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VELAZQUEZ
Holyoke-Waldemar Velazquez, 69, of Essex Street, died Monday morning at the Holyoke Hospital. Born February 13, 1934 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to parents Ismael and Rosa (Gonzales) Velazquez. He grew up in New York and went to school there before going into the Army until 1957. He was a very Patriotic individual. He was a maintenance worker and a loving father. He leaves his daughter Monica Acevedo of Chicopee, brother Tony Velazquez of Holyoke, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, 1 niece and 1 nephew. CALLING HOURS WILL BE TONIGHT AT THE CZELUSNIAK FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON FROM 6PM-9PM. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday at 11am at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Holyoke.
MCQUESTON
Of Hadley, July 27th, Ruth Stella McQueston, 89, of West Street. Sister of Helen B. McQueston. Devoted aunt and great-aunt. The Funeral will be Wednesday at 11am at the First Congregational Church of Hadley with burial in Olde Hadley Cemetery. CALLING HOURS WILL BE THIS EVENING FROM 5PM UNTIL 8PM AT THE PEASE FUNERAL HOME, 425 Prospect Street, Northampton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church of Hadley, Memorial Fund, 102 Middle St., Hadley, MA 01035.
CONNER
In Greenfield, July 25, 2003, Joseph G. 'Cy' Conner, of Shelburne, and a former longtime Northampton resident. Husband of the late Alice (Wheeler) Conner. He is survived by 2 nieces, Paula Flint and Judy Richardson, 3 great nieces Brenda Bowie, Pamela Stinson and Amy Bowie-Elias, and several other nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be Friday morning 9:30am from the AHEARN FUNERAL HOME IN NORTHAMPTON, followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Mary's Church at 10:30am. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. CALLING HOURS ARE THURSDAY FROM 4PM-7PM.
PATILLO
Of Northampton, July 25, 2003, Andre Matthew Patillo, 26, of 14 Autumn Drive. Survived by his parents Anthony and Vicki (Mocarski) Patillo, a brother Marc A. Patillo, a stepbrother Adrian Jones, his maternal grandfather Matthew Mocarski, his paternal grandmother Esther Patillo, and many beloved relatives and friends. The Funeral will be Tuesday morning 11am at the AHEARN FUNERAL HOME in Northampton. Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery. CALLING HOURS ARE MONDAY FROM 3PM-7PM.
DAWSON
Of Northampton, July 23, 2003, Beverly A. (Geru) Dawson, 73, of 56 Market St. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Ernest E. Dawson, 4 sons Thomas E. Dawson-Greene, Ronald J. Dawson, James E. Dawson and Carl E. Dawson, 2 daughters Donna M. Lynde, and Barbara J. Sylvester, 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be Monday morning at 10am in St. John's Episcopal Church in Northampton. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery in Chesterfield. CALLING HOURS ARE SUNDAY FROM 6PM-9PM AT THE AHEARN FUNERAL HOME, 783 Bridge Road, Northampton.
LELAND
Virginia Churchill Leland, age 98, of Florence, MA, died on January 31, 2003, in Wilmington, DE.
A service of remembrance will be held at 2pm on Saturday, August 2, 2003 at Florence Congregational Church, 130 Pine Street, Florence, MA (413) 584-1325.
HERSHKOWITZ
Of Amherst, Evelyn Hershkowitz, 85, most recent of Long Beach, NY, died at home on Wednesday. Wife of the late Abraham Hershkowitz. Mother of Gerald and Richard Hersh. Sister of Florence Dolgin. Grandmother of four. A graveside service was held today in New Montefiore Cemetery in Pinelawn, NY. THERE WERE NO CALLING HOURS.
ROBERTS
A graveside Memorial Service for Gilbert (Sonny) Roberts Jr., formerly of Ashfield, Wallingford, VT and Ocala, FL, who died November 10, 2002 in Ocala FL will be July 19, at 9:15am at the Plain Cemetery in Ashfield. Eulogy by Robert Gates, hymn by Doug Molleson. Mr. Roberts was the son of Dorothy Harrison and Gilbert Roberts Sr., (deceased.) He is survived by wife Barbara Johnson, 2 sons Gilbert III and Michael and 2 daughters Tina and Kimberly, as well as 6 grandchildren.
