Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Indian Orchard, MA

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Bernice Duquette

Bernice Duquette

Dec 18, 2019

Bernice Marguerite Duquette, 92, formerly of 172 Hampshire Street in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield passed on peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. FUNERAL SERVICES ARE PENDING AT THIS TIME. Please keep Bernice in your prayers...

Jessica Lynn Remillard

Jessica Lynn Remillard

Dec 12, 2019

LUDLOW- Jessica Lynn Remillard, 40, of 109 Cady Street in Ludlow passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at home. Jessica will always be remembered as a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, friend and so much more and who always had a smile to help brighten your day. Jessica was born on July 8, 1979 in Springfield, Mass....

Mary Agnes Blais

Mary Agnes Blais

Dec 11, 2019

INDIAN ORCHARD ~  Mary Agnes (Gethins) Blais, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Indian Orchard on Wednesday December 11, 2019.  Daughter of the late John and Kathryn (Kavanaugh) Gethins, Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Her presence will be deeply missed by both family and friends.  She was a graduate of Cathedral High School and completed...

Edward H. Greeno

Edward H. Greeno

Dec 8, 2019

CHICOPEE- Edward H. Greeno, 61, of Kane Drive in Chicopee passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at home with his wife at his side. Ted, as family and friends called him had spent the day with his beloved wife, Lois, watching football and preparing for the Christmas holidays, a season he especially loved. Ted was born in Pawtucket,...

Jane Agatha Stroz

Jane Agatha Stroz

Dec 5, 2019

WILBRAHAM-Jane Agatha Stroz, 88, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Wilbraham. She was born on March 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Joseph and Agatha Stroz. The youngest of six children, she was preceded in death by her brothers; John and Mitchell and her sisters; Stella, Helen and Louise. Jane grew up in Indian Orchard and attended...

Craig W. Powers

Craig W. Powers

Nov 25, 2019

INDIAN ORCHARD - Craig W. Powers, 81, of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Craig was born in Hartford, CT. on April 14, 1938, the son of the late William F. & Eva (Lindwall) Powers. He lived in Windsor, CT. and eventually moved to Springfield, MA where he attended local...

Patrick J. Levesque

Patrick J. Levesque

Nov 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD-Patrick J. Levesque, 31, of Sumner Avenue passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at home. Patrick's death was unexpected and has ripped a hole in the center of our tight knit family.  It is impossible to capture a person in simple words, but Patrick's favorite phrase was "Whatever you need". He was the first to offer help to his...

Adrian R. Tougas

Adrian R. Tougas

Nov 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD-Adrian R. Tougas, 32, was called home on Sunday November 17, 2019 as he slept peacefully in his bed. Born February 28, 1987. Adrian was predeceased by his father Robert Peltier. He leaves his loving mother Sharon Bernardos, his son & best-friend Cameron Tougas, his ex-wife & friend Whitney Tougas, his brother Jake Curran and wife Lex of South Hadley,...

Carol Naomi Palmer

Carol Naomi Palmer

Nov 14, 2019

LUDLOW-Carol Naomi Palmer, 96, of Stivens Terrace in Ludlow passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday evening with her family surrounding her. Carol was born in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on Christmas Eve of 1922, a daughter to Park and Ethel (Wilgus) Dilks.  She was raised in Bensalem, attending a one room schoolhouse her entire academic career. Carol moved to Massachusetts...

Glenn R. Palmer

Glenn R. Palmer

Nov 3, 2019

LUDLOW-Glenn R. Palmer, 68, of Stivens Terrace passed away following complications from heart surgery on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  He was born in Springfield on July 16, 1951 the son of Carol Palmer of Ludlow and the late Robert Palmer.  He was raised and educated in Springfield and graduated from Springfield Technical High School. ...

