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Anthony L. Moore

Anthony L. Moore

Sep 25, 2018

SPRINGFIELD- Anthony L. Moore, Sr. passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Anthony was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Claudie and Fannie Mae (Burston) Moore. He is survived by his wife, Debbie (Orr) Moore, two sons, Anthony Moore, Jr. and Kendill Moore of Springfield, a daughter, Tyrena Lester and her...

Deanna E. Trudell

Deanna E. Trudell

Sep 18, 2018

Springfield – Mrs. Deanna E. (Champagne) Trudell, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. A lifelong Springfield resident, she was born on December 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Peter and Enis (Pagella) Champagne. She retired after twenty-two years of service from Milton Bradley. She loved her family, her grandchildren, and enjoyed trips to...

Pauline A. Chmielewski

Pauline A. Chmielewski

Sep 15, 2018

Springfield - Pauline A. Chmielewski, lifelong resident of Springfield, Ma, born September 24, 1939, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018. She loved to dance, the beach, and getting her nails and hair done. She was an exceptional listener, non-judgmental, and present in every moment. She had lasting friendships from childhood, work, and life, but she loved her grandchildren most...

Robert R. Burno

Robert R. Burno

Sep 13, 2018

West Springfield – Robert R. Burno, 92, passed away at Heritage Hall South in Agawam on Thursday, September 13, 2018 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Ludlow on September 20, 1925, the son of the late Roy and Bertha (Gagne) Burno. After attending school, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and was a U. S. Marine Corps...

Robert J. Machia

Robert J. Machia

Sep 12, 2018

West Springfield – Robert J. Machia, 80, passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was born in Springfield on October 24, 1937, a son of the late George and Madeline (Dempsy) Machia. He started his long career at the Union News as a paper boy when he was fifteen years old and...

Jeannette M. Wells

Jeannette M. Wells

Aug 28, 2018

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Jeannette M. (Barber) Wells, 62, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2018 at home. Born in Springfield, MA on September 5, 1955 to the late Raymond and Grace (Teece) Barber, she lived in Pensacola, FL for 26 years, returning to West Springfield in 2014. Jeannette was a very helpful and giving person, and worked as a cashier...

Roger H. Brown

Roger H. Brown

Aug 27, 2018

Goshen - Roger H. Brown, 83, passed away on August 27, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Larry C. Lewis

Larry C. Lewis

Aug 25, 2018

SPRINGFIELD - Larry C. Lewis passed away in Springfield on August 25, 2018 at the age of 46. The owner of Larry’s Auto Sales, he will be remembered as a good hearted family man, protector and provider. He leaves his parents, Sandra (Dee) Lewis and David Griffin, wife Faye Brace and children Larry Lewis Jr., Arien Brace and Camrie Lewis;...

Eleanor A. Tonelli

Eleanor A. Tonelli

Aug 19, 2018

Agawam – Eleanor A. (Colbert) Tonelli, 84, wife of the late Joseph A. Tonelli, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2018. Born on Governors Island, New York on June 7, 1934, daughter of the late Waverly and Dorothy (Fecteau) Colbert, she was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Agnes and Alfred Russell. A longtime Springfield resident she was an accomplished...

Joya Bates

Joya Bates

Aug 17, 2018

Springfield - Joya Bates passed away on August 17, 2018 in Northampton, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Joan E. Robinson

Joan E. Robinson

Aug 14, 2018

Springfield – Joan E. Robinson, 65, passed away on August 14, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, MA on June 27, 1953, a daughter of the late James and Nancy (Hall) Robinson. Joan loved art, baking, sewing, walking, playing the piano, and nature. She is survived by her children, Christopher Robinson of Hampden, Danielle Robinson of...

Matthew Monette

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

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

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

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

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

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

Henri A. Tetrault

Jul 21, 2018

HATFIELD -  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

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

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...

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