Obituaries

Dec 5, 2025

Surrounded by her loving family, Anna “Nunie” (Sadak) Malkoon, 95, passed away at home on December 5, 2025. Born in Springfield, MA, on December 12, 1929, Anna was the daughter of the late James and Jennie (Solomon) Sadak, of Dinneyeh, Lebanon. Anna lived a full and beautiful life. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Joseph G. Malkoon,...

Dec 1, 2025

Sandra Elaine Waller, 83, passed away at her home in South Hadley, MA on December 1, 2025. Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Frederick C. Jensen and Stephanie (Olynik) Jensen.

Sandra was educated at Russell Sage College, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in 1964, and continued her studies at Boston College, where she received her...

Dec 1, 2025

Margaret M. (Roberts) Mercer, 77, died Monday in Holyoke Medical Center. She was born and grew up in Holyoke, daughter of the late Louis and Althea Roberts. She later lived in Chicopee and Granby before settling in South Hadley. Margaret was a hard worker at Mt. Holyoke College and also worked as a piece worker for Photo Mount before retiring...

Nov 30, 2025

Audrey Dolores Heaphy (née Hugel), 96, passed away peacefully after a long and full life. Born on August 1, 1929, in Queens, New York, she was the eldest daughter of Audrey and Charles Hugel and grew up in the neighborhoods of Jamaica and Flushing with her younger sisters, Marilyn and June.

After graduating from Jamaica High School, Audrey worked in Manhattan...

Nov 25, 2025

After a period of declining health, Anne passed away on Tuesday November 25, 2025. She was born in Montague City, MA February 2, 1940, Groundhog Day. Anne grew up in Greenfield, MA and attended local schools, graduating as a Registered Nurse from Providence Hospital School of Nursing. She married and moved to South Hadley to raise her family. She spent...

Nov 20, 2025

Michael T. Fogg, 70, of South Hadley, formerly of Fort Ann, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Born in Glenns Fall, NY on June 27, 1955, he was the son of the late Walter and Julia (Owens) Fogg. Michael grew up in upstate New York before attending Boston University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in History. He later...

Nov 19, 2025

Carmen G. (Mailhot) Jacques, 92, was called gently home to be with her beloved husband Guy on Wednesday morning, November 19, surrounded by her loving family. Carmen was a blessing to her family as she shared so much joy, love and compassion for each and every one of them. She will be deeply missed, but her unwavering kindness and gentle...

Nov 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joan E. Milbier, who peacefully departed this world on November 10, 2025, at the age of 95, surrounded by the comforting presence of her loving family. Born on October 30, 1930, Joan led a remarkable life characterized by an abundance of love, unwavering kindness, and a spirit that...

Nov 9, 2025

Linda G. (O'Connor) Scott passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, November 9, 2025. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer for the 4th time. Linda was the daughter of William and Millie (Gagne) O'Connor. Growing up she was a ranking tennis player; she and her parents would travel across New...

Oct 28, 2025

Ann Wood, 85, of South Hadley, passed away on October 28, 2025. She leaves behind her two sons, David Wood and his wife Christine of South Hadley, and Jeff Wood of South Hadley, as well as four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater...

Oct 26, 2025

Thomas Kelleher, longtime resident of South Hadley MA, passed away on Oct 26th at Daybrook Village, Holyoke.

A long-time employee of the Town of South Hadley, he retired as Highway Department Supervisor.

Tom was born April 17, 1937.  After a difficult childhood separated from parents and siblings, he was welcomed into the Duguay family in...

Oct 23, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Fournier, 91, died Thursday October 23rd at Agawam South Rehab. He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine (Lepine) Fournier in 2021. Gerald was born in Chicopee January 27, 1934, son of the late Alfred and Beatrice (Boudreau) Fournier. Jerry was educated in the Holyoke schools and was employed as a truck driver for Rogers Vans and Storage...

Oct 17, 2025

Dorothy (Legate) Richter, of Chicopee, MA, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her daughter's home in Union Township, NJ. Born December 7, 1928, and raised in Holyoke, MA, Dorothy moved in 1958 to the home she and her husband built in Chicopee, MA.  She graduated from Holyoke High School.  Dorothy was a homemaker and retired as a...

Oct 13, 2025

Nancy A. Lutes, 92, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.

Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Ross) and Nathan Howard Ayers. Nancy was raised in Metuchen, NJ, and was a graduate of Metuchen High School and Wilson College, where she earned her B.A. in Sociology.  ...

Oct 5, 2025

James A. Corey, 76, of South Hadley passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 after a period of declining health.  He was born on June 23, 1949 in Troy, Pennsylvania to Bernice (McConnell) Corey and Arthur Corey.  His family settled in South Hadley in 1950.  James was a graduate of South Hadley High School and attended Holyoke Community College.  He...

Sep 25, 2025

David J. Blanchard, 82, passed away quietly and peacefully on Thursday, September 25th.

Born in Holyoke, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary (Ford) Blanchard. David was a proud graduate of South Hadley High School, Class of 1960, and went on to earn his Associate in Science degree from Holyoke Junior College, where...

Sep 14, 2025

Keith J. Henchey, age 37, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 14, 2025. He was born in Springfield, MA on February 3, 1988. Keith loved working on cars or basically anything with a motor. If he wasn't getting his hands dirty working on a vehicle you would catch him getting his hands dirty fishing. He was always a...

Sep 13, 2025

DONALD BOISSONNAULT born in the "Flats" of Holyoke, MA, Died September 13th, 2025, in Holyoke, MA.  He attended Immaculate Conception School and Holyoke Trade High School.   Don worked for The Wall Street Journal in their advertisement department and later in their composing room as a printer. He served two years in the ARMY. Don met and married his pre-...

Sep 10, 2025

Nancy Kimball Bridges, affectionately known as NKB, passed away on September 10th, 2025, after 95 delightful years of causing a ruckus, making mischief, loving her family, helping her community, and generally being what you would call a Spitfire. Born in Belchertown, MA on Valentine's Day in 1930, Nancy was the 4th child of William and Pearl Kimball. Nancy spent...

Sep 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Joseph June announces his passing on Sunday, September 7, 2025, with family by his side.  Michael was born on May 18, 1955 at Providence Hospital in Holyoke, the son of the late Edward J. June (Czerwiec), Sr. and Eileen K. (Donoghue) June.  He grew up in the Highlands section...