Katherine L. Donnelly
Dec 27, 2023
Katherine L. (Tokarz) Donnelly, 65, formerly of Ludlow passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 27, 2023 at Baystate Wing hospital. Kathy as family and friends call her, was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late William and Viola (Nareau) Tokarz. She grew up in Springfield and attended local schools. She married Thomas Donnelly, and they enjoyed many years of...
Gary Burridge
Dec 25, 2023
Gary D. Burridge, 63, of Indian Orchard passed away on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2023, after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. Gary is survived by an aunt, an uncle, numerous cousins, and many lifelong friends. He was predeceased by his father, J. Donald Burridge and his mother, Carolyn (Dunstan) Burridge. Gary grew up in Indian Orchard playing Little...
Janice Theresa Weeks-Davis
Nov 25, 2023
Janice Theresa Weeks-Davis, 79, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.Janice was born in Springfield, October 11, 1944, to Russell O. and Louise K. Wood-Weeks. She lived in Springfield until moving to Belchertown in 1956. She made her home with her husband in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield. She graduated from Belchertown High School on June 14,...
Sandra Dee Swenor
Nov 15, 2023
EAST SPRINGFIELD-Sandra Dee Swenor, 62, of Windermere Street passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Sandra was full of life and a force to be reckoned with. She was a lifelong resident of the city, growing up in Sixteen Acres and attending local schools. She graduated from Springfield Technical High School. Sandra worked for Save-A-Lot as...
Alan D. Frame "Al"
Oct 31, 2023
Alan D. Frame, 54, of Stony Hill Road passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Al was born in Springfield, a son of the late James and Lorraine Vachon) Frame. The family moved to Wilbraham, and he had resided there ever since. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Minnechaug H.S. He married Janet Randall...
Armen Tashjian
Oct 22, 2023
Armen Tashjian, 101, of East Longmeadow passed away peacefully on Sunday morning of a brief illness of seven short days. Armen was born in Springfield, a son of the late Eghishe & Anna (Surabian) Tashjian, proud Armenian immigrants. He worked briefly for the Springfield Armory before enlisting in the US Army during World War II. After returning home, he met...
Justina "Tina" Martins
Aug 1, 2023
SPRINGFIELD-Justina (Tina) M. Martins, 60, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly at Baystate Medical in Springfield after a brief illness. Justina was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late Vincente & Barbara A. (Moquin) Martins. She was raised and educated in Springfield and was a graduate of Commerce High School. She worked for several years at HB Smith Boiler Company...
Donna M. Duval
Jul 19, 2023
Donna M. Duval, 65, of Westover Rd. in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a brief battle with cancer. Donna was born in Chicopee, daughter of Donald Duval of Springfield and the late Doris (Duffany) Duval. She attended Springfield Schools and her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the Elms College...
Sandra G Hanson (Goodrow)
Jun 16, 2023
Sandra Gail (Goodrow) Hanson, 80, passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born on December 6,1942 in Ludlow and was the daughter of the late Ovela W. Goodrow and Pauline M. (Grenier) Goodrow. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, who loved...
John F. Belczyk
Jun 3, 2023
In Loving Memory of John F. Belczyk John F. Belczyk, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on June 3, 2023 at the age of 78. His presence touched the lives of many, and his memory will forever be treasured in our hearts. Born on August 8, 1944, in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania, John was the...
Richard C. Barry
Apr 5, 2023
SPRINGFIELD-Richard C. Barry, 62, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at BSMC, Springfield. Richard was a lifelong Springfield resident, was educated in local schools and graduated from Roger L. Putnam Vocational HS. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and proudly served at the Coast Guard Academy from 1979 to 1983. Richard worked for the...
Lawrence A. Fish
Apr 5, 2023
Lawrence Alan Fish, 70 of Westfield passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023 at his home after a brief illness. Larry, as family and friends knew him, was born in Springfield and grew up in Ludlow. He graduated from Ludlow H.S. in 1970 and furthered his education, attending UMass Amherst and ITT Technical Institute, receiving his degrees in Computer Programing....
Juliette M. Galica
Jan 31, 2023
INDIAN ORCHARD-Juliette M. Galica,79, of Water Street passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023. Juliette was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late Lionel and Edna (Guertin) Talbot. She was raised in the city and attended local schools. Juliette worked for Steiger’s department stores and then JanLynn Corporation before retiring. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting in her...
George A. Jolly
Jan 24, 2023
SPRINGFIELD – George A. Jolly Sr., 84, of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late George J. & Vivian (Dennis) Jolly. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved and cherished his family. He was the owner...
Marsha M Plourde
Jan 1, 2023
Marsha M. (Merkel) Plourde, 79, of Ludlow passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon at BSMC/Wing Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Marsha was born in Ludlow, a daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Curtis) Merkel. The family resided in Indian Orchard and Marsha attended local schools, including the High School of Commerce in Springfield. She married Clifford C....
Donald Dube
Dec 27, 2022
Donald L. Dube, 83 of Ludlow passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December, 27, 2022 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Ludlow, a lifelong resident of the town and a graduate of Ludlow High School. He was the son of the late Aloria & Irene (Phoenix) Dube. He enlisted in the US army, serving at Fort Dix with the...
Richard Perreault
Dec 11, 2022
Richard P. Perreault, 85, of Prospect Gardens passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 at his home with family at his side along with his beloved cat Charlie. "Pete" or "Dick" as family and friends called him was born in Chicopee, a son of the late Cleophas & Rose (Landry) Perreault. He grew up in Chicopee and attended local...
Phillip N. Degray
Dec 6, 2022
SPRINGFIELD-Phillip N. DeGray, 75, of Timothy Circle passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center. Phillip was born in Ludlow, a son to the late Oscar and Theodora (Lescault) DeGray. He was educated in Springfield schools, graduating from Springfield Technical High School. Phil started out with the PVTA, cleaning buses and worked his way up to...
Mary J. Cook
Dec 3, 2022
INDIAN ORCHARD-Mary J. (Wezniak) Cook, 75, of Berkshire Avenue in the Indian Orchard section of the city left us on Saturday, December 3, 2022 to be with Bill who passed on April 25, 2019. Mary was the retired Office Administrator for UniFirst Corporation. She was born In Ludlow, a daughter of the late Alfred and Vivian (Boucher) Wezniak. Mary was...
June P. Preissler
Oct 10, 2022
INDIAN ORCHARD-June Preissler, 91, formerly of Pemaquid Street passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10th, 2022 at Heritage Hall West where she resided for the past six years. June was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late Ester Dudley. She was raised and educated in Springfield, attending local schools. June had resided in Indian Orchard for the past 42...
