THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 20 August 2007 Judith (Loiselle) Freeman 1943 - 2007 WESTFIELD, MASS. - Judith (Loiselle) Freeman, 63, of Franklin Street, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 18, 2007. She was born on September 19, 1943 in Springfield where she lived the majority of her life before moving to Westfield in 2006. Judy was a lovely person who knew her own mind and spoke it often. She always had a smile for you and loved a good joke. She especially enjoyed the outdoors in the spring and summer when the flowers were all in bloom and the sun shining. Judith thoroughly enjoyed sweets, shopping trips, evenings out with friends and movies. She was also a volunteer for the Salvation Army. Judith was supported by the staff of The Association for Community Living in a home in Westfield for the last year of her life. She will be sadly missed by her housemates and her support staff. The family would like to heart fully thank them for their support and love over the last year. She leaves a son, Donald Freeman, III of Springfield, whom was the center of her world, a brother, Allen "Ricky" Loiselle of Las Vegas, four sisters, Nancy Kabarsky of California, Ann Moore of Michigan, Donna Hutchinson of West Springfield, and Margaret Loiselle of Worcester. She was predeceased by a brother, Eugene "Buster" Loiselle and a sister, June Loiselle. The funeral will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Agawam Funeral Home, 184 Main Street, with burial at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will precede the service from 4 - 7 p.m. The family wishes family and friends to make donations in Judith's memory to The Association for Community Living, 1 Carando Drive, Suite 2, Springfield, MA 01104. Published in The Republican on 8/20/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 20 August 2007 Elizabeth A. LaBrecque 1920 - 2007 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - Elizabeth Ann (Brown) LaBrecque, 87, a former longtime resident of Milford St., Springfield, died on Saturday in the Birch Manor Nursing Home in Chicopee. She was born in Belchertown on July 22, 1920, the daughter of the late Thomas and Minnie (Dunlop) Brown. A seamstress by trade, Betty was at one time employed at the Wesson Women's Hospital and retired in 1987 after working in the Housekeeping Department at Mercy Medical Center for 15 years. A former member of the Liberty Methodist Church in Springfield, she was also associated with WAABI. Her husband, Eugene D. "Biddo" LaBrecque died on February 25, 1982. Betty is survived by 3 sons, E. Browning LaBrecque and his wife Fay of Ludlow, Douglas B. LaBrecque and his wife Lisa of West Springfield and Dennis R. LaBrecque of Springfield, a daughter, Donna J. Lancaster and her husband Larry of Aurora, CO, a brother, George Brown and a sister, Shirley Desroches, both of Belchertown. She also leaves her 8 grandchildren, Lori Lancaster, Sarai, Jonathan, Stephen and David LaBrecque, Desiree LaBrecque, Renee Letendre and Aimee LaBrecque. Besides her husband and parents, Betty was also predeceased by 3 brothers, Kenneth, Thomas and Albert Brown and 5 sisters, Glenrose Rollet, Madeline Obremski, June Bloomberg, Hazel Zitka and Edythe Owen. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 10 in the Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Chicopee. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 from 4 to 7 P.M. Betty's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Birch Manor Nursing Home for their warmth and the compassionate care given and request that donations in her memory be made to the Birch Manor Activities Fund, 44 New Lombard Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Published in The Republican on 8/20/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 20 August 2007 Claire B. (Harnois) Plasse 1928 - 2007 HOLYOKE, MASS. - Claire B. (Harnois) Plasse, 78, formerly of Lower Westfield Rd., died Sunday August 19, 2007 in the Chapin Center in Springfield. She was born in Chicopee, the daughter of the late Homer and Evelyn (Brisson) Harnois. She was educated in the Holyoke Schools. Claire worked as a Nurses Aid at the Holyoke Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her former husband, Jean-Paul Plasse in 2003. Claire is survived by her daughters, Sandra Malo and her husband Roger of Chicopee, Paula Turconi of Chicopee, and Renee Slachetka and her husband Daniel of Palmer, also her four grandchildren, Roger, Jeffrey, Shannon, and Desiree, and her four great grandchildren. The funeral for Claire will be held on Wednesday morning at 11 am in the Ryder Funeral Home followed with her burial in St. Rose Cemetery both in South Hadley. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 7-9 pm in the funeral home. RYDER FUNERAL HOME 533-1735 Published in The Republican on 8/20/2007.

VACHON, L'abbé Henri-Paul A Sherbrooke le 17 août est décédé à l'âge de 85 ans l'abbé Henri-Paul Vachon. Il était le fils de feu Wilfrid Vachon et de feue Marie Blouin de Black-Lake. L'abbé Vachon sera exposé en Chapelle Ardente à la Basilique de Sherbrooke mardi le 21 août à compter de 14 hres. Une liturgie de la parole suivra à 16 hres. De 19 à 22 hres la dépouille mortelle sera exposée à la Résidence funéraire J. A. Savoie et Fils (Guy Ferland directeur) 831, rue St-Louis, Thetford Mines (secteur Black-Lake) Mercredi le 22 août à compter de 10 hres l'abbé Vachon sera exposé en Chapelle Ardente à l'église St-Désiré du Lac-Noir. Le service religieux suivra à 10 hres, présidé par Mgr. Gaumont. L'abbé Vachon laisse dans le deuil plusieurs cousins et cousines des familles Vachon, Ouellet, Ferland, Champagne, Larose et Turmel ainsi que d'autres parents. Direction des Funérailles Entreprises funéraires affiliées C.T.Q. J.A. Savoie et Fils Ltée 831 rue St-Louis Thetford-Mines (Black Lake), Québec Canada - Tél.: 418-335-6233 Téléc.: 418-335-9699

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 17 May 2007 Marie E. Caputo 1924 - 2007 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - Marie E. (Godin) Caputo, 82, of Springfield, died at home on Wednesday May 16, 2007. She was born in Hatfield, MA on May 22, 1924 a daughter of the late Ernest and Magaret (Waugh) Godin and graduated Cathedral High School in 1942. Marie was a communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Springfield and was a volunteer of the Athletic Association of the Church. She took great pleasure in watching her grandsons during their many baseball and hockey games. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Marie was predeceased by her husband, Albert F. Caputo on December 10, 1994; and also by her brother, Vincent Godin who died in 1993. She leaves her daughter, Marcia A. DeMaria and her husband Richard of Springfield; and her grandsons, Thomas DeMaria of Springfield and his fiancé Nicole Yannakopoulos of Lowell, MA, and Paul DeMaria of Springfield. Marie also leaves her many sisters in law and brothers in law; many nieces and nephews; her many friends including her best friend, Helen Sullivan of Wilbraham; and her companion, her grandson's Weimaraner, "Morgan". Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 19th at 9 a.m. from Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Road, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1023 Parker Street, with Rites of Committal to follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, 1601 State Street, all in Springfield. