Fredrick D. Richter Jr.
Jun 20, 2018
Fredrick D. Richter Jr.
1934 –2018
West Springfield – Fredrick D. Richter Jr., 84, formerly of Second Street died Wednesday at Wingate of Hampden. Fredrick was born in Springfield, the son of Fredrick and Dorothy (Preble) Richter, graduated from Technical High School and has lived in West Springfield most of his life. ...
Ellen Mari Friedrich
Jun 19, 2018
Ellen Mari (Bindon) Friedrich, of South Hadley, died on June 19, 2018. She was the daughter of late Herbert John and Anna Isabel (Mowat) Bindon of New Jersey. She was predeceased by her brother Malcolm Campbell Bindon who was killed on Iwo Jima in 1945. Ellen leaves her husband of 67 years, Richard Friedrich. She also leaves two daughters:...
Charles L. Gullett
Jun 17, 2018
Charles L. Gullett
6/20/1948 – 6/17/2018
Charles Lee Gullett, 69 of West Springfield passed away after a yearlong battle with cancer on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Charles was born in Paintsville, Ky on June 20, 1948 and attended Paintsville High School where he played football and track. After graduating...
John T. Healey
Jun 13, 2018
John T. Healey
1923 – 2018
Granby – John T. Healey, 94, of Granby and Barefoot Bay, FL died peacefully Wednesday morning in the Soldier's Home surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. John was born in Holyoke, grew up in the Flats of Holyoke and the family farm in South Hadley. He attended Holyoke...
Mario E. Frare
Jun 13, 2018
Mario E. Frare, 86, of Agawam, MA, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Born in Vittorio Veneto, Italy on September 13, 1931, he was the son of Beniamino and Ottorina Frare. In 1967 Mario traveled to the United States with his wife and three children to create a better life for his family. He had an...
Michael Kabb
Jun 13, 2018
Michael Kabb
1942 – 2018
SPRINGFIELD – Michael Kabb, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. Michael was born in Springfield, MA, October 3, 1942, the son of the late Paul and Nellie (Morris) Kabb. He loved all New England sports teams, fishing and interacting with wildlife. He...
Rhena E. Bourque
Jun 11, 2018
Rhena E. Bourque
1921 – 2018
Rhena E. Bourque, a lifelong resident of West Springfield, passed away on June 11, 2018 at the age of 97. Born on March 7, 1921 Rhena was the daughter of the late Alfred and Josephine (Tourville) Bourque. A 1938 graduate of West Springfield High School, Rhena worked for the...
Cheryl M. St. Martin
Jun 9, 2018
Cheryl M. St. Martin
1967 – 2018
West Springfield – Cheryl M. (Deyesso) St. Martin, 50, died Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl grew up in Raymond, New Hampshire and has lived in West Springfield for the past 30 years. She worked at Southworth Paper Company for over 20 years. She enjoyed cooking,...
Danielle L. Trueman
Jun 6, 2018
Danielle L. Trueman
1994 – 2018
West Springfield – Danielle L. Trueman, 24, died peacefully Wednesday morning. Danielle was born in Springfield and grew up in West Springfield, graduating from West Springfield High School in 2012. She worked as a server/bartender for Chili's in West Springfield and more recently at Mario's...
Patricia A. Peters
Jun 5, 2018
Patricia A. (Steiger) Peters, 79, of Pleasant Street died Tuesday at Life Center in Leominster. Patricia was born in Holyoke and has lived in South Hadley since 1952. She worked as a cook at Mt. Holyoke College and the Marian Center in Holyoke and was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church. Her husband James J. Peters died in November...
Karen L. Mitchell
May 28, 2018
Karen L. Mitchell
1957 – 2018
West Springfield – Karen L. (Childs) Mitchell, 61, died Monday, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born in Springfield the daughter of the late Allan and Cynthia (Quinlisk) Childs. She grew up in Feeding Hills and has lived in West Springfield since 1982. A graduate...
Edward Boczon
May 25, 2018
Edward Boczon
1935 – 2018
Springfield – Edward Boczon, 82, was called safely home Friday night, surrounded by his loving nieces and nephews. Edward was born and raised in Holyoke, lived in Agawam and Springfield most of his life. He is the last of eleven children born to John and Anna (Kziazek) Boczon. Edward was...
Mary A. Fois
May 19, 2018
Mary A. Fois
St. Petersburg, FL-Mary A. Fois, 95, formerly of Mercury Ct., W. Springfield died Saturday in Florida. She was born in West Springfield, daughter of the late Joseph and Regina (Della Giustina) Fois and lived in West Springfield all her life until moving to Florida several years ago. She worked 30 years for Agway as...
Leonard Bourque
May 18, 2018
Leonard Bourque from South Hadley, a quintessential family man, died peacefully at home early Friday morning. Leonard celebrated his 90 th birthday in March with his extensive family, a gathering they will forever cherish. Leonard was born in Chicopee, MA to Louis and Leonie (Orban) Bourque. He was the youngest of ten children in his family; and took care...
Maurice R. Macdonald
May 16, 2018
Maurice R. MacDonald, 87, of South Hadley passed away suddenly, while at work, on Wednesday May 16th. Maurice was born in Aldenville to the late Victor & Marieanne MacDonald and has lived in South Hadley most of his life. He was employed at Digital Corporation in Westfield for 17 years and in retirement he worked for Marois Construction Company at...
Claire D. Foley
May 16, 2018
Claire D. Foley
1929 – 2018
West Springfield – Claire Doris (Duplessis) Foley, 89 entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Anselme and Carona (Auger) Duplessis. Claire attended Assumption Elementary School and was a 1947 graduate of Cathedral High School. She worked for N.E. Telephone prior to her...
Mark S. Frink
May 14, 2018
Mark S. Frink
1959 – 2018
Westfield – Mark S. Frink, 58, died Monday evening surrounded by his loving family and friends in a Westfield Nursing Home. Mark was born in Key West, Florida, grew up in Minnesota, came to Massachusetts in 1984 and settled in Westfield in 1995. He was...
Betty M. Kazalski
May 8, 2018
Betty M. Kazalski
1930 – 2018
CHICOPEE – Betty M. (Wright) Kazalski, 87, died Tuesday at home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in New York, grew up in Holyoke and has lived in Chicopee for the past 63 years. She was a full-time mother and dedicated wife. She...
Gerald C. Corriveau
May 8, 2018
Gerald C. Corriveau
1931 – 2018
SOUTH HADLEY – Gerald C. Corriveau, 86, died Tuesday morning surrounded by his loving family at the Mt. St. Vincent Care Center. Gerald was born in Springfield, grew up in Agawam and East Hartford and has lived in South Hadley over 50 years. He was...
Herman R. Little Sr.
May 6, 2018
Herman Randy Little Sr., age 68, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 6, 2018. He was born in Greenville, MS. Herman moved to Springfield and attended Springfield Schools, graduating from Commerce High School in 1969 where he excelled in track and field, football, basketball and wrestling. He attended UMASS Amherst before serving in the United States Marine Corps....