Paul Peter Leenders, 75, of Holyoke passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019. Born to Paul and Henny Leenders in 1944 in Celle, Germany, Paul emigrated to the United States as a youngster, joining his sister in Cleveland, Ohio. A teacher at heart and by trade, Paul taught history, geography, math, and reading in both the Cleveland Public Schools and Holyoke Public Schools. He coached many soccer teams throughout his life including the men’s team at Cleveland State University, the...

James Nelson Shaw, 82, entered into eternal peace on October 5, 2019 surrounded by his family at Mount St. Vincent Care Center.  James was a lifelong resident of Holyoke, MA who was born on June 8, 1937 to the late George W. and Helen W. (Nelson) Shaw.  Upon graduating Holyoke Trade School, he joined the Air National Guard. After serving two years with the Guard he joined the Navy and served on the USS Leyte in which was a proud Veteran. He was employed by the State of Connecticut...

Services for Maureen are Private at the convenience of the family. 

Carlos (Charlie) J Velasquez, 49, died suddenly Oct 2. Predeceased by his beloved mother Juanita Osorio, Charlie leaves behind many friends and family including his loving wife of 18 years Jessica Velasquez, Daughters Heather Velasquez and Alisa Santiago and sons Lisandro Santiago, Michael Velasquez and Nathan Velasquez . He also leaves behind a sister Edith and brothers Jose, Edwin,Hector,Mickey and Victor. Loved by all, Charlie was considered a dad by many of his children’s friends....

William Cauley died peacefully on September 28, 2019 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. Born on January 18, 1924, in Holyoke, Ma. to the late Patrick and Catherine (Meenaghan), Cauley. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School and lettered in baseball and basketball . After high school he was drafted into the army during World War II and served in Ireland, England, Germany, Luxemburg, and Paris, France, during its liberation.  He was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned home to Holyoke...

 Leonard Strauss of Amherst died peacefully and surrounded by family at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke after a long journey with Alzheimer's on September 21st.Leonard was born on March 16, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to Leonard and Jenny Strauss. Leonard and his older siblings, David and Clara, grew up around the corner from their cousins Ralph, Michael, Richard, and Ellen Lowenstein, developing lifelong bonds. As adults, the six cousins and their families frequently traveled long...

  Jennie A. (Brach) Stevens 96 of Holyoke passed away on Sept.14,2019. Born in Holyoke June 18,1923 she was the wife of the late Richard K. Stevens. She worked for many years at TRW Wire & Cable and was a member of Our Lady of the Cross Church in Holyoke. She is survived by her 2 daughters Carol Stevens of Holyoke and Linda Paszko of Pawley’s Island S.C., a granddaughter Wendy Mailhott of So Hadley, a great grandson Collin Mailhott, 2 nieces and a god son and was predeceased...

Sister of Providence, Sr. Mary Adrianella Grisé died on September 4, 2019 in the 77th year of her religious life. Born Rose Annette Marie Grisé in Ware, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Adrian and Ella (Dubois) Grisé. Sr. Mary Adrianella graduated from North Brookfield High School, Mass., in 1942 and entered the Sisters of Providence Congregation in 1943.  She first ministered as a laboratory student at St. Luke’s Hospital in Pittsfield, Mass.  In...

Rebecca (Wimes) Spradley, 82, of Springfield, Mass transitioned on September 1, 2019 surrounded by family.  She was the 3rd of 10 children and the daughter of the late Grige Wimes and Sarah (Ruffin) Wimes of Moultrie Georgia.  She attended and graduated from the Moultrie High School for Negro Youth.  In her youth she was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church.  In 1956 Rebecca married Willie Lee Spradley, Sr. and in 1958 they relocated the family to Springfield,...

Isabelle “Belle” (Limoges) Monaco 67 of Springfield and formerly of Holyoke passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Aug. 27, 2019. Born in Holyoke April 21, 1952 the daughter of the late Roger and Aline Limoges she was wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Belle was predeceased by her husband Christopher in 2016 and is survived by her daughter Amy Kelleher and her partner Ezra Dooley of Springfield, her son Roger and his dog Leia of Springfield, 3 sisters Michelle Field...