Ruth Ann Stromberg
Jan 6, 2018
INDIAN ORCHARD-Ruth Ann (Besier) Stromberg, 80, formerly of Myrtle Street, Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2018 with her loving family at her side. Ruth was born in Springfield on August 24, 1937 the daughter of the late Francis and Rose (Burek) Beiser. Ruth spent her entire life in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield, was raised...
David R. Wilson
Jan 5, 2018
SPRINGFIELD-David R. Wilson, 70, of 109 Talbot rd. in Springfield passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 5, 2018 after a very brief illness. David was born in Ludlow on January 6, 1947 the son of the late Herbert Wilson Jr. and Dorothy (Miner) Donahue of Agawam. He was raised and educated in Springfield, attending grade schools here and graduating from...
Frances E. Goodreau
Jan 1, 2018
LUDLOW-Frances E. (Daly) Goodreau, 94, of Ludlow, entered into eternal peace on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, surrounded by her family. Daughter of William F. Daly and Evelyn F. Daly, she was born on January 17, 1923 in West Springfield MA. She was a resident of Ludlow and worked for over 40 years first at the Ludlow Mills at Sickles Manufacturing...
Kenneth R. Jones
Dec 25, 2017
CHICOPEE- Kenneth R. "Kenny" Jones, 63, SPD retired, of Chicopee passed away on December 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer, his Doctors and the Insurance Companies. Kenny proudly served with the Springfield Police Department as a community Police Officer. He was born in Springfield, raised there attending local schools and graduated from Classical High school in 1972. He...
Irving C. Ostrander
Dec 22, 2017
SPRINGFIELD-Irving C. Ostrander Sr., 90, formerly of Springfield passed away on peacefully December 22, 2017 in Springfield. He was born on August 24, 1927 in Monson, the son of the late Walter H. and Jennie (Brown) Ostrander. Irving worked as a Salesman for many years in the Storm window and Door industry. After retirement he worked for a number of...
Marcel Joseph Gelinas
Dec 12, 2017
TEXAS-Marcel Joseph Gelinas, 95, of Texas and formerly of Wilbraham & Springfield was called safely home on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Marcel was born on January 6, 1922 in Ste-Flore-de-Grand'Mere, Province of Quebec, Canada. He was the son of the late Fidele and Paula (St-Arnaud) Gelinas. He was a Registered Pharmacist in the Springfield area for fifty years and had...
Jeannette Marie~Gabrielle Myers
Dec 9, 2017
LUDLOW-Jeannette Marie Gabrielle (Bourbeau) Myers was born just a few minutes after her brother, John, on May 3, 1923 in Ludlow, Massachusetts to the late Albert and Laurea (Alix) Bourbeau. The Lord called her home on Saturday, December 9, 2017. She spent most of her life in Ludlow and was educated in Ludlow Schools, graduating from Ludlow High School. She...
Beatrice B. Belleville
Nov 24, 2017
INDIAN ORCHARD- Beatrice B. (Bea) Belleville, 95, formerly of Montcalm Street in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield, passed away peacefully last Friday morning, November 24, 2017, at Baystate Medical Center. Bea was born in Springfield on March 21, 1922, daughter of the late Ernest and Eva Bolduc and the oldest of five children. Her formative years were happily spent...
Norma L. Gauthier
Nov 7, 2017
HOLYOKE-Norma L. Gauthier, 78, of Mont Marie in Holyoke entered into God's care on Tuesday November 7, 2017 at Holyoke Hospital. Norma was born in Ludlow on January 9, 1939 the daughter of the late Hector and Nora (Liddell) Gauthier. Raised in Ludlow, Norma attended school in Ludlow including St. John the Baptist School and Ludlow High School, graduating in...
Helen Scarfe
Nov 4, 2017
SPRINGFIELD-Helen F. Scarfe, 77, passed into our Lord's Kingdom on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Mercy Hospital. Helen was born in Manhattan, New York on June 14, 1940, the daughter of the late Antonio and Anna (Calabrese) Florio. She moved with her family as a young girl and was raised and educated in Springfield. She graduated from the High School...
