Geraldine C. Skawski
Jan 12, 2019
WILBRAHAM-Geraldine C. Skawski, 78, of Stony Hill Rd. passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at her daughter's home in Ludlow. Gerry was born in Springfield on July 19, 1940 the daughter of the late Louis & Doris (Jerome) St. John. She was a lifelong homemaker, raising her children and providing for her family. Gerry loved her two cats,...
Stanley R. Kapecki
Jan 9, 2019
INDIAN ORCHARD-Stanley R. Kapecki Jr., 87, of Goodwin St. in Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 9, 2019 at Care One in East Longmeadow. Stanley was born in Ludlow, attended local schools there and graduated from Ludlow High School. Stanley was drafted by the US Army, serving in the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954. He received numerous...
Gerald E. O'Gorman
Jan 8, 2019
SPRINGFIELD ~ Gerald E. O'Gorman, (Bones) 77, of Grayson Drive in Springfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Jerry was born in Ludlow on September 23, 1941 the son of the late Edward C. and Helen (Pirog) O'Gorman. In addition to his parents, his brother, Richard predeceased him also. He was raised...
Edmund V. Mariani
Dec 13, 2018
CHICOPEE-Edmund V. Mariani, 75, of Valley View Court in Chicopee passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Thursday surrounded by his family. Ed was born in Ludlow on May 15, 1943, a son of the late Louis J. Mariani and Sheila (Stone) Mariani of Sandwich, MA. Ed was raised and educated in Ludlow and attended local schools. Ed owned his...
Paul Richard Dominique
Dec 3, 2018
MONSON- Paul R. Dominique, 58, of Thayer Road passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning. Paul was born in Springfield on October 18, 1960 the son of the late Richard and Jeanne (Giboleau) Dominique. He was raised and educated in Springfield, attending Putnam High School. Paul was a self-employed Roofer, preferring to run his own business. His many customers knew him...
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...
