Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Indian Orchard, MA

Serving Indian Orchard

Doris Chasse

Doris Chasse

Jun 19, 2021

LUDLOW ~ Doris Meagher Chasse passed away Saturday, June 19 at her home in Ludlow. Doris was born in New Brunswick, NJ Doris earned her Master's Degree at Columbia University and began her Physical Education teaching career at Van Sickle in Springfield in 1952. She married Bert Chasse, the love of her life, in 1957. Together they skied, hiked, camped...

Violet M. Zeleznok

Violet M. Zeleznok

May 29, 2021

Violet M. Zeleznok, 91, of Ludlow passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Vero of Wilbraham with her daughters at her side. Vi was born in Passaic, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Wrszenska) Wyczynski. She was raised and educated in New Jersey schools. She married Joseph Zeleznok on July 4, 1953 and after...

Bonnie D. Powers

Bonnie D. Powers

May 26, 2021

Bonnie D. (Parkyn) Powers, 79, of Indian Orchard passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 with her family by her side. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Craig W. Powers, who sadly passed away in 2019. Bonnie was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Walter and Cecelia L. (Whitman) Parkyn.  She was...

Annette M. Cooley

Annette M. Cooley

May 26, 2021

Annette M. Cooley, 66, of Walnut St. in Spfld passed away on Wednesday May 26, 2021 at her home. Annette was born and raised in Barre, VT., and attended local schools. She was a daughter to the late Louise (Messier) Beauvais and stepdaughter of the  Robert LaFrenaye. Annette worked as a Medical Assistant for several area physicians for many years....

Roland A. Blais

Roland A. Blais

May 20, 2021

LAKEWOOD, WA - Roland A. Blais, 82 of Lakewood, Washington passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 20, 2021 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield on September 30, 1938, a son of the late Arthur and Irene (Fontaine) Blais. He grew up in Indian Orchard and attended local schools, graduating from Springfield...

Mitchell E. Smith

Mitchell E. Smith

May 7, 2021

Mitchell E. Smith, 90 of Springfield or Smitty as his family and friends called him, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on January 10, 1931 to Clyde and Winnie (Neal) Smith in Washington County, Virginia. Mitchell served in the US Air Force as a Master Sergeant for 22 years. He was awarded...

Richard A. Jones

Richard A. Jones

Apr 10, 2021

Richard A. Jones, 59, of Glenmore Street was called Safely Home on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born in Holyoke on Feb. 17, 1962, a son of the late Paul and Yvonne (Lariviere) Jones. He was raised and educate in Chicopee, attending local schools and graduated from Chicopee H.S. in 1982. Richard was an excellent Carpenter, working for several...

Gail M. Remillard

Gail M. Remillard

Apr 7, 2021

Gail Remillard, 70 of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Gail was born in Ludlow, a daughter of the late Leon and Stacia Kubicz. She grew up in the Orchard, attending Immaculate Conception Catholic School and graduated from the High School of Commerce in Springfield in 1969. Gail worked for many years as a...

Thomas J. Fortier

Thomas J. Fortier

Mar 29, 2021

Thomas J. Fortier, 75, of Springfield passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 29, 2021, Vietnam Veterans Day. He was born in Springfield and was a lifelong resident of the city. Tom served in the US Army from 1963 to 1966, with a tour in Vietnam as a medic. He received the Vietnam Cross for Gallantry, the Armed...

Clarisse M. Bergeron

Clarisse M. Bergeron

Mar 29, 2021

Clarisse M. Bergeron, passed away peacefully on Monday evening at Life Care of Wilbraham. Clarisse was born on July 2, 1918 in Ludlow, the daughter of the late Alphonse & Mary (Forkey) Dion. She was a lifelong resident and attended local schools. Clarisse was a devoted catholic and life member of St. Elizabeth Parish in Ludlow and a lifelong member...

Roseanne Francis

Roseanne Francis

Mar 20, 2021

Roseanne Francis, 62, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born August 15, 1958 to Bruce and Josephine (Raschilla) Cooley in Springfield. Roseanne is survived by her loving husband, Brian Francis; son, Robert Kuhn; daughters Gina and Erica Kuhn; and five grandchildren. At the family's request, all services are private at this time.

Ashley M. Lambert

Ashley M. Lambert

Mar 7, 2021

Ashley Marie Lambert, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 7, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield on February 19, 1990 she was the beloved daughter of Bernadette A Lambert. Ashley was a graduate of Cathedral H.S. and STCC, where she continued to work as an Admission Clerk. Ashley was predeceased by her grandparents Ernest E. and Florence...

Marcil Levesque

Marcil Levesque

Mar 2, 2021

Marcil Levesque, 79, of Monson passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on March 2, 2021. He was born in Canada and moved to Massachusetts in his youth. Marcil was married to the former Sandra Roy and they have 53 years of cherished memories. Marcil had many passions in life but his favorite passion was spending time with her...

Gary N. Vickers

Gary N. Vickers

Mar 1, 2021

With heavy hearts we are sad to say our loved one, Gary N. Vickers, 69, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born in Ludlow on June 14, 1951, a son of the late David J. and Florence (DelPozzo) Vickers. He grew up in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, attending local schools and graduating from Springfield trade...

Doris M. Duval

Doris M. Duval

Feb 15, 2021

Doris M. Duval, 87, of Scarsdale Rd., Springfield passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 at Willimansett West Nursing Center. Doris was born in Ludlow on Nov. 16, 1933, a daughter to the late Leon and Mary (Jarvais) Duffany. She was raised and educated in Ludlow, graduating from Ludlow High School. She furthered her education, graduating from Springfield Technical...

Albert P. Shlosser

Albert P. Shlosser

Feb 13, 2021

Albert P. Shlosser, 88, of Anderson Rd. in Ware passed away at his home on Saturday, February 13, 2021. A son to the late Albert & Rose Shlosser Sr., Albert was born in Springfield on July 30, 1932. He was raised and educated in Springfield and attended local schools. Al joined the US Army in 1953, serving with Company D...

Garvin E. Thibodeau

Garvin E. Thibodeau

Feb 4, 2021

Garvin E. Thibodeau, 89, formerly of Shumway St. in Springfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. Garvin was a son of the late Emile & Sarah (Jandreau) Thibodeau. He was born in St. Francis, raised there and attended local schools. Garvin was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. After returning...

Elizabeth R. Mcnamara

Elizabeth R. Mcnamara

Jan 24, 2021

Elizabeth R. "Betty" McNamara, 101, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Heritage Hall West in Agawam. Betty was born over a century ago on December 16, 1919 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Roy E. and Ruth Ann (Jacobs) Boslet. She grew up in Altoona, attending and graduating from Catholic schools. Betty married Robert P. McNamara and...

Barbara A. Comstock

Barbara A. Comstock

Jan 2, 2021

Barbara Ann Comstock, 82, of Geneva Street passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021.  Barbara was a lifelong resident of Springfield. She worked as a Medical Secretary at Baystate Medical Center for 47 years before her recent retirement.  Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Comstock and her sister, Joan Frame. She leaves her children; Gary Comstock of East Spfld.,...

Marguerite J. Minnie

Marguerite J. Minnie

Dec 21, 2020

Marguerite Jeanne [Roberts] Minnie, 97, formerly of 269 Stony Hill Road passed away peacefully on Monday evening, December 21, 2020 in Walpole, New Hampshire. Marguerite was born on January 26, 1923 in Springfield, a daughter of the late Alfred and Rosia [Ethier] Roberts.  She went to local schools and graduated from Commerce High School in Springfield, MA. She was married...