Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026

This column carries notices for six Chicopee-resident obituaries published this week, drawn from Grisé Funeral Home, Kozikowski Funeral Home, St. Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapel, Ratell Funeral Home, and Echovita.

Kathleen Bauer, 81, of Chicopee, died June 15, 2026. She is survived by her children, Christian E. Bauer of Enfield, CT, Cheryl M. Smith of Springfield, and Patricia K. Anderson of Chicopee; her brother David Mahar of Chicopee; and six grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Grisé Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St., Chicopee. Memorial contributions may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/chicopee/kathleen-bauer-21714258

Donna Marie Papoui, 62, of Chicopee, died June 15, 2026. She is survived by her mother, Gail Johnson (Pepin); her children, Anthony Shea, Christopher Sivard, and Aidalys Monserrate; her granddaughter Destiny Shea; and her sisters, Kimberly Thibodeau and Sherri. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the ASPCA per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/chicopee/donna-papoui-21697117

Carol Maroon, 78, of Chicopee, died June 19, 2026. She was born on October 30, 1947, in Springfield. She is survived by her sons, John A. Maroon and Joseph A. Maroon of Chicopee; her grandchildren, John D. Maroon and Jordan N. Maroon; her aunt Rose Mary Francis; and her brother-in-law Joseph Maroon. No service information was listed in the available obituary. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/chicopee/carol-maroon-21725118

Suzanne C. Keating, 79, of Chicopee, died June 19, 2026. She is survived by her son Daniel R. Taylor (Gayle) of Westfield; her granddaughters, Angela DeCaro (Frank), Kristen Schultzki, Amanda Taylor, and Rebecca Taylor; her sister Lucy Labonte; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee. Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/chicopee/suzanne-keating-21724696

Lisa M. (Lessard) Champagne, 86, of Chicopee, died June 19, 2026. She is survived by her children, Michael J. Champagne (Michelle) of Granby and Renee M. Champagne of Chicopee; her grandchildren, Samantha Judd (Jeremy) of Springfield, IL, Alicia M. Berge (Aedan) of Norton, Kasandra R. Champagne-Davila of Chicopee, and David Wheatley of Chicopee; and four great-grandchildren. No service information was listed in the available obituary. Memorial donations may be made to Second Chance Animal Services, 67 Mulberry Street, Springfield, per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/chicopee/lisa-champagne-21722642

Ronald Fournier, 70, of Chicopee, died June 21, 2026. He is survived by his daughters, Katie Fournier of Chicopee and Meg Chisholm (Adam) of Springfield; his siblings, Robert Fournier of Chicopee, Linda Funk (Dennis) of Northampton, Rose Fournier (James) of Franklin, VA, Nancy Seymour (Dale) of Chicopee, and Annmarie Hurley (Paul) of Russell; and his grandchild Finnegan Chisholm. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Grisé Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St., Chicopee; a funeral service on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the same location; a Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Anne's Church, 30 College St., Chicopee; and burial at St. Rose de Lima Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dakin Humane Society at dakinhumane.org per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/chicopee/ronald-fournier-21725117

Notices compiled from Grisé Funeral Home, Kozikowski Funeral Home, St. Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapel, Ratell Funeral Home, and Echovita.

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