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Online Obituaries

Karen M. Benoit

February 5, 2026

CHICOPEE    Karen M. (Topor) Benoit, 76, was called back home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. She was born on October 15, 1949, in Holyoke and was the beloved daughter of Norma N. (Couture) Topor and the late T...

Richard A. Bourdeau Sr.

AGAWAM      Richard Arthur Bourdeau Sr., 85, of Agawam, died on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Richard “Dick” was born in Burlington, VT on December 29, 1940 to the late Armos and Marion (Heath) Bourdeau....

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Jean J. Croteau Sr.

CHICOPEE    Jean J. Croteau, Sr.  99, of Chicopee, passed away on January 17, 2026 at the Veteran’s Home in Holyoke.  He was born on August, 15, 1926 in Chicopee and was the son of the late George and Agnes (Beauchamp) Croteau.  Jean was a co...

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John J. Zajdel

January 26, 2026

CHICOPEE    John J. Zajdel, 97, of Chicopee, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at home.  He was born on August 29, 1928 in Chicopee and was the son of the late Joseph and Tecla (Nowak) Zajdel.  John was a communicant of the Basilica of St....

Robert J. Hopkins

January 23, 2026

CHICOPEE    Robert J. “Hoppy” Hopkins, 72 of Chicopee, Mass passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born March 20, 1953 in Springfield, Mass and was the son of the late Matthew and Eileen (Brown) Hopkins. Bo...

Dolores A. Costello

January 20, 2026

  SPRINGFIELD          Dolores A. Costello, 82, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at home.  She was born on July 19, 1943 in Springfield and was the daughter of the late Michael T. Costello, Sr. and Ann M. (Zby...

Margaret-Anne Martin

January 17, 2026

CHICOPEE        Our Heavenly Father welcomed Margaret-Anne “Peg” Martin home on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Peg was born on February 18, 1943, to Francis Michael Patrick Murphy and Margaret Nina (Plumb) Murphy. Peg was raised in Springfield...

Susan J. Santerre

  CHICOPEE    Susan Santerre, 67, of Chicopee, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 2, 2026.  Susan was a life-long resident of Chicopee Falls and attended Chicopee High School.  During her career, Sue worke...

Michael S. Walas

Michael Steven Walas, 69, of Chicopee, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at home.  He was born on June 6, 1956 in Springfield and was the son of the late Stanley P. (“Smiley”) and Evelyn J. (Rzasa) Walas.  Michael was a retired employee ...

Robert M. Joyal

Robert M. Joyal, 94, of Chicopee, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Vantage Health Care at Hampden. He was born on December 20, 1931 in Belchertown and was the son of the late Romeo J. Joyal and Blanche M. (Giles) Joyal. Bob was a communi...

Marilyn Wayson (Lesiak)

Marilyn (Lesiak) Wayson, 90, formerly of Chicopee, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. She was born on November 11, 1935 in Chicopee and was the daughter of Michael and Victoria (Polchlopek) Lesiak. Marilyn was ...

Walter J. Beard

Walter J. Beard, 70, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at home. He was born on November 15, 1955 in Westfield and was the son of the late Henry S. and Faith (Johnson) Beard. Walter was a graduate of Edison State College in New...