Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Indian Orchard, MA
Serving Indian Orchard
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
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
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
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....
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
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...
Lisa Ann Francis
Jun 6, 2020
On Saturday, June 6, 2020, Lisa A. Francis passed away unexpectedly at her home. She went peacefully in her sleep. She leaves her devoted Husband, Michael Rodriguez. Her loving children; Timothy Francis, Tammy Francis, Tony Scapin and Amber Gelinas. Her cherished grandchildren; Kaylie, Brianna, Mistie and Jayden. A very special family friend, Debra McCarthy. She also leaves her beloved mother;...
Richard E. Landry Sr.
Jun 4, 2020
SPRINGFIELD-Richard E. Landry Sr., 74, of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at BSMC in Springfield. Richard was born in Ludlow on February 21, 1946 to the late Armand and Florence (Henault) Landry. He attended Cathedral High School and graduated from STCC with a degree in Accounting and Computer Programming. He proudly served in the US...
Dorothy Mae Bedard
May 16, 2020
Dorothy Mae Bedard, 91, formerly of Steuben Street passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Vero Nursing & Rehabilitation in South Hadley. Dorothy was born in Springfield on February 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Belliveau) Colson. Dorothy was raised in Springfield, attending local schools including Sacred Heart Grammar School and graduated from Sacred...
Eugene R. Robitaille
Apr 27, 2020
LUDLOW-Eugene R. Robitaille, 88, of Laroche Street in Ludlow passed away peacefully on Monday at Orchard Valley Assisted living in Wilbraham after a brief illness. Gene was born in Ludlow on May 4, 1931, a son of the late Armand & Marguerite (Dupont) Robitaille. He was raised in Indian Orchard and attended local schools, graduating from Springfield Technical High School. ...
Yeretzgin Armenouhi Vertanesian
Apr 24, 2020
Yeretzgin Armenouhi (Katmarian) Vertanesian was called home on April 23rd while living in Hamden, Massachusetts. She was born in 1926 in Latakia, Syria to parents Stepanos and Zarouhi (Levonian) Katmarian who were survivors of the deportations/genocide of Armenians from Keutahia and Aintab in 1915. She was predeceased by her husband Rev. Arch. Sahag Vertanesian. Armenouhi was a teacher in the...