All Obituaries

HOLYOKE Patricia M. “Trish” (Shea) Griffin, 56, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 28, 2020. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of Helen T. (Fitzgibbons) Shea of Holyoke and the late John J. Shea, and was educated in the Holyoke schools. Trish was a devoted wife and mother, and always put her family first. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Parish. Besides her mother, Trish is survived by her husband of twenty-nine years, Atty. Thomas G....

EASTHAMPTON David W. Kenney, 65, passed away at home in Easthampton on March 31, 2020 in the loving arms of his wife. He was the husband of Beth M. (Simpson) Kenney since October 23, 1992. David was born in Montpelier, VT on April 20, 1954. He was the son of Thomas F. Kenney, Jr and Wilma "Billie" (Adams) Kenney. One of David and Beth's first adventures as a married couple was to Waterbury, VT to Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. Growing up, David enjoyed the Kenney family...

Dorothy Ruth (Scagliarini) Tozzi, age 87, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Fulvio and Esther (Roos) Scagliarini and was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School. Dorothy was employed as a telephone operator at Steiger’s Department Store in downtown Springfield, retiring in 1994. She is survived by a son, Jack Tozzi of West Springfield, a daughter, Janice Tozzi...

Donald J (Matt) Mathieu 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was born in Springfield and grew up in the South End. He worked over 30 years as a supervisor for Jahn Foundry in Springfield, Ma. He dabbled in antiques and collectibles for many years. He was predeceased by his parents Leo and Irene (Dion) Mathieu and his sons Mark and Michael Mathieu. He will be missed by his wife Sally Mathieu of Holyoke, Ma and his daughter Dori Mathieu of Westfield, Ma; grand-children...

Holyoke Margaret Doris (Schwab) Laizer, age 93, of Mowry Avenue in Holyoke, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Holyoke Medical Center. Margaret was born in Holyoke on June 4, 1926 to Charles and Doris (Mueller) Schwab. She grew up on Brown Avenue in Holyoke, and lived there until her marriage to Bolack Laizer at Blessed Sacrament Church on June 26, 1946; after marrying they moved to Mowry Avenue. Margaret is survived by her three children: Cathy Frye (Hassell), Walter Laizer (Doree),...

HOLYOKE Gary S. Pelter, age 55, of Holyoke, died Saturday March 21, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1964 to the late Van Pelter, Jr. and Margaret “Peg” (Gaffney) Pelter in Springfield, MA. Gary leaves behind his wife, Susan J. (Buckley) Pelter; his children: Allison Pelter of Hampden, ME and Raymond Pelter of Littleton, CO; his brothers: Van Pelter III, Michael Pelter and his wife Eva, his sister, Lori Richards, and many nieces and nephews. Gary was a very...

Glenn Reid Choquette, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 21, 2020 at his home. Glenn was born in Holyoke, son of the late Stephen and Lorraine (Theriault) Choquette, and graduated from Holyoke High School. He worked for many years at Smith & Wesson as a Heat Treat Operator. Glenn was predeceased by his wife Mary Ann (Rainville) Choquette in 2006. He is survived by a daughter, Kristen Robertson and her husband Jake of West Springfield, MA; his brothers: Stephen, Barry,...

Mary Kathryn (Moynahan) Czepiel, age 92, of South Hadley, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.  She was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Francis C. and Josephine (Bobala) Moynahan.  Mary was a 1945 graduate of Holyoke High School and received her Nursing Degree from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.  She was a communicant of Saint Jerome Church in Holyoke.   Mary began her career as a Registered Nurse at Providence Hospital then...

HOLYOKE Arthur J. LaBerge, Jr., 94, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Day Brook Village, following visits with his beloved children and many grandchildren and with his cherished daughter by his side.  Art was born in Lenox, MA, the only child of Arthur J. LaBerge, Sr., and Bertha (Girardey) LaBerge. He attended the Westfield schools where he excelled in the classroom, in sports, and on stage. After graduation, Art enlisted and served during WW II with...

SOUTH HADLEY Kathreen M. (Dolat) Tessier, age 72, of South Hadley, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. With the help of her three children and her cousin Rosemary, she was able to die peacefully at home. She was born on May 16, 1947 in Northampton, daughter of Martha (McDonald) Dolat and the late Edward Dolat, and was a graduate of Easthampton High School. She was employed by DOR Child Support for 22 years and was a faithful communicant of St....