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)...
Billy "Bigg Bill" L. Lafrancis
Jun 24, 2017
Billy L. "Bigg Bill" LaFrancis, 43, of Knox St., in Palmer passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Bill was born in Springfield, Mass. on May 22, 1974, the son of the late Henry Record Sr., and Donna (Marsh) Record. He was raised and educated in Springfield and attended local schools. Bill loved spending time with...
June E. Beaudet
Jun 11, 2017
CHICOPEE - June Elaine (Richmond) Beaudet, 76, of 350 East Main Street passed away peacefully at Chicopee Gardens on Sunday evening, June 11, 2017. June was born on December 8, 1940 in Rumford, Maine, the daughter of the late Albert and Ramona (Sweatt) Richmond. She was raised and educated in Rumford, attending local schools and graduated from Stephens High School...
Barbara Jean Szczebak
Apr 3, 2017
Barbara Jean Szczebak, 46, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, at Baystate Medical Center with her family at her side. Born on September 16, 1970, in Springfield, MA, a daughter of Thomas and Patricia (Nadeau) Szczebak, she was a longtime resident of Springfield. Barbara graduated from Minnechaug High School in Wilbraham and later worked for several years as a...
Vincente D. Martins
Mar 25, 2017
Vincente D. Martins, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 25, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Vincente was born on April 15, 1935 in Turquel, Portugal, a son of Manuel and Amelia (Dos-Santos) Martins; he was raised and educated in Portugal, before immigrating to the United States and residing in Springfield for over 60 years. Vincente worked at the...
Dennis Lee Goodreau
Mar 24, 2017
Dennis Lee Goodreau, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born on September 23, 1953, in Ludlow, MA, a loving son of Joseph A. and Beatrice M. (Bousquet) Goodreau, he was a lifelong resident of Ludlow. Dennis was employed by the Ludlow Public Works Department as a dispatcher for 29 years, before retiring...
