Bassett Family Association Database
Notes
Matches 48,151 to 48,200 of 52,715
| # | Notes | Linked to |
|---|---|---|
| 48151 | The Republican, 24 Sep 2008 Loretta Marie Bessette, 1919-2008 GRANBY – Loretta Marie (Bousquet) Bessette, 89, former longtime resident of Granby, died Monday, September 22 at her daughter’s home in Montague. Born in West Springfield, MA on June 27, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elmira (Dubois) Bousquet. She attended schools in Gilbertville and Holyoke, MA and had worked in Livingstone and Holyoke Worsted Mills until 1944. Loretta was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Granby, MA. Her husband, S/Msgt. Albert R. Bessette, died in 2003. She is survived by her 4 daughters, Donna M. Zimmer of Voorhees, NJ, Annelle E. Majeran of Chicopee, MA., E. Robin Merritt of Bowie, MD and presently Jakarta, Indonesia and Lori A. Howe of Montague, MA., 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her siblings, Arthur O. Bousquet and Anita (Bousquet) Willferth are both deceased. A graveside service will be Thursday September 25 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Aloysius Cemetery, Gilbertville. Beers and Story Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family requests that donations be made in her memory to either Hospice of Franklin County, 329 Conway St., Greenfield, 01301 or American Cancer Society, 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. For an online guestbook, please visit www.beersandstory.com | Bousquet, Marie Loretta (I7785)
|
| 48152 | The Republican, 27 Dec 2007 Sister Mathilde Joseph (Beatrice) Bessette 1912-2007 Sister Mathilde Joseph Bessette (Beatrice), 95, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 78 years, died on Tuesday December 25, 2007 at the Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke. A native of New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mathilde (Millette) Bessette. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LePuy in Fall River, MA from St. Joseph Parish, New Bedford. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield merged in 1974. Sister attended New Bedford High School and was graduated from Novitiate High School, Fall River in 1930. She earned a B.A. Degree from Rivier College, Nashua, N.H. and a degree in Library Science from Bridgewater State College, MA. Sister ministered in education as teacher/principal at Blessed Sacrament School and St. Roch School, Fall River and as principal at S. Jean Baptiste School, Fall River; St. Joseph School, and T. Therese School, New Bedford. Sister served as Assistant Provincial from 1959-1964 and as Provincial Superior of her Congregation from 1964-1970. In her later years, she served as Appointment Driver and Assistant Bursar at the Fall River Community. She retired to Mont Marie in 1992 where she served in the Finance Department and in the Development Office. In addition to her Sisters in Community, Sister is survived by her nephews, Dr. Russell Bessette and his wife Claire of Mattapoisett, MA and Dr. Normand Bessette and his wife Jessica of Camarillo, CA, and her nieces, Pauline Bessette Ramos and her husband Frank of New Bedford, MA and Rochelle Bessette of Redmond, OR. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, 34 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke on Friday December 28th from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm with a Prayer Service at 3:00 pm. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in the Mont Marie Chapel on Friday December 289th at 5:00 pm. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Mont Marie, 34 Lower Westfield Road, Suite 1, Holyoke, MA 01040-2739. Arrangements are entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels in Springfield. | Bessette, Sister Mathilde Joseph "Beatrice" (I4864)
|
| 48153 | The Republican, 3 Jul 2010 Jeanette A. (Lenville) Bassette Jeannette A. Bassette 1918-2010 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Jeannette A. (Lenville) Bassette, 91, of West Spring-field, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Holyoke Medical Center. Born in West Springfield, a daughter of the late Arthur H. and Eva M. (Bouchard) Lenville, she was a lifelong resident here. Jeannette was the beloved wife of the late Harry E. Bassette who passed away in 2005. She was an Inspector for several years at the former Breck Shampoo and was a former communicant of St. Louis De France Church and a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in West Springfield. Jeanette is survived by her two sons, Harry A. Bassette and his wife, Sandra, of Holyoke and Gerald C. Bassette and his wife, Theresa, of Fruitland Park, FL; her daughter, Susan E. Cootware and her husband, Duane of Quechee, VT; two sisters, Jean Alajanian of Agawam and Eula C. Byrnes of Ware; 8 grandchildren, Renee Lamothe-Rafuse and her husband, Joseph, Laurie, Julie, Sheri, Kristi, Ryan, Aaron, and Lisa; 12 great-grandchildren including Abigail and Hunter Rafuse; and one great-great Grandchild. Jeannette is also survived by several nieces and nephews. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holyoke Medical Center, Development Office, Oncology, 20 Hospital Dr., Holyoke, MA 01040. Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. | Lenville, Jeanette A. (I14963)
|
| 48154 | The Republican, 3 Nov 2005 Claire Bassett Chicopee - Mrs. Claire (Lacroix) Bassett, 83, of 1206 Grattan St., Aldenville, died Tuesday at the Heritage Nursing Home in Agawam. Born in Chicopee, she was educated in Chicopee schools. She resided in Holyoke for many years, before moving to Chicopee 20 years ago. She was formerly a communicant of the Former Perpetual Help Church in Holyoke. She leaves one son, Kenneth Bassett of Holyoke; two daughters, Christine Johnson of Springfield, and Darlene Hosier of Chicopee. She was the widow of Wilson Bassett. Claire was predeceased by three sons, Bruce, David, and Dennis Bassett. She leaves 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. The funeral services will be held at the James P. Hobert & Sons Funeral Home, Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Rose de Lima Cemetery in Aldenville. Calling hours are Friday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Hobert Funeral Home. www.hobertfuneralhome.com Family owned Since 1894. (413) 534-4535. | Lacroix, Claire (I17976)
|
| 48155 | The Republican, 4 Jul 2006, Massachusetts Alice E. Bessette Bourbeau, 1912 - 2006 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Alice E. (Morneau) Bessette Bourbeau, 94, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, in West Springfield surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield to the late David and Esther (Hamel) Morneau, she attended St. Joseph's Catholic School. She was employed for many years as a laborer in the stationary department of the United States Envelope Co. from where she retired. She also worked at Carter's, American Bosch and at the Mt. St. Vincent Nursing Home. Alice was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in West Springfield and a past member of Holy Family Parish in Holyoke for 60 years. She was also a member of the West Springfield Senior Center where she enjoyed Bingo, a member of the West Springfield Golden Agers and the Emblem Club of West Springfield. Mrs. Bourbeau enjoyed traveling, especially her trips to Maine. She was predeceased by her husbands, Clarence Bessette, Sr., 1943 and Clement Bourbeau in 1974 and her brothers, David and Roland Morneau. Alice is survived her her sons, Clarence Bessette of Chicopee and David Bessette and his wife, Gloria of Ludlow, her grandsons, Marc, Joseph, Daniel and Paul Bessette, her greatgranddaughters, Cori and Abigail Bessette. She also leaves her sisters, Cecile Robillard of East Longmeadow, Yvonne Brouillette of Ludlow, Louise Zauche of Stone Mountain, GA, Theresa Gaudreau of Tarpon Springs, FL and Lorraine Anzalotti of Tampa, FL. A Liturgy of Christan Burial will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Pine St., West Springfield, followed by Rights of Committal in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will precede the Mass from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. at Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home, 1043 Westfield St., West Springfield. Contributions in her name may be directed to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to the American Cancer Society, 59 Bobala Rd., Holyoke, MA 01040. | Morneau, Alice E. (I11630)
|
| 48156 | The Republican, 6 Aug 2009 James Boyle (1921-2009) James Boyle 1921-2009 WETHERSFIELD - James boyle of Wethersfield died Tuesday, August 4, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Simone (Bessette) Boyle, who predeceased him in 2008. He was born in Ludlow, MA on April 21, 1921, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Tyrell) Boyle. Jim met his wife, Simone, at a New Year's Eve party and they were wed on September 6, 1954. They moved to Wethersfield in 1955. He was a co-owner of New England Matchplate Co. in West Hartford, retiring in 1985. After his retirement, he worked at Wolcott Hill Pharmacy and then later at Spiro's Package Store. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as platoon sergeant with the 3rd Marine Division during the battles of Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima where he was responsible for getting supplies to the front line. Jim was very active in the Iwo Jima Survivor's Association and participated in the establishment of the Iwo Jima Monument in New Britain, CT. He was a communicant of The Church of the Incarnation in Wethersfield, singing bass in the choir for many years and then as a Eucharistic Minister. Jim and Simone were very active in the Wethersfield Square Dancing Club and traveled to Japan and Korea with them. Jim enjoyed spending time doing yard work, and helping his children with their home improvement projects. He loved being with his family and always said he "has the best family, and that is what is important in life". He was proud of the fact that "his family enjoyed spending time together and that everyone gets along so well". He is survived by his son, Larry Boyle and wife Kathy of Vernon; and daughters, Lisa Griswold and husband Peter of Rocky Hill, Laura Comolli and husband Chuck of Manchester. He was "Poppa" to his nine grandchildren - Jeremy, Christopher, Erin and Megan Boyle, Kristen, Lauren and Chelsea Griswold and Matthew and Jillian Comolli. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Meagher, of Springfield, MA, in-laws, George and Gay Bessette and Lucille and Joseph Caputo, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, 2 brothers-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law. The family wishes to thank the staff at Maple View Manor, in Rocky Hill, for their compassionate care of Jim. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 8 at 12 noon at the Church of the Incarnation, Wethersfield. Burial with military honors will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to call at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill on Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church on Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to The Iwo Jima Survivor's Association, c/o Vinnie Thomas, 35 Hemlock Rd., Branford, CT 06405. | Boyle, James (I10623)
