Michael J. "Sully" Sullivan, age 70, of Holyoke, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born in Holyoke to the late John F. Sullivan, Jr. and Eleanore (Kennedy) Sullivan, the youngest of 10 children, and was a 1973 graduate of Holyoke High School. Known for his quick Irish wit, Mike kept the tradition of the Sullivan Homestead alive by making it a place of refuge for all those in need of a place to lay their head or heal their weary soul. Whether ...

Patrick J. Monahan, Jr., of Easthampton passed away on March 10, 2026 at the Hospice of the Fisher House in Amherst. Son of the late Patrick Sr. and Mary (Riley) Monahan, he was born on November 4, 1949 and attended Holyoke Schools. He graduated from Holyoke Community College and New England School of Embalming. Patrick leaves his wife, Kathy (Kelly) Monahan, and three sons: PJ (Katie), James (Kate), and Dan (Dawn). He will be missed by five grandchildren: Max, Lane, Libby, Liam, and Emma, ...

Robert J. Gaulin, age 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Carmel Terrace in Framingham, MA on March 10, 2026. Robert was born in Lambton, Quebec, Canada, son of the late Donat and Yvonne (Rousseau) Gaulin. He worked for many years in shipping at AMPAD until his retirement. Robert was married to Dorothy (Soucy) Gaulin for 63 years who pre-deceased him in 2022. Robert is survived by his son, Daniel Gaulin and his wife Nancy of Framingham, MA; two daughters: Robin Dennis and her husband ...

Our beloved mother, Charlotte Bittman, passed away at home on Monday, March 9th, 2026.  Her husband, Louis, pre-deceased her on August 6, 2008. She is survived by her six children and their spouses, Michael and Holly Bittman, Linda and Ronald Bovat, Donald and Nancy Bittman, Karen and Don Genereux, Evelyn DiCarlo and Mike Jarzyna and her youngest son, Douglas. She also leaves five grandchildren, William DiCarlo, Sarah Gaudreau and her husband, Jeremy, Donnie Genereux, Matt Bittman and ...

Genowefa (Siwik) Nawolski, age 98, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Genowefa was born in Pomian, Poland, daughter of the late Alexander and Helena (Sutkowska) Siwik and emigrated to the United States in 1966. She worked here for American Advertising Corporation and at Dinn Brothers Trophies. Genowefa was a communicant of the former Mater Dolorosa Church, and currently Our Lady of the Cross Parish Church. She was predeceased by her husband, ...

James “Jim” Henry Fleming, 88, of Holyoke, MA, loving husband of the late Joan (Domingue) Fleming, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026 at Day Brook Village in Holyoke following a period of declining health. Born on April 18, 1937 to the late Rouloff and Lucille (Caouette) Fleming, Jim was a proud lifelong resident of Holyoke. After attending the Holyoke Trade School, Jim was employed at Remington Rand and U.S. Envelope Company until his retirement. As Jim eased into a ...

Evan Weiner of Granby left this world unexpectedly on March 4, 2026. Evan was born May 13th, 1953, in Springfield, MA, to James Weiner and Sylvia (Lawyer) Weiner, who predeceased him. He spent his entire adult life living in Western Mass, building lasting friendships and his loving family. He graduated from Classical High School in Springfield in 1971. He furthered his education at STCC and AIC. Evan took great passion in his work, holding down jobs throughout his life at Coleman Cable, ...

On Monday, March 2, 2026 our beloved, kind hearted, soft spoken mother, Shirley A (Girard) LeTellier, age 91, was called home. She was born in Holyoke to the late George and Dorothy (Tessier ) Girard and was the salutatorian graduate of Holyoke high school. She was a dental assistant for a brief time, was also a bookkeeper and a proud salon owner of 38 years. She was a devoted Girl Scout leader for 25 years. She enjoyed caring for her flower gardens and cooking was her passion, hosting ...

Mary Ann (Venne, Piangerelli) Labreche went home to be with the Lord on March 2nd, 2026. She was born in Springfield, MA to parents Hedwig & Roger E. Venne (later Hedwig & Ray Waugh), and lived to be 68 years old. She passed away peacefully in her home with loved ones by her side in Holyoke, MA. Mary Ann was known for her generosity, her strength, her love, and her kindness. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, Oma, friend, and mentor. She was a long-term member of Word of Grace ...

Sister of Providence, Sr. Ruth McGoldrick, formerly known as Sr. Mary Ruth, died on February 27, 2026 in the 72nd year of her religious life. Born in Quincy, MA, she was the daughter of the late Orrin and Florence (Taylor) McGoldrick. After entering the Sisters of Providence Congregation in 1955, Sister attended Boston College School of Education, earning a Bachelor’s Degree, Magna Cum Laude, in 1959, and later, a Master’s of Religious Education from St. Mary’s College in ...