Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Indian Orchard, MA

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Cory J. Quinn

Cory J. Quinn

Oct 19, 2016

Cory Justin Quinn, 23, passed away at home on October 19, 2016. He was born on July 9, 1993 to loving parents, Brian and Andrea (Hundrieser) Quinn. Words can't express how deeply he'll be missed. Cory graduated from East Longmeadow High School in 2011 and was known for his work ethic, his zest for life and for having a great...

Christine Ferrando

Christine Ferrando

Oct 16, 2016

Christine Ferrnando, 63, of Indian Orchard entered into eternal rest onSunday October 16. She was born to the late Louis and Violia (Jansizian)Ferrando. Christine had a love for life and didn't let anything stand inHer way. She attended every Carnival and or Festival in Western MA.Christine will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her as "THE DIVA"Christine is survived...

Serma Mutulian

Serma Mutulian

Oct 16, 2016

Serma Mutulian, 91, of Springfield, formerly of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on October 16 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.  She was the loving daughter of the late Murad and Anna (Baharozian) Mutulian, and a devoted sister to the late Saten (Helen) Mutulian.  Serma was a lifetime member of St. Mark Armenian Church in...

Raymond K. Moquin

Raymond K. Moquin

Sep 13, 2016

Springfield - Raymond K. Moquin , 54, a lifelong resident of Springfield, was called home to the angels,  on Tuesday, September 16, 2016, at Bay state Medical Center in Springfield. He was born June 25, 1962, to Richard and the late Claudia Moquin (Flebotte). He was raised in Springfield, and attended Roger L. Putnam Vocational Tech, and graduated with the...

Arthur Alfred Twombly

Arthur Alfred Twombly

Sep 8, 2016

Arthur A. Twombly  died peacefully on Sept. 8, with his children by his side, just five days shy of his 90th birthday. He was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, on Sept. 13, 1926, the youngest of six children. When he signed up for the Army in WWII he was chosen as a member of the Signal Corp, specializing in communication....

Dawn M. Coppola

Dawn M. Coppola

Aug 21, 2016

Dawn Marie (Goodwin) Coppola, 53, of the Indian Orchard section of Springfield was called Safely Home on Sunday August 21, 2016. She passed into Eternal Rest at Baystate Medical Center with her family by her side. Dawn was a special and loving person; to know her was to love her. She was active member of the US Air Force Reserve...

John Bernard Bouchard Sr

John Bernard Bouchard Sr

Aug 10, 2016

John B. Bouchard, 90, of Wilbraham died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday. John was born on August 18, 1925 to the late Darius and Frances (Connor) Bouchard in Hazardville, CT. He was a graduate of Enfield High School, after graduating John enlisted in the Navy in 1943. He served his country with pride and obtained the rank of...

Kenneth R. O'Connor

Kenneth R. O'Connor

Aug 4, 2016

Kenneth R. O'Connor Sr., 80, of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center on August 4th with his family by his side.  Born on May 20, 1936, to the late William and Antoinette (Gamache) O'Connor. He was employed by Milton Bradley/Hasbro as a lithographer for 53 years where he was known by his nickname, Okie and retired in...

Barbara Podosek

Barbara Podosek

Jul 26, 2016

Barbara M. (Pecedonio) Podosek, 78, passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2016. Barbara was born in Ludlow, the daughter of Manuel Pecedonio and Evelyn (Cormier) Pecedonio. She graduated from Ludlow High School, class of 1956.  She shared 39 happy years of marriage with her beloved husband Richard J. Podosek, who died in October 2006. She is survived by her daughter,...

Florence M. Blais

Florence M. Blais

Jul 23, 2016

Florence Marie Blais, 87, of Ludlow passed away peacefully on Saturday July 23 at the Birch Gardens in Chicopee. Florence was born in Canada, moving to Springfield with her family in 1929. She was a graduate of Commerce High School. Florence worked for Massachusetts Wholesale Drug Inc. until her retirement. She enjoyed her daily activities at Birch Gardens, including arts...

