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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.

Michael  Bremner Collins, 75, passed away July 5, 2021 at home with his wife Cheryl, his sister Kathy and step-daughter Sarah, by his side. Michael's charming and loveable character will be missed and remembered by all those whose life he touched.  Michael served in Vietnam with the Navy Riverboat, completing two tours of duty, the latter for his fellow shipmate. He received several commendations and medals including: the National Defense Service medal, Vietnam...

Mary (Braese) Shlosser, 87, of Anderson Rd. in Ware passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Mary was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late Richard E. and Eshter B. (Loveland) Braese. She was raised and educated in Springfield and attended local schools. Mary worked Alamac Knitting Mills in her younger years and then US Envelope in Springfield before retiring.  Mary was married to Albert Shlosser and they lived in Springfield and then later moving to Ware to raise their...

Clarence R. “Gooch” Marceau, 90, of Indian Orchard passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at BSMC in Springfield. Clarence or Gooch as family and friends knew him as, was born in Ludlow, a son of the late Harry J. and Irene (Brockney) Marceau. Clarence was educated in Springfield schools and was a longtime resident of Indian Orchard. He worked for Jahn Foundry as a machinist with their EJ Machine division. He had previously worked for F & F Tool in Ludlow for many years. He...

Guy R. Boissonneault, 59, of Bexhill Street in Springfield passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday morning. Guy and his beloved wife, Pam, had celebrated their wedding anniversary on Saturday evening, enjoying their time with just each other as a loving couple of 32 years. Guy was born in Canada to the late Julian and Pauline (Moreau) Boissonneault. He moved to the USA at a young age and attended local schools. Guy worked for Rock Ten for the past 21 years as an equipment operator. He...