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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...

LUDLOW-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...

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 two tours in Vietnam. He received the Fleet Marine Force Insignia, the National Defense Medal, RVN Campaign...

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 and the PX at Camp LeJuene, NC.  She and her husband, Carl T. Gibb, Jr. were active with...

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 years. He was also employed with Chipotle in Shrewsbury and as a member of the Federal Employee Service Association until his...

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 in Chicopee and late for Springfield Wire before retiring. Her husband, Thomas Szczebak predeceased her. She...

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. Debbie worked for Riverside Industries for many years and also at TSL Distributors before retiring in...

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 A. Foisy, moved to Ludlow in 1956 and established Red Bridge Farm (later renamed to Good Luck Farm), primarily for boarding...