William Richard Jenkins, Jr.
Aug 14, 2025
William R. Jenkins Jr, 78, of East Longmeadow passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on August 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Billie was predeceased by his parents William R. Jenkins Sr. and Rejeanne (Dupuis) Jenkins and his devoted sister Gail Fiorentino. Billie was a graduate of Technical High School. He was a life long golfer and spent...
William Glen Mccarthy, Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
William "Bill" McCarthy passed away on Sunday, August 10th, 2025 at his residence in Springfield. He leaves behind his mother, Kathleen Truman and stepfather Wendall Truman of Windsor Locks, Connecticut; his sister Jennifier Cruz and brother-in-law Rich Cruz; brother Christopher Sullivan and sister-in-law Rebecca Sullivan. Bill also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, including one grand-nephew. In addition, he...
Harold Eugene Washington
Aug 4, 2025
HAROLD E. WASHINGTON Born in Charleston South Carolina Sept . 21, 1947. Entered into eternal rest Aug. 2, 2025 He was the son of Edmund & Anne (Brown) Washington. He had 10 siblings that preceded him in death. One sister, Deabrah Simmons. Two wonderful sisters-in-law Beatrice of N. Charleston (George), Lillian of Charleston, Paulette Verta (Harrison), Hattie Mae, Judy of...
Sheryl Anne Sutcliffe
Aug 2, 2025
Sheryl A. Sutcliffe, 70, of Westfield, Massachusetts, passed away on August 2, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Eileen Marie Laforge
Jul 31, 2025
Eileen M. Laforge, 75, of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, passed away on July 31, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Francis Angelo Noble
Jul 27, 2025
Francis A. Noble, 77, of Westfield, Massachusetts, passed away on July 27, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Barbara Charlene Desmarais
Jul 26, 2025
Barbara C. Desmarais, 67, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away on July 26, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Louis Phillip Magras
Jul 20, 2025
Louis Phillip Magras, affectionately known as “Pegaro,” 92, originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and most recently of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025. Born on November 17, 1932, in St. Thomas, he was the son of the late Bernard Magras and Marie Magras Morales. Louis proudly served his community for 26 years in the Virgin...
James John Veilleux
Jul 18, 2025
James J. Veilleux, 40, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on July 18, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Minerva Vazquez
Jul 17, 2025
Minerva Vazquez, 65, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, passed away on July 17, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Msgt. Earl A. Walrath Usmc (Ret.)
Jul 8, 2025
Earl A. Walrath passed away on July 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his life partner, Eleanor Cassamasse, and by his former wife and mother of his children, Joanne Walrath. Born in 1935, Earl was the son of the late Charles and Rose Walrath of New York. He was also predeceased by his brothers...
James G. Ryan
Jul 7, 2025
James (Jim) Grogan Ryan, 94, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, after a brief illness. Jim was a lifelong resident of Springfield, MA and spent his later years in Wilbraham, MA. He was the son of the late James David Ryan and Florence Grogan Ryan. He graduated from Classical High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Clark...
James Joseph Plante Sr.
Jul 7, 2025
James Joseph “Jim” Plante Sr., 85, passed away after a short battle with illness on July 7, 2025. He was born in Springfield on October 11, 1939, to Leopold and Nora (Cruickshank) Plante. Jim was an avid Boston sports fan and a family man. He loved hockey and baseball and would spend long hours watching his favorite teams—especially the ones...
Justin Paul Laliberte
Jun 23, 2025
My son Justin Paul Laliberte, 45, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2025. Nugget, as he was lovingly called, was a genuine and caring person, and a friend to many. He was a hard worker and a lover of all animals, big and small. He was a loyal person who would give you the shirt off his back, a shoulder...
Manuel Chain Merced
Jun 22, 2025
Manuel C. Merced, 35, of Westfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Holyoke and lived there for most of his life. Manny was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His sudden loss will leave a void in our hearts that no one will ever fill. He leaves behind his daughter's Elizabelle and...
Catherine M. Grondin
Jun 14, 2025
Catherine M. Grondin (nee Roberts), 79, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MA, was called home on June 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born on February 19, 1946, in Chelmsford, England to the late Paul and Catherine Roberts. Cathy arrived at Ellis Island with her parents at the age of 2 years old. Cathy was known to...
Melanie Marie Corley
Jun 13, 2025
Melanie M. Corley, 57, of Easthampton, Massachusetts, passed away on June 13, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Gene Edward Barsaleau
Jun 13, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Gene Edward Barsaleau on June 13, 2025. Gene would want to be remembered as “a kind, caring father, husband, person… and a pretty damn good guitar player.” He was born on May 31, 1952, at Fort LeJeune, NC to Eugene and Augusta (Possocco) Barsaleau, and was raised in Stafford, Connecticut, where he developed a...
Burton Bruce Burger
Jun 11, 2025
Burton B. Burger, 89, of Chicopee, Massachusetts passed away on June 11, 2025. He was born in Buffalo, NY on December 26, 1935, to the late Milton and Ruth (Shroeder) Burger. Burton was a proud graduate of Springfield College and dedicated his life to teaching and coaching. He taught physical education and wrestling in the Chicopee school system and coached...
Olive Pauline Wilder
Jun 5, 2025
Olive Pauline (Lawson) Wilder, 92, of Westfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Auburn, MA, on December 15, 1932, she was the beloved daughter of the late George Lawson, Sr. and Olive (Mondor) Lawson. Olive earned her associate’s degree in business administration and went on to lead a life defined by...