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday May 18th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Marie enjoyed watching the Chalice of Salvation on Sunday mornings and her family has asked that donations be made in her memory to the Chalice of Salvation, PO Box 1730, Springfield, MA 01102-1730. Published in The Republican on 5/17/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 17 May 2007 Sally E. Carrington 1919-2007 GRANBY, MASS. - Solange (Plouffe) Carrington (AKA) Sally E. Carrington, formerly of East State St. died Tuesday May 15, 2007 at the age of 87. She was the daughter of the late Arthur C. Plouffe and the late Marie Anne (McLean) Bonneau.She was also the stepdaughter of the late George Bonneau and the wife of the late Robert L. Carrington, who died in 1970. Mrs. Carrington was born in St. Cesaire Quebec, Canada and came to the United States at the age of four. In her early years, she attended school in Holyoke and was later a graduate of both South Hadley High School and Holyoke Community College. She was employed by the federal government for 47 years and retired in February of 2000 from the Information Office of the Westover Air Force Reserve Base. During her career, she also worked at the Springfield Armory and the U.S. Ordnance District in Springfield. She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Granby and a member of the Catholic Women's Club. In addition, she taught CCD for many years and received the Pope Pius X Award for her dedicated service. For many years, she was treasurer of the Religious Education Board and a member of the Holyoke Deanery. Mrs. Carrington is survived by one son Richard J. Carrington and his wife Katherine of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, one daughter Patricia Anne Carrington Lewis and her husband Jim of South Hadley, two grandsons, James R.Lewis and his wife Carol of South Hadley, Keith L. Carrington and his wife Rebecca of Accident, Maryland, two grand-daughters, Karen Guiel and her husband Allen of Williamsburg, MA. And Liese Doherty and her husband Dan of Annapolis, MD. She also leaves behind three great grandsons, Zachary Lewis of South Hadley, Isaiah and Levi Carrington of Accident, Maryland, and five great granddaughters, Cecelia Lewis and Lauren Copeland of South Hadley, Sarah and Juila Guiel of Williamsburg, MA, and Bethany Carrington of Accident, Maryland. Also surviving her is her sister Priscilla Farrell and her husband Francis of Trinity, Florida as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Annette Lamoureux Thompson in 2005, and Lucille Plouffe. The funeral for Sally will be held on Saturday morning at 8:30 am from the Ryder Funeral Home in South Hadley followed by a Funeral Mass at 9: 30 am in Immaculate Heart of Mary church in Granby with her burial to follow in St. Rose Cemetery in South Hadley. Calling hours for Sally will be held on Friday from 4-8 pm at the funeal home. Memorial donations can be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 256 State St. Granby, Mass. 01033 or National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Ln, Englewood, CO 80112-3742 RYDER FUNERAL HOME 533-1735 Published in The Republican on 5/17/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 14 May, 2007 Alphee Boudreau 1923 - 2007 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - Alphee Boudreau, 83, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away on Friday May 11, 2007 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 8, 1923 in Manchester, NH a son of the late Donat and Marie Jeanne (Compagna) Boudreault and was a graduate of Amesbury High School in Amesbury, MA. Alphee married his beautiful wife, Bernice Rose (Lavalley) Boudreau on October 28, 1945 in Amesbury, where they resided until September of 1953 before moving to Springfield. Alphee served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy and attained the rank of Quartermaster First Class. He served aboard the USS Breeman and the USS Alger and received the American Area Campaign Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Alphee earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Northeastern University in Boston. Alphee retired in 1979 after 30 years as an auditor with the Internal Revenue Service. Upon retiring, he continued his career in the State Tax Office in Springfield and retired in 1987. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in Springfield and enjoyed golfing. He also was an avid bridge player and a loyal Boston Red Sox fan. Alphee leaves his wife of 61 years, Bernice Rose (Lavalley) Boudreau; and his children, Robert A. Boudreau and his wife Barbara of Springfield, Phillip A. Boudreau and his wife Sharon of Ludlow, Barbara Jean Welch and her husband William of Springfield, and Beverly E. Iuliano and her husband Conrad of East Longmeadow. He also leaves his ten grandchildren and their families, Michelle Pawlowski, Jacqueline Kinsey, Carrie Stomppi, Paul Boudreau, Brian Boudreau, Sarah E. Welch, Jeffrey W. Welch, Carrissa M. Iuliano, Brianna R. Iuliano, and Anthony C. Iuliano. Alphee also leaves his nine great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Andrea Grace Boudreau on May 8, 1996; by a son, Paul Colby Boudreau on February 22, 1959; by his brother, Julien Boudreault; and by his sisters, Juliette Tufts, and Lorretta Garrett. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday May 15th at 9 a.m. from Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Road, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Road, with Rites of Committal to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 421 Tinkham Road, all in Springfield. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday May 15th from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the Liturgy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alphee's memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 North Main Street, Natick, MA 01760 or to the Baystate Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 50 Maple Street, PO Box 9058, Springfield, MA 01102-9058. Alphee was a wonderful person who was greatly loved and will be fondly remembered and very sadly missed. Until we meet again, xxxooo. Published in The Republican on 5/14/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 14 May, 2007 Doris E. Pouliot 1924 2007 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Doris E. (Pasqualini) Pouliot, 82, a longtime resident of Border Street and Saint James Avenue in the East Springfield section of Springfield was Called Safely Home on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. She was born in Springfield on December 3, 1924, a beloved daughter of the late Marshall P. and Mary M. (Morisi) Pasqualini. She graduated from the Springfield Trade High School and was a lifelong resident of Springfield. She was a crossing guard for the City of Springfield at the Liberty School and later worked at the Serv-U Store on Saint James Avenue in East Springfield for many years. She was last employed for 14 years as a toll collector at Interchange 6 in Springfield for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and retired in 1998. She was a communicant and longtime Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Herman E. Pouliot who was Called Home on May 15, 1976, her loving son, David E. Pouliot who was Called Home on August 16, 2003 and her dear sisters, Norma Cavicchioli and Gloria Bowler. She leaves her loving sons, Allan J. Brookes and Gary P. Pouliot and his wife Barbara, all of Springfield. Her six cherished grandchildren, Shaun Bonavita, Lori Beston, Marshall Brookes, Jeannine Pouliot, Gary Pouliot, II and Kathryn Pouliot. Her five cherished great grandchildren, Jason Beston, Victoria Beston, Anissa and Mikayla Pouliot and Chloe Coyle. She also leaves her extended family, James Brookes and his wife Susan and their children, Daniel and Andrea Brookes, all of Hampden and many dear nephews and nieces. Her relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 395 Chestnut Street in Springfield. Her burial will follow the Mass at Saint Michael Cemetery, 1601 State Street in Springfield. There are no visiting hours. Her funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the St. Pierre Phaneuf Springfield Chapels, 7 Chapin Terrace in Springfield. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Sacred Heart Church Renovation Fund, 395 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01104. Published in The Republican on 5/14/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 14 May, 2007 Richard Roberts SAN ANTONIO, TX - Richard Roberts, 76, formerly of Brockton, Ma died in the Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, TX after a long illness, on March 12, 2007. Born in Springfield, Ma. he was the son of Ernest and Alice (Marrotte) Roberts. He was an electronic technician at GTE/Sylvania in Needham, Ma., working on both the Minuteman and Apollo Space projects for over 30 years. A love of traveling brought Richard and his wife to Europe and Africa. After retirement Richard and his wife Lillian became full time RV"ers, spending the winters in Texas and traveled throughout the U.S.A. over the last 20 years. He was an Air Force veteran, serving in Korea as an NCO during the Korean War. He leaves his wife Lillian (McMennamin) Roberts of Appleton, Me; two sons, Steven and his wife Iris of Livermore, Me; and David and his wife Paula of Fitchburg, Ma. Two grandsons Benjamin Roberts of Fort Collins, Co., and Nicholas Roberts of Fitchburg, Ma. Three brothers, Mike Roberts of Bagley, Mn; James Roberts of Portsmouth, NH; Ernest Roberts of New Port Richey, Fl; four sisters; Terry Lampin of Milwaukee, WI; Janet Alexis of New Port Richey, Fl; Mary Alice Polowski of Milwaukee, WI; Gloria Kowalski of Leesburg, Fl, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Robert Roberts of West Springfield, Ma. A memorial mass will be held at Madonna of the Holy Rosary, Theresa St, Fitchburg, Ma. on Friday, May 18, 2007 at 10am. Published in The Republican on 5/14/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 14 May, 2007 Joseph E. Cote 1914 - 2007 WARE, MASS. - Joseph E. Cote, 93, of 54 Eagle St. passed away on Friday in Baystate Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Nellie (Zagraniczny) Cote who died in 2002. He leaves his son William Cote of Ware. He was predeceased by his brothers Francis and George, and his sisters Rose Ann Gosselin and Melanise Rusiecki. He was born in Canada, son of William and Mary (Tolman) Cote and lived in Ware since 1921. He worked as a moulder for the Ware Foundry, and also served as sexton for the Trinity Episcopal Church and the United Church of Ware. He was a communicant of All Saints Church and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday from the Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St. with a Mass at 10 am in All Saints Church. