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Patricia Powers
Jun 26, 2019
Agawam - Patricia Powers, 64, passed away from Heritage Hall West on June 26, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
George H. Stage
Jun 24, 2019
George H. Stage, 70, a resident of Hinsdale, New Hampshire, passed away Monday June 24, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center from an acute illness. George was born in Bennington, Vermont on April 25, 1949 the son of Noah Harry Stage and Irma May (DeGraw) Stage. George spent his first 7 years growing up in Arlington, VT and then the family...
Carol L. Curtis
Jun 18, 2019
Holyoke - Carol L. Curtis, 75, passed away on June 18, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
James W. Smith
Jun 14, 2019
James W. Smith was born in Hartford, CT on July 1, 1948 and served his country in the United States Army. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from La Holla University and certifications from New York University. He had a successful career as a Conservator for the State of Connecticut and as a Registered Investment Advisor,...
Charlene A. Chartier
Jun 11, 2019
Palmer - Charlene A. (Pierce) Chartier 54, passed away on June 11, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Natan Bahir Maimes
Jun 11, 2019
Easthampton - Our beautiful boy, Natan Bahir Maimes, slipped away Tuesday evening, June 11, 2019. He passed peacefully, surrounded, embraced and loved. Natan was an amazing man. He was a gentle and passionate advocate who was actively engaged in the battle against antisemitism, racism and homophobia. He was known for his bright spirit, his willingness to help, and his insatiable...
Suzanne L. Cassamasse
Jun 11, 2019
Springfield - Suzanne L. Cassamasse, 66, passed away on June 11, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Ronald L. Levesque
Jun 10, 2019
Springfield - Ronald L. Levesque, 77, passed away on June 10, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Polly T. Felici
Jun 9, 2019
Longmeadow – Mrs. Polly (Thayer) Felici, 95, passed away peacefully from lung cancer on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Enfield, CT. She was born in Middletown, CT on June 17, 1923, a daughter of the late Julian B. and Anna (Strickland) Thayer. Polly graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Middletown, CT and UCONN at Storrs, CT where she was...
Dorothy V. Simmons
Jun 5, 2019
Dorothy V. Simmons, 93, passed away at home on June 5, 2019. A full tribute will be posted shortly. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Dianne M. Ryan-Paschall
Jun 5, 2019
Dianne M. Ryan-Paschall, 62, passed away on June 5, 2019 at her home in Melbourne, Fl after a short illness. Dianne was born in Minneapolis, MN but moved about the country quite a bit due to her father being in the military. An accomplished horsewoman, Dianne started showing horses at the tender age of four and won several championships and...
Kathleen P. Britten
May 30, 2019
Longmeadow - Kathleen P. Britten, 88, passed away on May 30, 2019. Born on October 1, 1930 to the late James and Kathleen (Morley) Pierce, she was a sixth-grade teacher in the East Longmeadow school system. Kathleen’s hobbies included reading, cross word puzzles, animals (dogs) as well as her grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents, her husband John J. Britten, her...
Joseph W. Hart
May 28, 2019
Westfield – Joseph W. Hart, 83, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1935 in Medford, MA to the late Russell and Josephine (Mele) Hart. Joseph proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. While raising his family, Joe was active as...
Kathleen A. Devlin
May 20, 2019
Chicopee – Kathleen A. (Tetreault) Devlin, 73, passed away on May 20, 2019. She was born in Ware, MA on July 7, 1945, a daughter of the late Gaston and Stella (Mikusewski) Tetreault. She is survived by three sons: James Devlin (Theresa), Christopher Devlin (Shelley) and Michael Devlin and his life partner, Amy Auclair and three grandchildren: Anthony, Jillian and...
Matthew A. Storey
May 19, 2019
East Longmeadow - Matthew A. Storey, 56, passed away on May 19, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. visit www.nefcc.net
John P. Schultz
May 17, 2019
Granby - In Arab, Alabama on July 21, 1946 SGT. John Patrick Schultz took his first earthly breath. This created an altruistic effect in the Compendium of human events. On May 17, 2019 he took his last three breaths in Granby, Massachusetts before traveling to the next plane of existence. But don’t panic! He has his towel and will be...
Juan L. Santana, Jr.
May 16, 2019
Lowell - Juan L. Santana, Jr., 61, passed away on May 16, 2019 at his residence. Funeral service 9AM June 3, 2019 at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 8 Kirk Street, Lowell, MA. Burial will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the...
William P. Robitaille
May 15, 2019
Agawam - William P. Robitaille, 50, passed away on May 15, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Irene A. Vadnais
May 11, 2019
Northampton – Irene A. (Irzyk) Vadnais, 101 years of age, passed away on May 11, 2019. Born in Springfield on March 10, 1918, the daughter of the late Peter and Jennie (Ciosek) Irzyk, she attended local schools and was a secretary for the Springfield Liquor License Commission for many years. She previously resided in Boynton Beach, FL. Predeceased by her...
Carol A. Bell
May 10, 2019
Wales – Carol A. (Sealander) Bell, 72, passed away on May 10, 2019 in the comfort of the home of her son in Westfield. She was born in Springfield, MA on September 25, 1946 to the late Richard and Dolores (Killian) Sealander and was a graduate of the High School of Commerce, Class of 1964. She retired from Church World...
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