Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Indian Orchard, MA

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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...

Justin T. Wells

Justin T. Wells

Dec 19, 2020

Justin Thomas Wells, 30, of Wilbraham and Los Angeles, CA. passed away on December 19, 2020 after a brief illness. Justin was born on May 26, 1990 in New Haven, Ct., a son of Dusti (Thomas) Wells of Wilbraham and Steven Wells of Old Lyme, CT.  He attended Minnechaug Regional High School. Justin leaves his loving siblings; Jacob and Katelyn...

Joseph A. Patenaude

Joseph A. Patenaude

Dec 1, 2020

Joseph A. Patenaude, 59, of Chestnut Street passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020 at his home. Joseph was born at Walker Air Force in Roswell, New Mexico, a son to the late Hector Patenaude (d.1971) and Bertha (Roy) Patenaude of Springfield. The family moved to Springfield in 1966 and he attended local schools, graduating in 1980 from Putnam High...

David J. Blais

David J. Blais

Nov 20, 2020

David J. Blais, 59, of Chudy Street in Palmer passed away peacefully on Friday Nov. 20, 2020 at his home. David was born in Ludlow on January 12, 1961. He graduated from Ludlow High School and enlisted in the USAF, serving two years before returning home.  He began a long career in the HVAC field as an installation and troubleshooting...

Harold Leet Snipes

Harold Leet Snipes

Oct 24, 2020

Harold Leet Snipes, 79, of Loopley Street in Ludlow passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 24, 2020, at BSMC in Springfield after a period of failing health. Harold was born in Roxboro, NC on February 24, 1941, a son of the late George and Viola (Vaughan) Snipes.  He was educated in North Carolina Schools and moved to Massachusetts many years ago....

Edward M. Bailey

Edward M. Bailey

Oct 20, 2020

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Paul E. Williams

Paul E. Williams

Oct 11, 2020

Paul E. "Butch" Williams, 74, of Springfield passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday evening. Paul was born in Springfield, a son of the late Burley and Irene (Kostyla) Williams. He was raised and educated in Springfield, attending local schools, and graduated from Springfield Trade School. Paul enlisted in the US Navy, proudly serving from 1965 to 1968, serving...

Jean D. Gibb

Jean D. Gibb

Oct 5, 2020

LUDLOW-Jeanette D. (Aliszewski) Gibb, 96, of White Street in Ludlow passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020 at home. Jean was born in Somerville, MA.  Daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Rebeccowicz) Aliszewski. She attended local schools and graduated from Somerville High School. She worked for many years at Filene's Department store, Boston, MA, Star Market, Rockland, MA...

Scott A. Davis

Scott A. Davis

Sep 19, 2020

MILLBURY-Scott A. Davis, 43, of Maplewood Rd. in Millbury, MA. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening at home. Scott was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 6, 1976, a son of Walter Garfield Davis and the late Susan Lynn Davis. He was educated in Florida schools and graduated from High School in Palmer, Ma. Scott worked at Aaron's for many...

Daniel J. Brack

Daniel J. Brack

Sep 5, 2020

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Patricia A. Szczebak

Patricia A. Szczebak

Aug 24, 2020

SPRINGFIELD - Patricia A. Szczebak, 77, formerly of Groton St. in Springfield passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Chicopee Rehab & Nursing Center. Patricia was born in Springfield on June 7, 1943 to the late Harold and Zilda (Machado) Nadeau. She grew up in Springfield and the Orchard and attended local schools.  Patricia worked for Spaulding Manufacturing...

Deborah Ann Ferenz

Deborah Ann Ferenz

Aug 19, 2020

SPRINGFIELD- Deborah A. (Gordon) Ferenz, 63, of Bexhill Street in Springfield passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday morning at her home. Debbie was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts on November 3, 1956, a daughter of Francis and Dorothy (Sacco) Gordon. She was a longtime Springfield resident and worshipped at the Greater New Life Christian Center in Indian Orchard....

Beverly B. Foisy

Beverly B. Foisy

Aug 11, 2020

Beverly Brewster (Bliss) Foisy, 88 of Ludlow peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August, 11, 2020.  Born in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of Doris (Pierce) Bliss and Raymond Bliss.  She took great pride in her heritage of being a descendant of Elder William Brewster, who sailed to New England on the Mayflower in 1620. Beverly and her husband, Richard...

Gerard E. Bewsee

Gerard E. Bewsee

Jul 14, 2020

Gerard E. Bewsee, 78, passed away on July 14, 2020 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Horace H. and Mildred M (Latour) Bewsee. He was a graduate of the High School of Commerce in the Distributive Education program. Gerard was in the management program at the former Albert Steiger Company...

Donald W. Wilson

Donald W. Wilson

Jun 17, 2020

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Steven Arthur Krusiewicz

Steven Arthur Krusiewicz

Jun 7, 2020

Steven A. "Babes" Krusiewicz, 62, of Pineywood Avenue passed away peacefully on Sunday June 7, 2020 at BSMC in Springfield after being stricken at home.  Steven was born in Springfield on December 27, 1957. He was raised and educated in Springfield and East Longmeadow, graduating from East Longmeadow High School in 1976. He received his degree in Business and Accounting...