Philip W. Thomas, Jr
Apr 19, 2019
Philip W. Thomas, Jr, 62, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2019 due to complications of an undiagnosed brain tumor. After graduating from Westfield Vocational High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army.  He continued his service to the community as a police officer for the town of Enfield, CT for 34½ years. It was a job he loved...
Michelle Diane Foggs
Apr 19, 2019
Springfield – Michelle Diane Foggs, 65, passed away on April 19, 2019. She was born in Chicopee, MA on October 20, 1953, a daughter of the late John and Gladys (Mayfield) Foggs. She was a nurse’s aide and enjoyed knitting and mall walking at the Eastfield Mall. She is survived by her daughter Tenisha Foggs of Springfield, MA; her brothers:...
William R. Bren
Apr 18, 2019
Palmer- William R. Bren, 80, passed away at home on April 18, 2019. Born in Stafford, CT on February 28, 1939 to William and Veronica (Purda) Bren, he was employed for many years as a machinist. He loved old movies, westerns and spending time with his grandsons Devin and Jason. He leaves his son Bruce Bren and his wife Debbra;...
Shirley M. Deshields
Apr 17, 2019
AMHERST - Dr. Shirley M. DeShields, 87, resident of Amherst, MA, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in her home of 44 years, in the presence of family and loved ones. She was born Shirley Ann Manson on May 8, 1931 in Manhattan, NY to father, Lawrence Manson, and mother, Myrel Lestelle Valentine. Following graduation from high school, Shirley...
David A. Yphantis
Apr 13, 2019
David Andrew Yphantis of Springfield, MA passed away on April 13, 2019 after a brief illness. David was born in Boston, MA, on July 14, 1930, the son of Kyriakos Paul Yphantis and Beatrice Hansen Yphantis. His parents were Christian missionaries and the family lived in Piraeus, Greece from 1935 until the family left Greece in 1942, during the World...
Stephanie A. Dearing
Apr 13, 2019
Springfield- Stephanie A. (Brent) Dearing, 55, passed away at home on April 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, MA on July 7, 1963, the daughter of Richard Brent II of East Longmeadow and the late Jeannette (Sibley) Brent, she was employed for many years as a fleet manager. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, listening...
Alphanso S. Morgan
Apr 12, 2019
Springfield- Alphanso S. Morgan, 83, passed away on April 12, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Anchovy, St. James, Jamaica on March 7, 1936, son of the late Ezekiel Morgan and Rachel Carmichael, he arrived in Springfield in 1962 and worked as a machine operator at Baystate Medical Center for 30 years. He loved fishing and deejaying. He became...
Virginia M. Gilsinger
Apr 6, 2019
Springfield – Virginia M. (Riel) Gilsinger, 78, passed away on April 6, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Richard F. Gilsinger, son Michael and his wife Krystal and grandchildren, Richard and Nicholas. Visitation will be on April 16, 2019 at 8:15AM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. Burial...
Patricia M. Russo
Apr 5, 2019
West Springfield – Patricia M. (Jimmo) Russo, 56, passed away on April 5, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on August 16, 1962, the daughter of Erna (Dippold) Jimmo of West Springfield, and the late Linwood Jimmo. Patricia was a manager at Uno Pizzeria and Grill. She was a vivacious, sassy and fun-loving person and a NASCAR and...
Edward R. Labroad Sr.
Apr 5, 2019
Springfield-Edward R. LaBroad, Sr. 84, passed away on April 5, 2019. A lifelong resident, he was a special delivery mail carrier for the Postal Service and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Predeceased by his wife, Doris (Bowers) LaBroad, his parents, 8 siblings and a daughter, he leaves his son Edward Jr. (Karrie) of Agawam and his daughter, Lori...
M Shirley Inkwater
Apr 5, 2019
Springfield - M Shirley Drinkwater, 93, passed away on April 5, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Reingard M. Miller-Greene
Apr 3, 2019
Springfield - Reingard M. Miller-Greene, passed away on April 3, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Gill A. Ashey
Mar 31, 2019
Springfield- Gill A. (Surprenant) Ashey,77, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on December 17, 1941, a daughter of the late Arthur Surprenant and Evelyn (Heeley) Dorian. She was employed for many years as a switchboard operator for Goodwill Industries. She leaves her husband Donald G. Ashey Sr. of Springfield,...
Cynthia I. Vogel
Mar 31, 2019
Chicopee - Cynthia I. Vogel, 60, passed away on March 30, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Paul J. Tuttle
Mar 26, 2019
Turners Falls - Paul J. Tuttle, 53, passed away on March 26, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Barbara D. Briddell
Mar 18, 2019
Barbara Lockett Briddell was born March 22, 1957 to John Lee Lockett, Sr. and Bessie Mae (Harris) Lockett in Itta Bena, Mississippi. The family moved to Springfield, Massachusetts and there Barbara completed her education. Shortly after moving to Springfield, Mother Bessie joined the Macedonia COGIC. Barbara served in the church under the leadership of the late Bishop Bryant Robinson, Sr. ...
Thomas Walter, Jr.
Mar 15, 2019
SPRINGFIELD – Thomas Walter, Jr., 70, passed away on March 15, 2019. Born in Springfield, MA on January 25, 1949 to Thomas and Leona (Baccus) Walter, he was self-employed as a plumber. Pre-deceased by his parents, his wife Sylvia (Hallums) Walter, and his brother Johnny Walter, he leaves his son Lance Walter and his wife Phaedra of Sacramento, CA; his...
Elba I. Perez
Mar 14, 2019
Springfield - Elba I. Perez, 78, passed away on March 14, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Joan M. Gregory
Mar 9, 2019
Springfield - Joan M. (Shackett) Gregory, 74, passed away on March 9, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. visit www.nefcc.net
Pamela M Pamaylaon
Mar 8, 2019
Springfield – Pamela A. (Plouffe) Pamaylaon, 76, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born in Holyoke on February 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Norman and Bertha (Kirby) Plouffe. She attended local schools and was previously employed as a manager for many years at Honey Dew Donuts at the Ludlow West Turnpike Plaza and later part...
