David John Theriaque
Jan 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of David J. Theriaque, announce his
passing. He was born January 13, 1953 to Richard and Charlotte (Gillette) Theriaque in Springfield, MA. He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years Dorothy (Gelinas) Theriaque, his children, Daniel Theriaque, Doreen Gamache and husband Christopher, Douglas Theriaque, and his...
Chandra Gurung
Jan 23, 2025
Chandra Gurung, 54, passed away Jan 23, 2025. He was born in Bhutan on Jan 1, 1971 to Man and Nir Gurung. Chandra worked in the maintenance department at UMASS Amherst. He leaves his wife Hari Gurung; a son; Prajal Gurung, three daughters; Kumari, Anusha and Binisha Gurung, grandchild Adbik Gurung, siblings; Sher, Kamal, Dila and Deouka. Calling Hours...
David E. Strong
Jan 22, 2025
David E. Strong, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Jan 22, 2025. He was born on May 4, 1964. David was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. In his early years he worked hard as a mechanic with Witch Equipment and United Rentals. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family....
Arthur L. Granger Sr.,
Jan 21, 2025
Arthur L. Granger Sr, 69, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Jan 21, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1955 to the late Stephen and Annie Granger. Art proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked for many years in the bulk center for the USPS. Art enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing....
Janice A. Fortunato
Jan 21, 2025
Janice A. Fortunato, 76, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (LaPenta) Fortunato, Janice lived in the Hartford area most of her life. Janice received a degree in English from the University of Connecticut and then became a registered nurse receiving her degree from...
Mary Madonna Tompkins
Jan 20, 2025
Mary Madonna (Meehan) Tompkins, 89, passed away January 20, 2025 at her home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mary was born May 21, 1935, in Saint Albans, Vermont and was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Sullivan) Meehan. Her family moved to Springfield, after WWII, to be closer to other family members and she graduated...
Rachel Lee Keating
Jan 17, 2025
Rachel L. Keating, 37, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Springfield, she lived in Westfield most of her life and was a 2005 graduate of Westfield Vocational High School. Rachel was an avid Patriots and NASCAR fan and enjoyed all outdoor activities. She was predeceased by her father, Wayne Keating. She leaves a son,...
Nancy Ann Lemieux
Jan 16, 2025
Nancy A. (Beach) Lemieux, 74, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Jay Beach and Alberta (Warren) Martin. She was predeceased by her husband, Armand Lemieux. She leaves two sons, Harvey Roy, Armand Lemieux, Jr., a daughter, Lisa Lemieux, a brother,...
Jules Armand Nicole
Jan 10, 2025
Jules A. Nicole, 99, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Noble Hospital in Westfield. Born in Glover, VT, son of the late Lucien and Yvonne (Cote) Nicole, he lived in Newport, VT for many years before moving to Feeding Hills in 1978. Jules worked as a creamery worker for H.P. Hood for over...
John E. Dowd
Jan 8, 2025
John E. Dowd
1935 – 2025
John E. Dowd died peacefully at home January 8th surrounded by his family. John was the son of Dennis and Mary Smiddy Dowd. He grew up in Holyoke, graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1953, and College of the Holy Cross in 1957. He was an educator and...
Kenneth Howard Lafleche
Jan 8, 2025
Kenneth H. LaFleche, 58, passed away Jan 8th surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 30, 1966 to Linda (Hadden) LaFleche and the late Kenneth D. LaFleche. Ken worked as a landscaper in the area for many years. He was a hard worker who overcame many struggles in his life. Ken was a jokester who...
Susan Ellen Fish
Jan 8, 2025
Susan E. (Brassard) Fish, 83, died peacefully Wednesday evening surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born in Springfield the daughter of the late Russell and Helen (Rowan) Brassard. She was a graduate of West Springfield High School and has lived here all her life. She started her career as a Certified Nurse assistant and more recently...
Donald G. Phaneuf
Jan 5, 2025
Donald G. Phaneuf
1937 – 2024
Titusville, FL – Donald G. Phaneuf, 87 died peacefully Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Springfield, MA the son of the late Edward and Alice (Rooney) Phaneuf. He grew up in Springfield and lived in Hampden, MA before moving to Florida. He was a...
Carole Ann Rushby
Dec 28, 2024
Carole A. (Bessette) Rushby, 88, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Evariste and Alice (Wircinger) Bessette, she grew up in West Springfield and was a 1954 graduate of West Springfield High School. She moved to Agawam in 1956. Carole was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. She...
Richard J. Duquette
Dec 25, 2024
Richard J. Duquette, 83, passed away Dec. 25, 2024. He was born, and raised, in Ludlow on Jan 4, 1941 to the late Elzear and Lucie Duquette. He attended St. John the Baptist Elementary School, then graduated from Ludlow High School in 1959. Richard attended Western New England College graduation in 1968 with a Degree in Accounting. Richard served...
Mildred C. Baeder
Dec 21, 2024
Mildred C. Baeder
1921 - 2024
Longmeadow, MA - Mildred W. (Covington) Baeder, 103, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Stanley H. and Thelma (King) Covington. Mildred graduated from Duke University with a nursing degree, having first attended Madison Women's College....
William G. Colburn Sr,
Dec 18, 2024
William "Bill" Gates Colburn Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Born on June 4, 1958 in Springfield, MA, son of Madeline Jean (Boyer) Colburn and the late John G. Colburn. Bill spent the majority of his life in West Springfield, where he was known as a devoted husband, father and...
John Alfred Morassi
Dec 17, 2024
John A. Morassi, Jr., 90, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Born in Agawam, son of the late John and Rose (DeChristoforo) Morassi, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1953 graduate of Agawam High School. John worked for twenty-seven years as a sales representative at Sweet Life Foods, retiring in 1990. He...
Richard W. Jagodowski
Dec 17, 2024
Richard W. Jagodowski, 92, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a 1950 graduate of Chicopee High School and served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a 1963 graduate of Western New England College in Mechanical Engineering and worked as an...
Eleanor Tonelli
Dec 16, 2024
Eleanor (Mercadante) Tonelli, 94, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Agawam, daughter of the late Vincenzo and Filomena (Menna) Mercadante, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam.Eleanor had worked as an inspector for thirteen years at the former Breck Company in West Springfield. She was a member of the Agawam Golden Age...