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Published in The Republican on 5/14/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 10 May 2007 Mary Claire Trask 1923 - 2007 AGAWAM, MASS. - Mary Claire (Tetreault) Trask, 84, of Agawam, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at the Heritage Hall-East Nursing Home in Agawam. She was born on March 4, 1923 in Springfield, MA, and was the daughter of the late Theodore O. and Gratia (Gamache) Tetreault. She was predeceased by her brothers: Roland Tetreault, Phillipe Tetreault, & Maurice Tetreault, and by her sister Paulette Tetreault O'Donovan. Mary is survived by her sisters-in-law Margaret Tetreault and Annie Tetreault. Her beloved husband Robert L. Trask predeceased her on March 19, 2007. Her life was devoted to the love of children. Over many years she devotedly cared for many foster children. Her work at the Agawam Flower Shop allowed her to continue her daily activity of engaging many with her pleasant smile. She leaves her beloved children Carol A. (Trask) Shuman, Robert B. Trask and his wife Donna L. Trask, and Joan C. Shuman and her husband Philip W. Shuman. She also leaves five grandchildren and their spouses: Wendy Lee Collins and her husband Daniel, Robert W. Trask and his wife Erin, Angela M. Grout and her husband, Gary, Christopher B. Shuman and his wife Kellye, and Philip J. Shuman and his wife Darcy Leigh. She was also blessed with and greatly loved her eight great-grandchildren: Cameron, Casey, Liam, Sienna, Michael, Abigail, Brandon and Maggie Katherine who will always love their Grand-Memere. The family would like to thank the nursing home staff for their care and compassion during her stay. Funeral services are Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. from the Colonial-Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Feeding Hills at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Springfield Street Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday morning prior to the funeral. Contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 34 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke, MA 01040. Published in The Republican on 5/10/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 10 May 2007 Pierrette R. (Roy) Drouin Turgeon 1945 2007 BELCHERTOWN, MASS. - Pierrette R. (Roy) Drouin Turgeon, 61, of Belcher-town was Called Safely Home on Saturday, May 5, 2007 from her home with her loving family at her side. She was born in Drummondville, Province of Quebec, Canada on September 25, 1945, a beloved daughter of the late Albert J. and Marie Berthe (Champagne) Roy. She lived on Chicopee Street in the Willimansett section of Chicopee for 27 years before moving to Belchertown in 1993. She was employed for 31 years at the former National Blank Book Company in Holyoke which later became the Avery Dennison Company and retired in 2004. She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Granby and a former communicant of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Willimansett. She was a former member of the Springfield Women's Revolver Club. She leaves her beloved husband, Normand J. Turgeon. Her loving children, Sylvie Pendleton and her husband Glen of Stafford, VA, Suzanne Raines and her husband Mark of Lakeside, CA, Brenda Smith and her husband Stephen of Belchertown, Christine Cote and her husband James of Chicopee and Steven Drouin of Enfield, CT. Her eight cherished grandchildren, Derek Mainville, Bradley Pendleton, Andrea and Jason Raines, Ashlee and Zachary Smith and Evan and Elaine Cote. Her dear brothers and sister, Roger Roy and his wife Helen, Gaston Roy, Michel Roy and his wife Therese and Pauline Allie and her husband Ubald, all of Drummondville, Province of Quebec, Canada. She also leaves many dear nephews, nieces and brothers and sisters in law. She was predeceased by her dear brother Claude Roy. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon, May 12, 2007 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Rose Chapel at the St. Pierre Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, 13 Dale Street at the junction of Grattan Street in Chicopee. The parking lot is located in the rear of the funeral home off of Lafayette Street. Her family has requested that flowers be omitted and memorial donations be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Baystate Visiting Nurse and Hospice, PO Box 1558, Greenfield, MA 01301. Published in The Republican on 5/10/2007.

MORNING SENTINEL Waterville, ME 9 May 2007 MADISON, MAINE -- J. G. Elmer Pelletier, 97, of Madison and Skowhegan, died peacefully Monday, May 7, 2007, at Redington-Fairview General Hospital. Born Jan. 29, 1910, in Van Buren, he was the son of George and Laura (Soucy) Pelletier. Elmer married the late Yvette F. Pelletier in 1934; she died Feb. 23, 1996. He was a 4th Degree Knight of the Guardian Angel Counsel 2399, St. Sebastian Church of Madison. He was a past Grand Knight. Elmer enjoyed bowling with his friends on Wednesday afternoons in Pittsfield and working around his house. He retired from Norrwock Shoe in Norridgewock in 1973. He is survived by one son, E. Thomas Pelletier and his wife, Dianne, of Skowhegan; two grandchildren, Sandra M. Cooper and her husband, Fred J. Cooper Jr., of St. Albans, and Paul T. Pelletier and his wife, Beth, of Industry; three great-grandchildren, William J. Dunlap and his companion, Maygan Hardison, of Madison, and Miles Pelletier and Marielle Pelletier, both of Industry; one sister, Dora Turgeon of Madison; along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and three siblings, Alva, Edgar, and Agatha. Donations preferred to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to give a special thank you for all the care and companionship the staff and residents at Redington Memorial Home gave to Elmer over the past two years while he resided there. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. May 12 at St. Sebastian Church with Fr. Maurice Morin officiating. Burial will be at the St. Sebastian Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Smart and Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. Published in the Morning Sentinel on 5/9/2007. ================================= MORNING SENTINEL Waterville, ME 9 May 2007 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --Adrian "Babe" Poulin died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach. Mr. Poulin was born in Waterville, Maine, on Nov. 10, 1929, son of Joseph P. Poulin and Emelia Shank. He attended local schools and later enlisted in the Marine Corps, and honorably served his country during the Korean and Vietnam wars, where he was decorated with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He retired from the Marines in 1968. He worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad in Virginia as an administrator and retired in 1995. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Muriel Ernestine Poulin, for 51 years. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Adrian is survived by his loving wife, Muriel; four children, Pamela Woods and husband Randall, Robert Poulin, Cynthia Norstrom, and Christopher Poulin; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, all of Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Gertrude Fields; and brother Alfred Freddie Poulin. He is also survived by three sisters, Sister Yvette Poulin of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Waterville, Theresa and Frederic Cote of Waterville, and Lucille Breton of North Vassalboro. He leaves many nephews, nieces and cousins. Services were held in Port Orange. Published in the Morning Sentinel on 5/9/2007.

