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Marc J. Charbonneau
Apr 7, 2023
Marc J. Charbonneau, 66, passed away on April 7, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Stanley J. Alsis
Apr 6, 2023
Stanley J. Alsis, 71, passed away on April 6, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Danilda Mafuz
Apr 4, 2023
Danilda (Soto) Mafuz, 77, passed away on April 4, 2023. She was born in Bronx, NY on February 7, 1946, the daughter of the late Juan Acaron and Maria Eduvije Soto. She worked as a supervisor in the mental health field and was a thirty-five-year Springfield, MA resident. She is survived by her sons: John Mafuz and his wife Jennifer...
Joseph T. Maloney
Apr 2, 2023
Joseph T. Maloney, 84, beloved husband of Eileen (McDonald) Maloney, passed away on April 2, 2023. He was born in Springfield, MA on July 26, 1938, the son of late Joseph and Brigid (Mahoney) Maloney. Joseph grew up in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield and was a very proud graduate of Cathedral High School. An all-around sports guy, he...
James R. Harris
Apr 1, 2023
James R. Harris, 77, passed away on April 1, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Thaddeus M. Repak
Mar 31, 2023
Thaddeus M. Repak, 69. passed away on March 31, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Robert P. Ew
Mar 30, 2023
Robert P. “Robbie” Drew passed away March 30, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center,Springfield, MA after a brief illness. Robert was born in Holyoke, MA on March 25, 1969 a son of William J. Drew III & Sandra L. (Hamborg) Drew formerly of Springfield, MA,moving to Agawam MA in 1980. He was a graduate of Agawam High School Class of 1988....
Ray P. Lynn
Mar 28, 2023
Ray P. Lynn, 78, passed away on March 28, 2023. He leaves his partner of forty-eight years, Michael Couture. He was a cook and was last employed for over fifteen years at Hawley’s Restaurant in Belchertown, MA (formerly Crystal Springs). He was laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery on April 4, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC,...
Jean A. Simpson
Mar 28, 2023
Jean A. (Fyfe) Simpson, 82, passed away on March 28, 2023. She was born in Syracuse, NY on December 20, 1940, a daughter of the late Stanley and Marcelline (Schenandoah) Kilbourn. Previously a longtime Springfield, MA resident, she was the owner operator of the former Murphy’s Pub on Liberty Street. Jean was a Native American Indian and proud of her...
James A. Barton, Sr.
Mar 28, 2023
James A. Barton, Sr., 69, passed away on March 28, 2023. New england Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Doris M. Ross
Mar 26, 2023
Doris Mae “Dottie” (Pickard) Ross, age 95, formerly of Agawam, Massachusetts passed away peacefully March 26, 2023. Dottie was born September 18, 1927, the middle daughter to Earl and Marguerite Pickard. She worked at Buxton, Techifax, Scott Paper and Zidex for many years and for over 20 years Dottie was the owner of a cleaning service. Dottie loved to travel...
Jacqueline D. Avery
Mar 21, 2023
Jacqueline D. Avery of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully unexpectedly at home on March 21, 2023. Jacqueline was born in Mississippi on November 22, 1944, Jacqueline was raised and educated in Chicago, Illinois. Jacqueline was a retired paraprofessional with Springfield Public Schools. One of Jacqueline’s greatest talents was her ability to bring people together for a greater cause. She hosted...
Tina L. Boberek
Mar 18, 2023
Tina L. (Carlson) Boberek, 50, passed away on March 18, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Dawn A. Rebelo
Mar 17, 2023
Dawn A. (Hollister) Rebelo, 66, passed away on March 17, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Arend-Jan Knuttel
Mar 16, 2023
Arend-Jan Knuttel (Artie) passed away from COVID on March 16, 2023. He was pre-deceased by his parents Adrian and Catherine Knuttel. He is survived by his brother, Hajo Knuttel, and his sister, Anna Knuttel, sister-in-law Leigh Knuttel, and brother-in-law, David Rhodes. He was Uncle to Niko, Lucas, and Arielle Knuttel, and Theo, Annelies, and Derek Rhodes. He was Grand Uncle...
Wilfred L. Martin, Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
Wilfred “Leslie” “Mario” Martin Jr., 60, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, with his loving family by his side after battling multiple long-term illnesses. He was born in Springfield, MA on December 15, 1962. Leslie was the son of Elizabeth Martin and the late Wilfred Martin Sr., survived by his loving wife Josee Martin (Fortin) and children, Jolene, Jessica,...
Corrissa S. Lafayette
Mar 11, 2023
Corrissa S. Lafayette, 34, passed away on March 11, 2023. The wake will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 10AM-11AM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Please visit Corrissa's memorial page at www.nefcc.net for expressions of sympathy.
Diane M. Rivard
Mar 10, 2023
Diane M. (Cote) Rivard, 80, passed away on March 10, 2023. She was born in Collinsville, CT on June 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (Turcotte) Cote. Diane was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Baystate Medical Center for thirty years. She will be remembered as a kind and gentle person who was all about her family,...
Paul Stafilarakis
Mar 8, 2023
Paul “Staf” Stafilarakis was born in Springfield on May 7, 1968, to Carmella and John Stafilarakis. Sadly, Paul passed away unexpectedly at his home in Ashfield on March 8, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, aunts, uncles and his sister, Mary Kay (Vear), who passed away in December of 2022. Paul is survived by his brother Jim (Peg), John...
Elaine G. Lemieux
Mar 8, 2023
Elaine Lemieux died at age 75 in her home in Shutesbury, MA on March 8, 2023 surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. She was a compassionate nurse, a passionate gardener, and a lover of animals. Elaine grew up in Methuen, MA and attended nursing school in New Hampshire, and later received a B.A. in education from UMass...
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