Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Indian Orchard, MA
Serving Indian Orchard
Manuel F. Silva
Jun 22, 2008
OBITUARY Manuel F. Silva 1927-2008 Springfield - Manuel F. Silva, 80, died Sunday June 22nd in Springfield. He was born in Ludlow, December 19, 1927 to Francisco and Elvira (Martins) Silva. He was one of five children and leaves his sister DioLinda Fish of Springfield. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Fermino, John and Ermindo. Manuel was a communicant...
Jaydis Jordan Caplette-Wright
Jan 1, 2001
Jaydis J. Caplette-Wright Jaydis Jordan Caplette-Wright, of Three Rivers, new born son of Troy Wright and Carolyn Caplette, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Childrens Hospital, Boston. Besides his parents he leaves his paternal grandparents, William and Patricia Brewer of Atlanta, GA; his paternal great grandparents, Lewin and Matttie Wright of Springfield; his maternal grandparents...
Douglas C. Nadeau, Sr.
Jan 1, 2001
Douglas C. Nadeau, Sr. 1931-2008 Douglas Charles Nadeau, Sr., 77, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield and a life long resident, he was the son of the late Arthur and Anna (Eaton) Nadeau. Douglas was a retired driver and supervisor for the former Ward Baking Co., Tip Top Bakery of...
Verna D. Fenn
Jan 1, 2001
Verna D. Fenn 1918-2008 Verna D. (Allen) Fenn, 89, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2008. Born in Springfield and a life long resident, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Mary D. (Lent) Allen. Verna was predeceased by her husband, George E. Fenn in 1993. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June...
Lawrence J. Forkey
Jan 1, 2001
Lawrence J. Forkey 1914-2008 Lawrence J. Forkey, 94, of Ludlow died Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Husband of Adrienne C. (Stebbins) Forkey. Funeral services and burial are private. www.ratellfuneralhome.com (413) 543-3836
Sarkis Santourian
Jan 1, 2001
Sarkis Santourian 1910-2008 Sarkis Santourian of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 6, 2008. Born March 20, 1910 in Marash, Turkey he was a survivor of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. He came to the U. S. from Lebanon in 1969 and settled in Springfield, MA. He worked at Chmura's Bakery until his retirement. He is...
Gertrude G. Linger
Jan 1, 2001
Gertrude Linger 1914-2008 Gertrude G. (Lavallee) Linger, 93, of Indian Orchard, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008 in the Mount Saint Vincent Nursing Home, Holyoke. Born in Sorel, Quebec, Canada, and a long time Indian Orchard resident, she was the daughter of the late Clovis and Roseanne (Cartier) Lavallee. Gertrude was employed for several years in the housekeeping department...
James Elmer Riddles
Jan 1, 2001
James E. Riddles 1947-2008 James Elmer Riddles, 60, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Berkeley, CA and a long time resident of Springfield, he was the son of Phyllis (Hildebrand) Marvin and the late Lloyd Riddles. James had been an auto mechanic for most of his life and was an Army...
Wesley Hugh Benware
Jan 1, 2001
WESLEY H. BENWARE 1929 - 2008 INDIAN ORCHARD - Wesley H. "Wes" Benware, 78, a forty nine year Indian Orchard resident, died at home on Saturday, June 7th surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Owls Head, New York on June 10, 1929, a son of the late Napoleon and Gertrude (Gravel) Benware. He attended schools in Malone,...