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Valerie Bigelow

Valerie Bigelow

Nov 18, 2022

Born August 1, 1955, in Springfield, Massachusetts, graduated from Trade High in 1973, resided in Springfield, Massachusetts all her life, the daughter of Arthur and Anita Bigelow, now deceased, lived with Charles Akers for thirty-two years and had a son Christian Bigelow and two grandchildren Gabriel and Jasmine. She lived with her partner Rene LaBrecque for seven years. She leaves...

Mark J. Harvard

Mark J. Harvard

Nov 17, 2022

Mark J. Harvard, 61, a thirty-year Springfield, MA resident, passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was born in Boston, MA on April 27, 1961, the son of the late William and Margaret (O’Donald) Harvard. Mark worked at Hulmes Transportation Services, LTD for eight years assisting consumers with disabilities to day programing. At Hulmes, he was...

Carmen Roman-Vazquez

Carmen Roman-Vazquez

Nov 16, 2022

Carmen Roman-Vazquez, 45, passed away on November 16, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Nathaniel Woods

Nathaniel Woods

Nov 15, 2022

Nathaniel Woods, 61, passed away on November 15, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Dorris L. Volk

Dorris L. Volk

Nov 9, 2022

Dorris Lutz Volk of Pittsfield, MA, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Charles R. Volk. She is survived by her 5 children: Randy Volk [Jen] , Marc Volk [Wendi], Paula Terkelsen [Paul], Wendy Lane [Dave], and Eric Volk. Along with her children, Dorris is survived...

James O. Ely

James O. Ely

Nov 8, 2022

James O. Ely, passed away on November 8, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Justin D. Best

Justin D. Best

Nov 7, 2022

Justin D. Best, 40 passed away on November 7, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Tina Marie Gibbs

Tina Marie Gibbs

Nov 6, 2022

Tina Marie (Fierro) Gibbs, loving mother and grandmother passed peacefully at home on November 6th, 2022. She leaves behind James John Gibbs IV, her three adored children, cherished son Daniel Gibbs and wife Alicia of Feeding Hills, loving son Joshua Gibbs and partner Alexandra Brewer of West Springfield, and dear son Shamus Gibbs and partner Trinity Connor of Chicopee, her...

Margaret Ann Haskell

Margaret Ann Haskell

Nov 5, 2022

Margaret Ann (Beyette) Haskell, 70, passed away on November 5, 2022. A lifelong Springfield, MA resident, she was born on November 29, 1951, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Chartier) Beyette. Margaret enjoyed crafts, writing poetry and an avid reader. She is survived by her two sons: Fredric Jason Beyette of Agawam, MA and Jody Alan Haskell of...

Jerry P. Bowen

Jerry P. Bowen

Nov 2, 2022

Jerry Preston Bowen, 75, passed away on November 2, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Gregory Doran Brown

Gregory Doran Brown

Nov 1, 2022

We are celebrating the homecoming of Gregory Doran Brown, 66, who passed away on November 1, 2022. A long time Springfield, MA resident, he was born in Manchester Township, New Jersey on December 26, 1955, a son of the late Sgt. Lewis and Mary (Key) Brown. He served for many years in the U S Air Force as an air...

Kevin M. Dorsey

Kevin M. Dorsey

Oct 30, 2022

Kevin M. Dorsey, 55, passed away on October 30, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Audrey Lynn Liebl

Audrey Lynn Liebl

Oct 28, 2022

Audrey Lynn Liebl, 49, passed away on October 28, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Northampton, MA on October 23, 1973, the daughter of Maureen B. Liebl of Williamsburg, MA and the late John T. Liebl. Audrey spent many years as a volunteer EMT at Station 11 in Erving, MA. She had been battling chronic pain for...

James H. Strickland

James H. Strickland

Oct 27, 2022

James H Strickland, Kansas City, MO, passed away October 27, 2022 in Westfield, MA at the age of 84. He was predeceased by his parents, Larry Strickland and Edna Hudon, a sister, Linda Rulevich and his youngest son, Randy, who died in 2008. His oldest brother, Donald, of Plainville, passed away recently after him. He greatly missed his wife of...

John F. Sousa

John F. Sousa

Oct 20, 2022

John “Jack” F. Sousa, 69, passed away on October 20, 2022. He was born in Ludlow, MA on August 27, 1953, a son of the late Joseph and Casmira (Pieczarka) Sousa, and brother of the late Joseph Sousa. He was employed as a floor sander for many years. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends and family and loved playing...

Frank P Maello, Jr.

Frank P Maello, Jr.

Oct 11, 2022

Ludlow - Frank P. Maello, Jr., 75, a life-long Massachusetts resident, passed away on October 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on August 7, 1947 the son of the late Frank P. Maello, Sr. and Henrietta Kunz Maello. Frank grew up in West Springfield and graduated from Springfield Trade High School. He retired from...

Simon "Lou" Flanders

Simon "Lou" Flanders

Oct 9, 2022

East Longmeadow – Simon “Lou” Flanders, 70, passed away on October 9, 2022. He was born in Montpelier, Vermont on March 16, 1952, the son of the late Lawrence Flanders and Lucille (Chouinard) Wisniewski. He was a Class of 1971 graduate of Springfield Trade High School and proudly served in the Peace Corps in Morocco from 1986 – 1987. Lou...

Brenda L. Pleu

Brenda L. Pleu

Oct 8, 2022

Westfield - Brenda (Malcom) Pleu passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 in Agawam, Massachusetts. Brenda spent her life enjoying the outdoors. She and her husband Walter operated the Quinebaug Cove Campground in Brimfield, Massachusetts for over 15 years. In the autumn, when the campground closed for the season, the family travelled to the Florida Keys for the winter. Brenda...

Clarence Moore

Clarence Moore

Oct 7, 2022

Clarence Moore, 62, passed away on October 7, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Sidney J. Desso, Jr.

Sidney J. Desso, Jr.

Oct 3, 2022

Sidney J. Desso, Jr., 54, passed away on October 3, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

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