Anita Agnes Barry
Nov 26, 2018
INDIAN ORCHARD-Anita A. (LaPierre) Barry, 88 of Wilton Street in the Pine Point section of Springfield passed away peacefully on Monday evening at Mercy Hospital with her family at her side. Anita was born in Ludlow on May 21, 1930 the daughter of the late J. Emery and Anita (Morin) LaPierre. She was raised and educated in Indian Orchard and...
Julio Rosado Ramos
Nov 25, 2018
SPRINGFIELD-Julio R. Ramos, 84, of the Indian Orchard Section of Springfield passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at home with his family at his side. Julio was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico on July 15, 1934 the son of the late Evaristo Rosado & Juan Ramos. He was raised and educated in Puerto Rico and moved to this area many...
Rene Armand Morin
Nov 10, 2018
SPRINGFIELD-Rene Armand Morin, 71, of Dalton and formerly of Hampshire Street in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Craneville Place in Dalton. Rene was born on June 16, 1947 in Ludlow, Ma, a son of the late Armand R. and Viola (Burek) Morin. He was raised in Indian Orchard, attending St....
Grosvenor Downing Knox
Nov 9, 2018
SPRINGFIELD - Grosvenor D. "Tony" Knox, 83, of Oak Ridge Street in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield passed away on Friday afternoon at BSMC in Springfield after a brief illness. Tony, as his family and friends knew him, was born in Springfield on July 18, 1935 the son of the late Grosvenor D. Knox Sr. and Barbara E. (Burns)...
Jeannette Grace Laughran
Oct 30, 2018
Jeannette Grace Laughran, 96, formerly of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Quabbin Valley Health Care in Athol with family at her side. Funeral Services and a Mass are pending. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Stanley Leonard Barringer
Oct 29, 2018
SPRINGFIELD-Stanley L. Barringer, 73, of Seymour Avenue in Springfield passed away on Monday evening at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield after a brief illness. Stan was born on June 19, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA. the son of the late William & Helen (Zaborowski) Barringer. He was raised and educated in Pittsburgh, graduating from Pittsburgh H.S. He graduated from Yuba City...
Robert E. Fitzgerald
Oct 23, 2018
WESTFIELD- Robert E. Fitzgerald Jr., 71, of St. Dennis Street in Westfield was called Home on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Springfield on May 16, 1947, the son of the late Robert E. Fitzgerald Sr. and survived by his mother Malfalda (Picano) Fitzgerald of Springfield. He was a...
Richard J. Learned
Oct 20, 2018
WALES-Richard J Learned, 67, passed away on Saturday, October 20. Born and raised in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield, Richard was educated in local schools, graduating from The High School of Commerce. He was one of 16 children to the late Benjamin and Helen (Slicer) Learned. Besides his parents, Richard is predeceased by five sisters; Sandra White, Ann Boroughs,...
Richard V. Witherell
Oct 7, 2018
SPRINGFIELD- Richard V. Witherell, 76, of Page Boulevard passed away peacefully on Sunday October 7, 2018 with the quiet din of the crowd cheering for his beloved Red Sox, bound for the World Series. He was born in Northampton on November 6, 1941 the son of the late Clinton & Grace (Weeks) Witherell. "Rich" as his family and friends called...
Lucille (Parent) Couture
Sep 24, 2018
LUDLOW- Lucille (Parent) Couture, 97, of Hubbard Street in Ludlow went home to the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018. Lucille was deeply devoted to her Catholic Faith. She was born in Indian Orchard on April 12, 1921, a daughter of David and Matilda (Gagnon) Parent. She had resided in Ludlow for many years and was a faithful communicant of...
June Ellen Douglas
Sep 23, 2018
CHICOPEE-June Ellen Douglas, 60, of Calvin St. in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018. June was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts on December 5, 1957, a daughter of William & Elsie Tapper. She was raised and educated in Massachusetts and Vermont. She moved to the Springfield area, settling in Indian Orchard and had resided there for many years....
Loraine Eva Dion
Sep 19, 2018
Chicopee-Lorraine Eva (Ladue) Dion, 86, of Honeysuckle Drive in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born in Springfield on June 23, 1932, a daughter of the late Osman and Eva (Therien) Ladue. She was raised and educated in Springfield and attended local schools. A longtime...
Lila R. Moodie Negron
Sep 14, 2018
SPRINGFIELD-Lila Ruth (Moodie) Negron, 68, of Page Boulevard in Springfield passed away on Friday September 14, 2018 at Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Lila was born on May 2, 1950 in Vermont, a daughter of Armor & Angelina (Basile) Moodie. She truly enjoyed working with R.W. Commerford and sons and Doolan Amusements who allowed her to do...
Carlos "Charlie" Aponte
Sep 12, 2018
INDIAN ORCHARD- Carlos Julian Aponte or "Charlie" as his family and friends knew him by, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 12, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by his family. Charlie was born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico on February 13, 1936 the son of Elena "Helen" (Lopez) Woodward. He was raised in Puerto Rico and educated in...
James Franklin "Frank" Smith
Aug 22, 2018
SPRINGFIELD-James F. "Frank" Smith Sr., 62 of Aberdeen Rd. in Springfield passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 22, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. James was born in Abingdon, Virginia on November 14, 1955 the son of Mitchell E. and Gladys V. (Watson) of Virginia. He moved with his family as his father was in the military, and was...
Patricia Anne Marceau
Jul 31, 2018
CHICOPEE-Patricia Anne Marceau, 66, of Hilton St. in Chicopee and formerly of Philip St. in Ludlow passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her home. Patty was born in Springfield on August 24, 1951, the daughter of the late S. Louis and Margaret (Ledden) Marceau. Patty led a full and rich life, especially growing up with her family...
Leonhard "Leo" Demelbauer
Jul 23, 2018
SOUTHAMPTON-Leonhard "Leo" Demelbauer 75 of Southampton. It is with profound sadness that his family announces his unexpected passing on Monday July 23rd. Leo was born on August 3, 1942 in Salzburg, Austria. Raised and educated in Austria, he came to the United States in 1960 and attained citizenship in 1968. Leo was trained as a radio technician in Austria and...
Ellan Marie Hardy
Jul 12, 2018
LUDLOW-Ellan Marie "Ellie" Hardy, 65, of 321 East St., Ludlow passed away unexpectedly from complication of COPD at Baystate Medical Center on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Ellan or "Mema" as her family called her was born in Springfield on January 16, 1953, the daughter of the late Lorette Couture and William C. Hardy. Her mother, Lorette was a descendent of...
Alice Mary Keane
Jun 25, 2018
SPRINGFIELD - Alice Mary Keane, 76, of Grover Street in Springfield passed away peacefully on Monday morning at her home with family and friends at her side. Alice Mary, as her family called her, was born in Springfield on December 13, 1941 the daughter of the late Daniel V. Keane and Ann (Caulin) Keane. She lived with her parents in...
Richard Albert Foisy
Jun 19, 2018
Richard ("Dick") Albert Foisy, 89, peacefully passed into the next phase of his life on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in his home. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 14, 1929 to the late Philip and Leda (Belanger) Foisy. He was educated in the Springfield school systems, served in the Army National Guard and was the owner and publisher...