|
| 48157 | The Republican, 6 Jan 2005 George L. Bessette, 1924-2005 CHICOPEE - George L. Bessette, 80, of the Willimansett section of Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Monday, January 3, 2005 from his home with his loving family by his side. He was employed for 45 years as an assembler at the former Worthington Pump Company in Holyoke, which later became the Atlas Copco Company and retired in 1987 as a group leader. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and attained the rank of Private First Class. He served in the South Pacific and participated in action against the enemy on Iwo Jima and Guam. He was wounded in action and received a Purple Heart Medal. He was born in Holyoke on July 11, 1924 a beloved son of the late Ernest I. and Rhea M. (Couture) Bessette and moved to Willimansett in 1948. He was a communicant of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Willimansett where he served the parish as an Acolyte, Usher and a longtime Bengo worker. He was also a trustee and past president of the League of the Sacred Heart and was a recipient of their Medal of Honor. He also served on the committee and was a counselor for the Nativity Church Boy Scout Troop 424. He was a past president of the Easthampton Sportsmen Club and past president of the Granby Bowmen. He was an avid sportsman and was a Gold Medalist in the Archery Division of the Senior Games. He was also a member of the Fairview Council 4044 Knights of Columbus. His beloved first wife, Doris (Desroches) Bessette was Called Home on November 24, 1981. He leaves his beloved wife, of nearly 20 years, Bernice (Wilder) Kinney Bessette. His loving children, Joan Lepkowski and her husband Charles of Springfield, Allan Bessette and his wife Paula of Gig Harbor, WA, and Louise Chartier and her husband Leonard of Chicopee. His loving step-children, Susan Makijczyk and her husband Stefan of Southbury, CT, Scott Kinney and his wife Sharon of Somers, CT and Lynda Kinney of Springfield. His five cherished grandchildren, Carolyn Allard and her husband Douglas of Westfield, Robert Lepkowski and his wife Maria of Springfield, Eric and Jean Bessette of Seattle, WA and Celeste Chartier of Chicopee. His four cherished step-grandchildren, Kirsten and Karla Makijczyk and Alex and Ashley Kinney. His two cherished great-grandchildren, Benjamin Allard and Barielle Manning. His sisters and brothers, Cecile Patryn of South Hadley, Claire Gladu and her husband Norman of West Springfield, Albert Bessette and his wife Joan of Granby, Priscilla Boyce of Richmond, MA and Gerard Bessette and his wife Bobbie of Hamden, CT. His sisters-in-law, Olga Bessette of Agawam and Corinne Bessette of Chicopee. His brother-in-law, Charles Scladenhauffen of New Hampshire and his many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph and Paul Bessette and his sister, Annette Scladenhauffen. His funeral will be held Saturday morning January 8, 2005 at 8 a.m. from the St. Pierre - Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, 13 Dale Street at the junction of Grattan Street in Chicopee followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 780 Chicopee Street in Willimansett. His burial with military honors will follow the Mass at Notre Dame Cemetery on Lyman Street in South Hadley. His family will receive friends at the funeral home in the Rose Chapel on Friday, January 7, 2005 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home off of Lafayette Street. For those who prefer to make a memorial donation, they may be made in his memory to the Baystate Visiting Nurse and Hospice, PO Box 9058, Springfield, MA 01102-9058. | Bessette, George Leo. (I6634)
|
| 48158 | The Republican, 8 Aug 2009 Arthur L. Bessette (1956-2009) Arthur L. Bessette, 53, of 28B Otis Ave. passed away on Wednesday in Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his wife Tina (Bean) Bessette, his sons, Arthur and Michael both of Ware, his daughters Angel Bessette of Ware and Nicole Bessette in South Carolina, his father Albert Bessette of Ware, his brother Albert Jr. in Connecticut, his sisters Arlene O’Donnell and Albertine Gauthier both in Orange, as well as his grandchildren Zachery and Eric. He was born in Ware and was a lifelong resident. He worked as a mainteance man for Berkshire Blanket Co. and had previously worked at FlexCon in Spencer. He was a veteran of the Mass. National Guard. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday from 3 to 5 pm at the Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one’s choice. | Bessette, Arthur L. (I10432)
|
| 48159 | The Republican, April 11, 2017 Anna M. Bassett (Picture included) Anna M. Bassett, 71, of Chicopee, passed away Sat., April 8, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Anna was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Stella Veratti. She retired in 2014 after working many years proudly raising her children and caring for the mentally handicapped. Anna enjoyed working in her yard, traveling and loved going to the beach. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and members of the Sociable Singles group. Anna leaves her loving children; Joseph and his wife Donna of Warren, Cheryl and her wife Amy of Alexandria, VA., Pamela and her boyfriend Steven of Agawam, and Jason and his wife Angela of Glen Allen, VA. She also leaves 5 grandchildren; Brianna, Cameron, Caroline, Kaitlyn Ann, and Travis and his fiance Kaitlyn. Anna also leaves her brother Robert Veratti and his wife Linda of Spfld and two nieces, Debbie and Denise. A Memorial Mass will be held WED 11 AM in the Holy Spirit Chapel at St. Michael?s Cathedral, 254 State St., Spfld. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are NO Calling Hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to Human Resources Unlimited, 120 Maple St., Suite 400, Spfld, MA 01103. | Veratti, Anna M. (I28237)
|
| 48160 | The Republican, April 21, 2015 Dorothy ?Dottie? T. Bessette (Picture included) Dorothy "Dottie" T. Bessette, 87, passed away on April 20, 2015 at Wingate at South Hadley. She was born in Rockville, CT on May 11, 1927 and was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Simon and Ida Butler. In 1960, Dorothy married the love of her life, Donald Bessette, and moved to Granby where they called home and raised their family. Dorothy was a graduate of Baypath Junior College. She was a faithful communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She worked as a bookkeeper for the American Red Cross and Turner Electric. Dorothy was an avid bingo player, reader and enjoyed trips to Foxwoods. She volunteered for the Granby Senior Center, American Legion Auxiliary in Granby and Chicopee and was a member of the Red Hat Club and Granby Women's Club. She will be forever missed by her husband Donald along with their son, Jeffrey Bessette and his finance Anita Speck of Putnam, CT and grandchildren, Emily and Alex. Besides her grandparents, she was predeceased by her son Michael in 2002. Funeral services will be on Thursday, April 23 with a calling hour from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Granby. Burial will follow in West Cemetery. The family acknowledges with grateful appreciation the loving care provided to Dorothy by her caregiver Cheryl Yargeau and the staff at Wingate at South Hadley. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Granby COA 257 State St Granby, MA 01033, or The Alzheimer?s Association, 480 Pleasant St Watertown, MA 02472. Please visit www.beersandstory.com for more information. | Slammons, Dorothy T. (I16800)
|
| 48161 | The Republican, April 26, 2012 Robert E. LaFleur Robert E. LaFleur 1939 - 2012 SOUTH HADLEY - Robert E. LaFleur, of South Hadley, died Wednesday April 25, 2012, at the Hospice of the Fisher Home. Robert's family was at his side at the time of his passing. He was born January 28, 1939 in Holyoke. He was the son of the late Euclid S. LaFleur and Irene (Bessette) LaFleur LaBonte. Robert was a retired member of the Army National Guard and Army Reserves, also a former member of the Westover Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol. Robert is survived by his wife, Diane (Benoit) LaFleur, his son Kyle R. LaFleur of South Hadley, his two other sons, Kenneth and Richard LaFleur and a grandson, Jarrett LaFleur all of Florida, his sisters, Patricia of Rutland, VT, and Joyce of Chicopee, his nieces, Tina Wiswedel and her family of Kansas, and Traci Nelson of Florida. Calling hours for Robert will be held on Monday evening from 6pm till 8 pm in the Ryder Funeral Home. There will be a Prayer service held on Wednesday at 10 am in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his name to Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, Mass. 01104-2396 or Hospice of the Fisher Home, 1165 North Pleasant St. Amherst, Mass. 01002. Ryder Funeral Home 533-1735 | LaFleur, Robert E. (I12045)
|
| 48162 | The Republican, April 29, 2016 Carole Ann Pena Carole Ann (Biathrow) Pena, 73, passed away peacefully April 25, 2016. She was born in Holyoke on September 26, 1942, a daughter of the late George and Irene (Bessette) Biathrow. Carole will be missed by her loving children, George Biathrow; Brenda Allen; Cheryl Biathrow; Luz Morales; Darlene Pacheco; 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Carole was predeceased by a grandson Douglas Cavette Jr. in 2010. Services for Carole will be private. Memorial donations in Carole?s name can be made to the American Heart Association Western Mass Regional Center, 54C Wayside Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089. Please visit www.bruenellefuneralhome.com for more details. | Bessette, Irene (I8085)
|