KENNEBEC JOURNAL Augusta, ME 9 May 2007 AUGUSTA, MAINE -- Yvette G. Jean, 78, of Riverside Drive died Sunday, May 6, 2007, at her daughter's home, following a long illness, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Bingham on Feb. 13, 1929, a daughter of the late Ephrem J. and Alfredina G. (Letourneau) LaRochelle. Mrs. Jean had been employed for many years at Taylor Shoe Co. and, more recently, for Kirschner Foods. She was a communicant of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Yvette's greatest love was her family. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her enjoyments were her flower gardens and playing beano. Mrs. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Raymond G. Jean; four brothers, Lionel, Wilfred, Clarence and Paul LaRochelle; and a sister, Adella Boggs. She is survived by two sons, Gerard R. Jean and his wife, Kandie, of Randolph and Gary R. Jean and his wife, Rosalyn, of Augusta; three daughters, Gloria Y. Larrabee and her husband, Tom, of Hallowell, Jacqueline A. Blaisdell and her husband, Ronald, of Augusta and Jeannine M. Bouchard and her husband, Robert, of Farmingdale; three brothers, Roland LaRochelle of Waterville, Patrick LaRochelle of Winthrop and August LaRochelle of Augusta; a sister, Evelyn Paradis of Augusta; 10 grandchildren, David Larrabee and his wife, Kimberly, Tricia Gilcott and her husband, Jamie, Brad Blaisdell, Angela Blaisdell, April Lynn Bouchard, Raymond Jean, Ryan Jean, Cody Jean, Jesse Jean and Amanda Jean; four great-grandchildren, Devin Gilcott, Kelsi Gilcott, Keleb Bouchard and Tyrell Lewis, and a grandson expected in June; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, May 11, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, St. Andrew's Street, Augusta. Burial will follow in the family lot in Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Road, Augusta. Those who desire may make donations to: HealthReach Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0829. Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home Web site at http://www.plummerfh.com Published in the Kennebec Journal on 5/9/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 9 May 2007 Doris B. Anderson 1913-2007 FRAMINGHAM, MASS. - Doris-Lena (Benoit) Anderson, 93, wife of Gunnard E. Anderson, formerly of Indian Orchard, passed away on Monday May 7, 2007 at the home of her son Victor and daughter-in-law Ellen, with whom she made her home in Framingham. Born in Indian Orchard she was the daughter of the late Alme and Elizabeth (Deragon) Benoit. A resident of Indian Orchard for many years, she resided in Framingham for the past (5) years. Doris was a retired sewer for the former Hodges Carpet of Indian Orchard. She was also a sales clerk for the former Kitchners of Indian Orchard and the former Forbes & Wallace of Springfield. She was a (30) year poll worker at the John F. Kennedy Junior High School and at the former Myrtle Street School of Indian Orchard. She was a communicant of St. Jude Church of Indian Orchard (formerly St. Aloysius Church) and was a member of the former Ladies of St. Anne and Holy Name Societies of St. Aloysius Church. She was a member of the Indian Orchard Womens Club; the Union of St. Jean Baptiste; a member and secretary of the St. Ursule Council #291; the Western Mass Genealogical Society and the Canadian Genealogical Society, Montreal, Canada. Doris is survived by a son, Victor E. Anderson and his wife, Ellen Woodberry of Framingham and (2) granddaughters, Elizabeth & Victoria. She was predeceased by her husband, Gunnard E. Anderson in 1995. The funeral will be Friday morning from the Ratell Funeral Home 200 Main St., Indian Orchard at 9 a.m., followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Jude Church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Indian Orchard. Calling hours are Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Visit www.mem.com Published in The Republican on 5/9/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 1 August 2007 Romulas V. Goyette 1922-2007 WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - Romulas "Louis" V. Goyette, 84, died July 31, 2007 at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. He was born in West Warren and grew up in Aldenville before moving to West Springfield over 30 years ago. He worked for the Sears Company for over 30 years retiring in 1996. He was a U.S. Army veteran during WWII receiving the Bronze Star. He was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. He leaves his loving wife of 59 years Lorraine (Michaud) Goyette and a daughter Maureen R. Goyette of Ava, Missouri , a grandson Douglas Crosby of Austin, TX and a great granddaughter Chloe Crosby of Austin, TX. The funeral will be held Friday at 1:00 pm at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. No calling hours and the West Springfield Curran Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital 505 North Parkway Box 3704 Memphis, TN. 38103. Published in The Republican on 8/1/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 16 August 2007 Florence R. (Fournier) Fedora 1924-2007 WESTFIELD, MASS. - Florence R. (Fournier) Fedora, 82, of Westfield, died peacefully at home Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Florence was always her family's biggest supporter whether it was a school functions or life in general. Florence was born in Holyoke on August 16, 1924 and moved early in life to Westfield. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Louise (Dubois) Fournier. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1939. She was a devout communicant of St. Peter and St. Casimir church, was a member of the Rosary Society, and for years enjoyed playing bingo at St. Peter's Parish Center. She was also a longtime Marion retreatant. Florence was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, John E. "Red" Fedora in 2005. She is survived by six children, Carol J. Waite of Cape Coral, FL, Gail E. Fedora-Hines of Bonita Springs, FL, Marcia L. Fedora of Boca Raton, FL, Donald J. Fedora of Bonita Shores, FL, Susan M. Fedora of Tempe, AZ, Kevin J. Fedora of Westfield. Also a sister, Claire Thibodeau of Holyoke, one brother, Edward Fournier of Westfield, and a sister Eileen Gosselin of Willimansett. She also leaves eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Florence was predeceased by her siblings, Marie Bilodeau, Robert Fournier and Sr. Theresa Fournier. Florence was a devoted wife, mother and sister. A humble person, intelligent beyond her years. She was our strength. Funeral services will be Saturday morning, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. from the Robert E. Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main St., Rte-20, and Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Casimir Church, 22 State St., both in Westfield. Rites of Committal to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Southampton Rd., Westfield. Visiting hours will be Friday evening August 17th from 4-8. Memorial contributions may be made to Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services, Inc., 77 Mill St., Westfield, MA 01085, in memory of Florence R. Fedora. Published in The Republican on 8/16/2007. =============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 16 August 2007 Raymond J. Letendre 1916 - 2007 AGAWAM, MASS. - Raymond J. Letendre, 90, a retired carpenter and Facilities Superin-tendent died Wednesday, August 15, 2007 in Agawam. Born in Springfield to the late Urgede and Clara (Salva) Letendre, he served his country as a carpenter in the 49th Seabee Battalion of the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from Suffield Academy after serving as Superintendent of Building and Grounds for 17 years. In retirement he was active as a volunteer at St. John the Evangelist Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife Grace E. (Lapine). He is survived by his sister Gabrielle Grabowski. He is also survived by his two sons, John R.; and Leo J. and his wife Diane M.; two granddaughters, Claire and Denise; numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and .grand-nephews. A funeral service for Raymond will be held on Saturday, August 18th beginning at 9:00 AM from Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, Agawam. Burial will follow in the Agawam Center Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, August 17th from 4 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Published in The Republican on 8/16/2007. =============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 16 August 2007 Loretta L. Surrette 1950 - 2007 CHICOPEE, MASS. - Loretta L. Surrette, 57, died Fri., July 20, 2007. Memorial service Sat. Aug. 18 at 11am St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 961 St. James Ave., Spfld. Published in The Republican on 8/16/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 15 August 2007 Cecile M. (Renault) Christian 1916-2007 HOLYOKE, MASS. - : Cecile M. (Renault) Christian, age 91, of 485 South Street, died Saturday, August 11, 2007. She was the widow of Alfred R. Christian. Cecile is survived by a daughter, Carol Quinn of Holyoke, two grandchildren, Sandra Fogarty and her husband John, and Robert Quinn and five great-grandchildren. All services are private. Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Published in The Republican on 8/15/2007. =============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 15 August 2007 Rita V. (Lessard) Guertin 1920-2007 INDIAN ORCHARD, MASS. - Rita-Valerie (Lessard) Guertin, 87, formerly of Water St., passed away Monday, August 13, at a local nursing home. Born in Springfield to the late Amedee and Exilda (Aubrey) Lessard, she resided in Indian Orchard most of her life. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Philip T. Guertin who passed away in 1970 and was predeceased by her brothers, George and Leo Lessard and her sister, Claire Weir. She was a filing clerk for several years at the Visiting Nurse Association in Springfield and prior to that she worked for Alamac Knitting Mills, and the Nixon Co., both in Indian Orchard, and for the former Kinsler Coat Manufacturing in Springfield. Rita was a communicant and greeter of St. Aloysius Church (now known as St. Jude) where she was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne and a volunteer for St. Aloysius Bingo. She was a member and Assistant Vice President of the Indian Orchard Golden Agers and was also a Sunshine lady. Rita is survived by her son Donald Guertin; her brother Edward Lessard of East Longmeadow, a sister in law, Barbara Lessard of Amherst; several nieces and nephews, including, Juliette Galica of Indian Orchard; several great nieces and nephews, including Theresa Lynch of Chicopee. Rita's funeral service will be held on Thursday 9 a.m. from Ratell Funeral Home, 200 Main St., Indian Orchard, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Jude's Church. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday (Today) from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Published in The Republican on 8/15/2007. =============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 15 August 2007 Loretta P. Lamothe 1919-2007 HOLYOKE, MASS. - Loretta-Pauline Lamothe, 88, went to her reward on August 12, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Indian Orchard on June 16, 1919, to the late Wilfred and Aurelie (Phaneuf) Lamothe. She was a communicant of St. Aloysius Church in Indian Orchard and was an accountant at Uniroyal Tire for several years before her retirement. Loretta was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and a charter member of Loving Hands Auxiliary. She was a resident of St. Luke's Home for 19 years, before being transferred in 2003 to Mount St. Vincent's Nursing Home in Holyoke. Loretta is survived by her friends, Marjorie Boober of Wilbraham and Kathleen Kennedy of Holyoke. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 16, at 9 a.m. in St. Luke's Chapel on 79 Spring St.,Springfield. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Ware, MA. A period of visitation will be held prior to the service on Thursday in St. Luke's from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Remembrance contributions can be made to St. Luke's Loving Hands Auxiliary, 85 Spring St., Springfield, MA 01105. RATELL 543-3836 Published in The Republican on 8/15/2007. =============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 15 August 2007 Henry L. LeBlanc 1964 - 2007 HOLYOKE, MASS. - Henry L. LeBlanc, 43, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, Aug. 14, 2007. Born in Holyoke, he was the son of Henry LeBlanc of Holyoke and the late Mary ( Sulfresh ) LeBlanc. Henry worked for the past 19 years at Carey's Flowers in South Hadley. He is survived by his wife, Maryann ( Goshea ) LeBlanc and her daughter, Maureen McGinnis, a granddaughter Jessica Morse, a grandson Shane Maynard, two brothers, Francis LeBlanc and Phillip LeBlanc, two sisters, Karen Nelson and Leslie Stoltz, as well as several nieces & nephews. Calling Hours for Henry will be on Friday from 5-7pm in the Ryder Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St., South Hadley. There are no funeral services planned and burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice LifeCare, 113 Hampden St., Holyoke, MA, 01040. RYDER FUNERAL HOME #533-1735 Published in The Republican on 8/15/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 13 August 2007 Leonel H. Gosselin 1923 - 2007 SOUTH PORTLAND, ME- Leonel H. Gosselin, age 84, passed away on Aug 8, 2007 in South Portland. He was born on May 31, 1923 in Chicopee, MA. His parents were the late Hermas and Blanche (Buteau) Gosselin. He was a communicate of Sacred Heart Church in Portland, ME and was a former communicant of Assumption Church in Chicopee. He was a WWII Veteran serving from 1943 to1946 in the Navy where he achieved the rank of Machinist Mate Third Class. He worked as a Postal Clerk for the U.S. postal service for 35 years before retiring in 1986. He is predeceased by three sisters Pauline Rittberg, Mona Rittberg and Gertrude Lavalley and one brother, Gaston Gosselin. He leaves one brother Paul Gosselin of South Carolina; three sisters Theresa and her husband Raymond Marceau of Hallandale, FL, Marguerite and her husband Marcel Demers of North Dartmouth, MA and SR. Jacqueline Gosselin of Joliet Canada; two close cousins Evelyn Brissette of Portland, ME and Marilyn Binette of Auburn, ME and their families and also many nieces and nephews. His Funeral will be held on Wednesday Aug. 15, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. from the Grise Funeral Home 280 Springfield St Chicopee, MA 01013 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Assumption Church at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow in St Rose de Lima Cemetery in Aldenville. Visiting Hours will be held on Aug. 14, 2007 form 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Grise Funeral Home. Grise Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1921 413-594-4189 Published in The Republican on 8/13/2007. =============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 13 August 2007 Raymond T. Lebel 1925 2007 CHICOPEE, MASS. - Raymond R. Lebel, 82, of the Doverbrook Estates in Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Thursday, August 8, 2007. He was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on June 5, 1925, a beloved son of the late Philip and Yvonne (Boucher) Lebel. He moved to the Willi-mansett Heights section of Chicopee in 1961 and lived there until he moved to Doverbrook Estates in Chicopee in 2003. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II with Squadron G of the 3505th Army Air Force Base Unit and attained the rank of Sergeant. He was employed for 38 years and retired in 1985 as a Superintendent for the Continental Baking Company Wonder Bread in Holyoke. He was a member of the Chicopee Lodge of Elks 1849, a member of the Willimansett Heights Improvement League and a member of the American Legion in Boston. Raymond had a great sense of humor and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves his beloved wife, Eileen M. (Bunting) Lebel. They were married at Saint Anne Church in Lawrence on May 3, 1947 and were blessed with over 60 years of happiness together. He also leaves his loving sons, Rick Lebel of New Britain, CT and Brian J. Lebel of Scottsdale, AZ. His three cherished grandchildren, Melissa Lebel of New Britain, CT, Jeremy Lebel of West Haven, CT and Tara Legler and her husband Shane of Seaside, CA. His five cherished great grandchildren, Tayln, Lorien, Ellanyn, Ian and Rynn Legler. His dear brothers and sisters, Raoul Lebel and his wife Monique of Portsmouth, NH, Roger Lebel and his wife Lorraine of Kentucky, Lucille Lacroix and her husband Maurice of Methuen and Rita Moreau and her husband Roland of Portsmouth, NH. His dear brother-in-law, Edmond Gendron of Methuen and many dear nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his dear sister, Carmen Gendron. His relatives and friends are invited to attend a Service of Committal with Military Honors on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street in Agawam. There are no visiting hours. His funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the St. Pierre Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, 13 Dale Street in Chicopee. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of the donor's choice. Published in The Republican on 8/13/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 13 August 2007 Annette (Boulard) Pelland 1921 2007 FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA Annette (Boulard) Pelland, 86, of Fort Pierce, Florida and a longtime resident of Kaveney Street in the Aldenville section of Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. She was born in Joliette, Province of Quebec, Canada on July 13, 1921, a beloved daughter of the late Emile and Lydia (Leblanc) Boulard. She moved to the Aldenville section of Chicopee in 1958 and lived here until moving to Fort Pierce, Florida in 2006. She was a communicant of Saint Rose de Lima Church in Aldenville. Her beloved husband, Louis "Bill" Pelland was Called Home on September 22, 2006. They were married in Joliette, P.Q., Canada on February 13, 1956 and were blessed with over 50 years of happiness together. She leaves her loving daughter, Aline H. Lloyd and her husband Vernon of Fort Pierce, Florida with whom she lived. Her cherished granddaughter, Emily of Fort Pierce, FL. Her three dear sisters-in-law, Virginia Fawcett of Hawthorne, NJ, Barbara Pelland of Pennsylvania and Helen Pelland Whalen of Springfield and many dear nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her nine dear brothers and sisters. Her relatives and friends are invited to attend a Committal Service on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street in Agawam. There are no visiting hours. Her funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the St. Pierre Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, 13 Dale Street in Chicopee. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Treasure Coast Hospices, 1201 South East Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997. Published in The Republican on 8/13/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 11 August 2007 Jeannette (Peloquin) Bowler 1924 - 2007 HOLYOKE, MASS. - Jeannette (Peloquin) Bowler, age 83, of Holyoke, died Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Alexander and Rose (Giroux) Peloquin, and was a longtime Inspector at American Advertising Corporation of Holyoke, retiring in 1985. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Bowler, a son, Kevin T. Bowler and a granddaughter, Lynn Bowler. She is survived by three sons, Thomas J. Bowler, Jr., and Gary M. Bowler of Chicopee, Brian P. Bowler of Holyoke; five daughters, Carol LaFleur, Noreen Rouillard, and Kathleen Pierog, all of Chicopee, Debra Bowler of Holyoke, and Pamela Van Tassel of Granby; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille Lamy, and Gloria Frasco of Chicopee and Lorraine Perreault of Holyoke. The funeral and burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chicopee VNA, 2024 Westover Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Published in The Republican on 8/11/2007. =============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 11 August 2007 Lillian M. (Monks) Paquette 1914 2007 CHICOPEE, MASS. - Lillian M. (Monks) Paquette, 93, of the Williman-sett section of Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Thursday, August 9, 2007 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicopee on February 7, 1914, a beloved daughter of the late John and Marie Louise (Lescarbeau) Monks. She lived in Willimansett since 1935 and was a communicant of Saint Mary of the Assumption Church in Willimansett. Her beloved husband, Homer Paquette was Called Home on September 20, 1994. They were married at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Willimansett on September 7, 1934 and were blessed with 60 years of happiness together. She leaves her loving children, Shirley L. Lapierre and her husband Roger of Fairview, Ronald F. Paquette of Myrtle Beach, SC, Robert J. Paquette of Willimansett and Gerald A. Paquette and his companion Lynn Moreau of Chicopee. She also leaves her seven cherished grandchildren and her four cherished great grandchildren. Her dear brother, John Monks, Jr. of Springfield and several dear nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her dear brother and sister, James Monks who was Called Home in April of 1997 and Olive J. Monks who was Called Home on March 4, 2007. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday morning, August 14, 2007 at 8 a.m. from the St. Pierre Phaneuf Fairview Chapels, 506 Britton Street in Chicopee followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, 840 Chicopee Street in Willimansett. Her burial will follow the Mass at Notre Dame Cemetery, 63 Lyman Street in South Hadley. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home in the Fairview Chapel on Monday, August 13, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The parking lot is located in the rear of the funeral home. For those who prefer to make a memorial donation, they may be made in her memory to the Birch Manor Nursing Home Activities Department, 44 New Lombard Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Published in The Republican on 8/11/2007. =============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 11 August 2007 Tiffany N. Phifer 1988 - 2007 HEATH, MA - Tiffany Noel Phifer, 18, former longtime resident of Warren, died Sunday, August 5 in Greenfield. Born in Holyoke December 19, 1988, she was the daughter of Jeanne (Menard) Phifer of Ware and the late Gregory Phifer. She had most recently been living in the town of Heath. In addition to her mother, she will be deeply missed by her sister Melanie Phifer of Ware, her foster mother Joyce of Heath, her grandparents Cindy Frangimore, and Richard Menard and his wife Dorothy. A Service of Remembrance will be Monday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home, 1475 N. Main St., (Rte. 20). Calling hours and pictorial tribute will precede the service from 5:00 7:00 p.m. To sign online guest book, please visit Published in The Republican on 8/11/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 9 August 2007 James K. Blanchette 1955 - 2007 WILBRAHAM, MASS. - James K. "Jim" Blanchette, 52, of Wilbraham died Wednesday morning August 8, 2007 at his home. Jim was born in Holyoke on January 7, 1955 the son of Mary F. (Gero) Blanchette and the late Armand Blanchette. Jim was a graduate of Deerfield Academy and the University of Vermont. He was an account manager for Bristlecone Inc. in Milpitas, CA. Jim was a 24 year resident of Wilbraham and a communicant of St. Cecilia's Church. He is survived by his wife of 24 years JoAnn (Grady) Blanchette; his mother, Mary F. (Gero) Blanchette of Enfield, CT and formerly of Holyoke; a sister, Denise Thompson of Enfield, CT; four sister-in-laws, Marie Doherty and her husband Jim of Mount Pleasant, SC, Kathy St. Germain and her husband Ron of Harpers Ferry, West VA, Teresa Lemieux and her husband Lou of Duxbury, MA, and Ellen Grady and her husband Chris Rathbun of Kingston, MA; a brother-in-law, Joseph Grady and his wife Heather of Duxbury, MA; along with numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved companions his Labrador retriever Zoe and his golden retriever Lilly. Jim's funeral will be Saturday morning August 11, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Road, Springfield, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, 42 Main Street, Wilbraham. Rites of committal and burial to follow in Woodland Dell Cemetery, Woodland Dell Road, Wilbraham. