Cynthia Anne Minton
Mar 21, 2026
With hearts and hands interlaced in grief and gratitude we announce our mother Cynthia Anne Minton (née Walker), passed away gracefully, and attended by her daughters, on March 21st, 2026, at the age of eighty-six. Born in 1940 in Meadville, PA. the eldest child of Marie Louise Walker (née Carlbergh) and Frank Morse Walker, Cynthia was preceded in death by...
John "Jack" P. Leonard
Mar 19, 2026
John “Jack” P. Leonard, long time resident of South Hadley MA, passed away peacefully on March 19th 2026 at Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born in Pittsfield, MA on December 6th, 1939 to Therese and Francis Leonard. He grew up in the flats of Holyoke with his siblings Donald, Joan, and Charlene alongside many close, lifetime...
Jean E. Brunell
Mar 17, 2026
Jean Elaine (Ormsbee) Brunell, 88, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, held close by the family she cherished throughout her life.
Born on July 25, 1937, in Claremont, New Hampshire, Jean was the eldest of four children and the daughter of the late Fred Wesley Ormsbee and June (Fisher) Ormsbee. From an early age, she carried a...
Elizabeth S. Hespelt
Mar 9, 2026
Elizabeth S. Hespelt, 90, of South Hadley, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at Daybrook Village in Holyoke.
Born in Holyoke on July 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus R. Bessett and Elizabeth T. (LaBrecque) Bessett-Pulli. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Peter Hespelt, and her sister, Maggie Giroux.
She leaves her loving daughter, Heidi Levreault and her...
Exina Senecal
Mar 3, 2026
Exina D. (Nadeau) Senecal, 85, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of South Hadley passed away on March 3, 2026, in Melbourne, Florida.
Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Nadeau and Victoria (Ducharme) Nadeau. She grew up in Western Massachusetts before settling in Florida in retirement.
Exina was predeceased by her two husbands, Edmond C. Vieu and...
Lewis Ingham
Mar 1, 2026
Lewis Myron Ingham, 78, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, passed away on March 1, 2026, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.
Born in Granby, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Myron Ingham and Alice (Mahoney) Ingham. Lewis grew up in Granby before settling in South Hadley in 2003.
Lewis was a skilled carpenter and worked as a home builder throughout his...
Phyllis Jean Tolle
Feb 28, 2026
Phyllis Jean (Franklin) Tolle, 89, of South Hadley, MA, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center.
She was born on May 24, 1936, in Cynthiana, KY, to the late Phillip C. Franklin and Lillian V. (Simms) Franklin.
Phyllis grew up on a farm in Cynthiana, a place she spoke of fondly throughout her life. She often reminisced about...
Peter A. Gagne
Feb 12, 2026
Peter A. Gagne, 83, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born on November 10, 1942, in Holyoke, Peter was the son of the late Felix and Cecile (Yenlin) Gagne. A third-generation, lifelong resident of South Hadley, Peter was raised and educated in town and proudly graduated from South Hadley High School.
Peter served his country honorably in the United States...
Joseph P. Ramah Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Joseph P. Ramah, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center, just days before his 70th birthday.
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 13, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph P. Ramah and Pearl (Jabbour) Ramah.
He leaves his beloved wife, Grace (Feghali) Ramah; his sons, Joseph A. and Jeffrey M. Ramah, both of Chicopee;...
Hugh P. Hutton
Feb 8, 2026
Hugh Parker Hutton, known lovingly to family and friends as “Scottie” or simply “Q”, lived a life marked by quiet strength and an unwavering love for home and family. Born in Philadelphia in 1929 to Hugh Hutton and Jeanie Bovell Hutton, Hugh carried with him a deep pride in his Scottish ancestry, a heritage that shaped his values of family,...
John V. Attardi
Feb 1, 2026
John V. Attardi, 98, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away at home on February 1, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on April 18, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY John was the son of Emmanuel and Angelina Attardi, Sicilian immigrants. His family owned and operated its own business, a shoe store called Attardi Bootery, on...
Maureen Parker Murray
Jan 31, 2026
Maureen Parker Murray, 78, of South Hadley, MA, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends.
Born and raised in New Bedford, MA, Maureen made South Hadley her home for more than 50 years, living a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep devotion to her faith, family, and friends.
Maureen valued education and...
William T. Baxter Sr.
Jan 29, 2026
William T. Baxter, 89, died on Thursday, January 29, at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Bill was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a steady presence in the lives of those who knew him—warm, generous, and a friend to all. Above all else, he was a great family man who took deep pride in his children and grandchildren...
Mary C. Rivers
Jan 27, 2026
Mary Corbeil Rivers passed peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born March 27, 1939, in Brattleboro, the daughter of Anna and Ulrich Corbeil. She attended St. Michael’s School. On June 10, 1961, she married Allen Peter Dearborn and has five children, Jacqueline, Christopher, Alison, Melissa and Jonathan.
Mary will be remembered for her exuberant, fun-loving...
Elizabeth J. O'Connor
Jan 25, 2026
Elizabeth J. O’Connor, 62, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center. Born on March 10, 1963, in Holyoke, MA, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Richard O’Connor and Elizabeth J. O’Connor, who survives her.
Elizabeth shared a devoted partnership of 40 years with James Fernandes. She leaves him, his family, her mother, and many good friends and...
Larry J. Trotter
Jan 21, 2026
"Larry J. Trotter, 82, of Granby, MA, passed away peacefully on January 21 at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 31, 1943, in Johnstown, PA, to the late Donald Trotter and Rose Trotter (Miller).
Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Westover Air Force Base, where he met the love...
Mavis A. Blain
Jan 18, 2026
Mavis Ann Blain, 90, passed away peacefully on January 18th 2026, surrounded by her family. Mavis was born on May 8th 1935 to the late Alton and Beulah (Currie) Clark. Mavis was born in Ft. Fairfield, ME and has lived in South Hadley for the past 50+ years. She worked at National Blank Book in Holyoke for many years. She...
Stephen F. Gula
Jan 18, 2026
Stephen F. Gula, 72, passed away on January 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on February 15, 1953, in Springfield, MA, Stephen was the son of the late Thaddeus and Stella (Waz) Gula.
Stephen was a true free spirit. He spent much of his working life as an expediter, delivering goods across the country, a role that perfectly matched his love...
Kenneth G. Auger
Jan 17, 2026
Kenneth G. Auger entered into eternal rest on Saturday January 17, 2026. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Charles J. Auger Jr. and the late June A. Auger on February 7, 1956. Kenny was a Navy veteran. He served his country during the Vietnam era. After his service in the Navy, he began his career working with the state...
David M. Dufresne
Jan 12, 2026
David M. Dufresne, 74, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026.
Born on August 5, 1951, David was the son of the late Paul and Rhea (Antunes) Dufresne. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
David is survived by his brothers, Raymond Dufresne of Holyoke, Paul Dufresne of Granby, and Bruce Dufresne of Chicopee,...
