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Victor R. Contreras

Victor R. Contreras

Mar 29, 2018

Springfield - Victor R. Contreras, 70, passed away on March 29, 2018. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 12 - 1:30 PM followed by burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.neffcc.net

Katherine R. Franklin

Katherine R. Franklin

Mar 23, 2018

West Springfield - Katherine R. (Bernardi) Franklin passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday March 23, 2018 at the age of 70. She was born on May 25, 1947 to the late Henry and Emily (McDevitt) Bernardi. Kathy worked for various companies throughout her life, currently at the American Legion Post 207 as the keno operator/bartender. Kathy's passions in...

Doris L. Bragdon

Doris L. Bragdon

Mar 14, 2018

Shelburne Falls - Doris (Barnard) Bragdon, 99, of Shelburne Falls, MA died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, with her devoted granddaughter, Jenelle Close by her side, as well as her children, grandchildren, and great grand children nearby. Doris was born in San Francisco and grew up in Alamo and later in Pacific Grove where she graduated from...

Michael C. Bing

Michael C. Bing

Mar 14, 2018

Westfield - Michael C. Bing, 48, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Dianne L. Murphy

Dianne L. Murphy

Mar 7, 2018

CHICOPEE - Dianne L. (Shone) Murphy, 69, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on March 07, 2018. She was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on November 6, 1948, daughter of the late Doris Matthews and Ralph Shone both of Pennsylvania. She attended schools in Chicopee and was a longtime Chicopee resident. For several years, she worked at US Tsubaki....

Minica M. Garceau

Minica M. Garceau

Mar 6, 2018

East Longmeadow – Minica M. (Farina) Garceau, 97, wife of the late Arthur Garceau, passed away on March 6, 2018. She is survived by her children Robert E. Meyette (Linda) of Palmer, Pauline Wise (William) of Palmer, and Nancy Jolivet (Ronald) of East Longmeadow. Funeral services will be on March 12, 2018 gathering at 9am at New England Funeral &...

Judith A. Bonavita

Judith A. Bonavita

Mar 2, 2018

Springfield – Judith A. (Cotter) Bonavita, 80, passed away in a local nursing home on Friday, March 2, 2018. A lifelong Springfield resident, she was born on August 31, 1937, the daughter of the late Leonard and Vera (Bondi) Cotter.  A graduate of Springfield Technical High School, she was a medical billing clerk for local doctors. She was predeceased by...

Karen E. Boyd

Karen E. Boyd

Feb 26, 2018

West Springfield - Karen E. Boyd, 66, passed away on February 26th, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Karen was an amazing wife, mother and friend. The sort of woman who would give you the clothes off her back and who had an infectious laugh. Karen leaves her husband of 41 years Paul, daughters Kim and EJ, and son...

Richard E. Caron

Richard E. Caron

Feb 25, 2018

South Hadley – Richard E. Caron passed away on February 25, 2018.  A graveside service will be held on March 2, 2018 at 11 AM at Notre Dame Cemetery, 63 Lyman Street, South Hadley, MA 01075. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family. www.nefcc.net

Deborah J. Boudreau

Deborah J. Boudreau

Feb 24, 2018

Springfield – Deborah J. Boudreau, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on May 21, 1955, daughter of the late John and Aurora Boudreau. Deborah is survived by her brother John & Suzanne Boudreau of Wilbraham, her sisters, Brenda & Melissa Sullivan...

Alicia Santiago Niverba

Alicia Santiago Niverba

Feb 22, 2018

Springfield - Alicia Santiago Niverba, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Calandra L. Richardson

Calandra L. Richardson

Feb 18, 2018

Springfield - Calandra L. Richardson, 44, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Arthur E. Lamagdeleine

Arthur E. Lamagdeleine

Feb 16, 2018

Chicopee – Arthur E. Lamagdeleine, 73, a lifelong Chicopee resident, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on November 19, 1944, a son of the late Robert and Lucille (Cliché) Lamagdeleine. Arthur was a machinist at Emhart Industries from where he retired. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren, bowling, camping and...

Gwendolyn E. Livingston

Gwendolyn E. Livingston

Feb 14, 2018

Springfield - Gwendolyn E. Livingston, 93, passed away at home on February 14, 1018 New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Pablo Guzman

Pablo Guzman

Feb 12, 2018

Springfield – Pablo Guzman, 85, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on September 17, 1932, the son of Alfredo Guzman and Maria Bartola Marrero. He is survived by his family, Richard Guzman, Anastacia Hauldridge, Angel Carrillo, Carolyn and Marilyn Rivera. Pablo will be greatly missed by us all....

Irene P. Scanlon

Irene P. Scanlon

Feb 9, 2018

Irene P. Scanlon died on February 9, 2018 at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center in Holyoke where she received wonderful care. Born in Three Rivers, MA, Irene was one of ten children of Aldona and Leo Potvin. She is survived by two sisters Jeanne and Doris Potvin, both residing in CA. She was predeceased by brothers Omer, Albert, Ernest, Leo...

Ronald J. Cobb

Ronald J. Cobb

Feb 7, 2018

Holyoke – On February 7, 2018 Ronald J. Cobb, only child of the late James and Alice (Brousseau) Cobb, left this world to be united with his beloved but never forgotten, “Charli”. In his departure he leaves his five children: Lynda Abel and husband Michael of West Springfield, James Cobb of Orange, Rhonda Skiba and husband Eddie of Chicopee, Steven...

Donald R. Krieger

Donald R. Krieger

Feb 4, 2018

Westfield - Donald Krieger born January 4, 1947 passed away on February 4, 2018, at his home. He was 71 years old. He is survived by a son Scott Krieger and wife Parul Krieger of Feeding Hills, MA; son Sean Krieger, wife, Shanda P. Krieger of Weirsdale, FL, and 2 granddaughters Sarina R. Krieger of Weirsdale, FL, and Katelynn Krieger...

Olivia A. Kelly

Olivia A. Kelly

Feb 2, 2018

Springfield - Olivia A. Kelly, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  visit www.nefcc.net

Alan M. Poisson

Alan M. Poisson

Feb 2, 2018

Longmeadow - Alan M. Poisson, 63, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

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