Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Indian Orchard, MA

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Manuel F. Silva

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

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.

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...

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Jan 1, 2001

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Verna D. Fenn

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

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

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

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

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

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,...