POWERS
Of Lynn, July 14, Lucille M. (Evans), age 77. Wife of retired Lynn firefighter Richard T. Powers, Sr., mother of Richard T. Powers, Jr. of Florence and his wife Pamela, Lawrence J. Powers of Middleton and his wife Bernadette, Andrew W. Powers of Lynn and Susan M. Lincoln of Northampton and her husband Roger. Sister of Robert Evans of Pepperel, Maureen LeGault of Marblehead, Ursula LeBlanc of Woonsocket, RI and Elizabeth Healey of Woburn. Grandmother of 7. Sister of the late Kenneth Evans and Elaine Evans Healey. Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, on Thursday at 8:30am. Funeral Mass in St. Maria Goretti Church, Lynnfield at 10am. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. FRIENDS MAY CALL WEDNESDAY 2PM-4PM AND 7PM-9PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lahey Clinic Department of Radiology, 1 Essex Center Drive, Peabody, MA 01960. Directions and guestbook www.cuffemcginn.com
HEBERT
Of Amherst, July 13, Joseph O. Hebert, Jr., 81, of the Arbors at Amherst.
Funeral Services Friday at 9am from the CZELUSNIAK FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Mary's Church and burial in South Amherst Cemetery.
CALLING HOURS AT THE FUNERAL HOME WILL BE THURSDAY FROM 5PM-8PM.
BABYOK
Thomas Babyok, 50, of Ayer Rd., Harvard, died Saturday, July 12 in Apple Valley Continuous Caring Facility in Ayers. He was born November 5, 1952 in Holyoke, the son of Georgette Nepus Babyok and the late Howard J. Babyok. He attended Holyoke Schools and graduated from Berkley School of Music in Boston. He was employed by EMC Corp of Boston as a computer technician and previously with Digital Corporation, Westfield until its closing. He played guitar in the former Coming Generations of Springfield and the Private Eyes of CT. He was also a mentor and instructor in playing the guitar. Besides his mother of Harvard, surviving are 3 brothers Howard J. Babyok, Jr. of Shirley, Timothy J. Babyok of Easthampton and Gerry Babyok of Baltimore, MD., one sister Mary Elizabeth Harris of Baltimore, MD. The funeral will be Wednesday morning at 10am in the MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, with burial in Brookside Cemetery, both of Easthampton. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE FUNERAL HOME TUESDAY EVENING, 6PM-8PM.
KENNEDY
Agnes G. Kennedy, 101, of Lathrop St., South Hadley, died July 10, 2003, in Cozy Corner Nursing Home, Sunderland. She was born in Holyoke on November 16, 1901 to the late James and Mary (Kelliher) Kennedy. Agnes was a beautiful lady loved by all. She lived a long, beautiful life. For many years, Agnes was the manager of the Jean Hat Shop; worked at Childs Shoe Store and at Dorothy Dodds. Her two sisters, Mae Bradley and Margaret Grady, as well as three brothers, Thomas, James, and Leo Kennedy, all predeceased her. Agnes is survived by her nephew, Thomas Kennedy of South Hadley, with whom she made her home; several nieces and nephews; and a great-niece and great-nephew. A CALLING HOUR WILL BE HELD TUESDAY MORNING 9AM TO 10AM with a service at 9:30am at the RYDER FUNERAL HOME, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Charity of One's Choice.
JOHNSTON
Evan V. Johnston passed away July 6, 2003 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. He was born August 22, 1924 in Easthampton, MA, the son of the late Earl N. and Helena F. (Ferguson) Johnston. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years during World War II as a carrier fighter pilot, and after the war, he returned to the University of Massachusetts, graduating in 1950. He reenlisted in he Navy Air Corp. during the Korean War and was based in Hawaii. He is survived by his daughter, Leigh Myers of Tampa, FL, Elizabeth Johnston Brosella of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and son, Paul W. Johnston of Tucson, Arizona, a grandson, Cole Evan Borsella, two step-grandchildren, David Myers and Kimberly Perry, a step great grandchild, Rebecca Perry and two sisters, Jean J. Washington, formerly of Easthampton and Roberta J. Tischler of Northampton, MA and several nieces and nephews. Evan will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his tireless dedication to helping others. His life serves as an inspiration for so many who knew and loved him. Internment will be at Brookside Cemetery of Williston Ave., in Easthampton, MA at 4pm Thursday, July 17th, followed by a celebration of Evan's life at the World War II Veteran's Building at 50 Conz St., Northampton, MA at 5pm. The O'BRIEN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Department of Veterans' Services, City of Northampton, 240 Main Street, #4, 01060-3113.