| 48163 | The Republican, April 29, 2016 Carole Ann Pena Carole Ann (Biathrow) Pena, 73, passed away peacefully April 25, 2016. She was born in Holyoke on September 26, 1942, a daughter of the late George and Irene (Bessette) Biathrow. Carole will be missed by her loving children, George Biathrow; Brenda Allen; Cheryl Biathrow; Luz Morales; Darlene Pacheco; 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Carole was predeceased by a grandson Douglas Cavette Jr. in 2010. Services for Carole will be private. Memorial donations in Carole?s name can be made to the American Heart Association Western Mass Regional Center, 54C Wayside Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089. Please visit www.bruenellefuneralhome.com for more details. | Biathrow, Carole Ann (I17363)
|
| 48164 | The Republican, August 30, 2018 Douglas J. Falconer (Picture included) Douglas J. Falconer, 90, passed away on August 29, 2018 at Governors Center. He was born in Springfield to the late James and Jean (Robb) Falconer. Douglas served his country with the United States Marine Corps from 1950-1952. He was employed as a pattern maker for over 30 years for the former Chapman Valve Company in Indian Orchard. Douglas was very proud of his Scottish heritage and attended many of the Highland Scottish Games. He passed this love down to his grandchildren, even buying them full Scottish outfits. He was a very active member of First Congregational Church in Westfield for many years. Additionally, he was a youth sports coach for many years and continued to play hockey into his 70?s and he was a huge Patriots and Yankees fan. Most importantly, Douglas loved being a grandfather and spending time with Greg and Lauren. Sadly Douglas was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Beatrice M. (Bassette) Falconer in 2001, a loving son James W. Falconer in 1986 and his sister Nancy Brockney in 2008, he is survived by his son Douglas B. Falconer and his wife Cathleen of Westfield, his two cherished grandchildren, Gregory Falconer and Lauren Falconer, and his good friend Barbara Duperrault. Douglas? funeral will be held on Saturday at 10AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA followed by burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Western Ave. Westfield. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4-7PM in the funeral home. Donations in his name may be directed to the Holyoke Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry St. Holyoke, MA 01040. | Falconer, Douglas (I14801)
|
| 48165 | The Republican, December 11, 2015 Dorothy M. Bassett (Picture included) Dorothy Martha Bassett, age 91, of Lester B. Orcutt Blvd., quietly passed away on December 1, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, MA on Feb. 18, 1924, the daughter of the late Hugh and Edith (Corkum) MacGillivray. Dorothy will always be remembered for her passion of being a nurse, especially for women and children, and her lifelong commitment to helping others. After graduating from high school ( Hitchcock Free Academy) in Brimfield, MA in 1940, at age 16, she immediately went on to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for training to become a registered nurse, later working at Brigham and Woman's Hospital . After the war, she then attended (Case) Western Reserve University in Cleveland OH, and became one of the first women in the country to receive an academic degree in nursing. During the 1950's, she was the director of nursing at Wesson Women's Maternity Hospital in Springfield, MA. She set her career aside for her young family temporarily, but returned to the nursing world soon after, in multiple capacities. She worked as a school nurse and visiting nurse while the family was in Ohio. She worked at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, and eventually retired from nursing, at age 70, after many years at Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Springfield, MA. Seemingly the very next day, she began volunteering with the American Red Cross, in both MA and later, Maine. When Dorothy was not caring for her family or patients, she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, long walks, mystery shows and novels, and doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles with her husband. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Harold J. Bassett, her brother Robert MacGillivray of Biddeford Pool and her dearest cousin, Evelyn Crossman, of PA. Dorothy is survived by her children- Robert W. Bassett of Essex Junction, VT, John D. Bassett of Los Angeles, CA, Ellen M. Bassett of Charlottesville, VA, and Anne C. Bassett of Biddeford Pool. Services will be private. As per her wishes, at a later date, Dorothy will be buried next to her husband at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Springfield, MA. More information can be found at the website Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, mainefuneral.com, who has been entrusted to handle arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Rt. 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. | MacGillivray, Dorothy M. (I14790)
|
| 48166 | The Republican, December 24, 2018 Yvon J. Bessette (1976 ? 2018) (Picture included) Yvon J. Bessette, 42, died on Friday, December, 21 at Baystate Medical Center with his devoted family by his side. Born in Springfield on April 28, 1976 he was the son of Nancy (Bessette) Green of Chicopee. Yvon was raised and educated in Chicopee and relocated to Springfield in 2005. He was employed by Sullivan Transportation for the past 21 years. In his youth he was an avid basketball player and most recently he enjoyed fishing, hiking with his two dogs, riding his bike and spending quality time with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a hardworking man with a very loving and forgiving demeanor who always was ready to help others. Besides his mother he will be deeply missed by his wife, Andrea (Lukomski) Bessette and their daughter Alana along with his three children, Angelica and Brenden Besner and Brittany Bessette. His siblings, Jason Bessette, Adam Green and Tiffany Curran along with his father and mother in law, Andrew and Debbie Lukomski of S. Hadley and brother in law, Andrew Lukomski II and his wife, Pam, and sister in law, Sara Long and her husband Mike all of Chicopee and many nieces and nephews also survive him. He was preceded in death by his step father, Yvon Pigeon. Calling hours will be on Thursday, December 27th from 4:00 to 6:30 pm at Beers and Story South Hadley Funeral Home, 646 Newton ST. A celebration of Yvon's life will follow at 6:30 pm. Please visit www.beersandstory.com for more information. | Bessette, Yvon J. (I19045)
|
| 48167 | The Republican, February 15, 2015 Corinne L. Bessette (Picture included) Corinne L. (Mayo) Rogers Bessette, 87, of Festival Circle in Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Friday, February 13, 2015. She passed into Eternal Life at Redstone Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in East Longmeadow surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family. She was born in Holyoke on November 18, 1927, a beloved daughter of the late Arthur H. and Ruth (DiNapoli) Mayo. She was raised on Dale Street in the Aldenville section of Chicopee and graduated in1947 from Chicopee High School where she was voted the prettiest girl in the class. She later lived in Belchertown for many years before moving back to Chicopee. She was last employed as a shift supervisor at the former Friendly?s at the Fairfield Mall in Chicopee. She was a communicant of Sainte Rose de Lima Church in Chicopee. Most of all, she was a wonderful homemaker to her family and showered them with her love and affection which was returned to her a thousand fold. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul O. Bessette who was Called Home on May 30, 1991. She leaves her four devoted children, Kathleen A. Cote and her life partner, Jan Coughlin, of South Hadley, Alan P. Rogers and his wife, Sandra, of Bluffton, SC, Christine M. Longhi and her husband, Matthew, of Belchertown, and Paula M. Shonak of Sturbridge, MA; her eight cherished grandchildren, Eric and David Pelletier, Michael Rogers and his wife, Jody, Christopher Rogers and his wife, Joy, Zachary and Marissa Longhi, and Tyler and Katlyn Shonak; her nine cherished great grandchildren, Nicholas and Alyssa Pelletier, Hannah Pelletier, Alissa, Jackson, Sophia and Lillian Rogers, and Noah and Miriam Rogers; her cherished great-great granddaughter, Addyson Scott; her loving sister, Joan M. Hirsh of East Longmeadow; and her cherished niece, Beth Ann Connor and her husband, Tim. In addition, she leaves many dear nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and extended members of the Mayo, Rogers and Bessette families. Her funeral will be held on Friday morning, February 20, 2015 beginning at the St. Pierre ? Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020, (funeral home will open at 9 a.m.), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Sainte Rose de Lima Church, 600 Grattan Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her burial will follow the Mass at Sainte Rose Cemetery, 49 Olsen Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her family has requested that memorial donations be made in her memory to the Dakin Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101-6307. For more details, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com. | Mayo, Corinne (I11654)
|
| 48168 | The Republican, February 28, 2012 William C. Bassette 1931 – 2012 AGAWAM William C. Bassette, 81, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at home. Born in Ludlow, son of the late William and Clemence (Premo) Bassette, he grew up in Indian Orchard and was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School. He lived in Ludlow for many years before moving to Agawam. Bill was a master carpenter doing much beautiful work for so many people. He worked at Hamilton Standard for thirty-five years before his retirement. He was well known in Ludlow as the Popcorn Man for more than forty years. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Parish in Ludlow and also attended St. John the Evangelist Church in Agawam. Bill was a lifelong, avid Red Sox, Patriots and Celtic Fan. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a dedicated and loving family man his whole life. His first wife, Arminda (Varo) Bassette died on July 16, 1988. He leaves his second wife, Dorothy M. (Davis) Dutton Bassette, a son and his wife, Matthew and Diane Bassette of Agawam, two daughters, Karen Petrolati and her husband David of Ludlow, Kelly Bassette of Holyoke, his extended family, Francis Dutton and his wife Debra of Monson, Deborah Turner and her partner Randy of Missouri, Michael Dutton and his fiance Lisa of Ludlow, Lawrence Dutton and his wife Mary Jean of Springfield, and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday at 1pm at the Agawam Funeral Home, 184 Main Street followed by burial in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the service from 11am 1pm. | Bassette, William C. (I14799)
