Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Indian Orchard, MA
Serving Indian Orchard
Calliope Phylis Ottomaniello
Mar 29, 2018
LUDLOW-Calliope "Phylis" Ottomaniello, 86, of Lyon Street in Ludlow passed away peacefully on Holy Thursday evening (3/29/18') at Agawam Health Care. Phylis is now reunited with her loving husband, Joseph and daughter, Jo-Ann in Heaven. Just as Jesus broke bread on this day and gave it to his disciples, uttering the words; "This is my body, which is given for...
James Joseph Beauregard
Mar 24, 2018
SPRINGFIELD-James Joseph Beauregard, 75 of Springfield departed this life on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Wilbraham. He was born in Springfield on October 11, 1942, the son of the late George and Alice Beauregard. He grew up in Indian Orchard and was educated in Springfield schools. James worked at Cheney Bigelow Wire Works and Panasonic for many years before he...
Thomas Edward Paine
Mar 22, 2018
TOLLAND-Thomas E. "Tom" Paine, 67, of New Boston Rd. in Tolland passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 22, 2018 after being stricken at home. Tom was a longtime beloved figure in Tolland, especially at Camp Timber Trails. He was born in Framingham on March 4, 1951, a son of the late Thomas I. and Elizabeth (Cullen) Paine. He was raised...
Margaret A. Cole
Feb 28, 2018
SPRINGFIELD -Margaret A. (Symington) Cole, 81, or Peggy as her family and friends affectionately called her, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday morning at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Peggy was born in West Springfield on December 13 1936, the daughter of the late Ernest M. and Jean (Toland) Symington. She attended West Springfield High School where she...
Adrienne Ida Morin
Feb 22, 2018
INDIAN ORCHARD - Adrienne Ida Morin, 90, formerly of Beauregard St. in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Thursday February 22, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Adrienne was born in Moosup, Ct. on November 9, 1927 a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Nadeau) Fontaine. She moved to Springfield...
Joanne "Jo" Macdonald
Feb 10, 2018
SPRINGFIELD- Joanne M. (Daigle) MacDonald, ("Jo") as her family and friends liked to call her, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at her home. Joanne was born at the family home in Indian Orchard on February 14, 1941, the daughter of the late Lionel A. and Sarah V. (Cairns) Daigle. She was predeceased by...
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...



