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Judy H. Brooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Nathaniel Ocasio

Nathaniel Ocasio

Jun 12, 2018

Pittsfield - Nathaniel Ocasio passed away on June 12, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Carolyn Hale

Carolyn Hale

Jun 9, 2018

Springfield – Carolyn (Sinclair) Hale left her many friends and family on June 9, 2018. Born in Springfield on December 2, 1928, to Edith Merriam Sinclair (Fraser) and Adams Olin Sinclair, she lived in the city for most of her life. A graduate of Classical High School (1946) and Bridgewater State Teachers College (1950), she began her career as an...

Darleen E. Agayoff Emerick

Darleen E. Agayoff Emerick

Jun 5, 2018

Belchertown - Darleen E. Agayoff Emerick, 60, passed away on June 5, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Wilfredo Morales, Jr.

Wilfredo Morales, Jr.

May 31, 2018

Springfield - Wilfredo Morales, Jr. passed away on May 31, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Sharon D. Chisholm

Sharon D. Chisholm

May 26, 2018

Chicopee - Sharon D. (Goodreau) Chisholm, 72, passed away on May 26, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Stella S. Bartlett

Stella S. Bartlett

May 23, 2018

Pelham -Stella Mae Cleora Svoboda Bartlett, 90, of Pelham, MA, died at home, Wednesday, May 23, 2018. She was born September 20, 1923 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Richard T. Kissel and Mary Ella (Shannon) Kissel. She was predeceased by her husband Robert J. Bartlett and her sister Eva Jones of Karne, Kansas. Stella is survived by her...

David C. Rogers

David C. Rogers

May 22, 2018

Springfield - David C. Rogers, 90, passed away on May 22, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Linda D. Swindle

Linda D. Swindle

May 21, 2018

Agawam - Linda D. Swindle, 67, passed away on May 21, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Chester N. Gibbs

Chester N. Gibbs

May 21, 2018

Springfield - Chester “Chet” Gibbs, 95, a life-long advocate for equality and social justice, died at home Monday, May 21, 2018. The cause was pancreatic cancer. Born in Harlem, NY on June 17, 1922, Chet was the son of Joseph and Edith (Carloce) Gibbs. Always proud of his Harlem origins, he attended public schools in New York City. After a...

Allan R. Facteau

Allan R. Facteau

May 20, 2018

Holyoke – Allan R. Facteau, 63, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Plattsburgh, NY on September 15, 1954 to Raymond and Lucille Facteau. He retired after a career in the United States Air Force and was a resident of the Soldiers Home in Holyoke. He leaves his long-time friend Hyman Darling. Committal services...

Stella S. Masiuk

Stella S. Masiuk

May 18, 2018

Ludlow – Mrs. Stella S. (Shevchuk) Masiuk, 93, wife of the late John Masiuk, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester on January 23, 1925, a daughter of the late George and Sophie (Meniuk) Shevchuk. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be deeply missed by her loving...

Kathleen M. Sullivan

Kathleen M. Sullivan

May 16, 2018

Springfield - Kathleen Sullivan died at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, MA on May 16, 2018. Kathleen was born in Somerville, MA, most recently residing in Framingham. She was the daughter of the late John and Madeline (Darrell) Sullivan. She was the loving sister of John Sullivan of Mount Kisco, NY and Richard Sullivan of Vienna, Va. Kathleen worked...

Helena Stankowski

Helena Stankowski

May 12, 2018

Hatfield – Mrs. Helena (Borkowski) Stankowski, 58, beloved wife of Henry Stankowski, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She was born in Rzuchow, Poland on July 14, 1959, one of eight children of Michal and Stefania (Gasior) Borkowski. She was a twenty-nine-year Hatfield resident. Helena loved everything about life, was always cheerful...

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