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Roger Alvin Walker

Roger Alvin Walker

Jan 24, 2025

Roger Walker fell asleep in death on January 24, 2025. He was born in Springfield, MA. He was predeceased by his parents Alvin and Patricia Walker and his grandparents Helen and James Thompson. Roger graduated from Technical High School in 1982. Following high school Roger worked as a culinary arts specialist, working at various establishments throughout his life. Roger also...

H. Douglas Barnshaw, Md

H. Douglas Barnshaw, Md

Jan 24, 2025

H. Douglas Barnshaw MD, Doug, died peacefully from amyloidosis of the heart on Friday, January 25, 2025. He is survived by his son Bob Barnshaw, daughter Susan Barnshaw, four grandchildren: Sabra, Coleman, Sam, and Anthony, his companion, Kathy Lovell, and brothers Jim and Bob. Doug graduated from Colgate University in1957 and was influenced by a number of his professors, including...

Kathryn E. Goddard

Kathryn E. Goddard

Jan 15, 2025

Kathryn E. (Kiefer) Goddard, 59, passed away on January 15, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Sylvia Louise Rafferty Deliso

Sylvia Louise Rafferty Deliso

Jan 14, 2025

With great sadness, our family lost our mother, Sylvia Louise Rafferty Deliso, on January 14, 2025, after a long, wonderful life of 95 years. Sylvia was lovingly cared for by her son, Thomas, in her later years, at her home in Agawam. Sylvia resided in Agawam since 1955, after growing up in Holyoke, Ma, (1924) attending UMASS and marrying Benjamin...

Pamela H. Carpenter

Pamela H. Carpenter

Jan 13, 2025

Pamela H. Carpenter, 81, passed away on January 13, 2025. Born in Ware, MA on April 26, 1943, to the late Charles and Geraldine (Homans) Carpenter, she worked as a food and beverage manager in the hotel industry for many years. She is survived by her son Cameron Carpenter of Australia. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street,...

Erica Ashley Moretz

Erica Ashley Moretz

Jan 12, 2025

Erica Ashley Moretz, 37, passed away on January 12, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Nancy Elizabeth Govoni

Nancy Elizabeth Govoni

Jan 10, 2025

Springfield - Nancy E. (Coffey) Govoni, 74, passed away on January 10, 2025. She was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey on August 18, 1950, a daughter of the late Grover and Marianne (Krajcer) Coffey. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse before retirement and in her free time enjoyed spending time at Forest Park, sewing and painting. She is survived...

Robert Joseph Lambert

Robert Joseph Lambert

Jan 6, 2025

Longmeadow - Robert J. Lambert, 86, passed away on January 6, 2025. He was a retired Master Sargeant having served in the U. S. Air Force. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Lela M. Wildes

Lela M. Wildes

Jan 6, 2025

Lela M. Wildes, 84, passed away on January 6, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net Memories are timeless treasures of the heart. Happy times come and go, but the memories of Mom and Nana stay forever!

Kathleen Marie O'Dell

Kathleen Marie O'Dell

Jan 3, 2025

Springfield - Kathleen (Webb)) O'Dell, 58, passed away on January 3, 2025. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. visit www.nefcc.net

Theresa M. Watkins

Theresa M. Watkins

Dec 31, 2024

Theresa M. Watkins, 62, of Palmer, Massachusetts, passed away on December 31, 2024. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.

George R. Brehm

George R. Brehm

Dec 25, 2024

Easthampton – George R. Brehm, 71, passed away on December 25, 2024. He was born in Holyoke on December 30, 1952, the son of the late George and Nelda (Buls) Brehm. He grew up in South Hadley and was a graduate of South Hadley High School, Class of 1970. He enjoyed nature photography, hiking on his property and spending time...

Donna L. Gouger

Donna L. Gouger

Dec 23, 2024

Donna L. Gouger, 82, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on December 23, 2024. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Susan C. Jackson

Susan C. Jackson

Dec 22, 2024

Susan C. Jackson, 69, a fifty-five-year Western Massachusetts resident, passed away on December 22, 2024. She was born in Boston, MA on January 10, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert and Maudelle (Kirkland) Jackson. She was a graduate of Coyle & Cassidy High School and American International College, where she received a B.A. in sociology, as well as her...

Jose A. Gonzalez Sr.

Jose A. Gonzalez Sr.

Dec 19, 2024

Ludlow, MA - Jose A. Gonzalez, Sr., 76, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 19, 2024. He was born in San German, Puerto Rico on April 2, 1948, the son of the late Concepcion Gonzalez and Fundadora (Santana). Jose leaves behind his wife Ramonita Gonzalez, his four children: Jose A. Gonzalez Jr. and his wife...

William A. Brown, Jr.

William A. Brown, Jr.

Dec 19, 2024

Holyoke - William A. Brown, Jr., known as "Billy Brown," passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69 on December 19, 2024, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Born on January 11, 1955, he was the beloved son of the late Alvin and Shelia Kurtz. Billy proudly served in the United States Navy and recently retired from Western Builders, Inc., enjoying his retirement...

Charles G. Hurley

Charles G. Hurley

Dec 11, 2024

Charles G. Hurley, 58, passed away on December 11, 2024 in Palm Springs, CA. Relatives and friends are requested to meet on Monday, February 3, 2025 for a 10AM Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Rose de Lima Church, 600 Grattan Street, Chicopee, MA. Inurnment will follow at St. Rose de Lima Cemetery. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25...

Dana S Gumlaw

Dana S Gumlaw

Dec 2, 2024

Springfield, MA - Dana S. Gumlaw, 67, passed away on December 2, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 5-6PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. Visit www.nefcc.net

Olivine E Allaire

Olivine E Allaire

Nov 29, 2024

Olivine Allaire of Westfield passed away on November 29th, after complications from a procedure several months ago. Olivine, or Ollie as her friends called her, was born and raised in Chester, Massachusetts, and was the only daughter of Arvilla Allaire, who predeceased her in 1984. Ollie graduated from Chester High School in 1968 and was class Valedictorian. During high school...

Robert W. Berthiaume

Robert W. Berthiaume

Nov 26, 2024

Palmer - Robert “Birdie” W. Berthiaume, 82, died of heart failure at Baystate Wing Hospital with all his loved ones able to say a last goodbye on November 26, 2024. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

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