|
| 48169 | The Republican, January 18, 2010 Gertrude Bassett Peck (1915-2010) Gertrude Bassett Peck left her earthly body on January 15, 2010 to be with our Lord Jesus Christ in her heavenly body. Gertrude was born in Shelburne, Mass on March 8, 1915 to William and Clarissa Bassett. She lived with her parents until she met Carl Peck at a dance at the Shelburne church. They were married on September 13, 1935. They moved to Springfield, Mass where they lived most of their married life. They raised two children together, Geraldeane Lambert of Stamford, CT and Gregory Peck of Lake Clear NY. Gertrude was a homemaker who loved to sew, hook and braid rugs, work in her flower garden and gr vegetables. She also grew raspberries from which she made the most wonderful pies and jellies. She also loved to square dance. After her children left home she went to work at Miss Kirby's as a seamstress. In 2007 she moved to Stamford to live her final years in the loving care of her daughter. She has 11 great grandchildren whom she adored. She loved helping her daughter, Geri, care for her youngest daughter's twin sons. She is survived by her daughter and her son and his wife Suzanne, her four grandchildren, Patricia Dattilo and her husband Vinny, Jennifer Ballone, Katherine Lambert and Jill Jones and h husband Donald, her 11 great grandchildren, Nicholas and Kyle Ballone, Luke, Mikaela, Noah and Jenna Dattilo, Daykwon, Jayden, and the twins Kaleb a Isaiah and Connor Jones. She also leaves her sister Dorothy Gilbert and sister-in-law Mary Bassett. Services for Gertrude are private. Friends and family are welcome to join her family in celebration of her life at her daughter's home at 59 Courtland Ave, # 2Y, Stamford, CT from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Graveside services will be held on January 20, 2010 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Springfield, Mass at 12PM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to the Arthritis Foundation. The arrangements have been entrusted to the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home. | Bassett, Gertrude (I21294)
|
| 48170 | The Republican, July 24, 2017 Barbara L. Seiffert (1936 ? 2017) (Picture included) Barbara L. "Bobbie" (Gauthier) Seiffert, 81, a former longtime resident of 6th Avenue in the Fairview section of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She passed into Eternal Life at Loomis House in Holyoke surrounded by her loving family and her wonderful caregivers. She was born in Holyoke on April 26, 1936, a beloved daughter of the late Maurice J. and Estelle N. (Bessette) Gauthier. She was raised in South Hadley, graduated from South Hadley High School and had lived in Holyoke and Chicopee for most of her life. She was employed as a customer service representative with Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Springfield. Previously, she had worked as a waitress for many years at the former Ronnie's Restaurant in Holyoke. Barbara loved traveling, family vacations to the ocean and many trips with friends. But above all, she loved spending time with family at home playing cards and games. She was a fun-loving person with a great sense of humor who always welcomed everyone to her home. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gerald L. "Jerry" Seiffert who was Called Home on January 7, 1993. They were married on October 12, 1957 and enjoyed over 35 years building their lives and family together. She leaves her five loving daughters, Cheryl A. Garrity and her husband, Kevin, of Granby, Pamela J. Seiffert of Chicopee, Dawn M. Gatzounas and her husband, Mark, of South Hadley, Lori A. Vincelette of West Springfield, Kara L. Sargent and her husband, Ernie, of Chicopee; her nine cherished grandchildren, Rory Garrity, Angela Ladue and her husband, Jason, Brianne Zulkiewicz, Madeline and Sophia Gatzounas, Alyssa Vincelette, Alexander Sampson, and Bradley and Grace Sargent; her cherished great-grandson, Jason Ladue; her brother, Donald Gauthier and his wife, Laura, of South Hadley; her two sisters, June Davis and her husband, Norman, of Georgia and Sandy Heroux and her husband, Donald, of Chicopee; her sister-in-law, Nancy Gauthier of Chicopee; and her many nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and extended members of the Seiffert and Gauthier families. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her brother, Roger Gauthier; and her sister, Phyllis McNamara and her husband, Robert "Mac" McNamara. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Pierre-Phaneuf Fairview Chapels, (413-533-3307), 506 Britton Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her burial will be private at the convenience of her family at Notre Dame Cemetery in South Hadley. For those who prefer, her family requests that memorial donations be made in her memory to the Foundation for TJO Animals, 66 Industry Avenue, Suite 3, Springfield, MA 01104. | Gauthier, Barbara L. (I18415)
|
| 48171 | The Republican, July 3, 2017 Julia R. Gile (1927 ? 2017) (Picture included) Julia R. (Burbank) Gile, 89, of Westfield died Thursday June 29, 2017 in Noble Hospital. She was born in Westfield, MA on September 5, 1927 to the late Herbert and Erma (Bassett) Burbank. Julia graduated from Westfield High School in 1944 and graduated from the Springfield Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Atonement in Westfield, Order of Eastern Star, Ladies of the Oriental Shrine, Clan MacLeod and was a ritualist for the Rainbow Girls. Julia loved trips to Cape Cod, was an avid New England Patriots fan and loved spending time with her family. She was the widow of Lewis G. Gile who died on December 9, 2012. Julia leaves a son David H. Gile of Westfield a daughter Julie A. White and her husband Stephen of Westfield, three granddaughters, Heather Gladwin, Heidi Choe and Kara White, and four great grandchildren, Benjamin, Norah, Nicholas and Brayden. Calling Hours will be Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St. Westfield. Funeral with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery Westfield will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donation in Julia?s memory be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. | Burbank, Julia R. (I33711)
|
| 48172 | The Republican, July 6, 2011 Edith G. (Tease) Bessette Edith G. Bessette 1930 2011 WEST SPRINGFIELD Edith G. (Tease) Bessette, 81, of West Springfield was Called Safely Home on Monday, July 4, 2011. She passed into Eternal Life at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield supported by the comfort of her beloved niece, wonderful caregivers and the prayerful vigil of farflung family members. Born in Springfield on February 16, 1930, a beloved daughter of the late Earl and Goldie (Embree) Tease, she was raised on Biella Street in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, attended local schools and then worked for New England Telephone and Telegraph Company in Springfield. Edith married Robert J. Bessette on October 31, 1953 and they soon started a home and family in Longmeadow, MA. Starting in 1969, her husband's work with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company took them away from 'home' to California and thence to Japan in 1974, Korea in 1979 and Singapore in 1981. They got to travel extensively in Asia and have many adventures before moving back to California in 1984. They retired to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1992, but moved 'back home' to West Springfield in 1999. Edith was predeceased by her beloved husband of 46 years, Robert on July 29, 2000; and her dear sisters and brother, Myrtle Carty, Virginia Pescetta, Grace Henry, Ruth LaFleche and Earl Tease. She leaves behind her loving children, Alan J. Bessette and his wife, Mitsuko of Kobe, Japan and Jo Anne M. Nadritch and her husband, Alan of Benicia, CA; her two cherished grandchildren, Carl A. Bessette of San Diego, CA and Laura M. Bessette of Los Angeles, CA; her sister, Helen Dantas of Tennessee; her sister-in-law, Susan Tease of Florida and her many nieces, nephews and especially her niece, Patricia Crawford of Springfield, whose love and care saw her through these last challenging years, and the smallest but not the least, her two beloved cats, Milo & Taffy. Her funeral will be held on Friday morning, July 8, 2011 beginning at the St. Pierre Phaneuf Springfield Chapels, (413-737-1177), 7 Chapin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107 (funeral home will open at 8:30 a.m.), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 395 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01104. Her burial will follow the Mass at Saint Aloysius Cemetery, 1273 Berkshire Avenue, Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home in the Chapin Chapel on Thursday, July 7, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the National Scoliosis Foundation, 5 Cabot Place, Stoughton, MA 02070 or on line at www.scoliosis.org | Tease, Edith G. (I11648)
|
| 48173 | The Republican, June 17, 2019 Renee Jury (1941 ? 2019) (Picture included) Renee (Benjamin) Jury, 77, died Friday in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Earl and Odette (Bessette) Benjamin and was a lifelong resident of Feeding Hills. She worked for the Agawam school system, retiring as Administrative Assistant for the Superintendent of Schools. She was a volunteer and communicant of Sacred Heart Church who loved her vacations in Aruba and Cape Cod. She also enjoyed her time at the casino. She leaves three sons Jack Jury and his wife Elizabeth of Westfield, Daniel Jury of Agawam and Steven Jury and his wife Heather of Scarborough, ME, her daughter Lori Eyer and her husband Russell of West Springfield, two brothers Roy Benjamin and his wife Virginia of Feeding Hills and Roland Benjamin and his wife Linda of Springfield, four beloved grandchildren Benjamin, Hannah, Ellen and Cameron Jury and her beloved nieces and nephews Kim, John, Christopher, Roland and Erin. The funeral will be Thursday at 9:00 am from Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home followed by Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 10:00 am. Burial in Springfield Street Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00 pm. For more information please go to curranjones.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Church. | Benjamin, Renee (I19102)
