O'Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley, MA (2026)

08/22/2026

David E. Hutchinson

It is with great sadness that our father David E. Hutchinson entered eternal rest on August 19th, 2026. He leaves behind his two cherished children, Ashley and Sean Hutchinson. If God allows you a moment to see-we pray that you are proud of who we have grown to be. David loved spending time with his grandchildren Gianna and Roman. He resided in South Hadley where he proudly served as Selectman and on the Planning Board. His leisure time was spent golfing at the Orchards. A special remembrance to his partner Tina Harris. Comfort us who remain with the knowledge that David is in a place of peace now. Today take time to tell someone they are loved.

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08/22/2026

Reinaldo Ray Barreto

Reinaldo “Ray” Barreto, 78, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will carry his love with them forever.

Born on March 5, 1948, in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Ray grew up in Vega Baja, where his early years helped shape the hardworking, humble, and devoted man he would become. He later brought his family to West Chester, Pennsylvania, where he lived for many years before eventually settling in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It was there that he met his beloved wife, Carole Brunault Barreto, beginning a life together built upon family, devotion, and love.

Ray was a talented and exceptionally hardworking mechanic. There was very little he could not fix. With years of experience working on all types of vehicles, he approached every problem with patience, confidence, and that gentle smile so many people will remember. He took pride in his work, but more importantly, he took pride in being someone others could depend on.

Ray was a quiet man, but his love spoke loudly through his actions. He was generous with his time, his knowledge, and his helping hands. Whether someone was family, a friend, or simply someone in need, Ray was always willing to help—near or far. He had a stubborn streak that those who loved him knew well, but beneath it was a deeply protective heart. His greatest love was always his family.

To his wife, children, and grandchildren, Ray was so much more than a husband, father, and grandfather. He was a steady presence, a protector, a teacher, and someone whose love could be felt even in the quietest moments. He did not always need words to show how much he cared. His hands, his work, his sacrifices, his patience, and the way he showed up for the people he loved said everything.

Ray leaves behind his beloved wife, Carole Brunault Barreto; his children, Ryan Brunault, Adam Brunault, Elizabeth Brunault and her husband Ruben Santana Jr. of Chicopee, Massachusetts, and Ricardo Rivera of Coatesville, Pennsylvania; and his cherished grandchildren, Treyton Brunault, Izayah Santana, Hailee Brunault, Zackariah Santana, and Benyamin Santana, all of Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Ray is survived by seven siblings, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends whom he loved dearly. He leaves behind a family who was deeply loved and a lifetime of memories that will never be forgotten.

Ray's presence may no longer be beside us, but the things he gave us will remain: his strength, his generosity, his determination, his gentle smile, and most of all, his unwavering love for his family.

A father's love does not end when he leaves us. It becomes a part of who we are.

For those fortunate enough to have known Ray, he will be remembered as a hardworking and humble man with a generous heart—a man who could fix almost anything, who quietly helped those around him, and who loved his family more deeply than words could ever express.

He will be profoundly missed, forever loved, and always remembered. Calling hours at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home are Sunday August 30 from 2:00 to 4:00pm.

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08/17/2026

Bruce A. Dufresne

Bruce A. Dufresne, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center.

He was born in Holyoke on August 25, 1950, a son of the late Paul A. and Rhea E. (Antunes) Dufresne. Bruce worked as a custodian for the Chicopee Public Schools, a job he truly loved.

Fishing was Bruce’s greatest passion. He cherished the time he spent on the water and was always happiest with a fishing rod in his hand. A true outdoorsman, he also loved working in his yard, gardening, landscaping, and building ponds. Bruce was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sons of The American Legion Post 351.

Bruce leaves his fiancée and devoted companion of more than 25 years, Eileen Desforges of Chicopee; his three grandchildren, Blake, Jalisa, and Emily; his brothers, Paul Dufresne and his wife, Collette, of Granby, and Raymond Dufresne and his girlfriend, Aja, of Holyoke; his sister, Rose, and her boyfriend, Walter, of Chicopee, step-daughter Lisa Deforges of Palmer, step-son James Heiden of Pittsfield and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Jesse Dufresne; his son, Matthew Dufresne; his brother, David Dufresne; and his sister, Paulette.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, August 21, at 10 a.m., followed by burial in St. Rose de Lima Cemetery in Chicopee.

