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...

Jun 12, 2019

Muriel A. O'Connell

1921 – 2019

West Springfield – Muriel A. (Mays) O'Connell, 97, died Wednesday surrounded by her loving family.   Muriel was born in West Springfield and had lived here all her life.  After graduating from West Springfield High School, she started working at MassMutual.  She left the workforce to...

Jun 12, 2019

Roger L. Dudeck

1934 – 2019

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Roger L. Dudeck, 84 died Wednesday surrounded by his loving family.  Roger was born in Springfield, the son of the late Joseph and Nellie (MacIver) Dudeck.  He was a graduate of Technical High School and received his bachelor's degree from A.I.C.  He...

Jun 11, 2019

AGAWAM - Richard I LaPalme, 65, died peacefully Tuesday in Mercy Hospital. Richard was born in Pittsfield, son of the late Cecilia P. (Richard) LaPalme and the late Ivan A LaPalme. He grew up in Dalton and West Springfield before moving to Agawam 34 years ago. Richard graduated from West Springfield High School in 1971, The University of New...

Jun 10, 2019

Brandon M. Thibault, 31, passed away peacefully on Monday after bravely battling Melanoma for 10 years. Brandon, "Bran", was born in Springfield where he lived and attended school until his family moved to West Springfield in 1999. Bran went on to attend and graduate from West Springfield High School and worked for his father's oil company, Thibault Fuel LLC,...

Jun 8, 2019

Rene L. Jarry

1936 – 2019

AGAWAM – Rene L. Jarry, 82, of Quail Run died Saturday in Mercy Hospital.     Rene was born in Springfield, grew up in East Longmeadow, graduated from Cathedral High School in 1954 and has lived in Agawam since 1998.  He retired from Hamilton Standard after 30 years in Production Control. ...

Jun 8, 2019

Lenora B. Regula

1943 – 2019

West Springfield – Lenora B. (Basilone) Regula, 75, of Verdugo Street died Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Lenora was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Salvatore and Lillian (Warner) Basilone and has lived in West Springfield her entire life.  She worked as...

Jun 3, 2019

Alice M. (Steele) McMullin, 92, passed away on June 3, 2019.  She lived most of her life in either Southwick or Agawam most recently making her home at the American Inn in Southwick, where she was assisted by wonderful caregivers and aids.  Alice was born in Springfield on September 28, 1926, the daughter of the late William Nelson and...

May 30, 2019

Jacqueline M. Cavanaugh

1945 – 2019

FEEDING HILLS – Jacqueline M. (Rowell) Cavanaugh, 73, died peacefully at home Thursday morning surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was born and raised in Springfield moving to Feeding Hills in 1971 where her husband, Lawrence Cavanaugh was raised. Jackie spent twenty...

May 26, 2019

Gail J. Dion

1950-2019

Westfield

Gail J. (Begley) Dion, 69, died peacefully Sunday morning surrounded by loving family and friends. Gail was born in Springfield,...