|
| 48174 | The Republican, March 1, 2017 Edward J. Houle (Picture included) Edward J. Houle, 81, beloved husband of 45 years of Florence Sylvia (Bassette) who predeceased him in 2002, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 26, at his home in Indian Orchard. Born on February 24, 1936, in Indian Orchard, MA, a son of Hubert and Doria (Daigneault) Houle, he was a lifelong resident of Indian Orchard. Edward was a maintenance mechanic from 1983-2002 at the former Westvaco Corporation in Springfield and prior to working there he was employed at Flexible Plastic Straw Corporation in Ludlow. Edward was an honest, hardworking and devoted man who had a big heart. He loved his family dearly as they loved him. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving children, Kurt Houle and his wife, Rachelle, and Cheryl Ricapito all of Indian Orchard, David Houle of Ludlow, Lynne Houle and Karen Lajoie and her husband, Michael all of Chicopee, Jay Houle and his wife, Dawn, of Ware, and Eric Houle and his wife, Carrie of Ludlow; sisters, Fabiola Gamache of Ludlow and Andrea Witherell of Springfield; sixteen adored grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Homer Houle and sister Florence Lambert. Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, March 2, for calling hours for Edward from 4-7 p.m. at Ratell Funeral Home, 200 Main St., Indian Orchard. Edward?s funeral service will be held on Friday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by burial at St. Aloysius Cemetery. For further information please visit www.ratellfuneralhome.com. | Houle, Edward J. (I14810)
|
| 48175 | The Republican, March 11, 2011 Olga (Storozuk) Bessette Olga Bessette 1924 -2011 CHICOPEE - Olga (Storozuk) Bessette, 86, was Called Safely Home on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. She passed into Eternal Life surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family and the wonderful caregivers on staff at the Loomis House in Holyoke. She was born in Sunderland, Massachusetts, a beloved daughter of the late John and Michalina Storozuk. She graduated from the Boston School of Dental Hygiene and was employed as a Dental Assistant. She was a longtime resident of the Fairview section of Chicopee where she raised her family. She served along side her late husband, Joseph, as vice-president of J.O.B. Construction. She was last employed by the V.N.A. as a Homemaker Health Aide. Olga was a dedicated homemaker and a committed volunteer at local hospitals. She loved to dance and travel with her husband. She was a member of the Willimansett American Legion and the Fairview American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was a communicant of Saint Anne Church in Fairview and a member of the Saint Anne Sodality Guild. She was predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend, Joseph E. Bessette. They were married at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in South Deerfield and were blessed with 39 years of happiness together. She leaves her devoted children, Diane F. Mettey and her husband, George of Holyoke, Wayne J. Bessette and his wife, Judy, Denise H. Lawrence and her husband, Mark and Joel E. Bessette, all of Chicopee; her five cherished grandchildren, Christian J. Mettey and his wife, Tara, Jonathan W. Mettey, Lauren G. Creanza and her husband, Pete, Daniel J. Bessette and Gary J. Lawrence and his wife, Joy; her two treasured great-grandchildren, Jocelyn and Jackson Mettey. She was predeceased by her dear brothers and sisters, Harry, William, Roger and Steve Storozuk, Mary Collum and Anne Boyko. Her relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday morning, March 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Saint Anne Church, 30 College Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her burial will follow the Mass at Notre Dame Cemetery, 63 Lyman Street, South Hadley, MA 01075. There are no visiting hours. Her funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the St. Pierre Phaneuf Fairview Chapels, (413-533-3307), 506 Britton Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her family has requested that memorial donations be made in her memory to the Loomis House, 298 Jarvis Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040. | Storozuk, Olga (I11652)
|
| 48176 | The Republican, March 13, 2018 Leona L. Leveille (Picture included) Leona (Bessette) Leveille passed away on March 10, 2018. A sweet gentle soul, Leona walked this earth softly, in loving kindness. She was the loving wife of Rene Leveille who predeceased her in 2016. She was a creative homemaker, talented crafter, devoted mother to six children, and the best mother-in-law ever. She leaves her son Paul and wife Patricia Mitchell; son Marc and his wife Bonnie Gifford; son John and his wife Lyn Mitchell; daughter Lynn Leveille Kobylanski; son Tom and wife Claire Conway; and daughter Renee Leveille Freniere. She will also be forever loved and missed by her 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Thursday, March 15th at 8:30 a.m. from the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, followed by a Mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 1945 Northampton Street, Holyoke at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 14th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Western Mass Eldercare,4 Valley Mill Rd., Holyoke MA 01040. | Bessett, Leona Lauretta (I12308)
|
| 48177 | The Republican, March 2, 2005 Mary R. Bessette 1925-2005 CHICOPEE – Mary R. (Bergeron) Bessette, 79, of Chicopee, died on Monday, February 28, 2005 at Birch Manor Nursing Home in Chicoepe. She was a retired cashier at Art’s Variety in Chicopee. Mary was born on October 31, 1925 in Alburgh, VT, she lived in Springfield and in Chicopee for the past twenty seven years. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Dora (Loucher) Bergeron. She was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church. Mary is predeceased by a sister, Blanche Leroux. She is survived by three sons, Gordon Bessette, Jr. of Chicopee, Andrew Bessette of Burlington, VT and Steven Bessette of Springfield; seven daughters, Catherine Gurney of Cape Coral, FL, Dorren Durak of Ludlow, Nancy Gree, Donna Morris, Mary Asslein and Susan Heroux, all of Chicopee and Paula Root of North Carolina; two brothers, Andrew Bergeron of Connecticut and David Bergeron of Vermont; a sister, Diane Couture of Texas; twenty one grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday, march 4, 2005 at 9 am from the Cierpail Memorial Funeral Home on 69 East St., in the Chicopee Falls section of Chicopee, followed by a Litergy of Christian Burial in St. Patrick’s Church at 10 am. The burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Calling hours are on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Cierpial Funeral Home. | Bergeron, Mary (I13051)
|
| 48178 | The Republican, March 5, 2015 Barbara J. LaBerge Barbara J. (Waite) LaBerge passed away on February 21st in Newport, Rhode Island. Born and raised in Agawam, MA, Barbara was the daughter of the late Emeline (Bassette) Waite and Raymond Waite. She was predeceased by her son Richard (Ricky) Tetreault. She leaves her children Deborah Saunders, Diane Lugo and Richard Murov, several grandchildren and two sisters, Beverly Bramen and Dorothy Baevich. Services will be private. | Waite, Barbara J. (I16747)
|
| 48179 | The Republican, Massachusetts David R. Waite Sr. 1927 ? 2012 SPRINGFIELD - David R. Waite, Sr., 85, died Sunday, December 9, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Brattleboro, VT to the late Donald and Lucy (Bessete) Wait. David served his country with the United States Navy from 1944-1946 during World War II. Attaining the rank of Seaman 2nd Class he received the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Medal and the American Area Medal. He was employed as a machinist for Uniroyal, Strathmore Paper Company and was retired from the railroad. David enjoyed camping, working in the yard and was very involved in his church, prayer groups and drove people to their appointments. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Marjorie J. (Turner) Waite of Indian Orchard, his loving children, David R. Waite, Jr. and Mark D. Waite, both of Springfield, Debbie Radtke of Feeding Hills, Donna L. Dean of New York and Lori A. Leonard of Connecticut, his sisters, Dorothy Wait of Agawam and Esther Lundstrom of Delaware, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Home Ceremony will be held on Friday at 1 PM in the Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main Street, Agawam with Burial with Military Honors to follow in the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Main St. Agawam. A visiting hour will precede the service from 12-1 PM at the funeral home. Contributions in David's name may be directed to the Springfield Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 2345, 19 Bliss St., 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01101-2345. For more details please visit: www.colonialforastierefuneralhome.com. | Waite, David (I18906)
|
| 48180 | The Republican, Massachusetts, April 29, 2020 Lorraine A. Cascella (Picture included 1923 ? 2020 Lorraine A. ?Lori? (Smart) Cascella, 96, of Hadley and a former longtime resident of Montgomery Street in the Aldenville section of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Monday, April 27, 2020. She passed into Eternal Life at Elaine Center at Hadley surrounded by all of the memories that she loved and cherished. She was born at home on Walter Street in Chicopee on October 2, 1923, the beloved daughter of the late Vallancourt ?Edward? Smart and the late Leona (Bessette) Smart Paul. She was raised in Chicopee, graduated from Mount Carmel Grammar School and Chicopee High School, both in Chicopee and was a lifelong resident of Chicopee. She furthered her education and graduated from the Holyoke Business School. She was employed as an Executive Secretary at the Scott Paper Company in South Hadley until its closing and previously had worked at the Monarch Life Insurance Company in Springfield. She was a communicant of the former Saint Mary of the Assumption Church in Chicopee and was a longtime volunteer at the Chicopee Senior Center. During her leisure time, she enjoyed many years of ballroom dancing, traveling and golfing. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Thomas D. Cascella who was Called Home on July 7, 2008. She leaves her two loving sons, Gary W. Donicz and his wife, Andrea, of Granby and Charles E. Cascella of Calimesa, CA; her many cherished grandchildren including her granddaughter, Nycole Donicz; and her many cherished great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family members and friends. Her funeral services will be private and her burial will be private at Sainte Rose Cemetery in Chicopee. Her funeral arrangements are entrusted to the St. Pierre ? Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that memorial donations be made in her memory to the Friends of the Chicopee Senior Citizens, Inc., 5 West Main Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. For more details and to leave her family a message of condolence, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com. | Smart, Lorraine (I6642)
