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  Robert Leo ”Buddy” Vance, 86, of Elmore Avenue in Springfield passed away peacefully on Thursday at BSMC in Springfield. Buddy was born in Ludlow, and had lived in Springfield all his life.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Basilone and served from 1955 to 1959 before being honorably discharged and returning home.  Buddy worked for Polep Distributors over 35 years before retiring in 1997. He was a faithful catholic...

Charlene Marie St. John, 68, of Ludlow passed away on Saturday morning after a brief illness at Bear Mountain Healthcare. Charlene was born in Ludlow, and was a lifelong resident, attending local schools and graduated from Ludlow High School. Charlene worked for Meadow Farms in Agawam for many years before retiring. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially holiday gatherings. A devoted catholic, Charlene was a communicant of the Catholic community of the Diocese of Western...

  Irene A. Scott, 70, of Shumway Street passed away on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Baystate Medical center in Springfield. Irene was born in Ludlow and spent all of her life in Indian Orchard. She was educated in local schools and graduated from the High School of Commerce in 1970. Irene worked as a Clerk for Chapin Center Nursing Home for many years before retiring in 2009. She was passionate about life in general, but especially about time spent with her grandchildren. She was an avid...

  Lillian R. Jerome, 80, formerly of Michael St. in Ludlow passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at Evergreen health Care Center after a period of failing health. Lillian was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Roland and Florence (Dumas) Gagnon. She was raised and educated there and attended local schools. She enlisted in the USMC, proudly serving from 1959 to 1961. Lillian was a PFC, serving as Superintendent Supply Clerk at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. After her honorable...

 SPRINGFIELD-Earl H. Thibodeau Jr., 76, of Oak Hollow Rd. passed away at his home on Tuesday. Earl was born in Springfield, resided in the city his entire life, and was educated in local schools. He married the former Nancy Jean Dorsett on July 1, 1978, and they settled in Springfield to raise their family.  Earl worked for TIP GE Fleet Services and  Firestone Tire for many years before retiring in 2010. He enjoyed golfing and traveled to many courses, near and far, to play...

PALMER-Loretta May Sanders, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Loretta was born in St. Albans, Vermont and was the daughter of the late James and Laura (Longway) Deegan. She had resided in Palmer and Monson for many years before moving to Longmeadow last year. She worked at the Holyoke Soldiers Home in the Housekeeping department for many years and had previously worked for Mary Kay Cosmetics as a Sales Consultant. She was a former communicant of St. Michael’s Church...

  Theresa B. (Jodoin) Marceau, 90, of Indian Orchard passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Vero of South Hadley. Theresa was born in Springfield on March 26, 1931, a daughter of the late Omer A. and Juliette R. (Rainville) Jodoin.  Theresa loved being a housewife, tending to her home and decorating for family and friends. She married Clarence Marceau and they enjoyed seventy years of love, happiness, family and wonderful memories. Theresa enjoyed music, often...

  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,...