Dec 27, 2020

Joseph L. Dubuc

1928 – 2020

Agawam – Joseph L. Dubuc, 92, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at Baystate Medical Center.  Joe was born in Springfield, the son of the late Albert & Laurencia Dubuc.  He attended Tech High School in Springfield and has lived in Agawam for the past 25 years.  He worked as a...

Dec 26, 2020

Donald Learned, 67, passed away at home on Saturday December 26 th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born 7 minutes after his twin brother on October 20, 1953 in Ludlow, the son of the late Helen (Slicer) and Benjamin Learned.  Donald worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Springfield Wire from 1979 until it closed in 2007. ...

Dec 24, 2020

Cruz N. Rodriguez, 76, died Thursday in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico, daughter of Florencio Mora and Selenia Soto. She leaves her children David Rodriguez, Lisa Rodriguez, Steven Rodriguez, Edwin Rodriguez, Louis Rodriguez, Rafael Rodriguez and Marisela Montanez, grandchildren Yamika Rodriguez, Josmari Rodriguez, Rafael Espinosa, Miguel Rodriguez, Anthony Rodriguez, Bianca Rodriguez, Steven Rodriguez Jr,...

Dec 22, 2020

Pat would like to let everyone know that her work here is done. She received a call (sort of an offer she couldn't refuse), for an appointment from which she will not be returning. Her new assignment comes with an amazing sign-on bonus... a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a very long time. Her...

Dec 21, 2020

Dianna J. (Murdock) Gagnon, 68, passed away comfortably and surrounded by loved ones on Monday December 21, 2020. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Rodney and Helen Murdock, Ethel (Davis) Lawson. Dianna enjoyed a big crowd, like when she went to play Bingo any given night of the week. She enjoyed small crowds too and...

Dec 20, 2020

Lorraine Beverly (Saben) Harlow of West Springfield passed away on December 20, 2020.  She was born in Worcester, MA on August 15, 1935.  She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Harlow-Harris (West Springfield, MA) and her wife Christine; Lynn Chase (Scarborough, ME) and her husband Arthur; and Sandra Glazier (Hadley, MA) and her husband Todd.  She is also survived...

Dec 19, 2020

Rita Moore

1926 – 2020

Agawam – Rita (Gallagher) Moore, 94, died peacefully Saturday evening in a local nursing home.  Rita was born in Springfield and lived in Agawam most of her life.  She was a 1945 graduate of Agawam High School and was the head Majorette for the band.  She was the information manager...

Dec 19, 2020

Madeline M. Simpson

1938 – 2020

Agawam – Madeline M. Simpson, 82, died peacefully Friday evening in a local nursing home.  Madeline was born and raised in West Springfield and has lived in Agawam for the past 60 years.  She was a hairdresser for many years with the Sebastian's Hair Salon...

Dec 16, 2020

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Richard "Dick" Groves Aseltine passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH at the age of 93.  Dick was born in Springfield, MA. He was the son of Ward and Mabel (Groves) Aseltine. He...

Dec 16, 2020

Carol J. Taylor

1940 – 2020

Agawam – Carol J. Taylor, age 79, passed away at Chestnut Hill at East Longmeadow on December 16, 2020.  Carol was born in Feeding Hills and lived all her life in Feeding Hills and Agawam.  She was born on December 30, 1940 to the late Richard M. Taylor and...

Dec 14, 2020

Michael A. Mango, 94, died Monday December 14 th at Mercy Medical Center, losing a hard-fought battle with Covid-19. He was born in West Springfield, son of the late James and Rosa (Caporale) Mango. He raised his family in West Springfield and was a lifelong resident.  He was an Army combat infantryman who fought in the Rhineland Campaigns during...

Dec 5, 2020

Daniel L. Tolson

1961 – 2020

West Springfield – Daniel L. Tolson, 59, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at home.  Dan was born in Bangor, ME the son of the late Solon P. and Sally Tolson Jr.  Being a part of a military family, Dan grew up traveling around the world.  He spent most of his...

Dec 4, 2020

Beverly J. Walsh

1960 – 2020

AGAWAM – Beverly Jean (Martins) Walsh, 60, quietly passed into eternal rest on Friday, December 4, 2020 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.  She was born in Springfield on October 24, 1960, a beloved daughter of the late Miguel and Ruth (Rennell) Martins.  She was educated in...

Nov 29, 2020

Robert E. Brown, 84, died peacefully at home on Sunday November 29 th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield and lived in Agawam since 1962. He was a 35 year Teamster who loved his dog Chopper and going to Mohegan Sun. He leaves two daughters Susan Brown of Agawam and Darlene Closterman of Missouri, a...

Nov 27, 2020

It is with great love and sadness that the family of Laurier "Larry" Fortier, 93 announces his peaceful passing on November 27, 2020. He passed at home of natural causes embraced by the love and comfort of his family. He was born in Springfield Ma, the beloved son of Joseph and Jeanne (Racine) Fortier. He was an outstanding husband,...

Nov 26, 2020

Irene J. Gallerani, 85, of Agawam, Massachusetts, passed away on November 26, 2020. She was born to parents Margaret MacLeod Sklepowicz and Edward Sklepowicz, on January 1, 1935, in Whately, Massachusetts.  She was proud to be the first Hampden County baby born that year. Irene graduated from Deerfield High School in 1952.  She attended secretarial school going on to...

Nov 25, 2020

Steven P. Kinsley, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 25th. Steve was born in Springfield, son of the late Frank Kinsley Jr. and Sandra (Hovagimian) Kinsley of Westfield, MA. Steve is predeceased by his dad, and his nana, Helen Hovagimian. Steve leaves his mom, Sandra, his son Jacob Elijah, and a brother Bryan and his wife Patricia. Steve was...

Nov 25, 2020

Roland Duquette, 84, died Wednesday in Mercy Hospital. He was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield for many years. He worked as an electrical contractor, was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was predeceased by his wife Ann in 2017. He leaves two sons Norman Duquette of Vermont and James...

Nov 24, 2020

Rita M. Scott, 55, died November 24, 2020. She was born in Springfield and lived most of her life in West Springfield. She worked as a CNA and was a caretaker her whole life. She was truly the neighborhood mom. She leaves her two sons Joseph C. Scott and his wife Sarah of West Springfield and Michael A. Scott...

Nov 18, 2020

Donald W. Duquette

1944 – 2020

AGAWAM – Donald W. Duquette, 76, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, including his cousin Bill Norman.  Donald was born, August 31, 1944 in Springfield, the son of the late Homer and Laurette (Pageau) Duquette.  He grew up in Springfield, was a...