Tyler Joseph Fish
Jul 8, 2024
Tyler Joseph Fish of Westfield, age 30, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on the evening of July 8, 2024, after a brief battle with an illness. Born in Springfield on November 9, 1993, he was a son of Raymond and Carla Elaine (Vogel) Fish. Tyler grew up in Ludlow and began high school there. He was a member of...
Carl T. Gibb Jr.
Jun 20, 2024
Carl Tivitodale Gibb Jr. of Ludlow, age 87, passed away June 20, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Carl was born in Ludlow on November 8, 1936, a son of the late Carl T. Sr. and Marion (Barrett) Gibb. He was a Marine Corps veteran of 20 years, serving in Korea, Japan, Viet Nam (3 tours). Joining in 1953...
Robert Szenkum
Jun 20, 2024
Robert (Bob) Szenkum, age 78, born in Lewiston, Maine on July 30, 1945, passed away at Bay Pines Veteran Hospital in Florida on June 20, 2024. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Philip and Lucienne “Lou” (Dupuis) Szenkum, and sister Lena Cooley. He is survived by his brother Philip Szenkum of Pinellas Park, FL, his first wife and...
Jennifer Lynn Doty
Jun 17, 2024
Jennifer Lynn Doty of Springfield, MA, age 42, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on June 17, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Springfield on June 8, 1982, Jen was a daughter of George and Cheryl (Lagacy) Doty. She loved her family, her father more than anything. Jen was taken too soon, but per doctor’s orders, she...
Christine M Lane
Jun 5, 2024
Christine M. Lane of Greenfield, age 71, passed away June 5, 2024. She was born in Webster, MA on February 9, 1953, a daughter of the late Carl Algot Anderson and Marjorie Marie (Steinhilber) Stebbins. Christine met the love of her life in 1985, Allen Loiselle. She loved her children deeply and was an incredibly strong and determined woman. Throughout...
Beverly A. Musiak
May 26, 2024
Beverly A. (Kent) Musiak of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 26, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on September 15, 1938, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Gerald and Clarice "Meme" (Levesque) Kent, Bev was a beacon of joy and caring throughout her life. Bev attended Cathedral High School and remained a lifelong...
Charlotte Ann Martin
May 6, 2024
Charlotte, or Chucky as she was known to all that loved her, passed away Monday Morning, May 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She fought a long and valiant battle with lung disease that eventually over-powered her body but never her mind or her spirit. Born to the late George DeBlois and Edna (Kenfield) DeBlois, Charlotte (as known to...
Lorraine Eleanor Pastreck
May 1, 2024
Lorraine Eleanor (Germain) Pastreck passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on August 4, 1934, to the late George and Bella (Lavigne) Germain. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband James Paul Pastreck and her brother Robert Germain. She is survived by her sister Marcile Germain, her children Michelle Bailey, Susan Pooler, and Robert...
Edward Patenaude
Apr 24, 2024
Edward Patenaude of Indian Orchard, age 88, passed away April 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was the son of the late Cyrille and Bertha (Grondalski) Patenaude, born in Ludlow on July 11, 1935. After high school, at age 18 Edward joined the United States Navy during the Korean War where he achieved the rank of Chief Petty...
Nancy Carol Wheeler
Apr 18, 2024
Nancy Carol Wheeler, age 73, passed away on April 18, 2024. A lifelong resident of Ludlow, she was born June 13, 1950, a daughter of the late Anthony and Carolyn (Barszcz) Saletnik. She worked at Monsanto for several years doing clerical work and went on to be a banquet manager at Yankee Peddler until retiring. Nancy loved talking to and...
William H. Lavigne
Apr 14, 2024
William H. Lavigne, age 76 passed away April 14, 2024, at home with his wife Louise and granddaughter Miranda Lavigne by his bedside. He is predeceased by his mother Edda (Hamer) Lavigne, his father Eugene H. Lavigne and his brother Eugene T. Lavigne. Bill was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Bill was a local guitar player for the...
Bertha May Patenaude
Mar 23, 2024
Bertha May (Roy) Patenaude was called home on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Born in New York City to the late Charles Aime and Lillian (Wragg) Roy. She lived in Indian Orchard, MA since 1966 and was predeceased by her husband Hector Patenaude in 1971, and her son Joseph Alphonse Patenaude in 2020. Bertha is survived by her children, Pearl Margaret...
Rena Cora Pleau
Mar 8, 2024
Rena Cora Pleau, age 98, of Indian Orchard passed away March 8, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1926, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Grace (Moore) Fontaine. Rena attended the former Classical High School in Springfield. She worked at Diamond Match and Spaulding in the early 1940’s. Rena then stayed at home taking care of her...
Carol A. Preston
Mar 6, 2024
Carol A. Preston, 72, of Springfield, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 6, 2024. Carol loved camping with her husband Robert, going on trips to Disney World with her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader, loved sewing, campfires, and every kind of pastry. She was a lifelong nurse, RN working...
Cesar Arturo Carmona
Mar 5, 2024
Cesar A. Carmona Sr. passed away March 5, 2024. He was born on May 30,1956 in Lima, Peru and was a long-time resident of Wilbraham, MA. Cesar worked for the United States Postal Service for over 40 years. Cesar loved tennis and football. His favorite spot was the beach. He leaves behind his partner of 25 years, Jeanne Kassem, his...
Danielle Nicole Martin
Feb 19, 2024
Danielle Nicole Martin "Dani" of Springfield, MA, passed away unexpectedly on February 19th, 2024. She was born on August 17th, 1995, in Springfield, MA, to Kenneth Martin Jr. and the late Crystal Martin. Dani was a vibrant soul with a contagious laugh and a free spirit that could light up any room she entered. She was the life of the...
Susan P. Houle
Feb 7, 2024
Susan P. Houle, 76, of Davis Street in Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Susan was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late Edward T. and Rose (Decosmo) Pelletier. She was a lifelong city resident, educated in local schools and graduated from the Springfield High School of Commerce. Susan worked for most of her life as...
Steven A. Lavigne
Jan 31, 2024
Steven A. LaVigne, 46, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at BSMC in Springfield after a 5 year battle with Renal disease. Steven was born in New York and grew up in Springfield and had lived here many years. He worked as a Security guard until his health declined. Steven loved camping, watching wrestling matches and most...
Christianne M. (St.Pierre) Doming
Jan 31, 2024
1953-2024 Christianne M. "St. Pierre" Doming, age 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2024. All Services will be held privately.
Helen M. O'Connor
Jan 19, 2024
Helen M. (Lafley) O'Connor, 88, of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on January 19th with her loving family by her side. She was born in Springfield on May 9, 1935 to the late Edward and Mary (Huard) Lafley. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth, in 2016. Helen enjoyed watching her Boston Bruins play...
