David R. Mcconaha
Apr 18, 2016
David R. McConaha1955-2016Springfield- David R. McConaha, 60, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Chapin Center. Born in Ludlow on October 10, 1955 he was the son of Jean Fontaine of Springfield, MA and Clarence Fontaine of Teneha, TX. David was predeceased by his biological father, Robert W. McConaha. He served in the United States Navy. Along with...
Peter J. Doherty
Apr 5, 2016
Peter J. Doherty1963-2016Springfield- Peter J. Doherty passed away tragically on the morning of April 5th. Peter was a very loving and proud father who cared deeply for his family and friends. Peter grew up in Indian Orchard graduating from Putnam high school in 1982, with a scholarship to play soccer at West Point, but rejected the offer to raise his...
Gloria M. Shute
Mar 24, 2016
Gloria M. Shute, 89, of Ludlow, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Born in Springfield on February 20, 1927 she was a daughter of the late George and Juliette (Bourgelas) Trombley. Gloria was the quintessential 1950's homemaker residing in Granby for many years, lovingly raising four children; one daughter and three rambunctious...
Ann R. Webb
Mar 9, 2016
Ann R. Webb1933-2016Springfield- Ann R. (Lefebre) Webb, 82, of Springfield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Wingate at Springfield. Born in Winchendon, MA on June 21, 1933 she was a daughter of the late Adolf and Mary (Roberts) Lefebre. Ann graduated from Murdock High School and was a member of the...
Mary Quinn
Mar 9, 2016
Springfield - Mary Ann Quinn, 55, passed away March 9, 2016 at home. Born February 20, 1961 in Springfield, to Robert and Rita (Cummings) Quinn. She attended Springfield Schools and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. Mary was predeceased by her parents and beloved sister Susan (Quinn) Clark. She was also predeceased by her long- time companion Bruce McKee...
Robert T. Dion
Mar 8, 2016
Chicopee - Robert Thomas Dion, Sr., 63, of Chicopee, Massachusetts was called home to the kingdom of heaven on March 8th 2016. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and four children. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Laura E (Suzor) Dion, Robert leaves behind his sons Robert T. Dion, Jr. and daughter-in-law...
Karen Burroughs
Feb 29, 2016
Springfield- Karen (Learned) Burroughs, 67 passed away at home on February 29 2016. Born in Springfield on April 19, 1948, daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen (Slicer) Learned. Karen grew up in the Indian Orchard and lived in West Springfield for many years before moving back to Springfield. Karen leaves behind her loving husband Jon Burroughs; sisters Sandra White...
Achille R. Provencal
Feb 24, 2016
Achille R. Provencal, 94, passed peacefully on February 24 at Wingate of East Longmeadow. Archille affictionaly known has "Archie "was born in Ware, MA to late Zephir Provencal and Celina Burgault. Archie was a union Carpenter with Local 108 for over 69 years. He was the oldest member of the union and was proud of it. Archie was a charter...
Robert B. Morse Jr.
Feb 13, 2016
Robert B. Morse, Jr.1957-2016Springfield- Robert B. Morse, Jr., 58, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2016 with his loving daughters by his side. Born in Manchester, CT on June 18, 1957 he was the son of the late Robert B. Morse, Sr. and Josephine (Odermann) Morse. Robert graduated from Howell Cheney Technical High School and worked...
Julia M. Andre
Feb 3, 2016
Julia May Andre passed away on February 3, 2016 at Colonial Rehabilitation Center in Weymouth, MA, 2 weeks short of her 94th birthday. Julia was born February 17, 1922 in Springfield, MA and spent most of her life in both Indian Orchard and Ludlow. Julia was the daughter of the late Julien and Sophia Phaneuf. Julia was married for 45...
David Michael Mekalian
Jan 25, 2016
David MekalianMay 30, 1954 - January 25, 2016The family of David Mekalian sadly announces his passing on January 25, 2016. He passed from complications of cancer very peacefully on Monday morning. David was born on May 30, 1954 to the late Edna Symington Mekalian and Michael Mekalian. David grew up in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts and was a 1972 graduate of...
Claudette Mathisen
Jan 18, 2016
INDIAN ORCHARD - Claudette Mathisen, 74, of Indian Orchard, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Ludlow on January 25, 1941, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Loretta (Morin) Adams. Claudette worked for many years at Mayfair Mills and retired from Waldman Publishing. She loved the Orchard Variety where she played Keno and Scratch...
Evelyn A. Ricardi
Dec 18, 2015
Evelyn A. Ricardi1948-2015Springfield- Evelyn A. Ricardi, 67, of Springfield, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at Wingate at South Hadley. Born in Springfield on November 22, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Gordon Schebel and Doris (Burt) Schebel. Evelyn leaves her loving husband of 47 years, Raymond F. Ricardi; her daughter Jennifer Shumsky and her husband Bob of...
Adelaide Castro
Dec 8, 2015
Adelaide Castro1923-2015Indian Orchard- Adelaide Martins Castro, 92, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 8, 2015. Born in Oura, Portugal in 1923, she was the daughter of the late Joao and Joaquina Martins. She attended school up until third grade in Portugal, and was forced to stay at home to help with the farming and care for her...
Yvonne M. Taillefer
Dec 2, 2015
Yvonne M. (Pelletier) Taillefer, 80, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2015 at the Wingate of Hampden. She was born on January 5, 1935 to the late Joseph and Braida (Tyrell) Pelletier. She was a graduate of Commerce High School, class of 1953. Yvonne, or as she was kindly known by her friends and family, "Winkie" moved to Lake Worth,...
Doris A. Dube
Nov 14, 2015
Doris A. Dube 1943-2015 Ludlow- Doris A. Dube, 72, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Wingate at Wilbraham. Born in Ludlow on June 21, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Aloria H. and Irene (Phoenix) Dube. Doris moved to Shelburne Falls, where she lived for over 30 years before moving back into Ludlow...
Marjorie M. Stebbins
Nov 1, 2015
Majorie M. Stebbins1926-2015Springfield- Marjorie M. (Steinhilber) Stebbins, 89, of Springfield passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Wingate at Springfield. Born in Worcester on February 21, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Berthold and Maria (Kiernozski) Steinhilber. Marjorie leaves her two sons; Terrance and Scott Anderson; three daughters, Patricia Evanowski, Suzanne Kusisari, and Christine Lane; 10 grandchildren; and...
Kathy Ann Lehndorff
Oct 14, 2015
Kathy Ann Lehndorff, Hampden MAKathy Ann (Snyder) Lehndorff died Oct. 14, 2015, of complications from Huntington's Disease at home in Hampden MA.She was born in Hudson, Michigan on September 16, 1947. She attended Hillsdale High School, Hillsdale, MI and Fort Myers High School, Fort Myers, FL. She graduated with a degree in education from the University of Florida. Kathy later...
