All Obituaries

Arlene Labonte, age 83, of Holyoke, passed away on September 26, 2023 at Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke to the late Adrian and Paul Courchesne and attended Precious Blood Schools.  Arlene spent much of her life volunteering and helping others in need. She loved spending time with friends, family and traveling to new places. When she wasn’t volunteering, she could be found spending time with her grandchildren and watching QVC. Arlene is survived by her two...

Felizmino Lourenco Neves, 92, of Holyoke passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Felizmino was born in Corujeira, Guarda district, Portugal on November 30, 1930 to Maria Luisa Neves and Francisco Lourenco. He leaves his daughters, Luiza Neves Berman and Maria De Lurdes Marques Neves. He was predeceased by the love of his life and spouse for 53 years, Lucillia Marques Neves, and his beloved son, Fernando Manuel Lourenco. He also leaves his...

HOLYOKE Curtis Joseph Cox, Sr, 56, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 21, 2023. Curtis was born in Holyoke, January 31, 1967, son of Dale Cox and Joyce (Tauper) Skarzynski and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1985. Curtis is survived by his fiancé and soulmate, Patricia Sexton; his children: Curtis Cox, Jr. of Westfield, Brittany Hayes (James) of Worthington, Steven Sexton of Holyoke, Brenden Sexton of Holyoke, Tyler Sexton (Dallas) of Chicopee,...

Claire Doris (Senecal) Vermette, age 100, of Amherst, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the Center for Extended Care. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Daviau) Senecal, and was educated in local schools. Claire was the retired proprietor of the former Claire’s Ceramics Shop in Granby, and was a member of the Pioneer Valley Ceramic Association. She was the widow of Louis J. Vermette, who died on August 28, 2001. Claire is survived by four...

Walter L. Cyran, age 91, of Holyoke, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Mary’s Meadow. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Walter Cyran and Gladys (Gwozdz) Cyran Makowski, and was educated in local schools. Walter was a Korean War era veteran of the United States Army. He then served the City of Holyoke as a firefighter for many years, retiring in 1995. Walter was a member of the American Legion in Holyoke, and was a longtime, faithful communicant of Mater Dolorosa...

Victor Goulding, 77, of Holyoke, Massachusetts and Lincolnville, Maine, passed away on September 17, 2023, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Victor was predeceased by his parents Sophia (Davidson) Goulding and Kenneth Goulding and his brother, Winthop Goulding. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy (Crane) Goulding; his children, Scot Goulding and Heather (Goulding) Abidi; his grandchildren, Erin Goulding Costa, Melissa Goulding Dube, Matthew Goulding, Kelsey Goulding,...

Carol A. (LaFountain) Davies, age 80, of Holyoke, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Regal Care at Holyoke. She was born in Springfield, and was the daughter of the late Normand and Doris (Boivin) Perreault. Carol worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at several local nursing homes, and was a faithful communicant of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Holyoke. She is survived by a daughter, Darlene M. Morton and her husband John of Holyoke; a son, Allen G. Davies and his...

Sandra Bouchard, 83, passed away on September 13th, 2023. She was the wife of John Bouchard. They shared 34 loving years together. Born in Holyoke, MA she was the daughter of Anna and Joe Caproni.  She attended Chicopee High School, and worked as an Old Colony Envelope employee, and Owner of Wemettes Market in Westfield.  Sandy was also a cake artist and baker with her husband. Sandy was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved to cook and host...

Rita Lorraine (Lariviere) Brosseau, age 93, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  A lifelong Holyoke resident, Rita was a daughter of the late Henry and Lauria (Tetreault) Lariviere and graduated from the former Precious Blood High School and Providence Hospital School of Nursing in Holyoke. A long time registered nurse, she worked at Providence Hospital, and then enjoyed a long career as a school nurse in the...

Joan Jeny Tetreault, 67, of West Springfield, passed away September 12, 2023 in her home. Joan was born in Westover AFB, Chicopee, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Robert N. and Jeny (Chieko) Tetreault.   She is survived by her siblings: Robert N. Tetreault, Jr., Theresa Tetreault, and Leo Paul Tetreault.  Joan also leaves her nieces and nephews, Laura Maspo Rob Tetreault, Craig Tetreault, Tara Brewster, Michael Tetreault and cousins Carolyn, Donna and Theresa...