Obituaries

Aug 31, 2025

William A. Shaffer (Bill), 88, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2025 with his family by his side. Bill was the loving husband of Marlene (Marcheskie) Shaffer of 67 years. Born September 10, 1936 in Shamokin, PA. He was the loving son of Kimber and Dorothy (Palmer) Shaffer. Bill served 2 years in the Military after college and then...

Aug 26, 2025

Karen R. Kenny, age 77, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025 at Cooley Dickenson Hospital, surrounded by family.  Born in Woonsocket, R.I., to the late Ruth (Newell) and T. Ray Weaver, Karen spent her childhood in Needham, MA.  From a musical family, she graduated from the University of Michigan with a music degree.  While there...

Aug 26, 2025

John C. Pietrzykowski, 73, died Tuesday August 26th at home. He was born in Vlissingen, Holland on September 12, 1951 to the late Antony and Johanna Pietrzykowski. He grew up in Holyoke and attended the Trade School before enlisting in the Army during the Vietnam War, serving in Germany and then in Vietnam. He served from 1968 to 1974...

Aug 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Sheldon Brunault Sr., lovingly known as "Willard" or "Bill," who left us far too soon on Monday, August 25, 2025. Bill passed away while doing what he loved most, riding his beloved Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a passion that defined much of his adventurous, free-spirited life with his smiling blue eyes.

Aug 18, 2025

Wayne B. Healy, 73, of Granby, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center.

Born in Granby to the late Constance (Choiniere) and William L. Healy, Wayne was a graduate of Granby Jr./Sr. High School. He went on to complete his nursing studies at the Pioneer Valley School of Nursing and Springfield Technical Community College,...

Aug 16, 2025

Claudette M. Nolin, 88, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025 in Shutesbury.

Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Rondeau) Dorsey. Claudette was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert P. Nolin. Together they raised their family in South Hadley, though over the years she also spent time as a resident...

Aug 8, 2025

Donald H. Wilkins, 90, passed away Friday August 8th. He was born in Buffalo, NY to Hazel (Rook) Wilkins and Lawrence Wilkins on Nov. 5, 1934. At the age of 14 he was chosen to be a coxswain at the Olympic trials in Buffalo. When he was 17 he ended his education to serve his country in the Navy...

Jul 27, 2025

Cecile M. Carrignan, 67, died Sunday July 27 surrounded by her family. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of Richard and Lorraine (Jette) Carrignan and lived most of her life in South Hadley. She worked in retail and restaurant management for Sears, Pizza Hut and Bonanza and offered services to the legal industry. During her high school years, Cecile...

Jul 24, 2025

Brenda G. Robert, 69, of Granby, passed away on July 24, 2025 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Born in Holyoke, she was the daughter of the late Willie (Tarver) and Richard A. Robert.

She is survived by her daughter, Alicia Volel and her husband Gregory of Dorchester; her brother, Bruce Robert of Louisiana; three grandchildren,...

Jul 20, 2025

Dorothy T. Belanger(Potter) Peacefully passed from here to Paradise on July 20, 2025. She was born on April 18th 1937 to Mary (Blash) and George Potter from Worcester MA. Dottie married Raymond Belanger in 1955 and raised their five children in their 66 years together until Raymond passed in December 2021. Dottie worked many years at Monson State development...

Jul 15, 2025

Stephen Francis Farias, 70, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was called to God while surrounded by his beloved wife and sons.

Born on June 8, 1955, in Concord, Massachusetts, Steve was the son of the late Gilbert Farias and Eva (Ducas) Farias of Fall River....

Jul 6, 2025

Josephine Gloria (Gomez) Brunelle, affectionately known as "Josie," passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025 in South Hadley, Massachusetts. She was 85 years old.

Born in Springfield on November 30, 1939, Josie was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Madeleine (Poulos) Gomez. A proud graduate of Holyoke High School, Class of 1957, she later settled...

Jun 30, 2025

Paul Lefebvre, 69, a resident of South Hadley, unexpectedly passed into eternal life on Monday, June 30th. He was the beloved son of the late Irene and John Lefebvre. He leaves his devoted wife and love, June. He also leaves his children Melanie, Danielle, and Ryan. His eldest daughter Melissa predeceased her father. He also leaves his grandchildren and...

Jun 20, 2025

Kyle Quatacker, 34, of Chicopee, MA passed away peacefully on June 20th. Born on February 8th, 1991, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Ken, Japan. Kyle was a beloved brother, friend and Father; he was a kind soul whose presence would light up any room that he walked into.

Kyle was the son of Glenn and Tammy Quatacker and grew...

Jun 15, 2025

Aaron D. Critch, 24, of Chicopee, passed away tragically on June 15, 2025, in Chicopee. Born in Holyoke on May 6, 2001, he was the beloved son of Tina (Michon) Critch and the late Craig C. Critch, who predeceased him in 2019.

A 2019 graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Aaron was a proud member of the...

Jun 10, 2025

The family of Stephen "Steve" Larrow of Holyoke is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 70. Steve passed peacefully with family members by his side.

Steve, one of twelve children, was born in Holyoke Massachusetts on July 14, 1954, son of the late Raymond A. and Alice (Delery) Larrow....

Jun 9, 2025

Mark S. Bristol, 69, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at Holyoke Medical Center.

Born in Holyoke, he was the son of the late Arthur L. "Buddy" Bristol and was raised in South Hadley, where he remained a lifelong resident. Mark worked as a Machine Operator for over 25 years in the Local...

Jun 7, 2025

Brent D. Krupa, 25, died Saturday June 7th. He was born in Springfield and lived in Chicopee for most of his life. He worked for Green Collar in South Hadley. Brent loved the outdoors, especially fishing, boating and hunting. From a very young age Brent has always been a comedian. He loved his friends like family and was always...

Jun 7, 2025

M. Robert "Bob" Mercier, 79, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Holyoke Medical Center with his family by his side.

The son of the late Gina A. (Casci) and Maurice R. Mercier, Bob was born in Holyoke and was a graduate of Holyoke Trade High School. As a senior in 1963,...

Jun 6, 2025

Raymond V. Hebert Jr., 63, passed away surrounded by his family Friday June 6th at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of Raymond V. Hebert Sr. and Theresa (Boudreau) Hebert. Ray was raised in Chicopee, built his home and raised his family in South Hadley, where he lived the past 38 years. He dedicated his life...