All Obituaries

Linda M. (Larosa) Barry, age 74, of Holyoke, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Mont Marie Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Andrew and Cecile (Manning) Larosa and was educated in the local schools. Linda was employed in the restaurant business for many years, first as Head Waitress at the former Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Holyoke, and later serving as waitress and manager of Partner’s Restaurant in the Feeding Hills section of...

Mary V. (Mancini) Kelliher, 94, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Chestnut Hill in East Longmeadow. She was born in Quincy, daughter of the late Nazzareno and Philomena (Pasquale) Mancini and had lived in this area for many years. Mary enjoyed Christmas Carols and Italian Christmas Candies. She was a longtime communicant of the former Saint Mary’s Church in Willimansett, and enjoyed playing Bingo at the Knights of Columbus. Mary was the widow of Thomas...

CHICOPEE- Richard E. Hartling passed away on February 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Holyoke on June 23rd, 1967 to Russell and Sandra (Domurat) Hartling. He was educated in the Holyoke public schools and a 1985 graduate of Holyoke High School. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Tami Hartling; three sons: Andrew Hartling, Ryan Hartling and his partner Kaitlyn Menard, Cameron Hartling; his granddaughter Haven who he greatly adored; his mother Sandra Hartling; his...

Teresa Marie Coutu, 91, of South Hadley (formerly of Holyoke), passed away peacefully, at home on February 2, 2023. Born in Hatfield on November 28, 1931, Teresa attended Smith Academy, where she enjoyed participating in girls' sports. She attended Northampton Commercial College, pursuing a career at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company in Springfield, Ma., where she worked until her retirement. On January 16, 1954, she married John Coutu at Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke, Ma. Teresa and...

Carlos L. Rodriguez, Jr., age 49, passed away February 1, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. Carlos was born in the Bronx, New York. He is the son of Carlos L. Rodriguez, Sr. and Iris Borrero. Unknowingly, he impacted the lives of everyone he crossed paths with. He spread love and kindness wherever he went, lighting up every room he entered. He leaves behind to cherish in his memory his wife, Ivette Collazo-Rodriguez; his three children, Nathaniel Rodriguez, Michaela Rodriguez, and Lucia...

Pauline (Crilly) McCavick passed away peacefully at Willimansett Center East in Chicopee, MA, on January 31, 2023 at the grand age of 90. Her devoted son Dan was at her side. Pauline was a native of Slane, County Meath, Ireland (The Royal County of Meath and the High Kings of Ireland). She was a citizen of the Republic of Ireland. Back in Ireland, Pauline was employed for a period of time at Slane Castle, working for Lord Henry Mount Charles. She subsequently worked in England before...

Irene R. (Paquette) Connon, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Godfrey and Rita (Brouillette) Paquette and was a 1958 graduate of Holyoke High School.  Irene was employed as an accounts payable clerk for Appleton Corporation before retiring and was also a parishioner of St Patrick’s Church in South Hadley.  She is survived by her beloved husband and love of her life James H. Connon...

Rosemary (O’Connell) Doyle (91), of Holyoke passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023. Born on July 23, 1931 in New York City and raised in NYC’s upper east side, she is the daughter of John and Mary (O’Callaghan) O’Connell of Counties Cavan and Galway, Ireland. Rosemary attended high school in NYC, and went on to receive a B.A. from the College of New Rochelle, and a M.A. from Catholic University. She was a life-long learner, avid reader, teacher, and mentor. She...

John Allan “Abe” Collamore chose to go out with an Irish goodbye, peacefully on Saturday January 21, 2023 at Daybrook Center for Senior Living.  After losing his beautiful Marge last March, his wife of almost sixty-four faith filled, loving years, we are grateful for the bit of extra time God allowed us to have with him.  Born in Holyoke on February 4th, 1933 to Leonard and Catherine (Farrell) Collamore, Abe attended Sacred Heart and St. Jerome Catholic schools as a...

Mariel A. (Sheehan) Williamson of Holyoke, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 19, 2023.  Mariel was born in Holyoke on July 21, 1932 to Daniel and Mary Rose (McInerney) Sheehan and was a life long resident of Holyoke.  She graduated from Holyoke High School, Class of 1950, and From Westfield State College, Class of 1954 and began teaching elementary school in Holyoke Public School System.     Mariel was always known to have a smile on her face...