Lawrence S. Dominick

Lawrence S. Dominick

Nov 3, 2019

AGAWAM-Lawrence S. "Larry" Dominick, 76, of Heritage Woods passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Larry was born in Springfield on June 16, 1943, a son of the late Arthur S. and Florence E. (Bongiovanni) Dominick. He was raised and educated in Indian Orchard, attending local schools and graduated from Springfield Trade High School. He...

Kenneth C. Ballard

Kenneth C. Ballard

Oct 22, 2019

HADLEY-Kenneth C. Ballard, 83, formerly of Springfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday evening at Elaine Center at Hadley. Ken was born in Springfield on October 16, 1936, to the late Archie & Gladys Ballard. He was raised and educated in Springfield, attending local schools and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy. Ken was the owner...

Beverly Jean Ellard

Beverly Jean Ellard

Oct 18, 2019

SPRINGFIELD-Beverly Jean Ellard, 84, of Page Blvd passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Springfield on July 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Warren and Gertrude (Cooley) Hastings. A lifelong resident of the city, she was educated in local schools. She married Clifford Ellard and they began their family....

Janet Irene Eldredge

Janet Irene Eldredge

Oct 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD-Janet I. Eldredge, 75, of Pheland Street in Springfield passed away peacefully on Thursday morning at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family. Janet was born in Ludlow on August 18, 1944. She was educated in local schools. She married Allan V. Eldredge Sr., settling in Springfield they began their lives and family together. She worked as a cashier for Mass...

Jane Sophie Belleville

Jane Sophie Belleville

Sep 23, 2019

INDIAN ORCHARD - Jane S. Belleville, 74, of Milton Street in the Orchard passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, in Springfield with her family at her side.  Jane was born in Ludlow on July 11, 1945, daughter to the late Louis J. Dobek, Sr. and Anna H. (Harasik) Dobek. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School.  At the...

Floyd E. Goyer

Floyd E. Goyer

Sep 19, 2019

CHICOPEE-Floyd E. Goyer, 89, of Chicopee passed away on Thursday morning at BSMC in Springfield, after a brief illness. Floyd was born in Troy, New York on April 11, 1930 the son of the late George and Birdie Mae (Saunders) Goyer. He was raised and educated in Troy, attending local schools. He enlisted in the US Army and served from...

Paul R. Koutruba

Paul R. Koutruba

Sep 18, 2019

MONTGOMERY ~ Paul R. Koutruba, 71, passed away on September 18, 2019. He grew up in Indian Orchard and lived in Montgomery for many years. Paul was a proud Vietnam Veteran, beloved Father, world traveler, sports fan, skier, and bird watcher. He worked for the United States Postal Service in the Springfield area for years and flew helicopters in Ellington,...

Daniel R. Sloat

Daniel R. Sloat

Sep 13, 2019

HOLYOKE-Daniel R. Sloat, 53, of Olive Avenue in Holyoke passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning, September 13, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Dan was born in Ludlow on October 4, 1965 the son of Jasper and Angelina (Severino) Sloat of Wilbraham. He grew up in Wilbraham, attending local schools there and graduated from Minnechaug Regional...

Frederick R. Palmer Jr.

Frederick R. Palmer Jr.

Aug 7, 2019

INDIAN ORCHARD -Frederick Richard Palmer Jr. (big Freddy)  of  Indian Orchard passed away unexpectedly  in his home on Wednesday August 7, 2019.  Freddy was born  May 22, 1946 in Ludlow, Ma to the late Frederick R Palmer Sr and the late Evelyn S. Smith Palmer.  He grew up in the Orchard and attended local schools. He was a CDL truck...

Shaun Phaneuf

Shaun Phaneuf

Aug 5, 2019

BARNSTABLE - Shaun Phaneuf, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5th, 2019.  He was born November 16, 1972 in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Shaun lived in California and Florida before returning to Massachusetts.  He attended Tantasqua Regional Vocational School and enjoyed working in construction in the field of carpentry.  Shaun is preceded in death by his mother, Renee Levesque.  He is...