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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
