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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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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