Asuncion S. Asinas
Apr 1, 2020
Asina S. (Solidum) Asinas, 64, passed away on April 1, 2020. A complete obituary will appear here shortly. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Robert R. Lehan
Mar 31, 2020
Robert R. Lehan, director, playwright, teacher, and actor took his final bow peacefully at home in Westfield on March 31, 2020. Robert (Bob) was born May 8, 1933 in Boston and spent his early years in Brighton, MA before joining the U.S. Navy in 1951. Upon returning home, Bob attended Boston University, achieving a Masters of Fine Arts in Directing. ...
William D. Oyler
Mar 29, 2020
On March 29, 2020, after many years of declining health, William D. Oyler (87), died as peacefully as he lived, with his family by his side. Bill and Irene – who were married in London, England almost 66 years ago—had recently relocated to Easthampton to be near their children. Bill was a gentle and brilliant man, whose family cannot recall...
Carolyn Mae Greene
Mar 27, 2020
Carolyn Mae (Gaynor) Greene, 80, passed away on March 27, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Larry Chartier
Mar 26, 2020
Larry Chartier, 47, passed away on March 26, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Normand E. St.Pierre
Mar 24, 2020
Normand? ?E. St. Pierre,? ?82,? ?passed? ?away? ?at? ?home? ?on? ?March? ?24,? ?2020.? ?Born? ?in? ?Springfield,? ?MA? ?on? ?December? ?21,? ?1937,? ?son? ?of? ?the? ?late? ?Emile? ?and? ?Marie? ?(Beauregard)? ?St.Pierre.? ?Norm? ?was? ?locally? ?well? ?known? ?as? ?the? ?owner? ?of? ?St?. Pierre? ?Painting? ?and? ?Papering? ?Inc.? ? Normand? ?is? ?survived? ?by? ?his? ?beloved? ?wife? ?Phyllis? ?(Santaniello)? ?St.? ?Pierre,? ?his? ?loving? ?children,?...
Gary Lee Nelson
Mar 24, 2020
Gary Lee Nelson, 67, passed away on March 24, 2020. He was born in Holyoke, MA on April 8, 1952, the son of the late Warren and Jeanne (Morin) Nelson. He attended local schools. He was a chef and a baker at several restaurants in San Francisco. He also lived in Hawaii for a time where he became, one with...
Nancy M. Jackson
Mar 23, 2020
Nancy M. Jackson (affectionately known to all who loved her as “Teenie”), 79, of Springfield, MA transitioned from this life on March 23, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Fletcher and L.E. Jackson on February 10, 1941 in Lucien, MS, Nancy relocated to Springfield, MA in 1969 where she made her home. Nancy was...
Agnes E. Brooks
Mar 17, 2020
Ludlow – Agnes E. (Wilson) Brooks, 90, passed away on March 17, 2020. Born in Springfield on November 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James and Julia (Murphy) Wilson and the wife of the late Eugene Brooks. She is survived by her children; John Thomas of Ludlow, William Brooks (Dawn) of CA, James Brooks of Chicopee, Deborah...
Robert Libby
Mar 14, 2020
Robert Libby, 69, passed away on March 14, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Emaline Diel
Mar 14, 2020
Emaline Diel of Holyoke died on March 14, 2020 at the age of 96. Born in Boston, MA she was the daughter of Rose Pincus and Harry Brill-Blaundin, both part of the vaudeville theater circuit. Emaline was raised in Chicago and spent most of her adult life in New York. She was a professional singer throughout WWII and later graduated...
Robert Ferrando
Mar 8, 2020
Springfield - Robert Ferrando, 87, passed away on March 8, 2020. He was born in Springfield on December 25, 1932, the son of the late Lorenzo and Anne (Donaldson) Ferrando. He was a truck driver for A&P and Foodmart and retired from Stop & Shop as a customer service clerk. Bob loved playing bingo and socializing at the West Springfield...
Ernest H. Walter
Mar 3, 2020
East Longmeadow - Ernest H. Walter, 79, passed away on March 3, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with assisting the family. Visit www.nefcc.net
Carmen M. Cotto
Feb 28, 2020
Springfield – Carmen M. Cotto, 60, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on February 28, 2020. She was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico on April 16, 1959 to Julio Banilla and Juana Mendez and resided in Springfield, MA since the age of eight. Carmen was employed as a factory worker at INS Radioactive Uniforms and enjoyed cooking, camping and...
Thomas J. Antaya
Feb 28, 2020
Springfield – With broken hearts we said our goodbyes to our loving son, Thomas Joseph Antaya, (T. J.), age 30, on February 28, 2020. He died at home in the loving arms of family members. T. J. suffered damage to his central nervous system stemming from UNTREATED neuroleptic malignant syndrome induced by the continuous doses of Haldol while at a...
William H. Kennedy
Feb 27, 2020
William H. Kennedy, 99, passed away on February 27, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Barbara L. Kelly
Feb 26, 2020
Springfield – Barbara L. Kelly, 61, passed away on February 26, 2020. A lifelong Springfield resident, she was born on November 11, 1958, a daughter of John D. Kelly of Springfield and the late Beulah (Tillman) Kelly. She attended Springfield schools and was employed as a clerk for the city. She is survived by her father John Kelly, son Thomas...
Constance I. Jordan
Feb 24, 2020
Holyoke - Constance I. Jordan, 84, passed away February 24, 2020 in Holyoke. Born in Springfield on April 16, 1935 to the late John & Jennie (Springel) Peresada, she was a short order cook at restaurants. Predeceased by her husband Robert A. Jordan Sr. and her sister Carol, she leaves sons: Robert Jordan Jr. (Karen) of Trumbull CT, Kevin Jordan...
Michael W. Stein
Feb 21, 2020
“Have faith in the Universe” Michael William Stein lost his courageous battle with leukemia on Friday, February 21, 2020, a day before his birthday. Michael was adored by wife, Lea Stein. He leaves behind his loving stepdaughter Lindsey Antonacci and her husband Michael, his father in law, Richard Don (wife Joyce Don, deceased), sister in law Judith Don, her husband...
Edwin S. Boardway
Feb 20, 2020
Edwin S. Boardway, 84, of Agawam passed away on Thursday, February 20th 2020. Born on January 8th, 1936 in Holyoke, MA, he was the son of the late Edwin Stephen Boardway and Katherine M. Boardway (nee Sullivan). Edwin graduated from Springfield Classical High School and attended Wilbraham Academy. Edwin enjoyed his teen years playing football as the “Mad Bomber”. After...
