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Ronald S. Chmielewski

Ronald S. Chmielewski

Sep 24, 2022

Springfield – Ronald S. Chmielewski, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Ron was born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 17, 1939, the son of the late Ignace W. and Stephanie C. (Razukiewicz) Chmielewski. He had a love for hunting, spending time with his dogs, and gardening. He welcomed conversation and was always willing to teach you what he...

Kenneth Piela

Kenneth Piela

Sep 23, 2022

Springfield - Kenneth Piela, 60, passed away on September 23, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Johnny Moctezuma

Johnny Moctezuma

Sep 22, 2022

Springfield – Johnny Moctezuma, 43, a lifelong resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was born in Springfield on February 23, 1979, the son of the late Julio and Zoraida (Babilonia) Moctezuma. Johnny attended local schools and graduated from Roger L. Putman Vocational Technical High School. An avid sports lover he played football and basketball...

George L. Beaudet

George L. Beaudet

Sep 19, 2022

Springfield – George L. Beaudet, 74, a life-long Springfield, MA resident, passed away on September 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 5, 1948, a son of the late Marcel and Emelia (Tousignant) Beaudet and graduated from Trade High School. He served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

David W. Lossez

David W. Lossez

Sep 18, 2022

David W. Lossez, 62, passed away on September 18, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Elizabeth A. Pace

Elizabeth A. Pace

Sep 13, 2022

Elizabeth Ann (Clark) Pace, 75, a life-long Springfield, Massachusetts resident departed this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Louis Clark and Margaret (Proctor) Baldwin. She was a faithful member of St. Mark C.M.E. Church in Springfield, MA where she served on the Usher...

William Allen Barrett

William Allen Barrett

Sep 12, 2022

Holyoke - William Allen Barrett, 52, passed away on September 12, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Virgil W. Sheard

Virgil W. Sheard

Sep 9, 2022

Springfield - Virgil W. Sheard, 66, passed away on September 9, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Kevin M. Ventulett

Kevin M. Ventulett

Sep 7, 2022

West Springfield, MA - Kevin M. Ventulett of West Springfield, MA, died tragically on September 7, 2022 at the age of 40. He was born in Springfield, MA on September 16, 1981, a son of Raymond Pierce and Donna (Putnam) Ventulett. He attended West Springfield, MA schools and was a Patriots fan and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents,...

Elizabeth M. Foster

Elizabeth M. Foster

Sep 5, 2022

Sunderland - Elizabeth (Liz) Foster, 75, of Sunderland, died peacefully at Baystate Hospital, after a sudden illness, on September 5th, 2022 surrounded by and attended in spirit by her family. Born May 27, 1947 in Elberton, GA she was the only child of Odell E. Minish and Bernice May (Capen) Minish. She was predeceased by her parents and oldest son,...

Sybil A. Brennan

Sybil A. Brennan

Sep 3, 2022

Amherst - Sybil A. (Frank) Brennan, 81, passed away on September 3, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with her arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Gary J. Maharne

Gary J. Maharne

Aug 31, 2022

Longmeadow - Gary J. Maharne, 72, passed away at the Jewish Nursing Home of Western MA on August 31, 2022. He was born in Springfield, MA on October 9, 1949, a son of the late John and Nancy (St. Germain) Maharne. He attended local schools and was a computer programmer for IBM. He is survived by his son Kevin Maharne...

Brian R. Plasse

Brian R. Plasse

Aug 27, 2022

Chicopee, MA - Brian R. Plasse, age 57, a life-long Chicopee, Massachusetts resident, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1965, a son of Maurice and Janet (Fournier) Plasse. Brian, a special needs gentleman, was “special” to everyone who knew him. He had a great sense of humor, greeted everyone with “Hi Turkey!” He...

Judith Anne Bertera

Judith Anne Bertera

Aug 26, 2022

Feeding Hills - On Friday evening, August 26, 2022, Judith A. (Beers) Bertera (aka: Mimi, AJ, Sister, Friend and importantly Mom) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the comfort of her daughter’s home. She was born on April 9, 1945 to her parents Harold and Doris (Gagnon) Beers in the city of Springfield, MA. She is also predeceased...

Jacqueline Montplaisir

Jacqueline Montplaisir

Aug 25, 2022

Jacqueline (Parker) Montplaisir, 68, passed away on August 25, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Henry A. Andrews

Henry A. Andrews

Aug 24, 2022

Enfield, CT - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Henry A. Andrews of Enfield, CT, who passed away on August 24, 2022 at the age of 64. A son of the late to Mary (Hanes) Hawes he was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 11, 1958 and was a painter by trade working for years...

Leo Gagnier

Leo Gagnier

Aug 23, 2022

Agawam- Leo Gagnier, 64, passed away suddenly on Tuesday August 23,2022 at Cape Cod Hospital. Born in Holyoke, MA on October 24,1957, he was the son of the late Frances (Corbut) Gagnier and Leo Gilbert Gagnier. Leo was a hard-working laborer his whole life. He had a passion for gardening and loved sharing his vegetables with friends and neighbors. Leo...

Haygood Wilson

Haygood Wilson

Aug 22, 2022

Springfield - Sadly, Haygood Wilson of Springfield, Massachusetts passed away on August 22, 2022. Haygood was the son of John D. Wilson and the late Dorothy E. Wilson of Springfield. He is survived by his siblings: Shirley Lee, Denise I. Wilson, Pamela M. Miller (Alphonso), Bryce Wilson (Linda), and Kenneth Wilson (Teresa).  He was also predeceased by his favorite uncle,...

Victor D. Sprague

Victor D. Sprague

Aug 19, 2022

Victor D. Sprague, 67, passed away on August 19, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Janice C. Dugre

Janice C. Dugre

Aug 15, 2022

Janice Cecile Dugre, 63, passed away on August 15, 2022. A lifelong Chicopee resident, she was born on April 15, 1959, a daughter of the late Leo and Cecile (Genereux) Dugre. She was a clerk in the Holyoke court system for many years. Janice is survived by her brothers: Robert Dugre of Fl and David Dugre and his wife Claudia...

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