|
| 48181 | The Republican, Massachusetts, Janaury 14, 2020 Unoffocial ?Poet Laureate Of Harwich? Dies David A. Bassett David A. Bassett, age 87, passed away peacefully on January12 in Brewster. He leaves his beloved wife Dorothy of Harwich Port; his big brother Forrest A. (Gail) of South Yarmouth; his children, Lynn Bassett of Seattle, Washington, Jeffrey (Annalisa) of Charleston, South Carolina, and his devoted daughter Sandi Walsh of Dennisport; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by his brother Philip and by Patricia, his first wife of 45 years. A native Cape Codder and the youngest son of Emily and Earle F. Bassett, he attended Harwich schools. Upon graduation from high school, David enrolled in Northeastern University. Following his time in the Air Force, he transferred to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he earned his B.S. degree in 1960. David?s four-year service career included installing air-to-ground communications in Japan and on the islands off its coast. His employment years included time with DuPont in paint sales, as a buyer for the prestigious Steiger?s Department Store in Springfield, Mass, and in his later years as a self-employed handyman. David loved walking the beach, finding treasures. He enjoyed jazz, haiku, and theatre. During his boyhood in the woods and waters of Harwich he embraced hunting, fishing, and hiking. He filled his adult days with running races, wood carving, and writing poetry. His book ?Seven Sparrows? was published in 2009. Locally, he served as an elected Trustee of the Brooks Free Library and was involved with the Harwich Historical Society, the Friends of the Harwich Town Band, and Nauset Neighbors. David was a member of the 9AM coffee meeting at The Mason Jar where many local and national issues were debated. His family and friends will miss his natural joyful spirit, his love of laughter, and his million-dollar smile. His family extends deep gratitude for the love expressed by the exceptional staff at Maplewood Brewster, and to the caring support team from Broadreach Hospice, the Alzheimer?s Family Support Center, as well as to the friends who supported him. A gathering in gratitude and in celebration for his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, at the Morris, O?Connor, and Blute Funeral Home in Harwich Center. Burial will be private. In support of David?s love of the beauty of nature and especially of Harwich and in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the nonprofit Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) by check payable to HCT and mailed to P.O. Box 101, South Harwich, MA 02661 or online at www.harwichconservationtrust.org. Notes of comfort may be made to his family at www.MorrisOConnorBlute.com. | Bassett, David A. (I23633)
|
| 48182 | The Republican, Massachusetts, Janaury 15, 2019 Mary Louise Bass (Picture included) Mary Louise (Reddick) Bass, 83, of Norfolk St., departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in High Point, NC, she was a daughter of Edward Reddick and Rosa (LeGrande) Reddick. Mary was a 66 year Springfield resident and had been employed as an LPN at Baystate Medical Center for 22 years until her retirement. She was a member of Zion Community Baptist Church and the Silver Saints. Pre-deceased by her parents and her husband, Willie Cephus Bass, she leaves a son, Thomas Bass of Springfield; two daughters Donna Bass Johnson and Cheryl Bass, both of Alexandria, VA; a beloved grandson, Donovan; a step-daughter, Ruby Williams of Baltimore, MD; a brother, A. D. Reddick; and a sister, Sylvia McInnis both of High Point, NC. Some of her greatest joys were spending time with her grandson, reading, gardening, cooking, and visiting the sick and shut-in. Mary was also pre-deceased by her brother, Henry Reddick and five sisters, Lilly Mae Gillard, Evelyn Walls, Maggie Baker, Shirley Reddick, and Kelsie Coombs. The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Thursday, January 17, at Zion Community Baptist Church, 1140 Roosevelt Ave., followed by the funeral at 11 with burial in the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Agawam. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge of arragenments. Harrell Funeral Home, 8 January 2019 Mary L. Bass Mary Louise (Reddick) Bass, 83, of Norfolk St., departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in High Point, NC, she was a daughter of Edward Reddick and Rosa (LeGrande) Reddick. Mary was a 66-year Springfield resident and had been employed as an LPN at Baystate Medical Center for 22 years until her retirement. She was a member of Zion Community Baptist Church and the Silver Saints. Pre-deceased by her parents and her husband, Willie Cephus Bass, she leaves a son, Thomas Bass of Springfield; two daughters Donna Bass Johnson and Cheryl Bass, both of Alexandria, VA; a beloved grandson, Donovan; a step-daughter, Ruby Williams of Baltimore, MD; a brother, A. D. Reddick; and a sister, Sylvia McInnis both of High Point, NC. Some of her greatest joys were spending time with her grandson, reading, gardening, cooking, and visiting the sick and shut-in. Mary was also pre-deceased by her brother, Henry Reddick and five sisters, Lilly Mae Gillard, Evelyn Walls, Maggie Baker, Shirley Reddick, and Kelsie Coombs. The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Thursday, January 17, at Zion Community Baptist Church, 1140 Roosevelt Ave., followed by the funeral at 11 with burial in the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Agawam. | Reddick, Mary Louise (I41)
|
| 48183 | The Republican, Massachusetts, March 2, 2021 Cassandra Heroux (Picture included) Cassandra (Sandy) Gauthier Heroux, 74, passed on to our Lord on Feb 27, 2021. Sandy was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Estelle Bassett and Maurice Gauthier. Cassandra enjoyed bowling, watching the Red Sox and most of all spending time with her family that show loved so dearly. She was predeceased by her infant son, Billy; sister?s, Phyllis McNamara and Barbara Seiffert and brother, Robert Gauthier of Chicopee. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Donald Heroux of Chicopee; her son, Kenneth; grandchildren Katlyn, Bret, Kenneth Jr, and new great grandchild, Adrian Malcolm; step-son, David and his wife Liz and their children, Olivia and Madelynn Heroux; step-daughter, Kathleen Roy and her husband Dave and their son, Justin and his wife Katie and their children, Adryan and Aubrey; her brother, Donald Gauthier and his wife Laura of South Hadley; sister, Eunice Davis and her husband Norman of Georgia; sister-in-law, Nancy Gauthier of Chicopee and several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. A Calling Hour will be held on Friday, March 5th, 2021 from 9am -10am at the Brunelle Funeral Home, 811 Chicopee St., Chicopee committal prayers to follow at 11am in the Chapel at the Massachusetts Veterans? Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam. Please wear your mask throughout the funeral services and follow social distancing guidelines for the safety of all in attendance. Please visit www.brunellefuneralhome.com. | Gauthier, Cassandra (I19308)
|
| 48184 | The Republican, Massachusetts, September 4, 2019 Claire P. (Bessette) Gladu (Picture included) Claire P. (Bessette) Gladu, age 93, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Vero Health Center of South Hadley. Claire was born and educated in Holyoke. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman Gladu, Sr. in 2011. Claire is survived by her children: sons, Norman, Jr., Lawrence, Gary, and Jeffrey Gladu; her daughters, Donna Mandeville, Debra Rowley, and Suzanne Beyer; her siblings Albert and Gerald Bessette, and Priscilla Boyce; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her children Albert Gladu and Darlene Whittley. The funeral will be held Friday, September 6, at 8:45am from the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Granby. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, South Hadley. Calling hours are Thursday, September 5, from 4:00 to 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the American Breast Cancer Foundation, 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 480, Columbia, Maryland 21044. | Bessette, Claire Prudentia (I6635)
|
| 48185 | The Republican, Massachusetts, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Phyllis (Bassette) Methot Phyllis Methot FEEDING HILLS - Phyllis (Bassette) Methot, 83, entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband A. Roger Methot and her sister, Beatrice (Bassette) Falconer. Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory a brother, William Bassette and his wife Dorothy of Feeding Hills, a daughter Nancy Methot and her partner Julie Piltz of Del Ray Beach, Florida and a son Daniel Methot and his wife Frances and her grandchildren William and Maryelizabeth Methot of Springfield. Phyllis also leaves several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 15, at the Feeding Hills Cemetery on Springfield Street at 10:30 am. | Bassette, Phyllis (I14798)
|
| 48186 | The Republican, May 21, 2008 Blanche Bessett 1915-2008 Blanche “Edna” Bessett died May 8 at Cedar Glen Nursing Home, in Danvers, MA. Born to George and Blanche (Gagnon) Riviere in Holyoke on May 19, 1915, Edna was sister to George Riviere, Jr., and Cecile Minkalis. Edna was married to the late William Bessett of Holyoke for fifty years. She was a teacher for 24 years at Holyoke Day Nursery; after retiring, they moved to Derry, NH, to be with her only son, Richard, and his family. Edna is survived by her son and his wife, Julia, both of Calabash, NC, and two granddaughters; Danielle Bessett of Amherst and Michelle Bessett of Shrewsbury. She also leaves nieces and nephews, including Marian Kennedy of Manchester, CT, who was like a daughter to her, and her family. After the funeral on May 10 in St. Theresa’s parish in South Hadley, Edna was interred at the Precious Blood cemetery. Contributions in honor of Edna’s lifelong charity may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. | Riviere, Blanche "Edna" (I12309)
