Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Andnya M. Murphy

Andnya M. Murphy

Jun 14, 2022

Andnya M. Murphy, 38, passed away on June 14, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Lillian A. Antoine

Lillian A. Antoine

Jun 10, 2022

Lillian A. Antoine, 44, passed away on June 10, 2022 New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Juanita Cunningham

Juanita Cunningham

Jun 6, 2022

Juanita Cunningham of Springfield, MA was called Home to the Lord at Baystate Medical Center on Monday, June 6, 2022 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by the comfort and care of her loving family and close friends. She was born on February 23, 1945, to the late Reverend Steven Beckett and Annie (Small) Beckett in Estill, SC. She...

Rita M. Bessey

Rita M. Bessey

Jun 3, 2022

Rita Marie (Bourcier) Bessey, 79 of Chicopee MA., passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. She was born in Springfield, MA to the late Mr. & Mrs. Raymond & Dora Bourcier. She was pre-deceased by her son, John A. Bessey IV, and her husband, John A. Bessey, III. She is survived by her five adult children, Charlene M. (Bessey) Alvarado, Raymond...

Anthony S. Lafromboise

Anthony S. Lafromboise

May 30, 2022

Anthony S. LaFromboise, 67, passed away on May 30, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Gloria J. Sturgeon

Gloria J. Sturgeon

May 30, 2022

Gloria J. (Richard) Sturgeon, 79. passed away on May 30, 2022. She is survived by her sons: Walter and David Sturgeon, her brothers: Ronnie, Francis, Jerry, Michael and sisters: Doris and Mary. She also leaves five grandchildren: Matthew, Sarah, Nicholas, Kayla and Emily. Family and friends are requested to meet at 9AM on Friday, June 10, 2022 at New England...

Valerie L. Almgren

Valerie L. Almgren

May 28, 2022

Valerie Louise (Pepin) Almgren “Val”, was called home on May 28, 2022. Born in Springfield, MA to Florence (Labine) and Harold Pepin, Val grew up there and graduated from Springfield Technical High School. She married John E. Almgren Jr. of Ludlow, MA who predeceased her in 1993.  Together they raised three children; Candace (Michael) Rutz of Longmeadow, MA, Robert Almgren...

John D. Ryan

John D. Ryan

May 26, 2022

John (Jack) Ryan, 57, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born on February 7, 1965, a son of James Ryan of Wilbraham, MA and the late Maureen (Sullivan) Ryan. A lifelong Springfield, MA resident he attended Classical High School, Springfield Technical Community College and American International College. He was employed for many years...

Michael P. Goulet

Michael P. Goulet

May 22, 2022

Michael P. Goulet, 62, passed away on May 22, 2022 at his home in Chicopee, Massachusetts. He was born in Holyoke, MA on February 13, 1960 to the late Joseph E. and Lillian R. (Talbot) Goulet. He was also pre-deceased by his and his brothers Robert R. Goulet and Norman G. Goulet. He is survived by his nephew Norman R....

Dolores A. Gingras

Dolores A. Gingras

May 18, 2022

Dolores Ann (Pelkey) Gingras, 79, passed away on May 18, 2022. She was born in Springfield, MA on July 13, 1942, a daughter of the late William and Rosetta (Holden) Pelkey. She previously worked at Nikki’s Cozy Lunch in the South End of Springfield and Holyoke Geriatrics. She was a homemaker and spent most of her time with her children...

Wayne Jackson, Jr.

Wayne Jackson, Jr.

May 15, 2022

Wayne Jackson, Jr., 31, passed away on May 15, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Travis K. Britt

Travis K. Britt

May 14, 2022

Travis K. Britt, 59, passed away on May 14, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Ramon A. Gonzalez

Ramon A. Gonzalez

May 12, 2022

Ramon A. Gonzalez, 64, passed away on May 12, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Julie M. Schlobohm

Julie M. Schlobohm

May 11, 2022

Julie Schlobohm, 76, passed away on May 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Julie was born November 20, 1945 in Alpena, Michigan to the late Ivan and Mary LeBlanc.  A graduate of Michigan State University with a Master’s Degree from Bowling Green University, Julie lived in West Springfield since 1974. Julie worked as an English teacher...

Cuong Huy Nguyen

Cuong Huy Nguyen

May 9, 2022

Cuong Huy Nguyen, 48, passed away on May 9, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Rosemary Stinson

Rosemary Stinson

May 5, 2022

Rosemary (Chambers) Stinson, 69, was called home on May 5, 2022. A thirty-five year Springfield, MA resident, she was born in Griffin, GA on September 27, 1952, a daughter of the late Johnny and Willie Mae (Porch) Chambers. She was a nurses aide and the former owner, together with her son Lorensa, of JaniKing Cleaning Services. She is survived by...

Debbie Denzmore

Debbie Denzmore

Apr 30, 2022

Debbie Denzmore, 56, passed away on April 30, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Hope A. Gomez

Hope A. Gomez

Apr 29, 2022

Hope A. (Stotz) Gomez, 62, passed away on April 29, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Luisa M. Rivera

Luisa M. Rivera

Apr 28, 2022

Luisa Margarita Rivera, 64, a thirty-four-year Springfield resident, passed away on April 28, 2022. She was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico on January 2, 1958, a daughter of the late Remedio Rivera and Seuda Diaz Vega. She received her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Puerto Rico and was a certified bilingual math teacher. She also...

Kathleen A. Kozakiewicz

Kathleen A. Kozakiewicz

Apr 24, 2022

Kathleen A. (Knox) Kozakiewicz, 78, passed away on April 24, 2022. A lifelong Springfield, MA resident, she was born on August 30, 1943, the daughter of the late Grosvenor Knox and Barbara (Burns) Gonzales. She attended local schools and retired as a matron from the Springfield Police Department. She is survived by her son Steven Mercure of Chicopee, MA and...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A stylized orange wave shape.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.