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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...
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
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