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Matthew Monette
Aug 8, 2018
East Longmeadow - Matthew P. Monette, 52, passed away on August 8, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Virginia Lumpkin
Aug 8, 2018
East Longmeadow – Virginia (Kelley) Lumpkin, 90, passed away August 8, 2018 in Care One at Redstone, East Longmeadow, MA. Born in Georgia on March 28, 1928, she was a personal care assistant for many years and loved golf. Predeceased by her husband Roosevelt Lumpkin, she leaves her nephews Jearl Kelley of West Springfield, MA and William Kelley of Springfield,...
Marjorie A. Williams
Aug 8, 2018
Springfield- Marjorie A. (Haley) Williams, 82, passed away August 8, 2018. Born in Huntington February 11, 1936 to Raymond and Mary Haley, she loved old westerns and the cartoon Bambi. Survivors include her sons William P. Williams Jr. (girlfriend Lisa) of Holyoke and David J. Williams (Laurie) of Springfield, grandchildren Jonathan, Meghan, Jillian and Tyler and great grandchildren Noella and...
Clarence M. Abbuhl
Aug 4, 2018
Belchertown - Clarence (Sonny) Abbuhl, formerly of Zephyrhills, Florida and Erieville, New York, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Clarence was born on November 17, 1928 to Elnora and Clarence E. Abbuhl in Cazenovia, New York. Clarence married Eleanor Field Abbuhl on July 18, 1948. Subsequently, they moved to Erieville, New York, raised three children, and lived...
Ann Bailey Leavenworth
Jul 27, 2018
SPRINGFIELD - Ann Bailey Leavenworth passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 27, 2018 at her home in Springfield, MA after a brief battle with cancer. Born in East Longmeadow but living most of her life in Springfield, Ann was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School, UMass (B.A.) and Springfield College (M.S.). She was dedicated to social justice...
Winifred B. Edema
Jul 26, 2018
Flushing, NY - Winifred B. Edema passed away on July 26, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Henri A. Tetrault
Jul 21, 2018
HATFIELD - Â Henri Alfred Tetrault, 40, passed away on July 21, 2018 in Northampton, MA. Born on October 31, 1977 to Alfred and Harriet (McWeeny) Tetrault, he spent his early years in Hatfield. A graduate of Phillips Academy Andover, Henri earned his B.A. in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001, and also spent two semesters studying abroad...
Norman P. Forest
Jul 12, 2018
Holyoke – Norman P. Forest, 93, a sixty year Springfield resident, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke. He was born in Fitchburg on October 10, 1924, a son of the late Arthur and Beatrice (Borgeous) Forest. Norman served his country in the US Army Air Corps during WW II and was stationed in...
Lenora A. Debiew
Jul 10, 2018
Springfield – Lenora A. (Dashnaw) Debiew, 86, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. She was born on March 9, 1932, a daughter of the late Frederick and Lena (Yaddow) Dashnaw. Before retirement, Lenora was a Licensed Practical Nurse for Bristol Myers and a nursing home in Syracuse, NY. She is survived by...
Rose M. Morris
Jul 8, 2018
Ludlow – Rose M. Morris, 76, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Clinton, MA on February 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Votour) Kevorkian. She retired from the former Monson State Developmental Center. Rose is survived by her son, Charles J. Morris and his wife Lynn of...
Eloi J. Despres
Jul 7, 2018
Waltham - Eloi J. Despres, 67, passed away on July 7, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Charles G. Bristol
Jul 6, 2018
Springfield - Charles Gilman Bristol, 89, of Springfield passed away July 6, 2018. Charlie was born in Springfield, MA on April 26, 1929 to the late Gilman Wayland Bristol and Mary Elizabeth (Rich) Bristol. He attended the Pennington School in New Jersey Class of 1949, and graduated from American International College in Springfield. Charlie served in the US Armed services...
Dennis J. Burke, Jr.
Jul 4, 2018
Agawam - Dennis J. Burke, Jr., 32, passed away on July 4, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Judy H. Brooks
Jul 3, 2018
Amherst - Judy (Harris) Brooks, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2018. Born on January 27, 1944 in Cabin John, Maryland to the late Irving and Pauline (Williams) Harris. She was an educator for thirty-five years, teaching at Pelham Elementary School, Brookings Elementary School in Springfield and Fort Totten Elementary School in Maryland....
Eric J. Romaniak
Jun 25, 2018
Wilbraham – Eric J. Romaniak, 29, beloved son, husband, brother and grandson passed away suddenly on Monday, June 25, 2018. He was born in Springfield, MA on September 6, 1988, the son of Elizabeth (Mason) of Springfield and the late Terry Romaniak. He was a lifelong resident of MA who loved the outdoors, cooking, hiking, skiing, golf, folk music, the...
Edward J. Humphries
Jun 24, 2018
Springfield - Edward Humphries 86, passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 14,1932 in Tewksbury Ma. He was a ward of the state. He attended schools in Springfield and Westfield. He graduated from Westfield High. His first job was in management, then he was a partner in a warehouse. He decided to buy his...
Cheryl D. Webb
Jun 24, 2018
Springfield - Cheryl D. Webb, 59, passed away on June 24, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Wayne A. Frank
Jun 21, 2018
Westfield – Wayne A. Frank, 75, peacefully departed with his girls by his side on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born in Hartford, CT on June 18, 1943, the son of the late Jack and Mary (Allison) Frank. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy Seabees serving from 1962 – 1966 and was employed as parts manager...
Ronald C. Cignoli
Jun 21, 2018
SPRINGFIELD – Ronald C. Cignoli, 83, passed away on June 21, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He will be fondly remembered as a jokester with a nickname given to those he came in contact with on his daily rounds. Born in Springfield, MA on August 13, 1934 to Charles and Catherine Cignoli, he was a graduate of Springfield Technical High...
Charles E. Leger, Jr
Jun 14, 2018
Chicopee – Charles E. Leger, Jr. 64, passed away at home on June 14, 2018 surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife Rita (Lanou) Leger, son Joseph Lanou-Leger, stepchildren, William Ely and Deborah Gamache, brother Michael Leger; grandchildren Rory, James, Alex, Kyle, Ciara, and Jo and great grandchild Khaleesi. He enjoyed woodworking and puzzles. Family and friends are invited...
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