Feb 16, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Ann Murphy of Springfield passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on February 16, 2021. Pat was born on January 12, 1938 in Springfield, Mass. She was preceded in death by her parents John Patrick Murphy and Evelyn Ford Murphy. Pat worked for the Springfield School Department for 30 years at the Onward With Learning (OWL) center at...

Feb 16, 2021

Bernard M. Paine Jr., 79, died suddenly Tuesday morning surrounded by his loving family.  Bernie was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in Agawam for the past 58 years.  He worked as a letter carrier for the United States Post Office 30 years before retiring in 2005.  He was a member of the MAWAGA Sporting Club, the...

Feb 16, 2021

David M. Brown

1963 – 2021

Agawam – David M. Brown, 57, of Agawam, MA unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 just a day after the love of his life, his partner Debbie Simons, passed the day after Valentine's Day.  David was born and raised in West Springfield, He loved being a Campus Police...

Feb 11, 2021

James E. Bottom (Jimbo), 82, peacefully passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Jim was born in Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. Jim is survived by his partner, Darlene Sandstrom, Darlene's daughter Kari, granddaughter Arianna (Ori) and Bueller the cat of Feeding Hills, MA and several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded by his Father Gordon Bottom, Mother...

Feb 9, 2021

Jose A. Garcia

1936 – 2021

Springfield – Jose A. Garcia, 84, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon in Mercy Medical Center.  Jose was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, lived in New York before moving to Springfield in 1975.  He was a retired Counselor for the Gandara Mental Health Center in Springfield.  He leaves...

Feb 7, 2021

Mary Ann (Socker) Brown, 77, died Sunday February 7th. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Edward and Jane (Saj) Socker and lived her entire life in West Springfield. She loved the Rhode Island beaches and truly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She leaves her loving husband of 56 years James Brown, three daughters Mary Jane...

Feb 1, 2021

Philip W. Gumlaw, 89, was born in West Springfield and died peacefully on Monday February 1st. He is predeceased by his wife Lorrie Egan Gumlaw and his brother, Terrence Gumlaw, and leaves daughters: Terrie Morgan of Wolfeboro, NH, Tracie Zambelli of Springfield, MA, and Cindy Coppola of Agawam, MA. His sister-in-law, Norma Gumlaw, resides in West Springfield.  Bill also...

Feb 1, 2021

Eugene E. Fitzgerald Jr., 88, died Monday morning at home surrounded by his loving family.  Gene was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield all his life.  He was a self-employed master Mason and was well known in the area for his professional skills and his gregarious personality.  A Korean War Veteran, he was a former District 7...

Jan 30, 2021

Alexander R. Gearing

1998 – 2021

Westfield – Alexander R. Gearing, 22, died unexpectedly Saturday in Vermont while away on a ski getaway with his friends.  Alex was born in Springfield and has lived in Westfield all his life.  He graduated from Westfield High School and recently received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance...

Jan 29, 2021

Norman "Norm" Ringuette

August 29, 1932 – January 29, 2021

Son of the late Gregoire and Leonide Ringuette, Norman was lively and enthusiastic with a profound love for dancing, gardening and golf. His garden always produced an abundance of the most delicious fruits and vegetables and he always shared them...

Jan 28, 2021

Alfredo Fuentes

1945 – 2021

Springfield – Alfredo Fuentes, 75, died peacefully Thursday evening.  Alfredo was born on February 24, 1945 in Puerto Rico to Bernardino and Amparo (Alicea) Fuentes. He came to Springfield in 1965. He worked at Abdow's Big Boy Restaurant for 30 years before retiring, moved to PR for several years, and...

Jan 28, 2021

Cecelia Marie (Parisi) Cirillo

1937 - 2021

West Springfield - Cecelia (Parisi) Cirillo, 83 died peacefully on Thursday January 28, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center.  Cecelia (Cecile) was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield.  She was the daughter of Frank P. Parisi and Marie (Grimaldi) Parisi. Cecile was friendly,...

Jan 28, 2021

Cecile Cirillo

1937 – 2021

West Springfield – Cecile (Parisi) Cirillo, 83, died peacefully Thursday, Jan.  28th, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center.  Cecile (Ceilia) was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield. She graduated from West Springfield Schools and worked for the State's Department of Transitional Assistance Department.  She loved music, singing, traveling with...

Jan 26, 2021

Dolores (Martone) Garrity, 79, died Tuesday in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Clement G. and Anna (Swentnickas) Martone. She grew up in West Springfield and lived most of her life there until moving to South Deerfield in 2011. She was a communicant of the former St. Ann's Church. Dolores loved to crochet,...

Jan 26, 2021

Robert Nelson King

1936 – 2021

Feeding Hills – Robert Nelson King passed away peacefully at Governors Center in Westfield on the morning of Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  He was a simple man who enjoyed life and loved being outdoors.  Every day you could find him walking somewhere.  He spent countless hours hiking on Provin...

Jan 24, 2021

Shirley Gene (Matteson) Wands, (96), a long-time resident of the Springfield area, was safely called home on January 24, 2021 , surrounded by her loving family. Born May 31,1924 in Agawam to John and Mable Matteson, at the Captain Charles Leonard House, Shirley graduated from the Agawam Public School System in 1942.  A bright and enthusiastic student, she found...

Jan 22, 2021

Roger F. Thomas, 84, died at The Holyoke Soldiers' Home on Friday January 22, 2021. He was born on June 8, 1936, grew up in Agawam and lived in Springfield. He was married to Mary (Ryback) Thomas who predeceased him in 2017. Roger worked at Monsanto Co. for many years, ran Ivy Manor in Springfield and was a member...

Jan 22, 2021

Diane L. Mallory, 64, died Friday in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel (Jordan) Mallory. Diane worked as a bookkeeper for B & D Petroleum in Springfield. She loved to take long walks and collect giraffes. Diane leaves two brothers Daryl G. Mallory of Holyoke and Wayne...

Jan 21, 2021

Roger A. Leclerc

1936 - 2021

Agawam - On Thursday, January 21, Roger A. Leclerc of Agawam MA passed away after several years of illness. Roger was born in Springfield MA on October 1, 1936 to Ludger Leclerc of Quebec, Canada and Rose (Cocchi) Leclerc of Springfield, MA. The Leclerc family resided in Springfield MA,...

Jan 19, 2021

Peter P. Ball (89), passed away on January 19. Peter was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and spent most of his career as a science teacher. He began his work in education at the high school level, teaching in both Williamsburg and Agawam. He received his bachelor's degree from American International College and went on for graduate work...