All Obituaries

  Christine “Chris” (Fondakowski) Sanborn, 76, of Florence, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020.  She was born on April 1, 1944, to the late Alfred and Grace (Cummings) Fondakowski of Southampton.  Chris was a Certified Nursing Assistant at the former Northampton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center prior to retirement.  Chris was an active member of the St. Philips Episcopal Church in Easthampton.  Sundays were her favorite day—as the “Rose...

  Robert J. St.Pierre (60) died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 17, 2020 after a period of declining health.  He was born in Springfield, MA and is a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School.  Rob was residing in Agawam where he was previously self-employed as a contractor and proud to have his supervisor license.  He enjoyed tinkering with specialty cars and his van. Rob loved taking his dog Shelby for walks. There was always a smile on his face and...

Virginia Raye (Hatch) Allaire 82, of Huntington passed peacefully in her sleep July 14, 2020. Many people knew her as Ginger. She was born in Northampton, MA on April 14, 1938.  The daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia (Rust) Hatch. She is survived by one sister&nb...

John Hayes, 88, of Easthampton, died July 12, 2020 at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. He was born August 11, 1931 to the late Edward and Albina (Chagnon) Hayes. He was raised in the Mount Tom section of Easthampton.    John was a Korean Navy veteran, proudly serving on the USS Midway. After his discharge, he settled in Easthampton, where he married the former Shirley Lehr.     He worked at several vocations, including taxi driving and typewriter repair. But...

  Irene (Gontarz) Patrick 86, of Southampton died July 6, 2020 at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility. She was born in Northampton July 13, 1933 the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine  Stapanec Gontarz. She attended local schools and the former Sacred Heart School. She was employed for many years at the former Lesnow Manufacturing Corp in Easthampton. Irene was a longtime member of the former the Sacred Heart Parish, and a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish. Her Husband...

Lorraine Proulx 92, of Southampton passed on July 2, 2020 at Day Brook Village Senior Living in Holyoke. She was born in Holyoke May 16, 1928. She attended Holyoke schools and graduated from Holyoke High School. Lorraine and her late husband Donat A. Proulx lived in South Hadley then moving to Southampton for 35 years prior to the passing of his passing in 1996. Lorraine was a homemaker raising their children. She is survived by her daughter Pamela Skwira and her son in law Stanley of...

Roland DuBois 75. Formerly of Easthampton died on July 1, 2020 at Agawam Healthcare.  He was born in Holyoke, MA on 28 November 1944, the son of the late Theodore and Mamie Menard DuBois. Preceded in death by a sister Marie Brackney.   Survived by one sister Therese LaFlam , of California and two brothers Maurice DuBois of Kansas and Eugene DuBois of Amherst. Also several nieces and nephews.  His niece Marceline Brochu was his caregiver after older sister Marie passed...

Phyllis M. Zakrzewski 98, of Easthampton died July 1, 2020 at Hospice of the Fisher Home. She was born June 22, 1922 in Northampton the daughter of Joseph and Mary Zlobecki Zakrzewski. Phyllis attended local schools and the former Sacred Heart School, a graduate of Easthampton High School and the former Northampton Commercial College Class of 1941. She was employed as an office associate for many years at the former Hampden Specialty Corp. She retired after many years from Stanhome,...

Susan Dorshimer, of Northampton passed away June 22, 2020 in Northampton.  A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Luisa M. Mercadante, of West Springfield passed away June 21, 2020 in West Springfield.  A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.