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Friday August 10, 2007 from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center P.O. Box 1475 Boston, MA 02205. Published in The Republican on 8/9/2007. ======================================= THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 9 August 2007 Lillian R. (Lyons) Bousquet 1927-2007 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - Lillian Rita (Lyons) Bousquet, 79, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday August 7th at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Bronx, NY she was a longtime Springfield resident. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert J. Bousquet in 1997. Lillian was an officer of the Pine Point Community Council of Springfield and active member of the Springfield Golden Age Club. She was a member and Eucharistic Minister of St. Mary's Church in East Springfield and received her spiritual inspiration from Mother Theresa and Padre Pio. She is survived by her six children, Allen Bousquet and his wife Nancy of Ludlow, Cynthia Bousquet of Chicopee, Karen Bannish and her husband Mitch of Westfield, Scott Bousquet and his wife Lori of Holland, MA, Kathy Flagg and her husband Bob of Palmer and Christine Gardner of Sturbridge, MA; her two brothers, Lenny Lyons and his wife Diana of West Springfield and Larry Lyons and his wife Maryann of Ludlow; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; her first cousin, Tom Hatfield and his wife Claire of Springfield and good friends, Dianne Limoges of Chicopee, Marcey Foisey of Springfield, Bob Sealander of Chicopee, Peggy Guzzo of East Longmeadow, her travel companion, Betty Hervieux and card playing friends. Family and friends are invited to meet on Saturday August 11th at 9:00am in the Hafey Springfield Chapels, 494 Belmont Ave., followed by a Liturgy of Christian burial at 10:00am in St. Mary's Church, East Springfield. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Friday evening from 4-8pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Open Pantry, P.O. Box 5127, Springfield, MA 01102-5127. Published in The Republican on 8/9/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 9 August 2007 Roland R. Delisle 1925 - 2007 CHICOPEE, MASS. - Roland R. Delisle, 81, of White Birch Ave. died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at home with his family. He was born in Springfield. He was the son of the late Bertie and Rose (Boudreau) Delisle. He graduated from Holyoke Trade. He was a communicant of St. Anne 's Church in Chicopee.Roland worked for the Philip Hano Co. for twenty-two years as a foreman and also worked at Hampden Paper. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He received the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, and Artistic Pacific Ribbon. Roland was a member of the Buffalo Athletic and Social Club and the Chicopee Elks. He also was an avid Red Sox fan. Roland is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Edna (Varley) Delisle, his children, Gary Delisle of Springfield, Barbara Delisle, Richard Delisle, and Daniel Delisle and his wife Lois all of Chicopee, and Susan Gilpatrick of Granby, his brother James Moran of Wells, Maine. Also survived by his 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral for Roland will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the Ryder Funeral Home at 11 a.m. followed by his burial in Precious Blood Cemetery all in South Hadley. Calling hours will be held on Thursday morning from 9:30 till 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Noble Hospice, 77 Mill St., Westfield, MA 01085. RYDER FUNERAL HOME 533-1735 Published in The Republican on 8/9/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 9 August 2007 Viviane A. (Morin) Goshea 1934-2007 WESTFIELD, MASS. - Viviane Anita (Morin) Goshea, 73, of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. Born in Holyoke and a (49) year resident of Westfield, she was the daughter of the late Fortuna and Marie Rose (Beauregard) Morin. Viviane was a (45) year member of the Hampton Ponds Womens Club and was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Holyoke. She is survived by her husband of (55) years, Walter H. Goshea; two sons; Walter D. Goshea and his wife, Helene; Bruce A. Goshea and his wife, Traci; four daughters; Ann C. Pidgeon and her husband, Larry; Susan Hillard; Sally J. Goshea; Penny L. Hill; a brother, Richard Morin; two sisters; Jeanne Nelson, Annette Miner; (13) grandchildren and (9) great grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday morning, August 11, 2007, at the Messier Funeral Home 1944 Northampton St., Holyoke at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery, South Hadley. Calling hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Mercy Hospice, 1236 Main St., Suite 303, Holyoke, MA 01040. Messier Funeral Home 532-5491 Published in The Republican on 8/9/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 9 August 2007 Robert Goyette 1923 - 2007 CHICOPEE, MASS. - Robert Goyette, 84, a lifelong Chicopee Resident died Wednesday, August 8 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke on February 23, 1923, a son of the late George and Eva (Piquette) Goyette. He attended local schools and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and received his High School Diploma from Chicopee High School in 2000 for his military service. He was previously employed at the former Gilbert and Baker Co. He was the former owner of Bob's Camera and Hobby Shop in Aldenville from 1949 until 1971. He was also a licensed private pilot and aerial photographer. He is survived by his wife of forty two years, Vera E. (Day) Goyette, one son Douglas R. and his wife Donna of Holliston, one daughter, Karen A. Goyette of Chicopee. He also leaves one brother, Ulysses "Raymond" Goyette of Chicopee and two sisters, Jeanne Wells of Enfield, CT, and Estelle Walunas of Easthampton. He will be sadly missed by two grandsons, Daniel and Benjamin Goyette. Funeral services are Friday, August 10 at 10 am at the Brunelle Funeral Home, 811 Chicopee St. A calling hour will precede the service beginning at 9 am. Burial will follow in St. Rose de Lima Cemetery in Aldenville. Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday August 9 from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Pioneer Valley Christian School, 965 Plumtree Rd., Springfield, MA 01119. Brunelle Funeral Home 532-7711 Published in The Republican on 8/9/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 9 August 2007 Ernest R. Lafond 1915 - 2007 HOLYOKE , MASS. - Ernest Lafond, 92, formerly of Easthampton died August 8, 2007 at the Baystate Hospital. Ernest retired in 1977 as a sales supervisor for the former Dreikorns Bakery. He was married to the late Mae (Schubach) Lafond. He leaves his sons Dean Lafond of Huntington and Richard Lafond of Turners Falls and his daughter Linda Erikson of Eathampton. His funeral will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home, 7 Pleasant Street, followed by a Mass at 11:00 in the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial with Military Honors at 1:00 in the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Calling hours Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. Published in The Republican on 8/9/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 9 August 2007 Cecile L. (Lajoie) Lindsay 1921 2007 CHICOPEE , MASS. - Cecile L. (Lajoie) Lindsay, 86, of the Canterbury Arms Apartments in the Chicopee Falls section of Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Monday, August 6, 2007. She was born in Holyoke on July 17, 1921, a beloved daughter of the late Joseph N. A. and Aldina (Masse) Lajoie. She was raised in Granby and graduated from South Hadley High School. She moved to Chicopee Falls in 1954 and in 1990, she moved to the Canterbury Arms Apartments. She previously worked for the Pall Blade Company in Holyoke during World War II and later worked at the former