Margaret E Butler

Margaret E Butler

Jul 17, 2016

Springfield - Margaret E. Butler, formerly of Springfield, Passed away on July 16, 2016. She was the daughter to the late Andrew and Catherine (Lavin). She was born September 1, 1911 in New Bedford, Massachusetts and lived most of her life in the Springfield area. She worked as a waitress in several area restaurants mostly in the North End of...

Gloria F. Gardner

Gloria F. Gardner

Jul 17, 2016

Gloria F. (Phaneuf) Gardner, 91, of Springfield passed away on July 17 at the Willmansett Care Center West. She was born in Springfield on September 23, 1924 to loving parents Julian and Sophia (Phaneuf) Williams. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Robert Gardner; her son Mark St. Sauveur; sister Julia Andre and her brother Donald Phaneuf. She had many passions...

Stanley S. Strycharz

Stanley S. Strycharz

Jul 7, 2016

Stanley S. Strycharz, 68, of Springfield passed away at Bay State Medical Center on Thursday July 7. Stanley was born in Ludlow on December 12, 1947 to the late Gifford and Stella (Piontkowski) Strycharz. He proudly served our country with the US Army during Vietnam .Stanley received an honorable discharge and rank of Specialist E 5 for his service. He...

Eleanor L. Korovae

Eleanor L. Korovae

Jun 26, 2016

Eleanor Lucille Korovae, 84 a lifelong resident of Springfield passed on Sunday June 26, 2016 at Wingate of East Longmeadow.  Eleanor was born to the late Charles and Rosalee (Therrien) Gagne. She was married to the love of her life and best friend Edward Korovae for over 61 years. Eleanor had many passions in life like Gardening, attending Tag sales,...

Margaret E. Butler

Margaret E. Butler

Jun 22, 2016

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Theresa M. O'Neill

Theresa M. O'Neill

Jun 15, 2016

Hampden - Theresa "Terry" Mavis (Lauria) O'Neill, 88, passed away Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Letizio J. and Irene M. (Belville) Lauria, she was a graduate of Commerce High School in Springfield. Throughout her career, Terry was employed in the Cosmetic Department at Steiger's Department Stores. Terry enjoyed her trips to...

Bonnie L. Roberts

Bonnie L. Roberts

May 12, 2016

Bonnie L. (Hitchcock) Roberts, 66, of Springfield, MA passed away surrounded by her family at Baystate Medical Center on May 12, 2016. Born in Pittsfield, MA on August 2, 1949 to Bernice "Pat" (Rocke) and Byron Hitchcock, was married to Donald A. Roberts on December 2, 1972 in Springfield. She retired as Director, Human Resources of the May Institute. Bonnie...

Robert Nyman

Robert Nyman

May 10, 2016

Robert W. Nyman1952-2016Ellenton, FL-Robert "Bob" Walter Nyman, 63, of Ellenton, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL surrounded by his loving children and brothers. Born in Springfield on November 6, 1952, Bob grew up in Indian Orchard and lived in the Springfield area for most of his life. He was a graduate of...

Evelyn M. Mills

Evelyn M. Mills

Apr 30, 2016

Evelyn M. Mills1922-2016Ludlow- Evelyn "Dolly" M. (Dunlap) Mills, 93 of Ludlow, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Vinalhaven, ME on October 10, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Owen and Mabel (Lawry) Dunlap. Evelyn moved to the Orchard in 1958 where she lived for many years. She worked as a department manager...

Nathaniel Bilal Ahmad

Nathaniel Bilal Ahmad

Apr 18, 2016

Nathaniel Bernard Jackson, 57, departed this life on April 18, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Doris Jackson his two children, Nathaniel B Jackson Jr. and N'yshire Jackson his four brothers Charles A Stokes, Robert K. Stokes, David B Stokes   (Tracy)   William E. Jackson and his sister Cynthia M. Stokes all of Springfield.  He leaves...