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Sandra O. Freeman

Sandra O. Freeman

Jan 26, 2022

Sandra O. (Ransom) Freeman, 79, of Springfield, Massachusetts died Wednesday evening January 26, 2022 surrounded by family at Baystate Medical Center. Sandra was born in Springfield and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from the High School of Commerce and was a long-term employee at Mass Mutual. She enjoyed taking care of her yard, feeding birds, dining with her friends...

Kevin A. Ross

Kevin A. Ross

Jan 24, 2022

Kevin A. Ross, 74, of Springfield, passed away on January 24, 2022. He was born in Dover, NH on May 29, 1947, a son of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Sweeney) Ross and was a graduate of Cheshire High School, Class of 1967. He was employed for many years as a police dispatcher in Cheshire and as a driver in...

Sandra M. Ringuette

Sandra M. Ringuette

Jan 22, 2022

Sandra M. Ringuette, 75, passed away on January 22, 2022. She was born in Springfield, MA on November 21, 1946, a daughter of the late Leo and Shirley Blanchard and Audrey (Thomas) Kelly. She attended local schools and was employed as a phlebotomist for Baystate Health for many years. She leaves her siblings: Richard Blanchard (Debra) of Chicopee, Russell Blanchard...

Frances M. Dufraine

Frances M. Dufraine

Jan 21, 2022

Frances M. (Dowin) Dufraine, 97, passed away on January 21, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Norman A. Toulouse

Norman A. Toulouse

Jan 18, 2022

SERVICES UPDATED Norman Armand Toulouse, age 75, and a longtime resident of Agawam, MA, passed away after a short illness at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT on January 18, 2022. The son of Armand G. Toulouse and Victoria J. Longtine, Norm was born in Palmer, MA and raised in Wilbraham, where he attended elementary and junior high school. He...

Pat A. Parker

Pat A. Parker

Jan 16, 2022

Pat A. (Mahoney) Parker, 81, passed away on January 16, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Stanley D. Obara

Stanley D. Obara

Jan 16, 2022

Stanley D. Obara beloved husband of 27.5 years passed away on January 16, 2022. Stan was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. Stanley is survived by his wife Deborah Obara of many loving happy years. His daughters Melissa and her husband Kevin Wenzel, Amanda and her husband Aj Colon, Eleanor her husband Vinny Demyan, and sons Jeremy Obara, and Kyle...

Gerald A. Martin

Gerald A. Martin

Jan 11, 2022

Gerald A. Martin, 69, passed away on January 11, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Richard S. Don

Richard S. Don

Jan 9, 2022

Agawam, MA - Our Dad, Richard Don (known to friends and family as Dick) has had a wonderful life.  He grew up in Bridgeport, Ct, the youngest of three sons to Morris and Belle Don, with a helping hand from his beloved Aunt Goldie.  In high school at his piano teacher’s house, he met his adored wife, Joyce (Gilday) and...

Norman L. Amidon

Norman L. Amidon

Jan 6, 2022

Norman L. Amidon, 88, passed away on January 6, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Yolanda Madera

Yolanda Madera

Jan 5, 2022

Yolanda (Santiago) Madera, 44, passed away on January 5, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Michael J. Gedeon

Michael J. Gedeon

Jan 4, 2022

It is with a sad heart to inform all who knew him that Michael J. Gedeon passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2022. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughters Andrea Gedeon and Malkia Gedeon; grandchildren Lailah Martinez-Gedeon and Luca Martinez-Gedeon; as well as five siblings and a host of cousins, nieces...

Shirley J. Coley

Shirley J. Coley

Dec 30, 2021

Shirley J. (Hodges) Coley, 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2021. A lifelong Springfield, MA resident, she was born on June 18, 1932, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Lovett) Hodges. She was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School Class of 1949 and was a member of Alden Baptist Church. She was...

Douglas R. Wilson

Douglas R. Wilson

Dec 28, 2021

Douglas R. Wilson, 68 , passed away on December 28, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Angel M. Pagan

Angel M. Pagan

Dec 27, 2021

Northampton - Angel M. Pagan, 50, passed away suddenly at home on December 27, 2021. Born in Springfield, MA on February 18, 1971 to Jose Pagan and Ruth Rivera. He was employed for many years as a computer analyst. A Northampton resident for ten years, he will be remembered there for all the help that he gave to the less...

Joaquina Pereira

Joaquina Pereira

Dec 25, 2021

Joaquina (Goncalves) Pereira, 89, passed away on December 25, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been enrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Dean M. Chaffee

Dean M. Chaffee

Dec 25, 2021

Dean M. Chaffee, 53, passed away on December 25, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

William C. King, Jr.

William C. King, Jr.

Dec 17, 2021

William C. King, Jr., 64, beloved husband of forty-five years of Lois (Gemme) King, passed away on December 17, 2021. He was born in Ludlow, MA on August 24, 1957, the son of William C. King, Sr. of Ware, MA and the late Patricia (Gibbs) King. Bill was employed as a van driver by the PVTA and will be remembered...

Chad E. Alexander

Chad E. Alexander

Dec 11, 2021

Chad E. Alexander, 32, died on December 11, 2021. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on January 24, 1989, a son of Eugene Alexander and his wife Valerie Vazquez Alexander of Springfield and biological mother Norma Iris Serrano.  He will be sadly missed by his beloved grandmother Deborah Alexander who raised him from birth. Chad is survived by his five...

Marilyn R. Pszczola

Marilyn R. Pszczola

Dec 10, 2021

Marilyn R. (Ashe) Pszczola, 92, passed away on December 10, 2021. She was born in Springfield, MA July 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Daniel and Rita (Streeter) Ashe. Marilyn was a graduate of Cathedral High School and enjoyed going to the beach, water skiing and soap operas. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Graton (Julien) of Chicopee,...

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