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08/16/2026

Carol A. Nodurf

Carol A. Nodurf, 69, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carol was born in Dover, Delaware, on November 1, 1956, a daughter of Rose Marie (Carrignan) King and the late Earl K. King. Throughout her career, she worked in various roles within the banking industry, including as a teller, data clerk, and branch manager.

Active and creative, Carol enjoyed crafting, traveling, volunteering, and making the most of her retirement. Above all, her greatest joy was being a Mémère. She treasured every moment spent with her grandchildren, and anything involving them brought her tremendous happiness. Her love and devotion to Remy, Ethan, Hazel, Josh, and Jack were at the very heart of her life.

Carol leaves her husband, Stephen Nodurf of Ludlow; her three daughters, Abby Mish and her husband, Matt, of South Hadley, Nicole Duffus and her husband, Mike, of Belchertown, and Christine Roy of Ludlow; and her five beloved grandchildren, Remy, Ethan, Hazel, Josh, and Jack. She also leaves her mother, Rose Marie (Carrignan) King; her siblings, Ki Eno of South Hadley, Laurie Sexton and her husband, Tommy, of South Hadley, Diane Sexton and her husband, David, of Chicopee, and Marie Davis and her husband, John, of Chicopee; as well as many other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Earl K. King.

Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley. A Funeral Mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 30 Main Street, South Hadley.

Funeral Mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 30 Main Street, South Hadley.

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08/03/2026

James P. Fenton

James P. Fenton, 65, of Feeding Hills, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Born in Holyoke on September 21, 1960, he was the beloved son of Mary (Baker) Fenton and Robert Fenton. James was raised in Holyoke, where he attended Holyoke Catholic High School and Holyoke Community College. He was a devoted parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church, where he and his wife, Michelle, were married before moving to Westfield to raise their family.

James dedicated more than 30 years of his career to McKesson, where he worked as a Senior Project Manager. In addition to his work with McKesson, he also enjoyed a successful career as an independent consultant. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force Reserve from 1980 to 1984.

James embraced life with enthusiasm and found joy in the moments shared with those he loved. A lifelong sports fan, he proudly supported the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed attending Bruce Springsteen concerts and creating lasting memories with family and friends. Some of his happiest times were spent vacationing with his family on Cape Cod and in Rhode Island. Above all, James cherished time with his family, whose love and laughter were the center of his life.

James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Besides his loving wife, Michelle Fenton, he leaves his son, Daniel Fenton and his wife, Erika, of Feeding Hills; his cherished grandchildren, Madeleine and Joseph; his brother, Thomas Fenton and his wife, Lori, of Feeding Hills; as well as nieces and nephews, Colin, Jenna, Lindsey, and Kayla Fenton.

During his final years, James was lovingly cared for at home by his wife, Michelle, and his devoted caregiver, Michelle Britt. Their compassion and dedication allowed James to remain surrounded by the family and memories he cherished most. The family is also deeply grateful to the team at Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts for the comfort and support they provided.

He was predeceased by his Mother, Mary; his father, Robert; and his brother, Matthew Fenton.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate James at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Summit View in Holyoke.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in James's memory to CureCADASIL to support research, awareness, and efforts toward finding treatments and a cure for CADASIL. Donations may be made online at https://curecadasil.org/donate.

