Kevin H. Sedelow
Jul 2, 2014
Kevin H. Sedelow1960-2014LEE, MA- Kevin H. Sedelow, 53, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. He was born in Stuttgart, Germany on December 10, 1960, a son of Erika C. (Weisheit) Sedelow and the late Charles A. Sedelow Sr. Kevin graduated in 1978 from Ludlow High School. He was recently employed at Dunkin Donuts and had worked prior...
Shirley M. Erickson
Jun 27, 2014
Shirley M. Erickson 1925-2014 Springfield- Shirley M. (Lawery) Erickson, 88, a former employee of William Carter Co and STCC Library, died on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Palmer Healthcare Center. A lifelong resident of Springfield, she graduated from Commerce High School in 1943. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Bernard F. Erickson, on December 30, 2002. She is survived by...
John J. Diffley Jr.
Jun 22, 2014
John J. Diffley, Jr, 85, a resident of the Holyoke Soldiers Home, entered into his awaiting Savior's loving arms who welcomed him to his eternal life (I Cor. 2:9) on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Altoona, PA on June 23, 1928, he was a son of the late John J. Diffley, Sr. and Julia (Irvin)...
Dorothy Rose Bailey
Jun 15, 2014
Dorothy Rose Bailey1923-2014SPRINGFIELD- Dorothy Rose (Shlosser) Bailey, 90, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on September 23, 1923, a daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Brouillet) Shlosser. Dorothy retired from United Technologies American Bosch Division on September 30, 1985 after 43 ½ years of service. She was...
John E. Duquette
Jun 15, 2014
John E. Duquette1922-2014WILBRAHAM- John E. Duquette, 92, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Life Care at Wilbraham. He was born in Springfield on October 11, 1922, a son of the late John and Nellie (Scanlon) Duquette. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary (Kiczek) Duquette. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 19th at...
Richard P. Stevens
Jun 5, 2014
Richard P. Stevens1933-2014Springfield- Richard "Shot" P. Stevens, 81, of Springfield passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at home. Born in Springfield on April 25, 1933 he was the son of the late Paul H. and Mildred C. (Roberts) Stevens. Richard served as Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as an Electrician for the former Monsanto...
Charlotte M. Harrington
May 20, 2014
Charlotte M. Harrington1937-2014Chicopee- Charlotte M. (Wood) Harrington, 76, of Chicopee passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Hartland, VT on June 9, 1937 she was a daughter of the late George and Flossie (Wentworth) Wood. Charlotte worked as a machine operator for over 30 years for Milton Bradley from which she retired. She enjoyed making...
Donald Hebert
May 14, 2014
Donald Hebert 1930-2014 INDIAN ORCHARD- Donald Hebert, 84, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at home. He was born in Chicopee on January 19, 1930. Donald was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from Friendly's Ice Cream Corp. after 10 years of service. Donald was a communicant of St. Elizabeth's Parish, Ludlow, and the former...
George R. Morin
May 8, 2014
George R. Morin1927-2014Indian Orchard- George R. Morin, 87, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Born in Ludlow on May 8, 1927, son of Arthur and Alzire (Garvais) Morin. George served in the US Navy during WWII. He was predeceased by his loving wife Frances (Mango) Morin. George leaves his two sons, John L. Morin and his wife Darlene, and Ronald...
John J. Hubert
May 7, 2014
John J. Hubert1912-2014WILBRAHAM- John J. Hubert, 102, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at home. He was born in Lowell, MA on January 12, 1912, a son of the late Ledger and Anna (Martin) Hubert. John retired from Western Massachusetts Electric Company after 25 years of service and also retired from the Boston/Albany Rail Road after 27...
Joan E. Atkins
May 1, 2014
Joan E. Atkins 1940-2014 SPRINGFIELD- Joan E. Atkins, 74, passed away at Wingate of Springfield on May 1, 2014. Joan was born on September 11, 1940 to the late Ralph and Doris (Sarden) Atkins. She worked at New England School Specialties for 30 years before retiring in 1995. Joan is predeceased by her long life companion Robert Herne; and two...
Agnes M. Bromage
Apr 24, 2014
Agnes M. BromageWILBRAHAM- Agnes Martin Bromage, age 90, of Wilbraham, MA died on April 24, 2014. She was born on February 11, 1924 in Palmer to Isabella and David Martin. She married John William Bromage on September 9, 1950, who predeceased her in 2004. Agnes graduated from Commerce High School in Springfield. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time...
Ethel . Lawson
Apr 15, 2014
Ethel M. Lawson1916-2014HAMPDEN- Ethel M. (Kessler) Lawson, 97, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Wingate at Hampden. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on July 30, 1916 the daughter of the late John and Ethel (May) Kessler. Ethel graduated from Palmer Business College, and was a secretary at the Philadelphia Division of Yale & Towne Mfg. Co. She...
Mafalda Dorothy Calvanese
Apr 14, 2014
Mafalda "Dottie" Calvanese1927-2014SPRINGFIELD- Mafalda "Dottie" Calvanese (Ricardi), 86, passed away at her home in Springfield on April 14, 2014. Dottie was born on November 23, 1927 to the late Alfredo and Lucia (Tebaldi) Ricardi. She married the late Louis Calvanese, and was a homemaker for many years raising her two sons. Dottie was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna...
Joseph D. Pace
Apr 6, 2014
Joseph D. Pace1948-2014INDIAN ORCHARD- Joseph "Joe" D. Pace, 65, entered into eternal rest on Sunday April 6, 2014, at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Big Stick, West Virginia on July 4, 1948, a son of the late Grady Pace Sr. and Fannie (White) Pace. Joe was a printer at Hamilton Standard for over...
Lawrence Albert St. John
Mar 28, 2014
Lawrence "Larry" St. John 1939-2014 WARE- Lawrence "Larry" St. John, 75, passed away at Mary Lane Hospital on Friday, March 28, 2014. Larry is survived by two sons, Lawrence and Jamie St. John; one daughter, Diana Marie St. John; one brother Douglas St. John; and one sister Sue Scoutski. Visiting hours will be at Ratell Funeral Home, 200 Main St,...
Edward D. Picard
Mar 20, 2014
Edward D. Picard1942-2014HOLYOKE- Edward "Dennis" D. Picard, 71, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 20, 2014 in UMass Medical Center. He was born in Ludlow on August 1, 1942, the son of the late Edward J. and Pearl A. (LaBier) Picard. Dennis was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran. He is survived by several cousins. Funeral services for Dennis...
