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SPRINGFIELD – Mitchell E. Smith, 90 of Springfield or Smitty as his family and friends called him, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on January 10, 1931 to Clyde and Winnie (Neal) Smith in Washington County, Virginia. Mitchell served in the US Air Force as a Master Sergeant for 22 years. He was awarded numerous commendations and citations including the Bronze Star for his services in Vietnam. Mitch was honorably discharged and returned home,...

Richard A. Jones, 59, of Glenmore Street was called Safely Home on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born in Holyoke on Feb. 17, 1962, a son of the late Paul and Yvonne (Lariviere) Jones. He was raised and educate in Chicopee, attending local schools and graduated from Chicopee H.S. in 1982. Richard was an excellent Carpenter, working for several local companies, including Dennis Godbout of Springfield. He was co-owner with his longtime partner, Priscilla Martin, of Jon-Mar Home Improvement....

Gail Remillard, 70 of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Gail was born in Ludlow, a daughter of the late Leon and Stacia Kubicz. She grew up in the Orchard, attending Immaculate Conception Catholic School and graduated from the High School of Commerce in Springfield in 1969. Gail worked for many years as a receptionist for Convergent Solutions and also for Gold & Vanaria in Springfield. Gail was a devoted communicant of Holy Cross Church in...

Thomas J. Fortier, 75, of Springfield passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 29, 2021, Vietnam Veterans Day. He was born in Springfield and was a lifelong resident of the city. Tom served in the US Army from 1963 to 1966, with a tour in Vietnam as a medic. He received the Vietnam Cross for Gallantry, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal as well as a letter of Commendation for his actions in Vietnam. He worked his entire life in the retail shoe business, starting out as a shoe...

Clarisse M. Bergeron, passed away peacefully on Monday evening at Life Care of Wilbraham. Clarisse was born on July 2, 1918 in Ludlow, the daughter of the late Alphonse & Mary (Forkey) Dion. She was a lifelong resident and attended local schools. Clarisse was a devoted catholic and life member of St. Elizabeth Parish in Ludlow and a lifelong member of the St. Anne Sodality. She was predeceased by her husband Walter in 1986. Clarisse leaves her children; Jacqueline Martin and her husband...

Roseanne Francis, 62, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born August 15, 1958 to Bruce and Josephine (Raschilla) Cooley in Springfield. Roseanne is survived by her loving husband, Brian Francis; son, Robert Kuhn; daughters Gina and Erica Kuhn; and five grandchildren. At the family's request, all services are private at this time.

Ashley Marie Lambert, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 7, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield on February 19, 1990 she was the beloved daughter of Bernadette A Lambert. Ashley was a graduate of Cathedral H.S. and STCC, where she continued to work as an Admission Clerk. Ashley was predeceased by her grandparents Ernest E. and Florence M (Houle) Lambert. Besides her mother she leaves her loving sister Kristin, brother-in-law Mark Quiterio and nephews Lucas and...

Marcil Levesque, 79, of Monson passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on March 2, 2021. He was born in Canada and moved to Massachusetts in his youth. Marcil was married to the former Sandra Roy and they have 53 years of cherished memories. Marcil had many passions in life but his favorite passion was spending time with her family. He was a long time, well respected, self-employed businessman in the greater Western Massachusetts area. Marcil was business partners in BDL...

With heavy hearts we are sad to say our loved one, Gary N. Vickers, 69, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born in Ludlow on June 14, 1951, a son of the late David J. and Florence (DelPozzo) Vickers. He grew up in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, attending local schools and graduating from Springfield trade School in 1969. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served as a Loadmaster for the C-123 and C-130’s. He was in the USAF Reserves from 1976 till 1990, working at...

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...