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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 Community College with a Degree in Gerontology. In her younger years she worked as a file Clerk for Mass Mutual in...

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 of the 66th Tank Battalion. He was honorably discharged and returned home in 1955. Albert was married to the former Mary Braese, living in Springfield and then later...

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 home, he worked for a number of years as an equipment operator for several area contractors. He joined the USPS and retired in 1996...

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 they traveled the United States while he served with the Army Air Corp. Betty and Bob moved to Niagara Falls, NY in 1947...

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., Patricia Leclair of Indian Orchard and Laurie Mellor of Wilbraham, three grandchildren and one great...

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 on May 28, 1945 in St. Aloysius Church.  She and her husband, Roland “Nicky” Minnie were...

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 Wells of Old Lyme, CT. Many extended members of the Thomas and Wells family including his grandfather, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends,...

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 School. Joseph joined the US Army after graduation, serving for four years before being honorably discharged and returning home. He was...

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 technician. He worked for many years at Westover Air Base, McCormick Alum, and TJ Conway Co. before retiring. He was a union member of the Plumbers and...

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. He married Elizabeth Castonguay in 1963 and they settled in Ludlow. Harold worked for the former Alamac Knitting Mills in Indian Orchard for five...