Obituaries

South Hadley, Massachusetts Obituaries

Beatrice I. Lavallee

Beatrice I. Lavallee

Feb 23, 2024

Beatrice I. (Beaulieu) Lavallee, died Friday February 23rd at the Elaine Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Minard) Beaulieu. She has lived in Granby for most of her life. Beatrice was predeceased by her husband Norman, her son Dennis, her grandson Michael, her four brothers Leo, Normand, Raymond and Arthur Beaulieu,...

Raymond Mcisaac

Raymond Mcisaac

Feb 22, 2024

Raymond McIsaac, 87, died Thursday February 22nd at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in the Bronx, son of the late George and Virginia McIsaac. He went through the New York City school system before serving in the Army as a paratrooper from 1953 to 1956. Ray worked for Woolworths department store for 20...

Bruce A. Lajoie

Bruce A. Lajoie

Feb 9, 2024

Bruce A. Lajoie, 75, died Friday in Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Armand and Gloria (Fournier) Lajoie. Bruce grew up in Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee High School. Bruce worked with his grandfather, where he got his love for trucks and cars. Later as a chef with his dear friend Costo....

Albert P. Derosier Jr.

Albert P. Derosier Jr.

Feb 3, 2024

Albert P. DeRosier Jr., 66, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday February 3, 2024. Albert was born in Holyoke, son of the late Nellie (Wilson) and Albert DeRosier Sr. He worked as a machine operator before retiring and raised his family in South Hadley.  Albert was an avid Washington Redskins fan. He leaves behind his loving...

William P. Willard

William P. Willard

Jan 30, 2024

Written by William. "Ike was President when I was born on March 18,1960 in Springfield, MA. Passed over on January 30, 2024, I was born to Dorothy Lillian Coderre and John Sylvanus Willard. I am survived by my sister Dorothy Caron of South Hadley and sister-in-law Heather Willard of East Longmeadow. Edwin J. Willard was my big brother. My...

Leon J. Pernice

Leon J. Pernice

Jan 21, 2024

The Pernice family sadly announces the passing of LEON J. PERNICE ("LP"), surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2024 at Mercy Hospital. Leon was 92 years old and until a few weeks before his passing, he worked diligently in the profession he loved – an Architect with great talent and vision at the helm of the Firm...

Robert A. Gaunt

Robert A. Gaunt

Jan 18, 2024

On January 18th Bob was called home by the Lord & passed away peacefully with his brother & lifelong friend Ronald Gaunt by his side. Bob was born July 31st, 1941, to Joseph H. Gaunt Sr & Rose (Donovan) Gaunt. He grew up in South Hadley & lived an amazing life. He served his country in the USAF. &...

Mary E. Boisselle

Mary E. Boisselle

Jan 17, 2024

Mary E. (Counter) Boisselle, 91, was born March 25, 1932 to George and Mary (Carabine) Counter. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 17, 2024. Mary grew up on Center Street in Holyoke and graduated from Holy Rosary School in 1950. She met Gerald Boisselle at Valley Arena as they shared their love for dancing.  ...

Robert A. Skiba

Robert A. Skiba

Jan 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Master Chief Warrant Officer Robert (Bob) A. Skiba on January 17 in New Port Richey, Florida. He departed surrounded by his loving family and was comforted by his devoted wife Carolyn.

Master Chief Warrant Officer Robert A. Skiba served his country with honor and distinction throughout...

Albert N. Kingsbury

Albert N. Kingsbury

Jan 6, 2024

Albert N. Kingsbury, 92, died Saturday January 6th at the Elaine Center in Hadley surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Fred and Freda (Bliss) Kingsbury. Al lived most of his life in Windsor Locks, CT and Somers, CT before moving to Hadley, MA. He served 40 years in the US Army...

Trần Thuận Thành

Trần Thuận Thành

Jan 3, 2024

Trần Thuận Thành, 87, of South Hadley Massachusetts passed peacefully on January 3rd, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. Thành was born in Hà Nội Việt Nam, son of the late Trần Đức Thuận and Lê Thị Sửu. He dedicated much of his life in Việt Nam working for the Pan Am Airlines and prior to that, serving in the...

Gail T. Cote

Gail T. Cote

Dec 31, 2023

Gail Theresa Cote, 76 of 63 Pinegrove Dr. South Hadley, passed away unexpectedly with her loving family at her side. She was born in Holyoke to the late Raymond Dupuis and Estelle (Quenneville) Dupuis. She was a long-time communicant at the former Immaculate Conception church in Holyoke. She was a stay-at-home mother when her children were younger but began...

Marie A. Lukasik

Marie A. Lukasik

Dec 27, 2023

Marie A. Lukasik, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 at Holyoke Medical Center. Marie was born in Westfield, daughter of the late Anne R (Alecknovitch) and Russel Holmes. Marie was a communicant of Our Lady of The Cross Church in Holyoke. She leaves behind her husband Henry Lukasik Sr. of South Hadley, four sons; Charles of...

Loretta C. Parlengas

Loretta C. Parlengas

Dec 22, 2023

Loretta Parlengas, 93, passed away December 22nd at home in her favorite chair with her daughter by her side.  The youngest child of the late Eugenio and Umile (Barbi) Casci, she grew up in Holyoke and graduated from H.B. Lawrence and Holyoke High Schools. She lived in Chicopee for 30 years before moving to South Hadley and retired from...

Robert P. Houle

Robert P. Houle

Dec 18, 2023

Robert P. Houle, 94, died Monday December 18th at the Veteran's Home in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke on January 7, 1929, moved to Canada when he was a toddler and returned to Holyoke when he was 16. Robert enlisted in the army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was a communicant of St....

Barbara Ann Duguay

Barbara Ann Duguay

Dec 12, 2023

Barbara Ann Duguay, 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Daybrook Village in Holyoke. Barbara was born in Amherst, daughter of the late William D. and Winnie (Annable) Ives. She grew up in Amherst and attended their public schools before receiving an Associate in Science in Medical Records Technology, with high honors, from Holyoke Community College. She...

Robert J. Scytkowski

Robert J. Scytkowski

Dec 8, 2023

Robert J. Scytkowski, 85, passed away on Friday December 8, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Holyoke, son of the late Elizabeth (Serafinski) and Stanley Scytkowski. He worked professionally as a General Foreman at Fountain Plating Co. while also maintaining a part time job at Food Mart and Big Y. Robert was...

Robert Downie

Robert Downie

Dec 7, 2023

Robert Downie, 87, of South Hadley, MA, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on December 7, 2023. He was born on April 9, 1936 in Holyoke, MA.

Robert's smile illuminated the lives of those around him. He effortlessly created connections with everyone he encountered. Robert was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a veteran...

Henry L. Leblanc

Henry L. Leblanc

Dec 5, 2023

Henry L. LeBlanc, 89, passed away on Tuesday December 5th, 2023 at the comfort of the Baystate Medical Center Hospice team and surrounded by family. Henry was born in South Hadley, son of the late Stella (Rousseau) and Armand LeBlanc. He worked professionally as a factory worker at Eastern Specialties and Texon before becoming the Janitor at the Plains...

Kenneth A. Malinowski

Kenneth A. Malinowski

Dec 3, 2023

Kenneth A. Malinowski, passed away on December 3, 2023 at Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer. Kenneth was born in Holyoke, son of the late Dorothy Ann (Yucka) Malinowski-Gammie and Max Malinowski. He grew up in Chicomansett Village in Chicopee, and spent time in West Springfield and Ware. Ken was very active and was a member of the Teamsters (Local...

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