Richard E. Raina
Mar 5, 2019
Granby - Richard E. Raina, 72, of Granby, beloved husband of Colleen M. Belisle-Raina, passed away on March 5, 2019. A cherished father, son and friend, he brought laughter and joy to everyone he encountered. Richard was born in Springfield, MA on April 13, 1946, to Angelo and Madeline (Figoni) Raina. He was a graduate of West Springfield High School...
Rena A. Apeau
Feb 26, 2019
Agawam – Rena A. (Brigham) Drapeau, 93, passed away on February 26, 2019. She was born in Parris Island, SC on October 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Leland and Laura (Bragg) Brigham. She is survived by her sons, Michael Drapeau (Pam) of CT, and Mark Drapeau and his friend Ruby of ME. She also leaves two grandsons, Michael...
Robert Mcauley
Feb 22, 2019
SPRINGFIELD-Robert McAuley, 70, passed away on February 20, 2019, at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. Born on October 23, 1948 in New Haven, CT to the late Amos and Jacqueline (Robinson) McAuley, he had retired from a career in food service at Springfield College. Robert proudly served his country in the US Army. Predeceased by his parents and brothers Benson...
Nancy L. Rice
Feb 22, 2019
Springfield - Nancy L. Rice, 66, passed away on February 22, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Richard R. Champagne
Feb 20, 2019
Holyoke – Richard R. Champagne, 72, passed away at home on February 20, 2019 with his loving wife of thirty-six years, Donna (Norton) Champagne, by his side. He had worked as a supervisor at Sonoco Products in Holyoke. For those who wish memorial contributions may be directed to Holyoke VNA & Hospice. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25...
Douglas M. Leveille
Feb 20, 2019
West Springfield - Douglas M. Leveille, 55, passed away on February 20, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family. Visit www.nefcc.net
Marilyn Louise Diefenderfer
Feb 19, 2019
Longmeadow – Marilyn Louise (Hitchcock) Diefenderfer, 85, passed away on February 19, 2019. She was born in Newark, Ohio on July 25, 1933, the daughter of the late William and Katherine Hitchcock. She was a graduate of Newark High School and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio Northern University in 1955. She married Richard P. Diefenderfer on September...
Martha R. Sabourin
Feb 17, 2019
SPRINGFIELD - Martha R. Sabourin, 82, passed away on February 17, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, NY on August 21, 1936 to Henry and Clara (LaFontaine) Bourdeau, she was a resident of Holyoke before moving to Springfield in 2013. She leaves her children: Mark, William and Therese Sabourin; her sister Lola West and grandson Matthew. A graveside service will be held...
Sandra A. Greeson
Feb 15, 2019
Monson - Sandra H. Greeson, 70, passed away on February 15, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Maria A. Rivera
Feb 12, 2019
Springfield - Maria A. Rivera, 54, passed away on February 12, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
John J. Serra
Feb 10, 2019
John J. Serra, 91, passed away on February 10, 2019. Born in Springfield, MA on September 17, 1927 to the late Primo and Albina (Morisi) Serra, he was the owner of Serra Plumbing and also worked for the Local 104 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. A graduate of Springfield Trade High School Class of 1945, he proudly served his country in...
Michael A. Barnett
Feb 9, 2019
Springfield - Michael A. Barnett, 56, passed away on February 9, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Carol A. Edgerton
Feb 6, 2019
Holyoke – Carol A. (Czarneicki) Edgerton, 82, beloved wife of Graeme C. Edgerton, passed away on February 6, 2019. A lifelong Holyoke resident, she was born on December 29, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph and Viola (McDonald) Czarneicki. She attended local schools and was previously employed at Spaulding. Carol was a great cook with “sacred” recipes and enjoyed...
Marikler Giron Toensmeier
Feb 6, 2019
Holyoke – Marikler Giron Toensmeier, 44, passed away at home on February 6, 2019. Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala on September 11, 1974, she worked for 13 years for Heifer International and then as a manager for Wayfinders in Holyoke. She leaves her husband Eric M. Toensmeier and their son Daniel G. Toensmeier of Holyoke; mother Flora Elma Ramirez of...
Walter J. Henry Sr.
Feb 5, 2019
Chicopee – Walter J. Henry, Sr., 90, husband of the late Eunice I. (Austin) Henry, passed away on February 5, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on December 3, 1928, a son of the late Walter E. and Catherine A. (Cleary), he was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving in Alaska during the Korean...
Gene R. Talsky
Feb 4, 2019
Leeds – Gene R. Talsky, 82, passed away on February 4, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 6, 1936, a son of the late Samuel and Helen (Neiman) Talsky. He previously resided in Hanover, NH and Easthampton, MA. Gene was a technology marketing consultant who was actively involved in designing the first...
Betsy Lou Jones
Feb 1, 2019
Amherst - Betsy Lou Jones passed away on February 1, 2019. She was born on August 18, 1947 in Worthington to the late Frank and Mary Hitchcock. Betsy leaves her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Robert Jones of Amherst and her son Robert and his wife Rebecca of West Springfield. She leaves two grandchildren: Sophia and Dylan. She...
Nancy A. Spaman
Feb 1, 2019
Springfield – Nancy A. Spaman, 53, passed away on February 1, 2019. She was born in Holyoke on March 25, 1965, a daughter of Marilyn (Rouselle) Spaman of East Longmeadow and the late Gerald Spaman. As a youngster she was the Easter Seal Girl for Western Massachusetts for several years. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross, loved animals,...
Eileen A. Alvarez
Jan 28, 2019
Chicopee - Eileen A. Alvarez, 65, passed away on January 28, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Lorna R. Yphantis
Jan 26, 2019
Lorna Ruth Yphantis of Springfield, MA died peacefully at home on January 26, 2019. She was 88 years old. Lorna was born in East Boston, MA, on December 10, 1930, the daughter of John Ashton Nickerson and Mildred Carter Nickerson. She attended East Boston public schools and Boston Latin School, before graduating from East Boston High School, where she was...