FRIEDMAN
Northampton - Jerome M. 'Jerry' Friedman, 54, of Northampton died Tuesday at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, he was a graduate of Classical High School and the University of MA. He lived in Ft. Wayne, IN and then moved to Northampton, MA. He was a professional musician who often donated his time for benefit performances. Currently he was doing marketing for the 'Villa Jidiots Comedy Troup' in Northampton. After losing his voice for 20 years, and then finally regaining it, he became an activist and speaker for compassionate mental health treatment. He leaves his sister Norma Friedman of Ft. Wayne, IN. A memorial service will be held Sunday July 13th at 3pm at the Pioneer Valley Shambahala Center, 102 Russell St., Hadley, MA and in Ft. Wayne at Achduth Vesholom Temple, 5200 Old Mill Rd., date and time pending. The HAROLD R. ASCHER and SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL is assisting the family. Donations can be made to the Windhorse Associates, 31 Trumbull Rd. Suite 2, Northampton, MA 01060.
TRZCIENSKI
Of Northampton, July 9, Stacia (Mysorski) Trzcienski, 91, of 15 Church St., Mother of Edward P. and William T. Trzcienski. Cherished Grandmother of Edward, Michael and John. Great Grandmother of Kayleigh, Connor and Morgan. Funeral Services Saturday morning at 8:30am from the CZELUSNIAK FUNERAL HOME with Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. John Cantius Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. CALLING HOURS FRIDAY FROM 4PM-7PM.
SCHLACTER
Of Easthampton, June 30th, Alma V. (VanDerveer) Schlacter, 90, of Bassett Brook Drive. Widow of Dr. Alfred G. Schlacter. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Gail and Thomas Carpenter of Florence. Devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. A memorial service will be held Friday at 3:30pm at the First Baptist Church of Amherst. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. THERE WERE NO CALLING HOURS. PEASE FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church's Elevator Fund, 434 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, 01002 or to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.
KULESZA
Of Cohasset, formerly of Hingham, December 19th. Kenneth H., age 61. Husband of the late Joan (Benson) Kulesza. Father of Kristen N. Shutt of Reading, Kara L. Geary and Derek K. Kulesza both of Hingham. Son of Henry F. Kulesza of Florence, MA and Victoria (Descarage) Kulesza of Hadley, MA. Brother of Henry Kulesza of San Diego, CA. Grandfather of Ashley Shutt of Reading, Michael and Joshua Geary of Hingham. Funeral Services Saturday, December 27th at 11am at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 172 Main St., Hingham. FRIENDS MAY VISIT AT THE DOWNING COTTAGE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 21 Pond St., Hingham, on Friday from 4pm-8pm. Rather than flowers, donations in his memory would be preferred to the New England Medical Center Cancer Research Fund, 750 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111. Interment in High Street Cemetery, Hingham. For directions and additional information, please visit www.downingchapel.com.
SARKISIAN
Richard N. Sarkisian, 47, of 474 Wilder Hill Road, Conway, died Sunday, December 21 at Buckley Health Care in Greenfield. He was born in Boston, May 26, 1956 the son of George K. and Nina (Bast) Sarkisian. He was a 1974 graduate of Watertown (MA) High School and a graduate of Stockbridge School in Agriculture in Amherst. He was also a graduate of the former Brom's Academy in Holyoke. Sarkisian was a barber at Harold and Son's Place in Brattleboro, VT., until ill health prevented him from working. He was a member of Christ Church in Greenfield, He enjoyed playing basketball, camping, fishing and gardening. Survivors besides his mother of Watertown include his wife the former Sandra L. Robinson; 4 sons William G., Charles R., Daniel F., Cory M. all at home; 2 daughters Ruth L. and Anna G. also at home; 1 brother George W. Sarkisian of Watertown; 1 sister Lisa Gregorian-Glassman of Belmont, MA and 2 nephews and 3 nieces. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 23 at 11am at College Church, Pomeroy Terrace, Northampton, MA. Burial will be in Howland Cemetery in Conway in the spring. THERE ARE NO CALLING HOURS. It is suggested donations be made to Christ Church, 50 Miles Street, Greenfield, MA 01301. SMITH-KELLEHER FUNERAL HOME in Shelburne Falls/Greenfield is in charge of arrangements.
SKOWRONEK
In loving memory of Joseph E. Skowronek 8/23/62-12/23/98 Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts.
His cherished memory never leaves us, though he died 5 years ago.
Sadly missed by his family
LEE
Dorothea A. Lee, 91, formerly of South park Terrace, died Friday morning at Linda Manor Nursing Home.
The funeral will be Monday from the CZELUSNIAK FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON at 10am with a Mass at St. Mary's Church at 10:30am.
Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.
CALLING HOURS WILL PRECEDE THE FUNERAL MONDAY MORNING FROM 8AM-10AM.
