Apr 20, 2021

Ronald E. Longley

1949 – 2021

Feeding Hills – Ronald E. Longley, 71, died peacefully at home Tuesday morning surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Springfield, MA, growing up in West Springfield before moving to Minnesota to be with his future wife, Sheila. He moved back...

Apr 18, 2021

Eileenmari Leclerc passed away on Saturday after several years of illness. Born September 23, 1964 she grew up in Chicopee after her parents Francis J. Rice and Elizabeth Rice (Mulvahill) relocated from Holyoke, MA.  Eileenmari attended St. Patrick's Elementary School, and then Holyoke Catholic Highschool (Class of 82).  She attended College of Our Lady of the Elms and then...

Apr 18, 2021

Loving mother, grandmother, and Aunt Shirley Lavigne, 91, said her last goodbye on Sunday, 4/18, at Mt. Saint Vincent. Lifelong resident of Springfield, daughter of late John and Una (Provost) Lamier. Shirley is predeceased by her loving husband Francis; brothers, Ralph and Gerald Lamier; and children, Cheryl, Brian, Francis, Lawrence, and Wayne Lavigne. She leaves behind her 5 sons,...

Apr 18, 2021

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.  Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."  John C. Giordano, 59, was granted access to the eternal slumber on Sunday, April 18 th , 2021. His parents Giuseppe and Jane gave John the tools, early in life, which helped him become a master Carpenter, devoted brother,...

Apr 16, 2021

William Proakis, 86, passed on Friday April 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  William was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of the late Constantine and Angela (Komastakis) Proakis.  William served in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of American International College.  He enjoyed going to all the Alumni games and was a devoted Red...

Apr 16, 2021

Evelyn (Shea) Foley, 92, formerly of Parkside Street, Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Keystone Commons.  Evelyn was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late Eugene and Delia (Russell) Shea. She began her career in the business office at Chain Belt, Chicopee, and later worked in the business offices of Forbes & Wallace, and...

Apr 14, 2021

BAGLEY, Marguerite A. (Chapla), 90, of Holyoke, MA, formerly of West Springfield, MA, Boston, MA, Pompano Beach, FL and North Andover, MA, passed away on April 14, 2021 after a brief illness at MissionCare in Holyoke, MA.  She was born in Holyoke, MA, and graduated from the Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing. Marguerite was predeceased by her husband Joseph...

Apr 13, 2021

Judith A. Santinello

Judy Santinello, age 66 passed away on Monday April 13, 2021 due to complications from dementia. She is survived by her husband Bruce A. Fields. Judy and her husband met over 30 years ago and spent many years enjoying their second home in Townsend, Vermont, traveling to Cape Cod, and enjoying motorcycle swap meets...

Apr 10, 2021

James Michael Fyfe, 36, joined his Dad in his final resting place on Saturday evening. James was born in Holyoke, son of Carol and Randall Fyfe. He was a graduate of West Springfield High School and went on to be an HVAC Installer and Sheet Metal Fabricator for Fletch-Air alongside his lifelong colleague and friend, Calvin Fletcher. He enjoyed...

Apr 8, 2021

Charles "Charlie" F. Raymond, aged 87, died at his home in Westfield on Thurs. April 8, 2021.  Born in Springfield on Sept. 16, 1933, he was the only son of Blanche M. (Smith) Raymond and Charles Gilman Raymond. Raised by his mother, Charlie (also fondly known as Daddy, Pepe, Gramp, and the "Cookie Monster") grew up in Springfield and...

Apr 8, 2021

Diane J. (Sasen) Baldyga passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Joseph and Mona Sasen. A graduate of Cathedral High School, she also had a degree in Interior Decorating and was a graduate of the Frasier School of Modeling. Diane worked as a secretary at the Samuel Black Company...

Apr 4, 2021

Kamila J. Chmiel

1932-2021

Agawam – Kamila J. (Gil) Chmiel, 88, died April 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Kamila was born in Springfield and has lived in Chicopee Falls before moving to Agawam in 2012.  She worked as a hairdresser for many years.  She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Chmiel and leaves...

Apr 1, 2021

Mr. Wayne C. Dearden, 68, of 42 Belle Ave, died peacefully at home surrounded by love on Thursday, April 1 st . Wayne was born in Springfield, MA on December 26 th , 1952. Wayne lived in Arlington TX for a few years before returning to the area and settling down in West Springfield. Wayne enlisted in the United...

Mar 29, 2021

Michael P. Collins

1982 – 2021

West Springfield – Michael P. Collins, 38, died peacefully Monday morning at home.  Mike was born in Springfield, son of Nancy (Reagan) Collins, Fred Smith and Richard Collins, and lived in Westfield most of his life before moving to West Springfield recently.  He attended Westfield High School and worked...

Mar 28, 2021

Gerald B. Norgaard

1942 – 2021

Agawam – Gerald B. "Chey" Norgaard, 79, died peacefully Sunday in a local nursing home.  Chey was born and raised in Fosston, MN before moving to Agawam as a teenager.  He was a graduate of Agawam High School and served in the United States Navy...

Mar 27, 2021

Doris Helen Murray, 90, died Saturday March 27, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lucy (Westerberg) Inman and was born on September 12, 1930 in Springfield, MA.  She married the late Earl Osborne Murray on October 2, 1954 and were married for 59 years.  They raised their family in Springfield, MA prior to moving to...

Mar 25, 2021

Carmella A. Lepore

1930 – 2021

Feeding Hills – Carmella A. (Buoniconti) Lepore, 91 of Feeding Hills, passed away peacefully on March 25 th at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Buoniconti, Carmella was a resident of Springfield before moving to Feeding Hills in 1969.  She was...

Mar 21, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of PAUL M. LICHWAN, 76, announce his passing at home. He was born on 9-11-44 to Michael and Blanche (Sobieski) Lichwan. He attended Chicopee High School and started his 30-year career with Abdow Corporation at an early age, progressing from dishwasher to VP of Restaurant Operations. He later joined forces with...

Mar 17, 2021

Nancy E. Lane West Springfield – Nancy E. (Green) Lane, of Bretton Road died peacefully Wednesday March 17th surrounded by her loving family.  Nancy was born in Springfield, grew up in Agawam, and has lived in West Springfield most of her life.  She worked briefly as a real estate agent for the Green & Green Real Estate Company in West...

Mar 16, 2021

Stephen Joseph Balboni was as born February 19, 1954, in Springfield, MA to Joseph and Theresa (Conway) Balboni. He graduated from Cathedral High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. It was during his initial term of service when he married his bride of 45 years, the former Cynthia Ballard. Near the end of his first enlistment, Steve...