Walter J. Twarog
Apr 22, 2022
Walter J. Twarog, 89, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was a son of the late Walter & Stefania (Struziak) Twarog. Walter was educated in Ludlow schools and graduated from Ludlow High School. The day after his graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy. He proudly served aboard the USS L.S.T. 561 during the Korean War. He was...
Lucille (St. Martin) Malenfant
Apr 8, 2022
WORCESTER- Lucille (St. Martin) Malenfant, 97, formerly of Parkerview Street in Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. Lucille was born in St. Marcel, Quebec, Canada on April 23, 1924, a daughter of the late Odilon and Marie Rose (Bélisle) St. Martin. She attended school, received a Teaching degree, and...
Francis Dean Joseph
Mar 8, 2022
Francis D. Joseph, 30, of Fountain, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Florida. Francis was born in Springfield, a son of Christina (Marlow) Hedges and John Joseph. Francis was a graduate of Bozeman High School of Panama City, FLA. He worked at Hardee's as an assistant manager in Lynn Haven, FLA. in 2011. He joined the U.S....
Barbara M. Kapecki
Mar 6, 2022
Barbara M. (Nowak) Kapecki, 85, of Goodwin St. in Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 6, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She married her beloved husband, Stanley R. Kapecki Jr. in 1962 and they settled in Indian Orchard to raise their family. Her husband of 56 years, Stanley passed away on January...
Ronald J. Bressette
Feb 14, 2022
Ronald J. Bressette, 68, formerly of Indian Orchard passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. Ron was a self-employed painter in the area for many years. He leaves his sons; Adam and Kyle Bressette and his sisters; Robin Choquette and Rebecca Veilleux and three grandchildren. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND CALLING HOURS ON SATURDAY FEB. 19, 2022 FROM 2:00...
Thomas J Fortier Jr.
Feb 13, 2022
Thomas J. Fortier, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, February 13th after a 6 1/2 year battle with cancer. Thanks to the incredible care of his oncologists at Baystate Medical Center's D 'Amour Center for Cancer Care and The Dana Farber Cancer. Institute in Boston, Tom was able to live a good quality of...
Dennis S. Robare Sr.
Feb 9, 2022
Dennis S. Robare Sr., 76 of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at Mercy Hospital. Dennis was born on May 19, 1945. He grew up in Holyoke and attended Catholic school there. Dennis was a Shopkeeper with Avery Dennison Manufacturing over 35 years before retiring. He was married to the former Linda Narreau, and they had lived...
Robert Leo Vance
Jan 13, 2022
Robert Leo "Buddy" Vance, 86, of Elmore Avenue in Springfield passed away peacefully on Thursday at BSMC in Springfield. Buddy was born in Ludlow, and had lived in Springfield all his life. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Basilone and served from 1955 to 1959 before being honorably discharged and returning...
Charlene St. John
Dec 4, 2021
Charlene Marie St. John, 68, of Ludlow passed away on Saturday morning after a brief illness at Bear Mountain Healthcare. Charlene was born in Ludlow, and was a lifelong resident, attending local schools and graduated from Ludlow High School. Charlene worked for Meadow Farms in Agawam for many years before retiring. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially...
Irene A. Scott
Dec 4, 2021
Irene A. Scott, 70, of Shumway Street passed away on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Baystate Medical center in Springfield. Irene was born in Ludlow and spent all of her life in Indian Orchard. She was educated in local schools and graduated from the High School of Commerce in 1970. Irene worked as a Clerk for Chapin Center Nursing Home...
Lillian R. Jerome
Nov 18, 2021
Lillian R. Jerome, 80, formerly of Michael St. in Ludlow passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at Evergreen health Care Center after a period of failing health. Lillian was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Roland and Florence (Dumas) Gagnon. She was raised and educated there and attended local schools. She enlisted in the USMC, proudly serving from...
Earl H. Thibodeau
Nov 9, 2021
SPRINGFIELD-Earl H. Thibodeau Jr., 76, of Oak Hollow Rd. passed away at his home on Tuesday. Earl was born in Springfield, resided in the city his entire life, and was educated in local schools. He married the former Nancy Jean Dorsett on July 1, 1978, and they settled in Springfield to raise their family. Earl worked for TIP GE Fleet...
Loretta May Sanders
Nov 7, 2021
PALMER-Loretta May Sanders, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Loretta was born in St. Albans, Vermont and was the daughter of the late James and Laura (Longway) Deegan. She had resided in Palmer and Monson for many years before moving to Longmeadow last year. She worked at the Holyoke Soldiers Home in the Housekeeping department for many...
Theresa B. Marceau
Sep 30, 2021
Theresa B. (Jodoin) Marceau, 90, of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Vero of South Hadley. Theresa was born in Springfield on March 26, 1931, a daughter of the late Omer A. and Juliette R. (Rainville) Jodoin. Theresa loved being a housewife, tending to her home and decorating for family and friends. She married Clarence...
Anthony Vincent Caputo
Aug 30, 2021
LUDLOW- Anthony Vincent Caputo, 32 of 229 Miller St. Ludlow, Ma., husband of Evellyn Vessoni Riberio Caputo, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2021. Anthony was born June 24, 1989 in Springfield, Ma., a son of Anthony Caputo and Marilyn Valenti. He gre up in Ludlow and attended Ludlow Public Schools. Anthony went to STCC for Forensic Biology and made...
Darlene L Adams
Aug 24, 2021
Darlene L. Adams, 71, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Darlene was born in Ludlow, a daughter of the late Armenio "Al" and Stephanie (Baldyga) Alexander. She was raised and educated in Ludlow, attending local schools and graduated from Ludlow High School. Darlene married Gerald R. Adams on April 6, 1974 and...
Mary Louise Payne
Aug 21, 2021
SPRINGFIELD- Mary L. Payne, 71, of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon at her home surrounded by family. Mary Lou, as family and friends called her, was born in Springfield on September 22, 1949. She was raised and educated in West Springfield, attending local schools and graduated from West Springfield High School in 1967. Mary Lou worked for...
Robert Earl Isham
Jul 28, 2021
Springfield- Robert E Isham, 80, of the Indian Orchard section of Springfield was called safely home on Wednesday July 28, 2021. He passed into eternal life at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Springfield on June 30, 1941 a beloved son of the late Walter W Isham...
Robert E. Isham
Jul 28, 2021
INDIAN ORCHARD-Robert E. Isham, 80, passed peacefully on Wednesday (7/28/21) at BSMC. Father of the late Tina M. Isham. Robert leaves his loving wife, Ellen (Belder) Isham; son, Tim Isham (Amie) and grandchildren; Robert, Leena, Catania and Alicia and great granddaughters, Aryah & Willoh. Also survived by many siblings, nieces and nephews. CALLING HOURS AT THE RATELL FUNERAL HOME, 200...