|
| 48187 | The Republican, May 3, 2016 Rene F. Leveille (Picture included) Rene Leveille passed comfortably in the company of his loving family and the wonderful caregivers at the Hospice wing of the Holyoke Soldier?s Home on May 1, 2016. Rene attended Precious Blood Grammar School and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II as a member of the anti-aircraft artillery battalion in the European Theater as a field lineman in the telephone and telegraph communications system. Just prior to his deployment, he married the love of his life Leona Bessett Leveille and they have been together for the past 73 years. Rene?s career was in heavy construction as a carpenter and pile driver for Dan O?Connell Construction Co. During that time he built his own home and raised six children. Rene is predeceased by his parents Jean-Baptiste and Aldea Leveille who owned a bakery in south Holyoke during the early 1900?s which accounts for Rene?s everlasting sweet tooth. Also predeceasing Rene were his brothers Dr. Norman Leveille and Lindor Leveille. He will be forever loved and missed by his children: son Paul and wife Patricia Mitchell; son Marc and his wife Bonnie Gifford; son John and his wife Lyn Mitchell; daughter Lynn Kobylanski and husband Ed Kobylanski; son Tom and wife Claire Conway; and daughter Renee Freniere. Also missing him will be his 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Chapel of St. Jerome Church. Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street in Agawam. Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holyoke Soldier?s Home, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040. | Leveille, Rene F. (I17364)
|
| 48188 | The Republican, May 31, 2013 Norman E. Bessette 1936 – 2013 WEST SPRINGFIELD -Norman E. Bessette, 76, died Wednesday in a Holyoke nursing home surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield son of the late Arthur and Jean Bessette. He grew up on "the Avenue" as one of the original "Rink Rats" and has lived in West Springfield most of his life. He was a retired greens keeper for Crestview Country Club and was a longtime youth hockey coach in town. In his later years he and his brother Bob loved nothing more than to watch his grandson play basketball. After retirement Norm lived in Port St. Lucie, FL, to be closer with his grandchildren for a few years and came back to West Springfield. He also owned a campsite in Brimfield, where he enjoyed fishing with his good friend Bill. Norm leaves two sons, Paul of West Springfield and Robert of Port St. Lucie, FL, two daughters Kelly Frenette of PA and Kimberly Bessette of PA a brother Bob Bessette of West Springfield and seven grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Donald. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Tuesday at 11:00am followed by burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 4-7 pm. For more details, please visit curranjones.com | Bessette, Norman E. (I10660)
|
| 48189 | The Republican, May 7, 2019 Margaret L. Giroux (1941 ? 2019) (Picture included) Margaret "Maggie" L. (Bessett) Giroux, 78, died on April 29, 2019 with her family by her side. Born April 14, 1941 in Holyoke, MA, daughter of Thaddeus R. Bessett and Elizabeth T. (LaBrecque) Bessett-Pulli. She was raised in Holyoke and moved to South Hadley over 50 years ago. Maggie worked as a home health aide for many years. She was a very talented seamstress and loved to work on arts & craft projects. She also adored animals, especially her cats. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Janine Lopes and husband George of Granby and son Peter Giroux of South Hadley. She is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth Hespelt of South Hadley and brother William Bessett of North Carolina. She leaves five precious grandchildren, Keith, Sam, Hannah, Reagan and Caden and two great grandchildren, Jackson and Leo. She will also be missed by her special niece Heidi and her son Justin, along with her nieces and nephews in Jackman, ME. Peg was preceded in death by her former husband, Roland ?Turk? A. Giroux and a dear companion Donnie Benoit. All services are private and Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home, was entrusted with the arrangements. Donations may be made in her memory to Dakin Human Society in Springfield. For more information, please visit www.beersandstory.com. | Bessett, Margaret L. (I19101)
|
| 48190 | The Republican, November 21, 2014 William J. Bessette (Picture included) William J. Bessette, 85, died peacefully in his sleep, Friday at Mercy Hospital. He was born in New London, CT and has lived in Springfield for many years. He was Vice President of the former Stanley Handling Company. Bill was very active at the Elm-Belcher Masonic Lodge, where he was Master four times, a member of the Shriners, and their Drum Corps, the Eagles and American Legion Post 430. He served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He leaves his wife Sharon (Szady) Bessette, three children, his brother George Bessette and his wife Jean of NY and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Calling hours will be Sunday at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Burial at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. For more information please go to curranjones.com. | Bessette, William J. (I18392)
|
| 48191 | The Republican, October 5, 2015 Roger P. Gauthier (Picture included) Roger P. ?Gitchie? Gauthier, 81, of the Fairview section of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Friday, October 2, 2015. He passed into Eternal Life at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Holyoke on January 27, 1934, a beloved son of the late Maurice Joseph Gauthier and Estelle Noel (Bessett) Gauthier. He was raised in Holyoke and graduated from the former Holyoke Trade High School. He later moved to South Hadley before moving to Fairview in 1962. Roger was a longtime Tractor Trailer Truck Driver and belonged to the Teamster?s Local 404. He drove for many area companies and had last worked for Roadway Express in Springfield before retiring in 1994. He attended Lifepoint Church in Chicopee. He was a member of the Fairview Council 4044 Knights of Columbus in Chicopee where he volunteered for many years at their monthly spaghetti suppers. He was also a member of the Chicopee Lodge of Elks and the Holyoke Revolver Club. During his leisure time, Roger enjoyed golfing with his friends at the Holyoke Country Club, boating, bicycling and keeping active. During the winter months, Roger and his wife, Nancy, enjoyed soaking up the sun with their many friends in Englewood, Florida. Most of all, Roger was a wonderful provider to his family and showered them with his love and affection which was returned to him a thousand fold. He leaves his beloved wife and best friend, Nancy C. (Smolen) Gauthier. They were married on September 6, 1958 at the former Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke and were blessed with over 57 years of happiness together. He also leaves his two loving children, Debra A. Marcotte and her husband, Paul, of Chicopee and Gary R. Gauthier and his wife, Machel, of Hebron, CT; his four cherished grandchildren, Katelyn (Marcotte) Joly and her husband, James, Kristen Marcotte, and twin grandsons, Joshua and Ryan Gauthier; his cherished great-granddaughter, Evelyn Joly; his dear brother, Donald Gauthier and his wife, Laura, of South Hadley; his three dear sisters, Barbara Seiffert of Holyoke, Eunice ?June? Davis and her husband, Norman, of Georgia, and Cassandra Heroux and her husband, Donald, of Chicopee; his step-mother-in-law, Rosa Smolen and his step sister-in-law, Audrey Smolen, both of South Hadley; and his many nephews, nieces, cousins and extended members of the Gauthier and Smolen families. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his dear sister, Phyllis McNamara. Services will be private at the convenience of his family. There are no visiting hours at the St. Pierre ? Phaneuf Fairview Chapels, (413-533-3307), 506 Britton Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. His family has requested that memorial donations be made in his memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children, (please specify Springfield), 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. For more details, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com | Gauthier, Roger P. (I16944)
|
| 48192 | The Republican, September 18, 2019 Bernice E. Bessette (Picture included) 1931 ? 2019 Bernice 'Bernie' E. (Wilder) Bessette, age 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 3, 2019. She was born in Springfield on January 29, 1931, daughter of the late Paul and Ethel (Sheriff) Wilder, and was a member of Foster Memorial Church in Springfield. Bernice was predeceased by her former husband of 30 years, Gordon H. Kinney, and her husband of 20 years, George L. Bessette. She leaves her children, Susan Makijczyk and her husband Stefan of Southbury, CT, G. Scott Kinney and his wife Sharon of Somers, CT, and Lynda Kinney of Springfield; her four loving grandchildren, Alexander and Ashley Kinney, and Kirsten and Karla Makijczyk. Bernie's impeccable fashion sense led her to working for many years in retail. She is remembered for entertaining family with her amazing cooking and rooting for her favorite Giants and Yankees teams. She enjoyed her Bridge club for many years and, mostly, her love of all genres of music and dancing, especially the jitterbug, swing and country two-step, will always keep her memory in our hearts. Bernie's love of family and friends led to many vacations in Lords Point, Stonington, CT, Cape Cod, MA, and many cherished memories of camping excursions with her grandchildren in Thousand Islands, NY. Appreciation is extended to the staff of the Lutheran Home of Southbury for their caring, kindness and friendship over the past six years as her illness progressed. Family and friends may gather at a Memorial Service to celebrate Bernie on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Foster Memorial Church, 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA, 01119. A private burial will be held through Sampson Funeral Home at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer?s Association in her honor. | Wilder, Bernice (I11662)
|
