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  LUDLOW- Anthony Vincent Caputo, 32 of 229 Miller St. Ludlow, Ma.,  husband of Evellyn Vessoni Riberio Caputo, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2021. Anthony was born June 24, 1989 in Springfield, Ma., a son of Anthony Caputo and Marilyn Valenti. He gre up in Ludlow and attended Ludlow Public Schools. Anthony went to STCC for Forensic Biology and made the Dean's List. He then went on to pursue an education in asbestos removal, an occupation he...

Darlene L. Adams, 71, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Darlene was born in Ludlow, a daughter of the late Armenio “Al” and Stephanie (Baldyga) Alexander. She was raised and educated in Ludlow, attending local schools and graduated from Ludlow High School. Darlene married Gerald R. Adams on April 6, 1974 and they shared many years of love, memories and happiness together. Darlene was a familiar face in Indian Orchard,...

SPRINGFIELD- Mary L. Payne, 71, of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon at her home surrounded by family. Mary Lou, as family and friends called her, was born in Springfield on September 22, 1949. She was raised and educated in West Springfield, attending local schools and graduated from West Springfield High School in 1967.  Mary Lou worked for many years at Graham’s Check Cashing in Springfield and AAA Auto Club in West Springfield. Mary Lou loved spending...

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 & traveled extensively for 54 years. Doris also taught at St. Mary's in Longmeadow where she lived before moving to Monson then...

Springfield‐ Robert E Isham, 80, of the Indian Orchard section of Springfield was called safely home on Wednesday July 28, 2021. He passed into eternal life at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Springfield on June 30, 1941 a beloved son of the late Walter W Isham Sr. and May B. (Taylor) Isham. He was born and raised in Springfield and was a lifelong resident of the city. He was employed for 30 years at National...

INDIAN ORCHARD-Robert E. Isham, 80, passed peacefully on Wednesday (7/28/21) at BSMC. Father of the late Tina M. Isham. Robert leaves his loving wife, Ellen (Belder) Isham; son, Tim Isham (Amie) and grandchildren; Robert, Leena, Catania and Alicia and  great granddaughters, Aryah & Willoh. Also survived by many siblings, nieces and nephews. CALLING HOURS AT THE RATELL FUNERAL HOME, 200 MAIN ST., INDIAN ORCHARD, TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 3021 FROM 4:00 TO 7:00 P.M. Visit...

James P. Caplette, 61, of Main St. in Three Rivers passed away on Saturday at Baystate medical Center in Springfield. Jim was born in Springfield, a son of the late Antonio & Isabelle (MacDougal) Caplette. He was raised and educated in Springfield and attended local schools. He enlisted in the USAF in 1979, serving with the 509 Supply Squadron as an aircraft mechanic and then the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover.  He was honorably discharged and returned home to start his family. He...

John P. Paine of Agawam, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Son of the late Thomas I. Paine and Elizabeth Paine (Cullin) on December 24, 1956. 

Jean G. (D’Amario) Auger, 85, of Pleasant Street in East Longmeadow passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2021 at her home. Jean was born in Springfield on June 18, 1936, the youngest child of proud Italian immigrants, Assunto (Samuel) and Bambina (Diluzio) D’Amario. She was raised and educated in Springfield and attended local schools. Jean worked for many years at the Buxton Company in Springfield. Jean married Arthur D. Auger and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage together...

Gary A. Narreau, 69, of Hubbard St. passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Gary was born in Ludlow on November 28, 1951 a son of the late Ovila L. and Dorothy L. (Picard) Narreau.