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07/24/2026

Nancy A. Burke

Nancy A. Burke, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born August 23, 1939 to the late Stacy S. McCray and Gladys E. Briggs in Holyoke, MA and she was the youngest of 14 children. She married Raymond H. Burke, Jr. in December 1959, and they were happily married for 55 years until he passed away in March 2015. Nancy graduated from Chicopee High School and briefly worked at National Blankbook before becoming a full-time mother. She enjoyed gardening, decorating, baking, shopping, traveling, collecting antiques, making jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with friends and family. She was a longtime member of Faith United Methodist Church in Chicopee. She is survived by her son Thomas Burke of West Springfield; her daughter Cathy Burnham and husband Brian of Biddeford, ME; her son David Burke and wife Debbie of Belchertown; her daughter Sarah Burke and husband Chris Rodkey of Beverly, MA; and her sister, Helen Butcher of Granby, MA. She leaves five grandchildren: Christopher Burnham, Sadie Parkhurst, Jessica Fitzpatrick, Liam Burke, and Brandon Rodkey; as well as five great-grandchildren: Ada Fitzpatrick, Rhys Burnham, June Burnham, Jackson Fitzpatrick, and Miles Burke. She loved her family more than words can say. The funeral service will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley are Tuesday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Nancy Burke’s name may be made to Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center www.campaldersgate.com. For more information, please go to www.obrienfamilyfh.com.

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07/23/2026

Phyllis D. Sleigh

Phyllis Doliber Sleigh, born January 6, 1932, passed peacefully at Mary’s Meadow in Holyoke, Massachusetts on July 22, 2026. Phyllis, a long time resident of Amherst, Massachusetts, is survived by her three children, David, Stephen and Joanne, her brothers Gordon and Robert, her grandchildren, Dylan, Claire, James, Rory, Calvin and Gordon, her great grand daughter Rowan and former husband Robert. A private gathering in her memory in her place of birth, Marblehead, Massachusetts, will be held in the fall.

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07/23/2026

Eugene R. Berthiaume

Eugene Robert Berthiaume, affectionately known to family and friends as "Bob" and "Red," passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Holyoke, he was the son of the late Louis Berthiaume and Marguerite (Cote) Goncalves. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960. His service remained one of the greatest sources of pride throughout his life, and he was rarely seen without his cherished USMC hat. His unwavering devotion to the Marine Corps and the values it instilled in him never faded.

On January 14, 1961, Bob married the love of his life, the former Gayle E. West. Together they shared 65 years of love, devotion, and partnership while raising a close-knit family.

Bob began his career in the shipping and receiving industry before transitioning to the transportation industry in 1985. He retired as a truck driver from Overnite Transportation in Springfield, where he worked for many years until his retirement.

Following retirement, Bob became a familiar face at the Chicopee Senior Center and was a proud member of AMVETS. He was known for his generous spirit and willingness to help others. A pillar of his condominium community, Bob could often be found driving neighbors to appointments, picking up their mail, or simply lending a helping hand whenever it was needed. Whether you knew him as Bob or Red, he will be remembered for his kindness, dependability, quiet generosity, sharp sense of humor, and deep love for his family and country.

Besides his beloved wife, Gayle E. (West) Berthiaume, he leaves his children, David Berthiaume and his wife Pamela of Athens, Alabama, Beverly Germain and her fiancé Stephen Rodolakis of Springfield, Bonnie Clark of Holyoke, and Steven R. Berthiaume of Chicopee; his grandchildren, Christopher Berthiaume and his wife Jennifer, Steven Berthiaume and his wife Ru'bia, Scott Fontaine, Cody Gonçalves, Devon Gonçalves, Ryan Clark and his wife Ashley, Weston Clark and his wife Lauren, Brandon Giles and his wife Brianna, and Joseph Berthiaume; his great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Berthiaume, Cassidy Pratt, Conner Berthiaume, Lakin Barnes, Anthony Berthiaume, Liam Berthiaume, Gabriel Fontaine, Remy Fontaine, Brayden Clark, Olivia Clark, and Riley Clark; his brother, Albert Berthiaume and his wife Carol; his sister, Linda Sullivan; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbors, and dear friends.

Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his step father August Goncalves, grandson, Jonathan Berthiaume; his sister, Louise Gagne and her husband Jack; and his brother, Thomas Berthiaume.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at O'Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a graveside service with military honors on Tuesday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m. at Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to a veterans organization of the donor's choice.

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07/22/2026

Diane M. Godek

Diane M. (Pepin) Godek, 74, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.

Born on November 8, 1951, Diane was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Pepin and Marion F. (Equi) Pepin. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward J. Godek, Jr.

