Feb 22, 2023

Elaine M. Young

1941 – 2023

West Springfield – Elaine M. (Rioni) Young, 81 died Wednesday, Feb. 22 nd at home surrounded by her loving family.  Elaine was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late Eugene and Elva (Tassinari) Rioni.  She was a graduate of West Springfield High...

Feb 22, 2023

Ruby Baez, 56, of Springfield, born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, a daughter to Francisco and Carmen Baez. She leaves her two daughters, Glendy Baez and Evelyn Quinones, her two grandchildren Giselle and Zayden Asberry, along with brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on March 2, at the Curran-Jones Funeral Home,...

Feb 19, 2023

Gary W. Powell, Jr., 52, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and had attended West Springfield High School.  Gary had worked for Olympic Fastener.  He was pre-deceased by his father, Gary Powell, Sr., a daughter, Tiffany Powell and a...

Feb 18, 2023

Joseph E. Dunn, Jr., 72, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 18, 2023.  Born in Holyoke on April 20, 1950, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Bramham) Dunn, he grew up in West Springfield and was a 1968 graduate of West Springfield High School. He lived inWest Springfield before moving to Chicopee in 2013.  Joseph...

Feb 16, 2023

CHICOPEE – Ruben Colón, 78, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 16, 2023.  Born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, son of the late Ruperto and Jesusa (Diaz Fontanes) Colón, he grew up in Comerio and moved to Springfield before moving to Chicopee in 2002.  Ruben was a retired machine operator for the former Strathmore Paper Company in...

Feb 15, 2023

Carol A. Leone, of Tequesta, FL passed away with her beloved husband and children by her side on February 15, 2023 at Jupiter Medical Center. She was born in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Arthur R. and Margaret Yashinsky Marks of Newington, CT. Carol is survived by her loving husband Jim and her three children, son...

Feb 13, 2023

Gertrude, 'Trudy' C. (Gourley) Westfort, 84, entered Heaven's Glory on Monday, February 13, 2023.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late William and Helen (Campbell) Gourley, she grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School.  She moved to Agawam in 1969 and was employed at Hampden Savings Bank as the President's secretary...

Feb 13, 2023

August P. Martinelli

1932 – 2023

West Springfield – August P. Martinelli, 90, died peacefully Monday evening surrounded by his family.  August was born in Springfield, son of the late Alphonse and Emma Martinelli.  He grew up in West Springfield and was a 1950 graduate of West Springfield High School.  He...

Feb 9, 2023

Elizabeth A. Major, 75, of Agawam, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends. Beth was born in Springfield, MA, August 14,1947 to the late Lloyd W. Major and Dorothy E (Steele) Major of Agawam. She was a graduate of Agawam High School and received a Bachelor of Music Education from...

Feb 8, 2023

Madeline E. (LaRocque) Belisle, 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  Born in Brookfield, Vermont, daughter of the late Florian and Cecile (Vigneault) LaRocque, she grew up and was educated in Brookfield and moved to Springfield, before moving to Agawam in 1966.  Madeline worked as a claim representative for Aetna Life Insurance Company. ...

Feb 6, 2023

Norman E. Cross

1933 – 2023

CHICOPEE – Norman E. Cross, 89, died peacefully Monday evening surrounded by his loving family.  Norman was born and raised in Springfield before moving to Chicopee in 1960.  He was a longtime Service Technician for the Xerox Corporation retiring in 1985.  Norman proudly...

Feb 2, 2023

Marjorie V. (Normandeau) Wilmes, 87, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at home.  Born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel (Ewen) Normandeau, she lived in Feeding Hills since 1965.  She was a member of the Pataconk Yacht Club in Chester, CT and a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.  She was predeceased...

Jan 31, 2023

Rosemary Grace (Carlson) Gauthier, 77, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, August 11, 1945, daughter of the late Victor and Grace (Tease) Carlson, she lived in the West Springfield area most of her life.  Rosemary was one of eleven siblings. Rosemary is survived by her son, John Towne of...

Jan 29, 2023

John E. Berry, 76, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Edward and Angela (Durfee) Berry, he grew up in Springfield and attended the former Springfield Trade High School. He lived in Chicopee for over twenty years.  John worked as a self-employed electrician for...

Jan 23, 2023

Richard A. Letendre, 83, a lifelong resident of Feeding Hills, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, January 23, 2023. Born November 9, 1939 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Rick was the son of the late Sylvio and Irene (Ducharme) Letendre. He was a 1957 graduate of Agawam High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in 1961 from St....

Jan 19, 2023

Daniel F. Walsh, 73, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Jan 19th, at home surrounded by family.  Born in San Francisco, son of the late Kenneth P. and K. Lorraine (O'Leary) Walsh, he grew up in Millbrae, CA and was a 1967 graduate of Serra High School. He worked for the San Francisco Police Department from 1972 to 1982....

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Jane (Stewart) Stuart, 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.  Born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Harold J. and Theresa M. (Harding) Stewart, she was a 1951 graduate of Turners Falls High School.  Mary Jane retired from the Town of Agawam where she worked as a secretary in the building department.  Previously...

Jan 16, 2023

Carol A. Grimaldi

1939 – 2023

West Springfield – Carol A. (Leavitt) Grimaldi, 83, died peacefully Monday afternoon in Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by her loving family.  Carol was born in Blandford the daughter of the late Ward and...

Jan 14, 2023

HAMPDEN – Rev. Father Timothy John Murphy, 76, longtime pastor of St. Mary Parish in Hampden, died on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Born in Springfield, on April 25, 1946, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary A. (Hallahan) Murphy. A graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield, he attended St. Thomas Seminary in...

Jan 11, 2023

Philip A. Battista

1986 – 2023

Florida – Philip Andrew Battista, 36 died unexpectedly Monday in Florida.  Philip was born in White Plains, NY, the son of Philip and the late Margaret (Patuano) Battista.  He moved to West Springfield at a young age and was a 2004 graduate of...