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Georgina S. Bristol
May 7, 2020
Georgina (Sutherland) Bristol, 90, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow. Jean was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late James Dougald Sutherland and Martha (Massey) Sutherland. She attended Northfield School for Girls, and graduated from Hood College and Bay Path College. She dedicated most of her professional career at Milton Bradley/Hasbro. Jean loved...
Curtis C. Merritt
May 6, 2020
Curtis Charles Merritt, 35, of Springfield, MA passed away on May 6, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Laurie A. Schebel
May 5, 2020
Laurie A. Schebel, 58, passed away on May 5, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Lula Mae Berry
May 3, 2020
Mrs. Lula Mae (Brantly) (Stroman) Berry, 79, passed away on May 3, 2020. She was born on October 4, 1941 in Springfield, SC, the daughter of the late Robert Owens and Irene Floyd (Clifton). She also lived in Tampa, FL for some years where she went to middle school. She retired from the city of Springfield, MA as a bus...
Salvatore Persampieri
May 2, 2020
Salvatore Persampieri, 80, passed away on May 2, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Ronald Weaver
Apr 30, 2020
Ronald Weaver, 81, passed away on April 30, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Jan F. Silansky
Apr 25, 2020
Jan Francis Silansky, known affectionately by family and friends as “Mugsy” passed away on April 25, 2020 at the age of 75. Son of the late John Silansky and Betsy (Barkman) Silansky, he is survived by his wife Linda (Goodell) Silansky, his children: Stephen Silansky and his spouse Jessica of Westfield, MA, Jaime Yas and her spouse Adam of San...
William L. Johnson, Jr.
Apr 24, 2020
William L. Johnson Jr, age 66, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1953 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Josephine (Petroni) and William Johnson, Sr. He married the love of his life Barbara (Coolidge) Johnson (Jo Jo) in May of 1976. William was loved and adored by all who came in contact...
Arturo Rogerio Agramonte
Apr 21, 2020
Arturo Rogerio Agramonte, 84, passed away on April 21, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Pauline Castine
Apr 21, 2020
Pauline R. (Rock) Castine,94, passed away on April 22, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Almarine Mccoy
Apr 20, 2020
Almarine (Arrington) McCoy, 82, passed away on April 20, 2020. Born in Halifax, North Carolina on December 14, 1937, she was a long time Springfield resident. A devoted Jehovah’s Witness she was very nurturing, loving her family and putting them ahead of herself. She loved cooking, baking, collecting figurines, dolls, and road trips with her late sister, Martha Porter. She...
Wayne C. Reavis
Apr 19, 2020
Wayne Christopher Reavis, 62, passed away at Care One at Holyoke on April 19, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA was entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Melissa A. Hagen
Apr 16, 2020
Melissa A. “Missy” Hagen, 47, passed away on April 16, 2020. Born in Ware, MA on April 24, 1972, daughter of Susan (Bliss) Hagen and the late Daniel Hagen, Sr., she attended local schools and was previously employed as a personal care attendant. Missy loved gardening, country music, reading, making crafts, a good cup of coffee, cigarettes, candy, and anything...
David Garrafa
Apr 15, 2020
David Garrafa, 78, passed away on April 15, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on January 13, 1942 in Patillas, Puerto Rico to the late Maracela Rodriguez Pagan and Dionisio Garrafa, he worked as a machine operator for National Metal for many years. David was a sociable, well known and well respected man in the North End of Springfield, MA....
Dolores Barbosa
Apr 9, 2020
Dolores Barbosa, 77, passed away on April 9, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Thomas M. Wright
Apr 6, 2020
Thomas M. Wright, 71, passed away on April 6, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Rita J. Lamagdelaine
Apr 3, 2020
Rita J “Skippy” (Bourque) LaMagdelaine,93, of Holyoke, MA passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020. Rita was born on January 20, 1927 in South Hadley, MA. Her passions were music, pictures, jewelry and the love of the New England Patriots. Her smile and laughter would light up a room. She was predeceased by her husband Romeo E. LaMagdelaine. She is...
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...
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