Leo Tarpinian
Oct 23, 2012
Leo Tarpinian 1926-2012 EAST LONGMEADOW - Leo Tarpinian, 86, of East Longmeadow passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Springfield on June 6, 1926, he was the son of the late Oksan and Baydzer (Agopian) Tarpinian. Leo lived in Indian Orchard for 23 years before moving to East Longmeadow where he has resided for the past...
Gail Young
Oct 12, 2012
Gail Young1942-2012SPRINGFIELD- Gail (Narreau) Young, 70, of Chicopee and formerly of Springfield, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 12, 2012. She was born in Springfield on July 2, 1942, a daughter of the late Ovila and Dorothy (Picard) Narreau. Gail graduated from Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School and retired in 1991 from Fashion Bug as a Manager....
Suzanne Marie Chabot
Oct 11, 2012
Suzanne M. Chabot 1949-2012 WILBRAHAM- Suzanne "Suzie" M. Chabot, 63, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 11, 2012. She was born in Springfield on February 11, 1949, the daughter of the late Edward E. and Rita (Malo) Chabot. Suzie is survived by her many close friends at the May Institute. A funeral home service will be held on Tuesday,...
Leo P. Gagne
Oct 5, 2012
Leo P. Gagne1919-2012SPRINGFIELD- Leo "Lee" P. Gagne, 93, a lifelong Springfield resident, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 5, 2012. He was born in Springfield on February 24, 1919, the son of the late Charles and Rose (Therrien) Gagne. Lee graduated from the former Springfield Trade High School and retired from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company after 15 years...
John D. Lavigne
Aug 26, 2012
John D. LaVigne1922-2012LUDLOW - John Daniel LaVigne, 90, formerly of Indian Orchard and Ludlow, died early Sunday evening, August 26, 2012, at Life Care Center of Wilbraham, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ludlow, June 2, 1922, the son of the late Homer LaVigne and Wilhelmina (McPhail) LaBombard. He was a resident of Indian Orchard for over 60 years...
Rose H. Patenaude
Aug 9, 2012
Rose H. Patenaude 1920-2012LUDLOW- Rose H. (Gannon) Patenaude, 92, of Ludlow and formerly of Indian orchard, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 9, 2012. She was born on March 20, 1920, in Brattleboro, VT, a daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Goodwin) Gannon. Rose was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and obtained the rank of Private First...
Paul Robert Wheeler
Jul 23, 2012
Paul Robert Wheeler1932-2012Indian Orchard - Paul R. Wheeler, 79, formerly of 140 Myrtle Street, in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield, died Monday, July 23, 2012 in Worcester. Born in Woodsville, NH, on September 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Ervin and Eva (Fortier) Wheeler. Paul lived in Woodsville for 19 years and graduated from high school...
Kenneth White Merriam, Jr
Jul 6, 2012
Kenneth W. Merriam Jr. 1928-2012 High Point, NC- Kenneth W. Merriam, Jr., 84, died on July 6, 2012 at High Point Regional Hospital in NC. He was born in Chicopee on March 15, 1928 son of the late Kenneth and Nora (Mitchel) Merriam, Sr. Kenneth was raised in Springfield and graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1945. He was...
Lola E. Diffley
Jul 2, 2012
Lola E. Diffley 1928-2012 East Longmeadow- Lola E. (McKinney) Diffley, 84, of East Longmeadow and formerly of Indian Orchard, entered peacefully and gracefully into eternal rest on Monday, July 2, 2012. She was born in Oahu, Hawaii on January 8, 1928, a daughter of the late James T. and Bessie E. (Collier) McKinney. Lola worked as a Telephone Operator In...
Earl P. Preissler
Jun 27, 2012
Earl P. Preissler1924-2012Indian Orchard- Earl Paul Preissler passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. He was born in Holyoke on September 23, 1924 the son of Paul and Louise (Kroll) Preissler. Earl lived all of his life in Springfield, the last 50 years in Indian Orchard. He worked for 25 years at the former A&P Bakery and retired as head...
Shirley Marie Wheeler
Jun 6, 2012
Shirley M. (LaMontagne) Wheeler 1935-2012 Indian Orchard- Shirley M. (LaMontagne) Wheeler, 77, of 140 Myrtle Street died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield on April 17, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Orville and Irene (Fortier) LaMontagne. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Indian Orchard, marrying her loving husband of 56 years, Paul...
Margaret L. Belisle
May 30, 2012
Margaret L. Belisle1922-2012SPRINGFIELD- Margaret L. (Ciejka) Belisle, 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Ware, MA on December 18, 1922, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Gasior) Ciejka. Margaret retired in 1983 from Springfield Wire Company after 20 years of service, and had worked previously at Westinghouse....
Eleanor Rita Babbin
Apr 28, 2012
Eleanor R. (Bernard) Babbin1928-2012Indian Orchard- Eleanor R. (Bernard) Babbin, 84, of Indian Orchard died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Heritage Hall South in Agawam. Born in Springfield on January 27, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mabel (Muzzy) Bernard. Eleanor was raised in the Forest Park section and moved to Indian Orchard when she married her...
Rita Ann Bean
Apr 27, 2012
Rita A. Bean1955-2012Ludlow- Rita A. "Rit" (Record) Bean, 57, of Ludlow died Friday, April 27, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield of cancer. Born in Springfield, April 2, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Toby) Record. Rita lived most of her life in Indian Orchard moving to Ludlow two years ago. She worked at Springfield...
Henry R. Pilon Jr.
Apr 11, 2012
Henry R. Pilon Jr. 1942-2012 SPRINGFIELD- Henry R. Pilon Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center. All services are private. To leave expressions of condolences visit Henry's personal webpage at Ratellfuneralhome.com. Ratell Funeral Home 413-543-3836
Donald G. Duquette
Apr 2, 2012
Donald G. Duquette 1931 - 2012 LUDLOW- Donald "Duke" Duquette entered peacefully into eternal rest at Mercy Hospital on April 2. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born in Indian Orchard, he was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius School and Technical High School. He served in the U.S. Navy. He later...
Jean G. Fouche
Mar 26, 2012
Jean G. Poirier Fouche 1930-2012 SPRINGFIELD- Jean Marie Patricia (Gaynor) Poirier Fouche, 82, a lifelong Springfield resident, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on January 27, 1930, a daughter of the late John E. and Mable (Rickson) Gaynor. Jean graduated from Cathedral High School, and received her Bachelor's degree in...
