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...
Elaine D. Waterman
Jun 1, 2025
Elaine D. Waterman, 81, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on June 1, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Gerald James Bergeron
May 21, 2025
Gerald J. Bergeron, 57, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on May 21, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Thomas John Sexton
May 19, 2025
Thomas J. Sexton, 44, of Agawam, Massachusetts, passed away on May 19, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Carroll Richard Ware
May 18, 2025
Carroll R. Ware, 70, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away on May 18, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
R. Leroy Moser
May 11, 2025
Rev. R Leroy (“Tex”) Moser died unexpectedly on May 11th of heart failure. He was 98 years old. “Tex” was born January 29,1927 near Hurnville, Texas (a tiny German-speaking community of immigrants from eastern Ukraine). His parents, Leon and Esther Moser, ran a family farm, and raised five children of which he was the oldest: Leroy, Alvin, Dorothy, Jeannette, and...
Margaret A. Flynn
May 9, 2025
Margaret A. (Peggy) Flynn, 84, of Agawam, MA, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025 with family by her side. Margaret was born in Springfield to the late Robert and Ellen (Garlick) Johnson on October 14, 1940. She was raised in Springfield and graduated from Springfield Technical High School. She moved to Agawam where she raised her family and worked...
James G. Roberts
May 8, 2025
James G Roberts, son of the late Generas and Pauline Roberts passed away peacefully at home May 8, 2025 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife Candice (Martin) of 57 years, two daughters Wendi Meunier and Paige Lawor (Michael), three grand-daughters, Chloe Leistner (Tom), Madysen Meunier, Teagan Lawor and two sisters Mary Jacot and Patricia Vaselacopoulos....
Bernard Charles Balise
May 6, 2025
Bernard Charles Balise, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on December 26, 1937, in the town of Amherst, Massachusetts to the late Blanche Balise. Bernard will be remembered for his dedication and compassionate care as a Registered Nurse at Baystate Medical Center. He also enjoyed his time as...
Robert Arthur Smith
May 1, 2025
Robert A. Smith, 76, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on May 1, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
