Holyoke, Massachusetts
Justine M. (Morin) Wajda, 83, entered into eternal rest Friday at Holyoke Medical Center. Justine was born in Lawrence, MA, daughter of the late John and Eglantine (Riopel) Morin. She grew up in Chicopee and has lived in Holyoke for the past 50 years. Justine attended the former Holy Name High School in Chicopee and was a communicant of the former Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Church, where she was a member of the Ladies of St. Ann. She was a hairdresser for over 65 years, starting out at the former Gilberts Salon in Holyoke and then opening “Justine’s Coiffures” out of her house on Arthur Street, where she was still serving her customers up until only a month ago. She and her husband especially enjoyed vacations with their family and grandchildren. Her husband of 52 years Mitchell F. Wajda died in September of last year. She leaves her daughter Michelle R. DeFranzo and her husband Robert of East Granby, CT; three grandchildren, whom she adored, Ryan, Hannah and Nicholas DeFranzo; a sister Rose Morin of Enfield, CT; many loyal customers over the years and dear friends. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister Emma Morin. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church, 1103 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills followed by burial in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. There are no calling hours and the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home is handling all arrangements. For more details please visit curranjones.com. Donations may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
Dear Miichelle, Bob, Ryan, Hannah, Nicholas and Rose:
Let memories remind us of the very special woman Justine was: Caring, Kind, and Loving.
May the Lord bless and comfort you and your family.
We are sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship.
Barbara and Murray
Barbara Smith
May 18, 2016 | Holyoke, MA
I am so Sorry for your Loss...I Loved Justine.. She was a great woman.
Jessie Algea Unit 4, Wingate W.Spfld
May 18, 2016
Michelle i am so sorry for your loss i loved justine as she was my own mother im my heart is very heavy with sadness but she is with mitchell and they are in heaven looking down on thier family she will be missed by me and everyone at wingate
Pamela Houle
May 17, 2016 | Agawam, MA
I have know all of you for many many years,growing up in the neighborhood,and living next door for 20 years.Justine will truly be missed,so many wonderful memories.I am so sorry for your loss.
Pam Guyer
May 17, 2016 | Chicopee, MA
Michelle and Family and sister Rose: My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother and sister. I will keep all of you in my prayers. An old customer and dear friend, Joni Slowick
May 17, 2016
So sorry to hear of Justine's passing. She was a terrific lady and a great and gracious neighbor.
Barbara hill
May 17, 2016 | Buena Vista, GA
Justine was more than just a hairdresser she was a dear friend. We will miss her.
Dexpect sympathy to her family.
Kathy Tessier and family.
May 17, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear this. I came to work Sat, to see her and heard she passed.. I will always remember our talks and thankful we prayed together, no doubt in my mind she's in the arms of Jesus..
Nancy Sokoloski
May 17, 2016 | Chicopee, MA
I'm so sorry to hear this. I came to work Sat, to see her and heard she passed.. I will always remember our talks and thankful we prayed together, no doubt in my mind she's in the arms of Jesus..
Nancy Sokoloski
May 17, 2016 | Chicopee, MA