Diane was a proud lifelong learner and educator. She graduated from South Hadley Public Schools in 1969 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a minor in Education from Our Lady of the Elms College in 1973. She later earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1992.

Diane dedicated more than three decades to the students, families, and educators of Holyoke Public Schools. She spent 22 years as a mathematics teacher at John J. Lynch Middle School before serving as principal for eight years. She concluded her public-school career as District Math Director, a position she held for five years before retiring in July 2010. Even in retirement, her passion for teaching remained strong. She volunteered and served as a substitute teacher at Mater Dolorosa School in Holyoke. Later she returned to the classroom at Matera Dolorosa School as a part-time mathematics teacher from 2022 through 2025.

Diane’s love of learning extended far beyond the classroom. From 2014 through 2025, she served as Director of the Battle of the Books program for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, inspiring countless young readers and fostering a lifelong love of literature among students throughout the region.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Diane was deeply committed to her Catholic faith and her community. A devoted member of St. Patrick’s Church in South Hadley, she generously shared her time and talents as a Eucharistic Minister, reader, and adult altar server. She was an active member of St. Patrick’s Ladies Guild, serving as president and as a member of its executive committee, and also served on the parish council.

Diane’s greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind her loving son, Edward J. Godek III; her daughter-in-law, Kelly A. (McGarrigle) Godek; her cherished granddaughter, Kaily H. Godek; and her beloved dog, Matilda, who was a constant source of companionship and joy. She is also survived by her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Terry Godek, Louise and Stanley Siwy, and Roxanne Godek. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Kevin Godek. Diane also leaves many beloved nieces and nephews, along with a host of extended family members, dear friends, former students, colleagues, fellow parishioners, and all whose lives she touched through her dedication, kindness, and unwavering faith.

Diane will be remembered as a compassionate educator, devoted parishioner, loving wife, mother and grandmother, and a woman whose life was defined by service to others. Her legacy lives on in the countless students she taught, the community she served, and the family she loved so dearly.

In-lieu of flowers Daine and her family request you please consider a donation to one of the following: St. Patrick’s Church Ladies Guild (30 Main St South Hadley, MA 01075), Mater Dolorosa School (25 Maple St. Holyoke, MA 01040) or South Hadley FD2 Firefighters Association (20 Woodbridge St South Hadley, MA 01075).

Diane’s funeral will be Monday July 27, 2026, starting with calling hours from 8:30 to 10:30AM at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home followed by Mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 11:00AM with burial at Notre Dame Cemetery.

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07/20/2026

Pauline A. Boisselle

Pauline Anne Boisselle, 71, peacefully passed away on July 16th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Holyoke, Pauline was the oldest child of the late Gerard and Shirley (Trudeau) Boisselle. She grew up in South Hadley and graduated from South Hadley High School in 1973, where she proudly played the alto saxophone in the school band. Pauline went on to graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1977. Following graduation, she joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and served on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, an experience that reflected her lifelong commitment to helping others.

Pauline later earned her Master’s degree from Tufts University in 1990 before returning to the Navajo Nation, where she dedicated over 30 years to St. Michael’s Association for Special Education. Her pioneering work as the state’s first Occupational Therapist and her compassionate approach made a meaningful difference, inspiring others through her unwavering dedication to her students, colleagues, and community.

She leaves her beloved daughter, Emma Rose Boisselle of North Hollywood, California; her sister, Maxine Meckling of Chicopee; and her nephews, Garrett Meckling and fiancée, Beth, of Greenfield, along with Nathan and Myra Meckling of Ecuador. In addition to her parents, Pauline was predeceased by her brother, Andrew Lee Boisselle, whose memory she cherished.

Calling hours are scheduled for Friday, July 24th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley. A Funeral Mass to honor Pauline’s life will be held on Saturday, July 25th at 11 am at St. Patrick’s Church in South Hadley. Family and friends are invited to gather at The Knights of Columbus on Memorial Drive in Chicopee after the church service to celebrate Pauline’s life and lasting legacy.

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