| 48193 | The Republican, September 7, 2011 Claire D. (Graves) Perreault Claire D. Perreault 1929 - 2011 CHICOPEE Claire D. (Graves) Perreault, 82, of the Willimansett section of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Sunday, September 4, 2011. She passed into Eternal Life from Wingate at West Springfield surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family and her caregivers. She was born in Holyoke on August 10, 1929, a beloved daughter of the late Harvey P. Graves, Sr. and Yvonne (Bessette) Graves. She lived in Holyoke for many years before moving to the Willimansett section of Chicopee around 1986. During her early working career, she was employed as a hat maker at the former Winfield Hat Shop in Holyoke and had last worked as a card maker at the former Pratt & Austin Company in Holyoke. During her leisure time, Claire enjoyed knitting and traveling with her many friends. She was a loving woman who adored her family and showered them with her love and affection which was returned to her a thousand fold. She was a communicant of Sainte Rose de Lima Church in Chicopee. She was predeceased by: her beloved husband and best friend, Paul P. Perreault, who was Called Home on August 10, 1975; her dear sister, Shirley Crow, who was Called Home in 1987; her dear brother, Harvey P. "Sonny" Graves, Jr., who was Called Home in 2004; her loving daughter-in-law, Debbie Perreault, who was Called Home in 2009; and her loving son, Kenneth Perreault, Sr., who was Called Home on August 7, 2010. She leaves: her devoted son, Paul P. Perreault, Jr., and his wife, Margaret deLiefde Perreault, of Chicopee; her six cherished grandchildren, Dominique Perreault, Aron Perreault, Kevin Rogers, and Tyler Perreault, all of Chicopee, Rev. Kenneth Perreault, Jr. of Wyoming and Eric P. Perreault and his wife, Michelle of Tonowanda, NY; her two cherished great-grandchildren, Justine Perreault and Eric Pierre Perreault, Jr., both of Tonowanda, NY; her dear sister-in-law, Joan Graves, of Chicopee; her many dear nephews and nieces including her special niece and godchild, Karen Deauseault and her husband, Lester and their children, all of Chicopee; and many other extended family members in Massachusetts, New York and Maine. Her funeral will be held on Saturday morning, September 10, 2011 beginning at the St. Pierre Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 (funeral home will open at 8:15 a.m.) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sainte Rose de Lima Church, 600 Grattan Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her burial will be private at the convenience of her family. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home in the Rose Chapel on Friday, September 9, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Sister Caritas Cancer Center, c/o Mercy Medical Center, 271 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. | Graves, Claire D. (I10360)
|
| 48194 | The Republican, Springfield, MA, September 17, 2006 Louis Frank Bass Sr. 1920 - 2006 SPRINGFIELD Louis Frank Bass Sr. 85, of 70 Cornell Street, departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in New Brockton, Alabama, he was a son of the late Frank Bass and the late Frances (Goseal) Bass. An Army veteran of World War II, he moved of Springfield in 1947 and was employed at Moore Drop Forge until his retirement. He had been a part owner of Bass Brothers Cleaners and Record Store, Bass Variety Store, and the Ernest and Bass Barber Shop. He was a former member of Faith Baptist Church, and a member Church, King David Lodge of Masons, and the Springfield 500 Club. He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Davis) Bass of Springfield; a daughter, Patricia Stewart-Goggins of Dayton, OH; three sons, Louis F. Bass Jr. and Reginald K. Bass, both of Springfield and Anthony "Tony" S. Bass of Cranston, RI; a brother, Willie C. Bass of Springfield; four grandchildren, Kobie D. Stewart, Reginald Bass Thomas, Kimberly D. Streeter, and Devin Bass, all of Springfield; a great-grandson, Timothy Cheeks of Springfield; a son-in-law, Rev. Morris A. Goggins of Dayton; five sisters-in-law, Evergreen Bass, Mary Bass, and Ruby Long, all of Springfield, Connie Pender of Buffalo, NY, and Bobbie Alston of CA. The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 368 Bay St., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m., with interment at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery at 2 pm. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | Bass, Louis Frank (I35)
|
| 48195 | The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 21 April 2023 Catherine Davis Bass 1927 ? 2023 Catherine (Davis) Bass, passed away on April 14, 2023. She was a daughter of Mary Lockwood and Isaiah Davis; and the widow of Louis F. Bass Sr. Catherine is survived by three children, Patricia Stewart Goggins (and husband, Rev. Morris Goggins), Anthony Bass, and Reginald Bass; and a host of other relatives. The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Monday at Harrell Funeral Home, followed by funeral services at 11. Masks are required. | Walker, Catherine D. (I77)
|
| 48196 | The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 12, 2017 Gerald C. Bassette (1945 ? 2017) (Picture included) Gerald Clarence Bassette, 71, of West Springfield, formerly of Fruitland Park, FL, beloved husband for 30 years of Theresa (Lynes) Bassette, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on September 24, 1945, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Jeanette A. (Lenville) Bassette. Gerald served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service for 27 years. Gerald was a much loved member of Jehovah?s Witnesses where he served. He served as a Special Pioneer and Elder in Port Maria Jamaica, an Elder in Fruitland Park Florida and Westfield Ma. He will most be remembered by his quick wit and kind disposition. Besides his wife Theresa, he leaves behind his sons Ryan Bassette his partner Jenny, Aaron Bassette his fianc Sandra, Matthew Lemire his partner Amanda, Aaron Lemire his wife Ragan, his daughters; Lisa Bassette, Kristyn Lemire, Kimberly Shanahan and her husband Jerry; 26 grandchildren; his brother, Harry Bassette his wife Sandra; his sister Susan Cootware her husband Dwayne; and his niece, Rene Rafuse husband Joe and their children, Abigail and Hunter. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 26, at 1:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah?s Witness, 117 Southwick Rd., Westfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home has care of arrangements. www.forastiere.com. | Bassette, Gerald C. (I14966)
|
| 48197 | The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, Monday, 19 February 2007 Anna Bessette 1934 - 2007 SPRINGFIELD - Ann Adele Sara (Misterly) Bessette, 73, of Springfield, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Richard and Claire (Barker) Misterly, she resided in Springfield all her life. Ann was a bookkeeper, for over 30 years, at Springfield Technical Community College, before retiring in 1998. She is survived by her four children, Roger Bessette and his wife, Marjorie, of Feeding Hills, Richard Bessette of Springfield, Norma Jean Hartman of Russell, and Susan Bessette of Springfield; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Ann's funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Hafey Springfield Chapels, 494 Belmont Ave., followed by burial in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. A period of visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations in Ann's name may be made to the S.T.C.C. Foundation, 1 Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01105. | Misterly, Ann (I19467)
|
| 48198 | The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, Monday, June 23, 2003 Henry B. Comstock SPRINGFIELD - Henry B. Comstock, 94, of Reeds Landing, Springfield passed away June 4, 2003. A memorial service for Henry will be held on Wed. June 25, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Enfield Congregational Church 1295 Enfield St., Enfield, CT. Browne Funeral Chapels 43 Shaker Rd. Enfield, CT is handling the arrangements. | Comstock, Henry Bassett (I10)
|
| 48199 | The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, Sunday, March 21, 1999 Mary Comstock SPRINGFIELD Mary (Dalnodar) Comstock, 90, of Reed's Landing, died here Friday. She was a teacher in the New York and New Jersey areas for many years, retiring in the early 1960s. Born in McBain, Mich., she was an accomplished cellist. She leaves her husband of 65 years, Henry Bassett Comstock of Springfield; a son, Robert H. of Andover; a daughter, Carol Faille of Enfield; two brothers, Charles Dalnodar of New Jersey and Richard Dalnodar of New York; a sister, Frances Leach of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Tuesday afternoon in the Longfellow Room at Reed's Landing, Springfield. There are no calling hours, and Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels of Enfield is in charge. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity. | Dalnoder, Mary Catherine (I12)
|
| 48200 | The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Willie C. Bass 1929 ? 2006 SPRINGFIELD - Willie Cephus Bass, 77, departed this life on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in New Brockton, Alabama, he was a son of the late Frank Bass and the late Frances (Goseal) Bass. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he moved to Springfield in 1947, was employed at UniRoyal Tire Company for 22 years, and retired from the Springfield Water Dept. He had been a partner of Bass Brothers Cleaners and Record Store, and was a former member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He was deeply loved and appreciated by his family and will be greatly missed. Pre-deceased by three days by his older brother, Louis F. Bass Sr., he was the youngest and last surviving of 10 children. He leaves his wife, Mary (Reddick) Bass of Springfield; a son, Thomas J. Bass (and his fiancee, Doris Ladas) of Springfield; three daughters, Donna Bass Johnson and Cheryl Bass Briscoe, both of Alexandria, VA, and Ruby Helen Williams of Montgomery, AL; three grandchildren, Donovan Bass Briscoe, Ann Helene Scarlett, and Carolyn Denise Rosser; three great-granddaughters; and two sons-in-law, Michael Donovan Briscoe and Mr. Williams. The calling hour is 11 a.m.-noon Thursday at Harrell Funeral Home, 355 St. James Ave. followed by funeral services at noon a.m., with interment at 11 a.m. Friday at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. | Bass, Willie Cephus (I37)
|