Theodore Ralph Grimaldi
Feb 20, 2025
West Springfield – Theodore R. Grimaldi, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Known affectionately as Ted, he was born in Springfield to the late Louis Grimaldi Sr. and Frances (Santaniello) Grimaldi.
Growing up in the South End of Springfield, Ted graduated from Technical High School where he was an outstanding baseball...
Frances C. "Babs" Silk
Feb 17, 2025
FRANCES C. SILK
1924 – 2025
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Frances "Babs" Silk, 100, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on November 16, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Robert and Frances Smart. She has lived in West Springfield most of...
Margaret Ann Young
Feb 12, 2025
Margaret A. (Horne) Young, 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Cambuslang, Scotland, daughter of the late Thomas and Jessie (Jack) Horne, she immigrated to United States and settled in West Springfield in 1964. Margaret worked for the former Valley Bank and then retired in 1989 from Baybank where she enjoyed the...
James Wesley Russell
Feb 11, 2025
James W. Russell, 48, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at home. Born in Springfield, September 21, 1976, he is the son of Michael J. Russell and the late Geraldine M. (Powell) Russell who died in 2023. He grew up and attended Agawam Schools and was 1996 graduate of Agawam High School. James attended...
Jonathan Martin
Feb 11, 2025
Jonathan P. Martin, 54, died Tuesday in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke the son of Roberta (Podbelski) Martin and the late Dr. Paul T. Martin. Jon was the husband of Dianna (Moll) Martin and father of Benjamin Martin. He worked for Sun-Gro Horticulture in Agawam and previously for City of Springfield's Retirement Board. A 1989 graduate...
Ann Hurley
Feb 10, 2025
Ann Hurley
1970 – 2025
Springfield – Ann (McKenzie) Hurley, 54, died peacefully Monday morning surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Chicago, the daughter of the late William and Isabel (Smith) McKenzie, and moved to Springfield at an early age. She worked as an Insurance Representative for Health New England. Her husband...
John Michael Rys Jr.,
Feb 7, 2025
John Michael Rys Jr, 81, of West Springfield, MA, passed away after a brief fight with cancer. John was born on May 25, 1943 to the late John Michael Rys, Sr, and Mary T (Skiba) Rys Albano. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother Richard Joseph Rys, his sister Kathleen (Rys) Wozniak and his son, Richard John...
Kathryn I. Duclos
Feb 7, 2025
Kathryn I. Duclos
1926 – 2025
West Springfield – Kathryn I. (Perry) Duclos, 98 died peacefully Friday evening surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born in West Springfield, daughter of the late Charles and Irene (LaFond) Perry, and has lived here all her life. She graduated from West Springfield High School in 1944. She...
Richard Allan Robinson
Feb 5, 2025
Richard A. Robinson, 61, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at home. Born in Auburn, NY, son of the late David Robinson, he grew up in Moravia, NY and was a graduate of Moravia High School. Upon graduation, he entered the Air Force. He moved from North Dakota to West Springfield in 1987. Richard...
Peter James Maynard
Feb 5, 2025
Peter J. Maynard, 74, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Born June of 1950 in Springfield, son of the late James and Aldina (DelMonte) Maynard, he moved to Agawam in the 1960's and was a 1968 graduate of Agawam High School. Peter was the owner of Maynard Construction inc. which built many homes in...
Philip J. Shine
Jan 29, 2025
Philip J. Shine 1931 - 2025 Naples, FL Philip J. Shine of Naples, FL, formerly of Springfield, MA, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Born in Springfield on July 3, 1931, the son of Fred J. and Grace M. Shine, Phil grew up in Springfield and graduated from Technical High School and the University of Massachusetts, where he...
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...