Obituaries

Mar 6, 2020

John D. Toth, 87, passed away peacefully from this life on Friday, March 6th at the Fisher House in Amherst, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was the youngest of eight children, born in Holyoke, son of the late Michael and Veronica (Gulash) Toth. He grew up on the Toth Farm on Mosier Street in South Hadley that...

Mar 3, 2020

Alan J. Dumais, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday March 3, 2020. He was born August 27, 1959 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Alaric Dumais and Doris (Parmentier) Dumais. Alan graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1977 and later served in the Navy from 1981-1985. He married Christine Rougeau on March 18, 1989 and shortly after welcomed...

Mar 1, 2020

Marion Nugent, 91, passed away March 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Marion will be remembered by all for her infectious laugh and her dislike of balloons. She and her husband were the proud owners of MarFrans Turkey Farm and Restaurant in Granby for 35 years. After retiring from the farm and restaurant, she...

Feb 16, 2020

Richard E. Durchanek

1934 – 2020

HOLYOKE – Richard Earle Durchanek, 85, died peacefully Sunday afternoon surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was a longtime communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Holyoke and member of the South Hadley Lion's Club.  He was predeceased by a daughter Erica, son Keith and his 2 nd...

Feb 8, 2020

David W. Gonet of South Hadley passed away February 8th, 2020 at the age of 59. Born in Holyoke on October 21, 1960, to the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Gwozdz) Gonet. David was a bartending legend at Francie's Tavern for over 34 years. He was known for his passion for sports and was the resident expert on the...

Jan 29, 2020

CHICOPEE – Stephanie Parmentier, 95, passed surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday. Stephanie was born May 13, 1924 in Midland Park, NJ. She graduated from Freehold High School in Freehold, NJ in 1941 and relocated to Mass in 1947. Stephanie retired from her position of bookkeeper at Zal's Clothing Store in Holyoke in 1994 when the store closed....

Jan 24, 2020

MARY D. O'CONNOR, 91, formerly of Holyoke, MA died peacefully in her sleep on Friday January 24th at Scarborough Terrace in Scarborough, ME. Born in 1928 to the late Dr. Thomas and Mary (Connery) Dillon, she was raised in Holyoke, MA and graduated from Holyoke High School. After high school she attended and graduated from Saint Joseph College in...

Jan 12, 2020

Irene S. (Malczynski) Pula, 90, died Sunday in Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Easthampton, daughter of the late John and Sophie (Tyks) Malczynski. Irene was the Assistant Town Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of South Hadley for 12 years. She leaves her son Eugene "Skip" Pula and his wife Nadine of South Hadley, grandchildren Eric and...

Jan 12, 2020

Shirley Skelton Brown departed her earthly life January 12, 2020 surrounded by family and friends through their presence and/or prayerful support. She was the only child of T.W. and Sallie Skelton, and was born in Olney, Texas. Later, the family made their home in Iowa Park, Texas and were members of Faith Baptist Church. Shirley and her husband Kenneth...

Jan 6, 2020

Mary A. (Bacis) Lane, 90, died peacefully Monday at home surrounded by her family. She was born in South Hadley, daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Bacis. She leaves her daughter Rose Lane, a daughter-in-law Cheryl Lane; three grandchildren Jeff Lane Jr., Justin Lane, and Brandon Blanchard and her sister Josephine Guyon. Sadly, Mary was predeceased by her...

Jan 2, 2020

Paul McGough, 79, died Thursday in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late John and Anita (Goulet) McGough. He attended school in Holyoke and lived there until moving to Northampton in 1985. Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1963 as a member of the 3 rd Armored Division in Germany and was there...

Dec 31, 2019

Nora Ann Adams, Brandon and Amanda Adams' anxiously awaited little girl, was born sleeping on December 31 st at Holyoke Medical Center. Nora was predeceased by her Grandmother Dixie Zebrowski, her Great-Nana Alice Zebrowski, and her Great-Grandfather William Rogers. Nora is survived by her parents and her sister Brynn of South Hadley; Her grandparents Martin Zebrowski and Cherie Remillard...

Dec 18, 2019

Jacqueline Marie (Beaudet) Fontaine, born October 25, 1934 in Newcomb, NY, daughter of the late Jean Baptiste Beaudet and Anna (Nault) Beaudet died Wednesday at the Arbors in Chicopee. Jacqueline lived in East Longmeadow for 35 years before moving to South Hadley in 1998. She has been a very devoted member of St. Patrick's Church, helping in any capacity...

Dec 7, 2019

Starr A. (Charron) Miller, 74, passed away Saturday December 7 th in Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Holyoke and lived in South Hadley most of her life. She worked as a short order cook for various area restaurants. She loved to watch golf and NASCAR and spend time with her grandchildren and...

Dec 4, 2019

Gerard D LaFleur, 60, passed away Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019. He was born Jan. 16, 1959 in Holyoke, Mass to the late Leo J and Gabrielle A (Beauregard) La Fleur.  For many years Gerard lived in Colorado and Indiana and presently resided with his brother Denis A LaFleur in Granby, MA.  Gerard was a Jack of all trades, working...

Dec 4, 2019

June M. O'Connor

1936 – 2019

SOUTH HADLEY – June M. (Bigelow) O'Connor, 83, died peacefully Wednesday morning surrounded by her loving family.   June was born and raised in Holyoke and has lived in South Hadley most of her life. She was a graduate of Holyoke High School and the Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing....

Dec 2, 2019

Rita Chrobak

Rita C. (Charette) Chrobak, 90, died peacefully Monday evening. She was born in South Hadley and has lived here her entire life. She was predeceased by the only man she ever loved, Chet Chrobak. She leaves a daughter Dolores Chrobak of Southampton, two sons Mike Chrobak of Newport, KY and Edward Chrobak of Kittery Point,...

Nov 24, 2019

Rita (Duval) Chauvin died Sunday at home surrounded by her family. She was born December 2, 1939, in Holyoke, MA. She grew up in Willimansett with her parents, Roland Duval and Peggy Moriarty. She met the love of her life, Robert Chauvin, at age 16 at Hampton Beach, NH in the summer of 1956, whom she would marry four...

Nov 14, 2019

Eileen "Ike" M. (Dineen) Pasterczyk, 89, died Thursday at Vero in South Hadley. She was born November 18, 1929, in the year of the Great Depression, to the late Florence and Anna Dineen. Eileen lived most of her life in South Hadley on Canal and Lyman Streets, and graduated from South Hadley High School. She worked at Texon in...

Nov 7, 2019

SOUTH HADLEY – Roger Gelinas, Born April 3, 1947 , passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday November 7th at Renaissance Manor in Holyoke. Roger was born in Holyoke, the son of Edmund and Albertine Paula Gelinas. He was a long-time resident and business owner in the town of South Hadley and a...