John F. Johnson
Oct 23, 2019
John F. Johnson, 81 years old passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, with the loving support of his wife and family sharing his passing with him. John was always recognized for his great smile and pleasant demeanor. Born in Holyoke to Francis and Edwidge Johnson, he was raised by his maternal grandparents, Mary and Peter Charland, following...
Connor R. Williams
Oct 20, 2019
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Connor Russell Williams, 24, of South Hadley, MA. Connor passed away peacefully on October 20th 2019 at his home. He was born in Holyoke on November 4th, 1994 and was the son of Gregory Williams and Lori (Williams) Howell. Connor attended Ludlow schools where he made many friends...
Leonard J. Giannetti
Oct 18, 2019
Leonard J. Giannetti, 81, passed away Friday surrounded by his family. Leonard was born in Pittsfield the son of Leonard and Mary (Pullano) Giannetti. Leonard worked as a journeyman in the manufacturing industry. He was a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and was awarded a lifetime membership to the Knights of Columbus Council 4044. Leonard had a...
Anne M. Haber
Oct 18, 2019
On Friday October 18 th , 2019, Anne M. (Brunelle) Haber, loving mother to six children, passed away at the age of 89. Anne was born in South Hadley, MA to Alphonse J. Brunelle and Beatrice (Gagne) Brunelle Sept 22 nd 1930.  She received her nursing degree from Saint Agnes School of Nursing in CT and later worked for...
Joseph Brooksbank
Oct 13, 2019
Joseph Brooksbank, 87, died Saturday in Holyoke Hospital. He was born December 25, 1931 son of the late Wardman and Janet (Kerr) Brooksbank, twin of Richard and the youngest of ten children. He was predeceased by three brothers and six sisters. He graduated from South Hadley High School and entered the Navy during the Korean War. He worked many...
Kathleen M. Gagne
Oct 4, 2019
Kathleen M. (Moore) Gagne, 77, died Friday in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late John and Abigail Moore. She leaves her husband of 54 years Ronald E. Gagne, two sons Eric J. and Craig A. Gagne, both of Granby, a brother Jack Moore and his wife Carol of Millbury. The funeral will be...
William F. Woods
Sep 19, 2019
Bill Woods passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 19, 2019 after a hard-fought 2-year battle with prostate cancer. He was born on September 29, 1945, the oldest of 7 children, and lived in Chicopee, MA until marrying his loving wife, Ann Marie (Kuras) and moving to South Hadley in 1966. They raised their two...
Rose M. Luchini
Sep 18, 2019
SOUTH HADLEY – Rose M. Luchini, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 18, 2019. Rose was born in Framingham, MA, daughter of the late Luigi Pepi and Filomena Viglione. Rose and her loving husband William L. Luchini were the former owners of the well-known Holyoke institution "The Highland Fruit Company" (1903), also known as Luchini's...
Ruby Roberts
Sep 11, 2019
Ruby Roberts, 98, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2019. She was the daughter of Frank and Dora (Lawrence) Roberts. Ruby spent most of her life in South Hadley where she taught 2nd grade at the former Woodlawn School for 45 years from 1933 to 1978. At the time of the closing of the school, Ruby recalled that, in...
Elizabeth Huntington Flynn
Sep 10, 2019
Elizabeth "Betsy" Huntington Abercrombie Flynn, beloved wife of John C. Flynn, of Strong Farms Lane, South Hadley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Holyoke HealthCare Center on September 10, 2019. She is the daughter of Edward M. Abercrombie and Louise Abercrombie and grew up in Old Deerfield and Greenfield, MA. She was a graduate of Greenfield High School...
Deacon John Bledsoe
Sep 6, 2019
John Clarence Tilmon Bledsoe, 81 of South Hadley, Massachusetts passed peacefully in his home on Friday afternoon September 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Milton Florida on January 18, 1938. He was a US Navy Veteran who met his lifetime sweetheart, Irene while stationed in New London CT. They married in 1957 and spent...
James Brown Tunis
Aug 30, 2019
James Brown Tunis, 87 (October 28, 1931 – August 30, 2019)
James passed away on August 30, 2019, reuniting with his beloved wife of 57 years, Reeva, who passed on April 9, 2013. He was born in Buchanan, TN, the son of the late Elsie M. (Sweatt) and Melvin Tunis. Jim's service in the United States Air...
Gail Fitzgerald
Aug 8, 2019
Gail (Pollard) Fitzgerald, 73, died Thursday at Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family. She was born in Holyoke, grew up in South Hadley and graduated from South Hadley High School in 1965. Gail fulfilled her passion for travel by working as a flight attendant for Delta for 34 years. She had a great sense...
Norman J. Lane
Aug 3, 2019
Norman J. Lane
1925 – 2019
SOUTH HADLEY – Norman J. Lane, 94, died peacefully Saturday afternoon in Holyoke Medical Center.  Norman was born and raised in Palmer and has lived in South Hadley for the past 66 years. He owned Rite-A-Way Trucking Company and later worked for the Sewage Department...
Wilfred J. "Wil" Beaudry
Aug 3, 2019
Wilfred J. "Wil" Beaudry
1939 – 2019
SOUTH HADLEY – Wilfred J. "Wil" Beaudry, 80, passed away Saturday morning surrounded by his loving family.  Wil was born in Holyoke, Jan. 23, 1939, son of the late Wilfred and Nellrose (Perkins) Beaudry. He grew up in Holyoke before moving to South Hadley...
Robert A. Archambault Sr.
Jul 8, 2019
Robert A. Archambault Sr., age 76, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield following a brief illness. Born in Holyoke, the son of Arthur and Ella Archambault (Moat), he was a lifelong resident of South Hadley, Granby and Belchertown. Bob was a truck driver for all of his...
Lucien "John" D. Langlais Jr.
Jul 6, 2019
Sgt. Lucien D. "John" Langlais Jr. August 24,1948 - July 6, 2019 Ludlow – Lucien D. "John" Langlais Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Medical Center. John was born in Springfield, grew up in Holyoke, where he boxed at the Boys Club, and lived in South Hadley for many years...
Andre L. Croteau
Jul 6, 2019
Andre L. Croteau, 74, died Saturday July 6, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Drummondville, Canada to the late Rene and Elianne (Bellefeuille) Croteau, grew up in Chicopee, lived in South Hadley and has lived in Ware for many years. He was self-employed and co-owner of Croteau Brothers Roofing, Siding and Remodeling...
Alice E. Germain
Jun 30, 2019
Alice E. Germain, 88, died Sunday at Wingate of West Springfield. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Albert and Yvonne Germain, graduated from South Hadley High School and the School of Nursing in Westfield. She was a Chicopee resident for 50 years. She worked as LPN for the Westfield Sanitarium and later for Pine Manor Nursing...
Joan Mary Richter
Jun 16, 2019
Joan Mary Richter 86, of South Hadley, MA died peacefully on June 16, 2019, at Mont Marie Rehabilitation Center in Holyoke after a courageous battle with a degenerative neurological disease. Joan was predeceased by her parents: Charles L. Richter and Stella (Churchill) Richter and her sister, Margaret Jane "Peggy" Hinson. Joan was born in the family home at 36...
