Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Indian Orchard, MA

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Carol A. Preston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Katherine L. Donnelly

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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...