Sep 13, 2019

Lisa A. Roy

1962 - 2019

AGAWAM – Lisa A. (Attanasio) Roy, 56, died peacefully Friday surrounded by her loving family.  Lisa was born in Springfield the daughter of Dominick and the late Pauline (Aversa) Attanasio.  She attended Agawam Schools and has lived here her entire life.  Lisa worked in the...

Sep 12, 2019

Sandra Lois Ann   Walkowski died at 09:26 P.M. today, i.e., 21:26 EDT, 12 September A.D. 2019, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.

Jesus, by and through Father Gentile of Holyoke, Massachusetts, granted Her The Roman Catholic Sacrament Of Extreme Unction within the hour, or so.

--Kevin Michael Walkowski

She awaits Her husband & Her sons, who...

Sep 11, 2019

Phyllis Mason

1935 – 2019

Agawam – Phyllis (Franklin) Mason, 84, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Ruskin, Florida.  Phyllis was born in Springfield, grew up in West Springfield and lived in Feeding Hills 40 years.  She moved to the Cape in 1997 and Ruskin, FL...

Sep 9, 2019

LONGMEADOW - Helena E. (Wilga) Branciforte, 93, passed peacefully on September 9 surrounded by her loving family.

Helena, known as Sandy, was born in Ware May 18, 1926, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Jurasz) Wilga. She was a resident of Palmer for most of her life before moving to Longmeadow several years ago. Until...

Sep 8, 2019

Sol Iris Sepulveda

1941 – 2019

CHICOPEE – Sol Iris (Gonzalez) Sepulveda, 78, died peacefully Sunday in Mercy Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  Sol Iris was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and lived in Westfield for 20 years before moving to Chicopee five years ago.  Her husband Ermitanio died...

Aug 29, 2019

Helen Reardon

1926 – 2019

West Springfield – Helen (Soyka) Reardon, 93, of West Springfield died peacefully Thursday morning at home surrounded by her loving family.   Helen was born in Toronto and grew up in Springfield.  She lived in Hazardville, CT and West Springfield most of her life. She was retired...

Aug 25, 2019

David E. Wright

1967 – 2019

West Springfield – David E. Wright, 52, died peacefully at home Sunday afternoon, surrounded by his loving family.  David was born in Holyoke, son of Judith (Cadieux) and the late Richard Wright.  He lived in West Springfield his entire life, graduating in 1986 from West...

Aug 21, 2019

Master Sgt. Luis F. DeLeon Figueroa died August 21, 2019 in Afghanistan. He was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico on August 23, 1987. Luis was a resident of Chicopee Mass, attended Chicopee Public Schools. He served in the Army for more than 13 years. He became a Green Beret in 2014, Member of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). His...

Aug 20, 2019

BELCHERTOWN – Diane S Spillane, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday night. Diane grew up in W. Springfield, the daughter of the late Leo and Shirley (Slicer) Corriveau. Diane loved spending time in Florida with her Aunt Lil and making trips to Mohegan Sun. She is predeceased by her parents and her brother Gary. She...

Aug 17, 2019

Helen "Polly" (Golon) McElligott, 70, died peacefully Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family.Helen was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in Feeding Hills for the past 50 years. After graduating from first graduating class for Dental Assistants from S.T.C.C., she worked for Dr. Gerstein in Springfield as a dental assistant for many years, later she  taught...

Aug 17, 2019

Debra J. Moriarty

1954 – 2019

FEEDING HILLS – Debra J. (Megliola) Moriarty, 64, died peacefully Saturday surrounded by loving family. Debbie was born in Springfield, daughter of Esther (Brissette) O'Connor and the late Leonard Megliola.  She was a 1972 graduate of Holyoke High School and has lived in Feeding Hills for...

Aug 9, 2019

Gordon N. Gottsche, 87, of Burlington, MA, died Friday, August 9th surrounded by his loving family.  Son of the late Carl Gottsche and Gladys Wells Bodurtha, he was born in Agawam, settling in Medfield with his former wife Barbara Cheney and their four children.  He was a longtime member of the United Church of Christ in Medfield, and later...

Aug 4, 2019

Kazimiera Grabowiec 1932 – 2019

FEEDING HILLS – Kazimiera (Urbanek) Grabowiec, 87, died peacefully Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was born in Krosno, Poland, June 17, 1932 the daughter of the late Jozef and Maria (Ferus) Urbanek. Kazimiera worked for many years at Oak Ridge Golf Club and enjoyed reading, going for long walks, playing with animals...

Aug 3, 2019

Michael C. Parrott, 69, of Westfield Street died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield all his life. A graduate of West Springfield High School, he then served aboard the U.S.S. Shangri-La Aircraft Carrier for the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the...

Aug 2, 2019

Officer Aaron McNab, 30, passed away in a tragic accident in Vermont on August 2, 2019. Aaron loved many things but most of all he loved people. He connected with many people in all walks of life; Aaron could literally talk to anyone. He attended West Springfield High School, class of 2007. He furthered his education receiving his Bachelor's...

Jul 31, 2019

David A. Prairie

1957 – 2019

SPRINGFIELD – David A. Prairie, 62, died Wednesday at Baystate Medical Center. David was born in Holyoke, grew up in South Hadley, lived in Agawam before moving to Springfield in 2009. He was a 1975 graduate of South Hadley High School and worked for the...

Jul 27, 2019

In Loving Memory of Edward Bara, 80, who passed away on July 27 th , 2019 with his loving family by his side. Ed worked for Columbia Gas for 37 years as an LNG Supervisor. He served in the United States Air Force. Ed loved fishing and golfing. His greatest golf accomplishment was a hole in one on the...

Jul 26, 2019

Known to her friends and family as "Leaper," Marion served as a nurse for 40 years. She was invariably selfless, as well as humble. Marion was deeply spiritual and adored the outdoors. She was a devoted mother, sister, and wife. Marion passed peacefully with her loved ones at her side on July 26th, 2019, with the help of Baystate...

Jul 24, 2019

Matthew R. Fiala

1989 – 2019

West Springfield – Matthew R. Fiala, 30, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday.  Matt was born on February 26, 1989, in Springfield and lived in West Springfield his entire life.  He was a 2007 graduate of West Springfield High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Communications...

Jul 23, 2019

Rita M. (Dagesse) Desnoyers

1931 – 2019

Boynton Beach, FL -  Rita Marguerite Desnoyers, 87 of Boynton Beach, Florida passed  peacefully at home on July 23, 2019. Rita was born on Oct.2,1931 to the late Neree & Marie (Gendron) Dagesse. She attended grade school at St. Thomas Aquinas & graduated from Cathedral Highschool  in 1950....