All Obituaries

HOLYOKE James (Jim) M Greaney passed September 16, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.    He was born August 30, 1952 and was been a lifelong resident of Holyoke. Jim was a graduate of Holyoke High School ’72 and attended Holyoke Community College. He was predeceased by his parents, Doris (Hamel) and Wallace Jerome Greaney Sr. and two brothers Patrick and Barry.  He leaves his devoted wife of 39 years, Kathleen Bachelor Greaney, a daughter Meghan, a brother...

Harwich Port - After 89 wonderful years, Jack Joyce passed away peacefully in his Harwich Port home surrounded by his family on September 13, 2018. Jack was born on February 15, 1929 in New York, New York to Anna (D’Amour) Joyce and John Joseph Joyce.  Dedicated to the family that he created with his wife of 59 years, Carol (Kennedy) Joyce, Jack’s legacy continues through his five sons and their wives John, David (Maria), Chris (Meghan), Edward (Lee) and Patrick (Pam), his...

HOLYOKE Christopher J. Murphy died Sunday September 16, 2018, surrounded by family and friends, at Holyoke Medical Center after a short illness. He was 53. A lifelong resident of Holyoke, Christopher was born in the city on November 10, 1964, the son of Marian and Christopher F. Murphy, the latter of whom predeceased him. He graduated from Holyoke High School and attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Christopher worked in the restaurant and automotive industries and, most...

Eleanor Rose Casey passed from this life on September 11, 2018 after a period of declining health.  Eleanor, known throughout her life as Ellie, was born on March 8, 1928, in Holyoke, MA to the late William P. and Margaret (Walsh) Casey.  Ellie was a long-time resident of South Hadley, MA. Ellie attended Holyoke Public Schools, graduated from Holyoke High School in 1946 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA in 1950.  She taught...

HOLYOKE HOLYOKE:  Cherie G. (Hotaling) Gadreault, age 75, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side Thursday September 13, 2018. Cherie was born in Hudson, NY daughter of the late Edward and Gail Virginia (Fingar) Hotaling. Cherie has recently made her home in Brooksville, Florida where she was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. She cherished every moment with her family. She loved to Line Dance, play cards with her friends and family and was an...

WEST SPRINGFIELD Mary Alice (Derby) Blodgett passed away September 3rd at her home in the arms of her husband. Mary was the loving wife of Richard Blodgett. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Derby. She leaves behind a sister Joanne and her husband Alan Berte. Mary was born June 1, 1953 and raised in West Springfield. She attended St. Thomas Elementary School, West Springfield High School and STCC. Her career began at Johnson's Bookstore and continued over the...

HOLYOKE Earle George Smith passed away on September 10, 2018. He was born in Holyoke and attended local schools. He was predeceased by his parents Francis and Mildred Sprague Smith and his brother Francis e Smith. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years Sandra Olson Smith, his daughter, Amanda his son Kevin and wife Kristi. Two grandchildren Molly and Finn. He retired from the Holyoke Gas & Electric as an Assistant Manager in 1999. An Army Veteran of Vietnam, he served in the Central...

FEEDING HILLS William Henry “Bill” Curtis, III, 58, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday September 2, 2018. Bill was born on December 2, 1959 in Meriden, CT to the late William H. (Jr) and Denise (LaRochelle) Curtis.  He attended Holyoke Public Schools and graduated in 1977 from Holyoke High School. Bill went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Anselm College in 1981.  He enjoyed a career in the food...

HOLYOKE Gerald Francis Sulewski went to be with the Lord on September 7th 2018.  Jerry was born in Holyoke on October 27th 1948 and was a Holyoke police officer for 32 years.  Following his retirement, he worked for the Office of the Inspector General until he became ill.  He leaves his devoted wife, Elizabeth; his brothers and sisters; Leonard “Butch” (Halina), Frank, Dorothy Zerek, Bernadette LeClerc, Rosemary Dutilly, Christine Sulewski, Roman (Phyllis),...

EASTHAMPTON Robert Sokolowski, 68, passed away September 10, 2018. Bob was the loving husband of 48 years to Jean Sokolowski. He was the amazing father to Tina Kulon and her husband Jeff, Bobby, Jenny, Mikie, Joey and his fiancé Ashley, and Ryan. He was “Jaju” to Carissa, Branden, Gabi, Kayla, Ava, Kaylee, McKenzie, Liam, and Gabe. He leaves behind his sister Ruth Lassalle, sisters-in-law Carol Veto, and Cathy Ross, as well as several nieces and nephews. Bob was...