All Obituaries

Mary Ann “Mia” Michalik, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022 at RegalCare of Holyoke. Mia was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Frank and Sally (Burszta) Michalik and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. She attended UMass Amherst. Mia was local realtor for many years and was a member of the Mass. Realtor Association and the Polish Junior League. She is survived by her sister, Jane Kane of Holyoke; her beloved nieces and nephew: Paula Lunney, Kathleen Kane,...

Paul Francis Bernier, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his sister's home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was the eldest child born to the late Shirley (Chateauneuf) and Francis Bernier on July 12, 1948 in Holyoke, MA, and grew up in South Hadley. He is survived by his two sisters, Vivian (Bernier) Blair and her husband Allen Blair, as well as Michelle (Bernier) Demears and her husband Wayne Demears. Paul remained close with all of them for their entire lives....

John Joseph Swierzewski, D.P.M., died suddenly at the age of 49 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Born at Providence Hospital in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Maureen and Stanley Swierzewski, M.D., John graduated from the Williston Northampton School, in Easthampton, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, in Philadelphia. John specialized in podiatry and...

James K. Spaulding, age 78, passed away at home on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Kenneth and Isabel (McKenna) Spaulding. James was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Holyoke Community College. He was a proud United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era, serving from 1962 to 1966. Following his military service, James worked for many years at various locations as a Graphic Designer. He is survived by his wife, Linda A. (McCoy) Spaulding; two...

Daniel Fernandez also known as Danny, age 60, of Holyoke, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends after battling cancer. He was born in Puerto Rico, and then moved to Massachusetts to raise his children. He was a very devoted father and family man.   He worked for many years as a factory worker.  Everyone knew him for his good sense of humor, kindness, and big heart. He is survived by his two children Jean Xavier Fernandez, and Kidanny Omil Fernandez; two...

Kendall Walsh, 90, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Sept. 19, 2022, three days shy of his 91st birthday which he shared with his grandson LK. Kendall was born on Sept. 23, 1931, in Holyoke. He is the son of the late Della (Underdorfel) and Patrick Francis Walsh. He is predeceased by the love of his life Maureen (Morissette) whom he met at the age of 16 and they became high school sweethearts. In reference to how he got that extraordinary...

Monsignor David J. Joyce, Jr., 79, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Friday, September 16, 2022 at The Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke. At the time of his death, Monsignor Joyce was in his 55th year as a priest, a calling to which he was called as a young man growing up in his beloved hometown of Holyoke.  He was a much-loved and respected member of the clergy of the Diocese of Springfield, serving the people of Western Massachusetts in the following Parishes: ...

Shirley (Cartier) Broderick, age 86, of Holyoke, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Holyoke Healthcare Center.  She was born and educated in Holyoke, daughter of the late Edward R. and Blanche B. (Albert) Cartier.   Shirley was a longtime employee of the Albert Steiger Department Store and later a Personnel Assistant at the Marion Center in Holyoke.  She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Cross Church. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Richard...

John Joseph Swierzewski, D.P.M., died suddenly at the age of 49 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Born at Providence Hospital in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Maureen and Stanley Swierzewski, M.D., John graduated from the Williston Northampton School, in Easthampton, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, in Philadelphia. John specialized in podiatry and...

Margaret L. (Sullivan) Bergeron, age 95, of Chicopee, passed away at Willimansett Center East on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late John E. and Susan (Loughery) Sullivan, and was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Holyoke. Margaret worked for many years in Food Service for the Chicopee Public Schools. She was a faithful communicant of Saint Rose de Lima Parish in Chicopee, and was a proud member of the Red Hat Society. Margaret was the widow...