James M. Donoghue
May 24, 2010
Springfield-James M. Donoghue , 91, died May 24, 2010. He was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (Murphy) Donoghue. He had retired after 38 years of service with the Package Machine Company. He also served as Local 220 Retiree Club President. A sweet, kind man who loved his family, his pets, golf and the Red Sox. He is...
Anastacia D. Samson
May 18, 2010
Dr. Anastacia Daspit Samson, 61, surrounded by her husband, Charles, and his family was called home by her heavenly Father on May 18th . Her very strong Christian faith, optimism and determination carried her through a prolonged illness. She was born in Belleville, Illinois, May 5th, 1949. She graduated from Lindenwood College and Washington University of St. Louis, Missouri, and...
Caren Stewart Britt
May 15, 2010
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Caren Stewart Britt of Clayton Drive in West Springfield, Masachusetts died on May 15, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Birkinghead, England to the late James and Marilyn Stewart and had lived in the United States since she was seven years old. A caring, giving person she worked for many years as a Certified...
Maria L. Mendez
May 6, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Maria L. Mendez, 56, died May 6, 2010. Born on July 29, 1953 in New York, NY, she was an area resident for twenty-two years. She enjoyed cooking and playing cards. She was predeceased by her mother, Carmen Cruz. She leaves her son, Ismael Ortiz, Jr., of Springfield; her daughter, Jessica L. Ortiz of Springfield; her father, Gabriel Sepulveda of...
Robert C. White
May 5, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Robert White, 94, died peacefully in his sleep at home May 5, 2010. Bob was born in Fitzwilliam, NH and lived most of his life in Springfield, MA. He attended Northeastern University and was a member of the Carpenter’s Union. Bob still had strong ties to “White Grove” in Fitzwilliam and still had family and friends in NH. Bob will...
Otilia Saldarriaga
May 1, 2010
WILBRAHAM - Otilia Saldarriaga, 83, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts died on May 1, 2010 at home. Born in Concordia, Colombia on December 31, 1926, she came to the United States in 1999 and was a communicant of All Souls Church on Plainfield Street in Springfield. She was a loving, dedicated homemaker and an accomplished seamstress. She leaves to cherish her memory...
Mary E. Langevin
Apr 21, 2010
Wilbraham – Mary E. Langevin, 81 died Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in Wing Memorial hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Springfield before moving to Wilbraham 50 years ago. Mary was the co-owner of Pet Town in Winchester Square and was a past president of the Springfield Kennel Club. She leaves her husband of 62 years, Robert Langevin and...
Wilma D. Trepp
Apr 9, 2010
Longmeadow – Wilma Trepp passed peacefully away at home Friday, April 9th just two weeks shy of her 96th birthday. Born in Sangerville, Maine she was the daughter of the late Seth and June Dexter. Her only sibling, Phyllis, died in 2004. She leaves her husband of 66 years Richard (Dick), a son Stephen (Steve), a granddaughter Amber Vigneault, and...
Margaret A. Littlecreek
Apr 3, 2010
CHICOPEE – Margaret A. Littlecreek died April 3, 2010. Born in Chicopee to the late Herbert and Havene (Derosia) Littlecreek, her interests included her Native American heritage, animals, especially wolves, and spending time with her family and friends. She leaves a son, Nakyle Littlecreek; a brother, Herbert Littlecreek and his wife Olga and family: Samantha, Brian, Joseph, Matthew and Winstin;...
Dorothy A. Guglietta
Apr 2, 2010
WEST SUFFIELD, CT – Dorothy A. (Way) Guglietta, 90, of West Suffield, CT died on April 2, 2010 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA following a brief illness. She was born on December 6, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI to Herbert and Lena (Reames) Way. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Valentine, her son Gary, her parents and a...
Carlos Pizarro
Apr 1, 2010
SPRINGFIELD – Carlos Pizarro, 57, died April 1, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Bronx, NY to the late Buenaventuri and Onelia (Estepa) Pizarro, he was an area resident for the last twenty-two years. He had been employed at Western New England College. Carlos was an APA pool player for Brookside Café in Ludlow. His...
Peter J. Marszalek
Mar 26, 2010
CHICOPEE - Peter John Marszalek, 57, of Chicopee, died Friday, March 26, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center. Son of Gladys (Kopyscinski) Marszalek and Walter M. Marszalek, Pete was born in Springfield, MA. He was educated in Springfield and Longmeadow schools, graduating from Longmeadow High School in 1971. Peter had lived in Colorado, California, and Massachusetts. He leaves a son, Justin...
George W. Slicer
Mar 25, 2010
WEST SPRINGFIELD – George William Slicer, 44, died March 25, 2010. He was born in Springfield and was a lifelong area resident. George loved computers and was an avid New England sports fan of the Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots and Celtics. He leaves two sons, Bret W. Slicer and Adrian P. Slicer and their mother, Marcella (Barber) Slicer, all of...
Rita R. Hartnett
Mar 18, 2010
CHICOPEE – Rita R. Hartnett, 89, died March 18, 2010. She had worked as a nurses’ aide for many years at Holyoke Medical Center. She enjoyed crocheting, painting, bingo and trips to the casino. She is survived by her two children and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held later in the year. New England Funeral...
James Patrick O'Brien
Mar 16, 2010
The O'Brien family wishes to express to all who participated in the celebration of the life of James P. O'Brien who suddenly left us on March 16, 2010, our thanks for your love, support, kind words and energy at his Memorial Service. James' passion of life and teaching youth in the outdoors will continue through your generous contributions to the...
Phoebe Staton
Mar 16, 2010
Springfield – Phoebe Staton, 74, died on March 16, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Bethel, North Carolina the daughter of Robert and Martha (Hopkins) Clemons, Phoebe moved to Springfield in 1960. She worked as a nurses aide in the area, enjoyed arts and crafts and loved spending time with her family. Phoebe was predeceased by her...
Mary C. Moise
Mar 14, 2010
South Hadley – Mary C. Moise, 82, died on March 14, 2010 at Willimansett West Nursing Home in Chicopee, MA. Born in Holyoke, MA to James and Catherine (Lamountain) Rabidue, she was a lifelong area resident. Mary was a self employed free lance photographer. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by three siblings: James Rabidue of Charleston, SC,...
Elizabeth R. Peret
Mar 13, 2010
Granby—Eliabeth R. Peret, 73, of Granby, MA died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Holyoke Health Care Center. Born on July 24, 1936 in Troy, NY to Kenneth and Ruth (Brownell) O’Dell, she lived in Granby for over 40 years, coming from Chicopee, MA. She was employed at Grandview Farms in Chicopee and a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxilary...
Matthew F. Pottier
Mar 12, 2010
PALMER – Matthew F. Pottier, 58, died March 12, 2010 at Hadley at Elaine Care & Rehabilitation. Born in Springfield to the late Gerald and Florence (Pappillon) Pottier, he was a lifelong Palmer resident. He had worked as a self-employed handyman. Matthew’s hobbies included fishing and camping and he loved the ocean. He enjoyed being with his family and friends...
George H. Martin
Mar 9, 2010
Agawam – George H. Martin went home to Our Lord and Savior on March 9, 2010. He was born on February 16, 1936 in Springfield, MA, the son of George L. and Frances (Ashline) Martin. For many years he worked as an industrial painter at Standard Electric Time. He had worshipped at Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Avenue, Springfield,...