Forbes & Wallace Department Store on Memorial Drive in Chicopee and the former Ren Electronics and the TRW Electronics, both in the Fairview section of Chicopee. She last worked at the former Burger King Restaurant on Memorial Drive in Chicopee Falls before retiring in 1995. She was a communicant of Saint Rose de Lima Church in Aldenville. She was a longtime volunteer for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Chicopee. She knitted hundreds of hats each year for the underprivileged children and last year, she received their Presidential Award for her many years of service. Her beloved husband, Janvier W. "Doc" Lindsay, Jr. was Called Home on December 10, 1972. She leaves her loving sons, Janvier W. Lindsay, III and his wife Kimberly of Pittsfield and Donald J. Lindsay and his wife Christine of Chicopee. Her cherished granddaughter, Elizabeth A. Lindsay of Chicopee. Her dear brother, Joseph Lajoie and his wife Cecile of Granby. Her dear brother-in-law, George Dugre of Chicopee. Her dear nephews and nieces, Michael Lajoie and his wife Karen, James Lajoie and his wife Missy, Gerald Dugre and his wife Linda and Doris Desilet and her husband Roger, all of Chicopee and Theresa Lajoie of Granby. She was predeceased by her dear sister, Rita Dugre. Her funeral will be held on Saturday morning, August 11, 2007 at 8:15 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 Saint Rose de Lima Church, 600 Grattan Street in the Aldenville section of Chicopee. Her burial will follow the Mass at Saint Rose Cemetery, 49 Olsen Street in Aldenville. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home in the Rose Chapel on Friday, August 10, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home off of Lafayette Street. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Published in The Republican on 8/9/2007. ============================== THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 9 August 2007 Paul Remi Major 1923 - 2007 AGAWAM, MASS. - Paul Remi Major,84, of Agawam, died Saturday at a local nursing home. Born July 28, 1923, in Holyoke, MA, the son of the late Eugene and Bertha (Bushey) Major. He attended Springfield schools, graduating from the former Springfield Trade High School. After graduating, Paul worked at the Springfield News in the graphic arts department, then for Eastern Etching also in the graphics department as well as various other industries. Paul served in the US Army Air Corps Cadets during WWII. In 1957 he founded Industrial Etching, Inc. and later Northeast Screen Graphics. He leaves his wife Marion (Naples) Major; his son, Dan Major and his partner Anne Ouimette of Westfield; his daughter April Rimpo and her husband Chas of Dayton, MD; and his grandson Jeremy Rimpo also of Dayton. He also leaves his brother Dolor Major of Monson; four sisters, Louise Roberts of Belchertown, Alice Carpenter and her husband Al of Monroe, VA, Loretta Ballard of Rohnert Park, CA, and Theresa O'Malley of Springfield. Paul was predeceased by two brothers, Nelson and Eugene Major. There are no calling hours. A brief committal service will be held at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 10: a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 264 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dickinson-Streeter Funeral Home in Springfield. Published in The Republican from 8/8/2007 - 8/9/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA. 8 August 2007 Jeannette A. (Giroux) Barry 1929 - 2007 GRANBY, MASS. - Jeannette-Agnes (Giroux) Barry, age 78, passed away at home with her loving family at her side in Granby after an extended illness on August 6, 2007. She was born in Holyoke on July 18, 1929 daughter of the late Zenophile and Agnes Giroux. Jeannette was a graduate of South Hadley High School and was a beautician early on. Although having lived in Granby and South Hadley for many years, she and her husband, Neil and family, lived in Grand Island, NY; then Palm Harbor, FL for eleven years. Upon retirement, Jeannette and Neil, for the past eighteen years, lived at Mountain Lakes Resort in Helen, GA. They enjoyed many years of memberships at golf and country clubs on the east coast. Jeannette was a golf Club Champion for three consecutive years at Tarpon Lakes Country Club in Palm Harbor, FL. Her second hole in one was at her member guest tournament at Countryside Country Club in Clearwater, FL. Although golf was her favorite pastime, her first priority has always been to her husband and family of six children and twelve grandchildren. Jeannette assisted the elderly in Florida Nursing Homes as a Certified Nurses Aid for many years and, for the past ten years, managed a property rental business at Innsbruck Golf Resort in Helen, GA, where her husband worked in the Pro Shop for eighteen years. She was a communicant of St. Paul's Catholic Church there. Jeannette and Neil recently relocated to Granby, MA. Family was Jen's love, pride, and joy, leaving many memories of family camping trips and reunions. She was predeceased by her brother George Giroux. Jeannette is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Neil; sister Mary Smith of South Hadley; brother Tony Regan of Granby and sister-in-law Julie Giroux of Mechanicsburg, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law Jack and Dot Barry of South Hadley; Rick and Linda Barry of VA; Also her children, son David and wife Nancy and four grandchildren of Charlotte, NC; daughter Gail and husband Russ Flynn and two grandchildren of St. Petersburg, FL, son Chuck and wife Donna and one grandchild of Franklinton, NC; daughter Lynn Barry and two grandchildren of Granby; daughter Patty and husband Mike Marion and one grandchild of Granby and son Danny and wife Angie and two grandchildren of Spring Hill, FL, as well as several nieces and nephews. Jeannette will be sorely missed by her friends and family. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 8:45 from the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke, followed by a Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Granby at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Northampton. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in her memory to Hospice Life Care and Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association, St. Jude's Children's Hospital (her favorite lifetime charity) or the American Heart Association. Condolences to the families may be sent by email to neilbarry@comcast.net. Published in The Republican on 8/8/2007.

THE REPUBLICAN Springfield, MA 6 August 2007 Vivian L. (Laberge) Chasse 1938 - 2007 WESTFIELD, MASS. - Vivian L. (Laberge) Chasse, 69, of this city died Friday surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fall River, Ma on April 23,1938 daughter of the late Ernest L. and Doris R. (L'Homme) Laberge, and attended Fall River schools, moving to Springfield in 1955. She was employed at the former Springfield Hospital (now Baystate Medical Center) for eight years. She and her husband operated a day care in Springfield for many years until her retirement. Vivian will be deeply missed by her beloved husband of forty-five years, Camille M. Chasse, two daughters, Michele M. Chasse of Woodbridge, VA, and Rachael J. Godaire and her husband Mark L. of Westfield, a sister Lucille Laberge of Springfield, a brother Roger E. Laberge of Quincy, and her brother-in-law James E. Dunleavy of Rochester, N.Y. She also leaves two grandchildren, Scott A. and Jennifer N. Godaire of Westfield, her nephew Kevin Dunleavy of Merion Station, PA, two nieces Pamela A. Doran of Freeville, NY, and Kimberly Ingram of Amherst, NY., and two great nieces Helena Ingram and Alida Dunleavy and a great nephew Ryan Doran. She was predeceased by her son David M. Chasse in 1968, and her sister Helen L. Dunleavy in 1982. Her funeral will be Wednesday from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St., Westfield at 930AM followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow at St. Rose de Lima Cemetery in Chicopee. Calling hours at the funeral home will be on Tuesday from 4PM until 7pm. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield,VA, 22116-7023. firtionadams.com Published in The Republican on 8/6/2007.