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Claire Louise Williams
Feb 15, 2025
Claire L. (Gingras) Williams, 90, a resident of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts on January 26, 1935, the daughter of Louis Gingras and Aldea Gingras. She worked as a secretary at a local insurance company, a lunch lady, a nurse’s aid, and your local Avon lady....
Richard J. Gilbert Sr.
Feb 14, 2025
Richard J. Gilbert Sr., "Richie", passed away the morning of February 14th, 2025 at home after a long and courageous battle with amyloidosis. He was the son of Harold Gilbert and Wanda "Kocot" Gilbert. He was raised on the family homestead in Northampton and learned a lot about farming. He met his wife, Jean M. Halek, and they married on...
Richard O. Dubuque
Feb 7, 2025
Richard Orville Dubuque passed away on February 7, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center is assisting the family.
William Leroy Daggett
Feb 5, 2025
William Leroy Daggett, 90, of Holyoke, Massachusetts passed away on February 5, 2025 at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. Born on July 13, 1934 in Pembroke, Maine to the late Donald and Helen (Thompson) Daggett, William served in the United States Navy in the Korean war. For many years he was a machine operator at Wireland Products. He loved fishing,...
Donald H. Murphy
Feb 3, 2025
Dr. Donald Harold Murphy, of Springfield, MA, the son of Clarence and Maud Murphy, Canadian immigrants from Nova Scotia, Canada, was born in Boston January 10, 1940 and passed away on February 3, 2025 at home in Springfield. He was a very special person, hard-working, creative, and devoted to his chosen profession as an educator. He will be greatly missed...
Joan Leslie Rice
Jan 30, 2025
Joan L. Rice, 79, of Springfield, MA, passed away at home on January 30, 2025. She was a wonderful aunt and always was there for her family. Joan was a lover of all animals and cared for the cats in her neighborhood. She is survived by her nephew Kevin Labbe and his fiancée Annie Driscoll of East Longmeadow, her niece...
Rebecca Mims
Jan 26, 2025
Rebecca Mims, 87, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on January 26, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Roger Alvin Walker
Jan 24, 2025
Roger Walker fell asleep in death on January 24, 2025. He was born in Springfield, MA. He was predeceased by his parents Alvin and Patricia Walker and his grandparents Helen and James Thompson. Roger graduated from Technical High School in 1982. Following high school Roger worked as a culinary arts specialist, working at various establishments throughout his life. Roger also...
H. Douglas Barnshaw, Md
Jan 24, 2025
H. Douglas Barnshaw MD, Doug, died peacefully from amyloidosis of the heart on Friday, January 25, 2025. He is survived by his son Bob Barnshaw, daughter Susan Barnshaw, four grandchildren: Sabra, Coleman, Sam, and Anthony, his companion, Kathy Lovell, and brothers Jim and Bob. Doug graduated from Colgate University in1957 and was influenced by a number of his professors, including...
Kathryn E. Goddard
Jan 15, 2025
Kathryn E. (Kiefer) Goddard, 59, passed away on January 15, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Sylvia Louise Rafferty Deliso
Jan 14, 2025
With great sadness, our family lost our mother, Sylvia Louise Rafferty Deliso, on January 14, 2025, after a long, wonderful life of 95 years. Sylvia was lovingly cared for by her son, Thomas, in her later years, at her home in Agawam. Sylvia resided in Agawam since 1955, after growing up in Holyoke, Ma, (1924) attending UMASS and marrying Benjamin...
Pamela H. Carpenter
Jan 13, 2025
Pamela H. Carpenter, 81, passed away on January 13, 2025. Born in Ware, MA on April 26, 1943, to the late Charles and Geraldine (Homans) Carpenter, she worked as a food and beverage manager in the hotel industry for many years. She is survived by her son Cameron Carpenter of Australia. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street,...
Erica Ashley Moretz
Jan 12, 2025
Erica Ashley Moretz, 37, passed away on January 12, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Nancy Elizabeth Govoni
Jan 10, 2025
Springfield - Nancy E. (Coffey) Govoni, 74, passed away on January 10, 2025. She was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey on August 18, 1950, a daughter of the late Grover and Marianne (Krajcer) Coffey. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse before retirement and in her free time enjoyed spending time at Forest Park, sewing and painting. She is survived...
Robert Joseph Lambert
Jan 6, 2025
Longmeadow - Robert J. Lambert, 86, passed away on January 6, 2025. He was a retired Master Sargeant having served in the U. S. Air Force. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Lela M. Wildes
Jan 6, 2025
Lela M. Wildes, 84, passed away on January 6, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net Memories are timeless treasures of the heart. Happy times come and go, but the memories of Mom and Nana stay forever!
Kathleen Marie O'Dell
Jan 3, 2025
Springfield - Kathleen (Webb)) O'Dell, 58, passed away on January 3, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. visit www.nefcc.net
Theresa M. Watkins
Dec 31, 2024
Theresa M. Watkins, 62, of Palmer, Massachusetts, passed away on December 31, 2024. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
George R. Brehm
Dec 25, 2024
Easthampton – George R. Brehm, 71, passed away on December 25, 2024. He was born in Holyoke on December 30, 1952, the son of the late George and Nelda (Buls) Brehm. He grew up in South Hadley and was a graduate of South Hadley High School, Class of 1970. He enjoyed nature photography, hiking on his property and spending time...
Donna L. Gouger
Dec 23, 2024
Donna L. Gouger, 82, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on December 23, 2024. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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