All Obituaries

Madeline Rita Smith, age 89, of Holyoke, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Sarah C. and Michael J. Smith.  Madeline was a 1951 graduate of Holyoke High School and a 1955 graduate of Providence Hospital School of Nursing.  Madeline worked at the Holyoke Soldier’s Home for over 33 years as Operating room supervisor and eventually Director of Nursing, retiring in 1989. She was an avid tennis player....

Frances Ann Popko (81) of Holyoke, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Mary’s Meadow at Providence Place after a valiant struggle with Covid and its aftermath. Born in Holyoke on March 28,1942, she is the daughter of the late Peter and Phyllis (Kisiel) Popko. She is a graduate of Holyoke High School, Class of 1960. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Emanuel College, Boston, having studied organ with Dr. Rudolph Pepin; a Master in...

SOUTH HADLEY Ruth E. (Duffy) Narey, age 93, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Mary E. (Curley) Duffy and was a 1947 graduate of the former Rosary High School. Ruth worked as a telephone operator for New England Telephone Company and later was employed at the former Holyoke Savings Bank. She married her high school sweetheart, Francis Narey, on April 14, 1951...

John G. Martin, age 61, of Easthampton, formerly of Holyoke, died at home May 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after recently being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Born in Fulham, London, England, John came to the United States in 1964. He attended Holyoke Schools. John worked in retail management, mostly at Sears, and recently switched careers, working as a courier for Quest Diagnostics. He is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years Donna (Winsky) Martin; two children: Allison...

Stephen Nelson, 35, of Holyoke, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born in Springfield on March 1, 1988 and was educated in Chicopee Public Schools. Stephen was an employee of Amazon and worked locally in Holyoke. Stephen was a fitness enthusiast and spent much of his free time training with friends at his local gym. He will be remembered for his lighthearted and humorous personality and his willingness to assist anyone in his life who may be in need of help. He was...

John Coyle, 67 and a resident of East Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 21st at home. John’s priority was his family, his beloved wife of 24 years Donna L. (Seckler) Coyle, and his three amazing sons and daughter-in-law, Timothy & Elizabeth Coyle, Daniel Coyle, and Andrew Richardson, and his fiancée Leah Dooks. John was immensely proud of his boys and his motto was “You just have to give them enough rope to fly but not enough so that they fall.” John loved...

Helen C. “CC” (Bresnahan) O’Brien, of Holyoke, died peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in East Longmeadow on Saturday, May 20, 2023, less than a month from what would have been her 99th Birthday. “CC” was born and raised in the Highlands Section of Holyoke, attended local schools and was a proud member of the Holyoke High School Class of 1942, where she played violin in the orchestra.  A lifelong Holyoke resident, she attended what was...

Holyoke:  John J. O’Brien, age 88, of Holyoke, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Renaissance Manor on Cabot. He was born in Holyoke, a son of the late William and Catherine (O’Connor) O’Brien and was a 1952 graduate of the former Saint Jerome High School. John was a United States Army Veteran, serving from 1958 to 1960. Throughout his life he was employed in the banking and accounting industries, including time at Fisher Junior College, Holyoke Municipal...

Daniel M. Fletcher – age 77, of Holyoke passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at The Meadows skilled nursing home in Leicester, MA. He was born at Eglin Field Military Base in Florida, the son of the late Gardner Fletcher and Margaret R. (O’Leary) Fletcher. Danny worked in housekeeping at Holyoke Medical Center for many years and retired from the Holyoke Soldier’s Home after 30 years. Danny leaves behind his cherished family including brother Alan, sister Barbara LaFlamme...

Kevin Michael Masse, age 65, passed away peacefully at Cooley Dickinson Hospital on May 13, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Kevin was born in Holyoke, son of Virginia (Peck) Masse and the late Donald Masse and was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School. He was a machinist at Etos Energy for many years. An outdoor enthusiast, Kevin enjoyed camping and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Baer) Masse; his mother, Virginia Masse; two sons: Michael Masse and his wife...