Dec 6, 2024

Brendan T. Baker, 92, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 6, 2024 at home.  Born in County Kerry, Ireland, son of the late John and Margaret (Foley) Baker, he came to the United States in 1949 and lived in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield for most of his life.  Brendan worked as a self-employed brick layer and...

Dec 5, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Breton passed away Thursday December 5, 2024. Born on March 7, 1949 to Henry Breton and Marcella (Fontana) Breton in Springfield, MA. After graduating High School he enlisted in United States Navy. He later worked as a Conductor for Conrail Railroad. His train routes taking him to Selkirk, NY and Boston. Kenny enjoyed hunting at the deer...

Dec 5, 2024

Roger W. Morin, 76, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Roland V. and Violet (Proulx) Morin, he lived in West Springfield most of his life and he also had lived in Bondsville.  Roger worked as a roofer for many years for Martin Roofing.  He was...

Nov 25, 2024

Anna L. Pugliano, 95, passed away Monday Nov. 25, 2024. She was born in West Springfield on Oct. 24, 1929 to the late William and Anna Driscoll. Anna worked for many years at the former Monte Carlo Restaurant for many years making homemade desserts and pasta including tortellini and manicotti. After retiring, she continued to make her famous tortellini...

Nov 24, 2024

Dennis S. Baldwin, 61, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.  He was predeceased by his parents, Robert F. and Alice (Simpson) Baldwin, a brother, Robert D. Baldwin and a nephew, Anthony T. Racette. His career in Law Enforcement started as a Police Officer for the West Springfield Police Department, then a Federal Officer at...

Nov 22, 2024

Frederick A. Uschmann, 85, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 22, 2024 in the home that he loved. Born in Springfield, son of the late Edward and Alberta (Bondi) Uschmann, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1958 graduate of Agawam High School.  As a two-way starter on the 1957 football team he was selected to...

Nov 20, 2024

Robert A. Bessette 1935 – 2024 West Springfield- Robert "Joe" Bessette, 89, died peacefully Wednesday morning with his caregivers by his side.  Bob was born in Springfield oldest son of the late Arthur and Jean (Laporte) Bessette and has lived in West Springfield his entire life.  He was a 1954 graduate of West Springfield High School and was the...

Nov 18, 2024

Nicole R. (Cyr) Thibault, 72, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 18, 2024 at home.  Born in Drummondville, Province of Quebec, Canada, daughter of the late Raymond and Annette (Lefebvre) Cyr, she came to the United States in 1960 and then moved back to Canada and came back to the United States and to Agawam in...

Nov 14, 2024

Bernard 'Mel' Crosby, 98, found peace with the Lord November 14th, 2024, in his home surrounded by the love of family. Born in Chicopee, June 17, 1926, he was a West Springfield resident since 1956. Mel graduated from Chicopee H.S. and Northeastern University. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He was married to the "love...

Nov 14, 2024

Sandra Jeanne (Peck) Keenan, 78, entered eternal rest on Thursday November 14, 2024. Raised in Chester, VT, she was the daughter of Wayland and Thelma (Bargfrede) Peck. Sandra graduated with her associate degree from Bay Path College and later earned her bachelor's degree from AIC. She worked for Pratt and Whitney and Hamilton Sundstrand for many years,...

Nov 11, 2024

Marjorie L. (Rockwell) Irwin, 75, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Theodore and Marjorie (Fullam) Rockwell, she was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught at the Mittineague Elementary School and in Pennsylvania.  She was active and supervised the Sunday School for over twenty years...

Nov 11, 2024

Dorothy C. (Chryssakis) Katsoulis, 92, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.  Born in Somerville, MA, daughter of the late George and Antonia (Mavreas) Chryssakis, she grew up in Somerville, graduating from Somerville High School and Salem State College. Dorothy met and married her beloved husband, Markos ("Mike") George Katsoulis, in West Springfield. She first worked as a primary...

Nov 10, 2024

Norman C. Burns, 74, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Born in Montpelier, Vermont, son of the late Norman Burns and Janice (Leno) Bragdon, he moved to West Springfield in 1955. Norman was an independent courier for banking facilities. He was also a very proud Vietnam Marine Corp Veteran. He was very active with...

Nov 10, 2024

William "Bill" E. Racicot, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at home surrounded by family.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (DeMaio) Racicot, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and a 1964 graduate of West Springfield High School.  William worked as a roofer for Local 248.  He loved his country and...

Nov 9, 2024

Diane Mary (Jordan) Loughman, 72, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 9,2024 at Mercy Medical Center after a courageous battle with Cancer.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Arden Jordan  of Chicopee MA.  She grew up in Springfield MA and was a graduate of 1971 of Sacred Heart.  Diane lived in Agawam...

Nov 8, 2024

Mary O. Bailey

1932 – 2024

West Springfield – Mary O. (Fitzsimmons) Bailey, 92 died peacefully Friday morning.  Mary was born and raised in Holyoke, the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Ashe) Fitzsimmons.  She lived in West Springfield most of her life before spending her retirement years in Port Charlotte, FL.  She was...

Nov 2, 2024

Pierrette Veilleux, 80, passed away Sat Nov. 2, 2024. She was born in Grand-Mere, Quebec on Feb 29, 1944 to the late Thomas and Simone (St. Pierre) Carbonneau. Pierrette enjoyed crocheting, traveling, spending time with her family and also being a personal manicurist for her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Antoni Veilleux on Jan 14,...

Oct 27, 2024

Mary C. Lemieux

1937 – 2024

West Springfield – Mary C. (Morrissey) Lemieux, 87, died peacefully Sunday evening surrounded by her loving family.  Mary was born in Northampton, daughter of the late George and Loretta "Mamie"(Ryan) Morrissey, and has lived in West Springfield for the past 60 years. She was a retired Registered Nurse at...

Oct 27, 2024

Agawam – Caroline M. (McGregor) Blanchard, 57 died peacefully Sunday evening surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.  Caroline was born in Springfield, daughter of late James and Florence (Smith) McGregor, and has lived in Agawam all her life.  She was a 1985 graduate of Agawam High School. She attended Salem State University and after worked as...

Oct 25, 2024

Maria (Andujar) Pacheco, 85, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 25, 2024.  Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, raised in San Juan in Pedro and Juanita Morles home from the age of seven whom became her forever family. She was brave and courageous in leaving Puerto and settling with her family in Brooklyn, New York.  For many years she...