Jul 21, 2019

Kenneth I. Lapan

1928 – 2019

AGAWAM – Kenneth I. Lapan, 90, died Sunday morning in a local nursing home.  Ken was born in Colchester, VT, the youngest of five children to the late Leo and Myrtle (Letourneau) Lapan.  His parents died when he was a young child and he grew up on the family...

Jul 20, 2019

Ambrogio J. Giannini

1928 – 2019

CHICOPEE – Ambrogio J. "Sonny" Giannini, 90, died Saturday evening at home surrounded by his loving family.  Sonny was born in West Springfield and has lived in Chicopee for the past 15 years.  He was a retired master machinist.  Sonny served with the United States...

Jul 20, 2019

Glenn H. Fish

1940 – 2019

East Longmeadow – Glenn H. Fish, 79, died peacefully Saturday morning at home surrounded by his loving wife.  He was the son of Martha and Theodore Fish.  Glenn was a 1958 graduate of Chester High School, then graduated from Oil Heat Institute. He owned and...

Jul 19, 2019

Alan G. Abbey

1960 – 2019

AGAWAM – Alan G. Abbey, 59, passed away at home Friday morning.  Alan was born in Holyoke, the son of the late Richard and...

Jul 15, 2019

John "Jack" Patterson

1946 – 2019

AGAWAM – John J. "Jack" Patterson, 72, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  Jack was born in Holyoke, grew up in East Springfield, and has lived in Agawam for the past 45 years.  He was a 1964 graduate of Cathedral High School and a 1968 graduate...

Jul 11, 2019

Donald R. Stover, DMD, 89, beloved husband for 67 years of Virginia (Ritzmann) Stover, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born and raised in Springfield, MA, son of the late Herman Arnold and Beatrice (Conner) Stover. He graduated from American International College and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and completed graduate studies in oral surgery...

Jul 8, 2019

I Janice McDonnell

1944 – 2019

Chicopee – Janice (Shepherd) McDonnell, 74, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  Janice found great joy in learning her family's genealogy with her special cousin, Bobby Shepherd.  She also enjoyed gardening, baking, and crossword puzzles.  She was an industrious woman...

Jul 6, 2019

Amy J. McRobbie 1972 – 2019 Hollywood Florida – Amy J. (Wessinger) McRobbie, 47, died Saturday evening as a result of a car accident.  Amy was born and raised in Westfield, lived in West Springfield before moving to Florida seven years ago.  She owned and operated a cleaning service in Florida.  She leaves two daughters Brandy McRobbie and Samantha McRobbie;...

Jul 6, 2019

Felicina Meehan

1929-2019

WEST SPRINGFIELD-Felicina (Scevola) Meehan, 90, died Saturday afternoon at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in West Springfield, daughter of the late Frank and Lina Scevola, and lived here most of her life. She was a longtime communicant of the former St. Frances Xavier Cabrini...

Jul 5, 2019

Mark J. McCauley

1959 – 2019

LONGMEADOW – Mark J. McCauley, 59, died peacefully Friday morning at Baystate Medical Center.  Mark was born in Jacksonville Florida, the son of Kenneth McCauley and the late Cecile (Pelletier) McCauley.  He lived in Longmeadow most of his life, as well as Boynton Beach Florida,...

Jul 2, 2019

Jane E. (Wallace) LaPlante, 91, died Tuesday. She lived most of her life in Agawam and was a retired retail manager for Zayres and Ames department stores. Jane loved her family. Every one of them. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred LaPlante. She leaves two daughters Susan Winters of Springfield and Debra Pope of Agawam, six grandchildren, Deena,...

Jun 30, 2019

Bernard E. Tourangeau, 96, died June 30, 2019. He was the son of the late Edward and Esther (Regan) Tourangeau. He was preceded in death by his siblings Rita Wall, Edward "Buddy" Tourangeau and Jane Ann Henson-Kennedy. Bernie was a WWII Veteran in the Army Air Force as a Warrant Officer. He continued his American patriotism as a member...

Jun 28, 2019

Judith J. "Judee" (Kelliher) Brown, 77, died peacefully at home Friday surrounded by her loving family.  Judee was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Bowler) Kelliher and has lived in West Springfield over 50 years.  She worked alongside her husband in their heating and air conditioning company.  Judee's favorite color was yellow, she loved to...

Jun 26, 2019

George C. Smith, 76, died peacefully Wednesday morning, June 26, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family.  George was born in New York City on September 7, 1942, the son of the late George A.C. and Elizabeth A. (Collins) Smith.  He grew up in West Springfield, MA and lived in Agawam, MA before moving...

Jun 20, 2019

Charles E. Doe Jr.

1931 – 2019

CHICOPEE – Charles E. "Chuck" Doe Jr., 87, died peacefully at Harmony House Hospice Thursday evening surrounded by his loving family.  Son of Charles E Doe Sr and Christina (Findlay), Chuck was born September 29, 1931 in Waltham, moving with his family in 1947...

Jun 19, 2019

Kevin R. Gould

1960 – 2019

AGAWAM – Kevin R. Gould died peacefully at home after dealing with a lifetime of physical challenges.  Kevin met these challenges with endless optimism, bravery and humor.  Kevin was an avid fan of the Bruins and an accomplished musician who enjoyed all forms of music.  He was a lifetime...

Jun 19, 2019

John Louis Bryant left this fine Earth to recommence his dancing days with his "Souze" on June 19, 2019.  John was born and raised in Springfield, in 1943, until settling in Feeding Hills for the past 52 years.  He graduated from Technical High School in 1962.  John started his career as a draftsman at Milton Bradley before becoming a...

Jun 15, 2019

Genaro Medina Rivera Sr. passed away into eternal grace on the evening of Saturday, June 15, 2019. A man of strong faith, he held his beloved rosary until his very last breath. He was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico on September 19, 1933, the youngest son of Braulio Medina and Maria Rivera. Genaro, or "Geno" as he was known...

Jun 14, 2019

Renee (Benjamin) Jury, 77, died Friday in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Earl and Odette (Bessette) Benjamin and was a lifelong resident of Feeding Hills. She worked for the Agawam school system, retiring as Administrative Assistant for the Superintendent of Schools. She was a volunteer and communicant of Sacred Heart Church who...

Jun 12, 2019

Samuel E. Gourley

1941 – 2019

West Springfield – Samuel E. Gourley, 77, died Wednesday in Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Sam was born in Springfield, grew up in Chicopee and was a graduate of Chicopee High School.  He was a Machinist for Pratt & Whitney for 35...