoke Hospital.  Harold was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in South Hadley for the past 25 years.  He retired in 2017 after 30 years as a Firefighter for the city of Springfield.  Harold served...

Jan 21, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of Janet Ann Doolittle, 74 of South Hadley, on the morning of January 21, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family, in Baystate Medical Center. Janet was born in Holyoke on January 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Emmet and Estelle (Giroux) Moynihan....