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Robert E. Chartier

Robert E. Chartier

Jun 18, 2010

EAST LONGMEADOW-Robert E. Chartier, 75, died at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center on June 18, 2010. He was a professional boxer under the name of “Young Sharkey” of Holyoke who had boxed at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He was best known at the Valley Arena in Holyoke. He had retired as a truck driver working for Pride...

James D. Ingledue

James D. Ingledue

Jun 9, 2010

Westfield-Mr. James D. Ingledue, 64, died at Noble Hospital on June 9, 2010. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he served in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam War veteran. His professional memberships included the American Society for Quality Control, Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society), and Sigma Beta Tau (Engineering Honor Society of Western New England College),...

William T. Kulle

William T. Kulle

Jun 4, 2010

William T. Kulle, 78, died June 4, 2010. Mr. Kulle was a retired Space Lab Technician for Hamilton Standard. A memorial talk will be held on Monday, June 14 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 326 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills, MA at 6:00 PM. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield is assisting the family....

Carol Ann Downes

Carol Ann Downes

Jun 1, 2010

Springfield- Carol Ann Downes, 68, died in Springfield on June 1, 2010. Born in Fitchburg, MA to the late Charles and Dorothy (Croswell) Downs, she had worked as a waitress. Her hobbies included swimming at Loon Pond as a child, taking long walks, reading and listening to music. She leaves her siblings, Francis Downs of Chicopee and George and Peter...

James L. Mccannon

James L. Mccannon

May 27, 2010

Ludlow-James L. McCannon died in East Longmeadow May 27, 2010. Born in Springfield, James was a truck driver most of his life. Upon retiring he was a driver for Royal Coach Limousine, where he met and spent the rest of his life with Thelma White of Agawam. He was an avid fisherman who spent many of his winters traveling to...

Evelyn R. Bellerose

Evelyn R. Bellerose

May 26, 2010

SPRINGFIELD-Evelyn R. Bellerose, 80, of Heritage Hall, Agawam was called Safely Home on May 26, 2010. She was born in Springfield on November 12, 1929 the beloved daughter of Archibald and Maria (Laliberte) Denault. She lived in the Fairview Section of Chicopee before moving to Agawam. Her passion was singing and listening to opera. She was predeceased by her husband,...

James M. Donoghue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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