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Agnes E. Brooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Janice E. Munshower

Janice E. Munshower

Feb 15, 2020

Easthampton - Janice E. Munshower, 69, passed away on February 15, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Nancy E. Bombard

Nancy E. Bombard

Feb 8, 2020

South Hadley – Nancy E. (Will) Bombard, 75, of South Hadley, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Holyoke on September 23, 1944, a daughter of the late Margaret (Kmelius) and Albin J. Will. Nancy was educated in the Holyoke school system and was employed as an insurance underwriter for many...

Joyce A. Quinlan

Joyce A. Quinlan

Feb 7, 2020

Granby - Joyce A. (Lepage) Quinlan, 74, passed away on February 7, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Kathleen M. Gorneault

Kathleen M. Gorneault

Feb 5, 2020

Springfield – Kathleen M. (Nightingale) Gorneault, 76, wife of the late Joel Gorneault, passed away on February 5, 2020. She was born in Guerette, ME on April 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Wilson and Edith (Dionne) Nightingale and was a forty-three-year Springfield resident, a communicant of Holy Name Church and a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. She leaves to cherish...

Claire J. Lizak

Claire J. Lizak

Feb 5, 2020

Chicopee - Claire J. (Tibbets) Lizak, 89, passed away on February 5, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Jonathan S. Dane

Jonathan S. Dane

Jan 30, 2020

Jonathan S. Dane, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Born in Springfield, MA on October 9, 1956 to the late Edwin and Patricia (Munson) Dane, he was a certified welding inspector and had to retire early because of legal blindness. He was a type 1 diabetic for 50 years and handled many complications from the disease with humor,...

Lucien B. Laberge

Lucien B. Laberge

Jan 27, 2020

Lucien B. Laberge, 76, passed away on January 27, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Leeann M. Corbett

Leeann M. Corbett

Jan 25, 2020

Monson - LeeAnn (Turcotte) (Barrett) Corbett went home to join her parents, Roland G. and Wilda E. Turcotte along with her very special Aunt Poe on January 25, 2020. LeeAnn was the extremely loved & cherished wife of William (Bill) Corbett who will deeply miss his wife for her humor, kindness, intelligence and returned love. She is leaving behind her...

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