Jun 24, 2023

Denis J. Boissonneault, 58, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at home. Born in Holyoke, he lived in West Springfield most of his life and was a 1984 graduate of West Springfield High School.  Denis had worked as a tow truck operator for Mascaro Towing, Red's Towing and he also had worked for Valvoline.  ...

Jun 21, 2023

Quentin (Chuck) C. Epaul, Sr., 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Carlos and Rita (Willett) Epaul.  He moved to Westfield in 1956 where he and his wife raised their family. He moved to Agawam in 2019. He enjoyed many...

Jun 18, 2023

Ruben J. Calo, 82, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  Born in Río Pedras, Puerto Rico, he moved to Springfield forty-nine years ago.  Ruben worked as a carpenter for over forty years for the Carpenters Union Local 108, retiring in 2005.  He was an avid gardener and had a green thumb.  He leaves his...

Jun 15, 2023

Kimberly L. (Minor) Flematti, 45, passed away June 15, 2023 after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer. She was born on June 11, 1978 to Linda (Squires) Minor and the late Robert Minor. Kim worked as a Life Coach Activities Coordinator for Viability Inc. in Springfield. She was a kind, honest and loving person...

Jun 14, 2023

John W. Henchey Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was born in Winchendon, MA, on February 17, 1936, he was the son of the late John W. Sr., and Johanna (Moriarty) Henchey. John was also predeceased by two sisters, Fern Knight and Catherine Lorenz, his wife of 60 loving years, Judith A....

Jun 12, 2023

Milagros "Terry" Rodriguez, 63, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 12, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.  Born in Manhattan, NY and raised in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of José J. and the late Minerva (Quiñones) Rodriguez and the late Luis Cruz. In 1979, Terry moved to Springfield to start a family with...

Jun 7, 2023

Alice R. (Wauzenski) Dennis, 96, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.  Born in the former town of Prescott, MA, now under the Quabbin Reservoir, daughter of the late Adam and Frances (Bobeck) Wauzenzki, she grew up in Shutesbury. She moved to Springfield and then moved to Agawam in 1980. Alice worked for many years...

Jun 4, 2023

Peter John Kalmakis of Gloucester, formerly of West Springfield, died peacefully on June 4, 2023.

Born in Chicopee, Mass on June 9, 1924, he was the son of the late John and Kaliope (Delakis) Kaloroumakis, the fourth child in a family of eight children. His wife of 56 years, Bessie (Galiatsos) Kalmakis, died in 2007....

Jun 3, 2023

Kathleen M. (Brown) Cardinale, affectionately known as Kathy, Mom, Gram, and Aunt Kay, died peacefully Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary (Quinn) Brown, she grew up in Springfield and was a 1955 graduate of Technical High School. Kathy exemplified what it meant to be a hard worker, raising...

Jun 2, 2023

John J. Stelmach, 76, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 2, 2023 at home.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Edsel and Theresa (Sullivan) Stelmach, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1963 graduate of Agawam High School.  He was a retired purchasing agent and worked for Hampden Engineering and previously he worked...

Jun 1, 2023

Carol Zimmer

1944 – 2023

Agawam – Carol Zimmer, 79, has passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023.  Carol was born and raised on a farm on Miller Street in Ludlow, MA.  In 1989, she moved to Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, where she spent the next 27 years with her husband Thomas Zimmer (deceased).  Following her...

May 31, 2023

Donald Wells, 78, of Feeding Hills, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at home after a short illness. Born in Portland, Maine son of the late Edward and Grace (Berberian) Wells, he grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Technical High School. In 1974 he joined the Agawam Fire Department where he...

May 29, 2023

Gloria May (Poggi) Stowe, 94, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2023.  Born in Springfield, MA, on June 29, 1928,  daughter of the late Angelo and Caroline E (Taffurelli) Poggi, she was a 1946 graduate of Agawam High School. She lived in Agawam most of her life and was a customer service representative for many...

May 28, 2023

Robert Thomas Krawczynski, 36, entered into eternal rest on May 28, 2023.  Born in Springfield,  he lived in Westfield, Southwick, Florida and Ludlow during his school years.  He enjoyed wrestling, swimming, soccer and had a love for the outdoors.  He was fearless and rarely focused for any length of time.  He loved his family and carried most...

May 26, 2023

Dorothy "Dottie" Jones, 69, died peacefully May 26, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was born May 20, 1954 to the late Robert and Mary Holmes. She was raised in Agawam along with four of her siblings and was educated at Agawam High school. She met the love of her life Clifford E. Jones,...

May 25, 2023

John A. Krause, 80, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at home.  Born in Westfield, he was lifelong resident of Agawam.  John worked at Pratt & Whitney, Monsanto, and for Local 43 the Heat and Frost Insulators Union.  He was also in the National Guard for six years.  He leaves his wife, Mildred (Feliciano)...

May 24, 2023

William D. Reynolds, 66, died May 24, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Roland W. and Ann (Jangrow) Reynolds, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and attended West Springfield High School.  William worked for many years at Metro Fuel Injection and was an avid NASCAR enthusiast.  He leaves two...

May 23, 2023

Blanche R. (Fish) Withee, 99, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at home.  Born in West Springfield, daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Ruth M. (Heywood) Fish, she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of West Springfield High School. Blanche was a retired secretary to the former Chief of Police in West...

May 23, 2023

Rita A. Petersen

1939 – 2023

West Springfield – Rita A. (Cayer) Petersen, 83, died peacefully Tuesday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Rita was born in Lachine, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of the late Joseph and Donalda (Lareau) Cayer.  She grew up in Holyoke and has lived in West Springfield for the past 54...

May 22, 2023

Kelly F. Simpson, age 43, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2023.  Kelly was born on March 19, 1980 in Springfield, the daughter of Robert and Ann Maureen (Pendergast) Simpson.  She grew up in Westfield, graduating from Westfield High School, Holyoke Community College, UMASS Dartmouth, and Springfield Technical Community College.  She was a Sorority Sister of Phi Sigma Sigma.  ...