Edna Janes
Jul 18, 2008
RATELL FUNERAL HOME Tel: (413) 543-3836 OBITUARY Edna C. Janes 1925-2008 Edna (Couture) Janes of Springfield, MA died Friday July 18, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center at the age of 83 with her daughters by her side. Born in Ludlow MA on January 18, 1925, she grew up in Indian Orchard, graduating from Technical High School in 1941. Married in...
Florence Antico-Doda
Jul 18, 2008
Florence Antico-Doda 1925-2008 Florence (Picard) Antico-Doda, 82, of Ludlow passed away on Friday, July 18, 2008 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield and a resident of Ludlow for the past (46) years, Florence was the daughter of the late Dave and Julia (Ouimette) Picard. She was a retired employee of Hamilton-Standard of Windsor Locks,...
Lillian Anita Nicholson
Jul 13, 2008
LILLIAN A. NICHOLSON 1926 - 2008 INDIAN ORCHARD - Mrs. Lillian A. "Lil" (Doyle) Nicholson, 81, died at home surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, July 13. She was born in Springfield on August 19, 1926, a daughter of the late James E. and Florence (Lemere) Doyle. She was a lifelong Springfield resident, attended local schools, and retired from...
Jean L. Harrington
Jul 11, 2008
Jean L. Harrington 1937-2008 Jean L. (Paramore) Harrington, 71, of Indian Orchard, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Washington, North Carolina, and a resident of Indian Orchard for (55) years, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Emma (Brian) Paramore. Jean was a waitress for many years. She had worked for...
Stanley J. Kokosa
Jul 8, 2008
Stanley J. Kokosa 1914-2008 Stanley Joseph Kokosa, 93, of Ludlow, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. A long time Ludlow resident, Stanley was predeceased by his wonderful wife Frances. Together in 1949, they built and operated Stan & Fran's Service Station, located on Page Blvd. in Springfield. Stanley proudly served his country during World War II. A decorated...
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,...