Michael X. Ferenz Jr.
Oct 4, 2017
CHICOPEE-Michael X. Ferenz Jr., 55 of 26 Belcher Street in Chicopee passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center after being stricken at home. Mike was born in Ludlow on March 2, 1962 the son of Joanne (Goodreau) Ferenz of Ludlow and the late Michael Ferenz St. Michael grew up in Indian Orchard, was educated in...
Teresa A. Kijek
Sep 26, 2017
SPRINGFIELD-Teresa A. "Teri" Kijek, 83, of Parker St., in Springfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Wingate of East Longmeadow after a brief illness. Teri's devoted family was with throughout her illness as she passed on to her eternal home in Heaven. Teri was born in Springfield on May 13, 1934 the daughter of the late Bernard & Leona (Supernant)...
Carolyn L. Tebbetts
Sep 24, 2017
SOUTH CAROLINA- Carolyn L. Tebbetts, 80, formerly of the Pine Point section of Springfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Hope Arbor Assisted living in Loris, South Carolina. Carolyn had moved to Longs, South Carolina and had resided with her daughter these past few years. Born in Springfield on January 15, 1937, she was the daughter of...
Richard Mengel
Sep 22, 2017
SPRINGFIELD- Richard "Big Rick" Mengel, 74, of Nathaniel Street in the Pine Point section of Springfield passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 22, 2017 surrounded by his family after a 3 year battle with Lung cancer. Richard was born in Springfield on June 16, 1943 the son of the late Harold and Theresa (Terzi) Mengel. He was...
Raymond Joseph Lavine
Sep 16, 2017
ALBEMARLE, NORTH CAROLINA ~ Raymond J. Lavine, 88, of Woodhurst Lane in Albemarle, NC passed on to his Heavenly life on Saturday September 16, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born in Springfield 88 years ago on March 19, 1929. He resided in Springfield for many years, attending local schools and joining the US Navy Air Corps. ...
Louis P. Jerome Sr.
Jul 27, 2017
Louis P. "Louie" Jerome Sr., "Pepere" 89, of Michael St. in Ludlow passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27, 2017 at Wingate of Hampden. Louis was born in Indian Orchard on July 21, 1928 the son of the late Louis and Myrtle (Denault) Jerome. He was educated in Springfield and attended local schools. He worked briefly for the former Alamac...
Beverly Joan Lagacy
Jul 27, 2017
Beverly Joan (Cusson) Lagacy, 82, of Springfield Ma., went to her eternal rest surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, July 27th. Beverly was born in St. Albans, Vermont and lived the majority of her life in Springfield. She was predeceased by her soulmate, Francis Bucky Clark and her two sons, Raymond and Michael. She is survived by children, Ralph,...
Shannon Paul Couture
Jul 24, 2017
On July 24, 2017 we lost a beloved soul. Shannon P. Couture died at the age of 53. He was pre-deceased by his father; Valmore V. Couture and his mother; Lorraine J. Couture. He is survived by his brothers; Homer V. Couture and his wife of Rhode Island, Valmore S. Couture of Florida, Dominic Savio of East Longmeadow, Gerald Gallagher...
Gordon "Gordie" William Goodreau
Jul 23, 2017
LUDLOW-Gordon William Goodreau, 66, of Ludlow who served two tours in Vietnam only to lose his life in a battle with cancer on July 23, 2017 with his wife Mary (Luke) Goodreau by his side at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. Born in Ludlow to Frances and the late Albert Goodreau. He attended Ludlow schools and graduated from Ludlow High School...
Stephen Armand Patenaude
Jul 11, 2017
Stephen Armand Patenaude, 58, of Melville St. in Springfield slipped his earthly bonds and joined his parents on Tuesday while vacationing at his "home away from home", Wadleigh Falls Campground in Lee, New Hampshire where he had spent many summers with his devoted family. Stephen was born in Springfield on February 25, 1959, to the late Armand and Ruth (Tromley)...
