Dale Meyers Cooper
Aug 28, 2017
Shelburne Falls, MA - DALE MEYERS COOPER died peacefully in her sleep on August 28, 2017, at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing in East Longmeadow, MA. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1922 to a father who was purchasing agent for a confectioner and a mother who was a talented milliner. A sickly child who managed to survive such often...
Wayne R. Willey
Aug 26, 2017
NEPTUNE BEACH, FL – 160th Belchertown Fair -The Fairest of them all! September 22, 23 and 24, 2017. Wayne R. Willey flew up on Delta Air Lines to BDL, not on a Non-Revenue Pass, but as a full fare cargo passenger, paid by his sister, who was carrying out his wish to bring him home. We’ll finally have you here...
John M. Foster
Aug 26, 2017
Springfield - John M. Foster, 76, passed away on August 26, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Annmarie Meehan
Aug 25, 2017
Chicopee - AnnMarie (Thomas) Meehan, 63, passed away on August 25, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Jace Eamon-Royal Murchison
Aug 24, 2017
Springfield – Jace Eamon-Royal Murchison earned his angel wings on August 24, 2017. He was born strong in the evening of August 23, 2017 but succumbed within a few hours. He will be greatly missed by his parents, Rivane Robinson of CT and Jewel L. Murchison-Waters, brothers Jaiviaire, Jahkellz and Juelz, sister Ny’ara, grandparents Gregory Murchison and Stephanie Murchison-Brown, all...
Joyce D. Pippin
Aug 15, 2017
Springfield – Joyce D. (Dorman) Pippin, 75, a lifelong Springfield resident, passed away at home surrounded by her beloved family on her birthday, Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She was born in Springfield on August 15, 1942, a daughter of the late Stuart and Lorraine (Fontaine) Dorman. She was previously employed as an insurance clerk at the former Wilson Insurance Agency....
Charlotte J. Dittmer
Aug 13, 2017
West Springfield – Charlotte J. Dittmer (nee Schumann) was born in Heimburg, Germany in 1925. She grew up in nearby Wernigerode in the picturesque Harz Mountains. In 1950 she married Ernest F. Dittmer. They had three children. The family immigrated to the United States in 1961 and settled first in Williamstown, Massachusetts and then in West Springfield, Massachusetts. She worked...
Christina M. Wells
Aug 9, 2017
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Christina M. Wells, 30, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2017 in Hartford Hospital. Born in Springfield, MA on May 8, 1987 to David and Jeannette (Barber) Wells, she had also lived in Florida for 26 years, returning to West Springfield in 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving parents and her partner, David Clark...
Carolyn J. Pingree
Aug 7, 2017
West Springfield – Carolyn J. (Porter) Pingree, 75, passed away at home on August 7, 2017. A life-long West Springfield resident, she was born on May 18, 1942 in Springfield, MA to Warren and Alita (Delphy) Porter. She was previously employed as an office clerk at Kmart Corporation. She is survived by her children, Robert Pingree (Cindy) of Springfield, Belinda...
Barbara A. Olend
Aug 4, 2017
East Longmeadow – Barbara A. (Cota) Olend, 80, wife of the late James Olend, passed away on August 4, 2017 at Care One at Redstone. She is survived by her brother James Cota (Brenda) of IN. Friends are invited to pay respects at 1 PM on August 16, 2017 at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street,...
Yvonne Classen
Aug 2, 2017
Portland, OR – Visitation for Yvonne Classen, who died suddenly on August 2, 2017, will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 5-8 PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. Visit www.nefcc.net
Daniel B. Deroche
Jul 28, 2017
South Windsor, CT - Daniel B. Deroche, 56, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer. He leaves behind his children, Matthew, Megan, Melissa, their mother Nancy Forni, Oliver, Jack and stepson Nicholas and their mother Amy Azzara. Dan was born on January 30, 1961 in Springfield, Mass., to John and Joan Deroche. He is...
Alicia Mercado
Jul 27, 2017
Springfield – Alicia Mercado, 80, passed away July 27, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was born on April 16, 1937, one of twenty-six siblings. She is survived by her children Ezequiel, Alcides and Luis Santiago; Jasmell Mercado, Judith Santana, and Bethzaida Santiago, thirteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Viewing will be held August 2, 2017 from 1-3 PM...
Lynn Ann Bennett
Jul 27, 2017
Springfield – Lynn Ann Bennett, 56, passed away at the home of her daughter in Chicopee on July 27, 2017. Born on February 5, 1961 to Robert and Rita May (Rivers) Dorn, she will be remembered with love by all. She enjoyed the beach, casinos and was famous for wearing big earrings. She adored her grandchildren who always brought a...
Jose F. Garcia
Jul 27, 2017
Springfield - Jose F. Garcia, 89, passed away on July 27, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Arlo J. "Aj" Badger
Jul 23, 2017
Belchertown – Arlo J. (AJ) Badger, 28, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2017. Born in Chula Vista, CA on October 11, 1988, the son of Gary Badger and Terri (Titterness) Ohle. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School where he played football and volleyball and was a cook at Chubby’s in Belchertown. AJ loved his family and his...
Gladys Fraser
Jul 17, 2017
Longmeadow- Gladys Fraser, 81, passed away on July 17, 2017.New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Thelbert M. Callands, Sr.
Jul 11, 2017
Springfield – Thelbert Martin Callands, Sr. passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on July 11, 2017.He is survived by his children Thelbert M. Callands, Jr., and Tamora Callands Ashade (Joseph); siblings: Orlando Callands (Marlene), David Callands, and Shirley Harris of CT; wife Nancy Jones Callands and a host of other family members. The funeral will be on July 15,...
Anthony J. Filippone
Jul 11, 2017
West Springfield – Anthony J. Filippone, 47, passed away on July, 11, 2017. He was born in Springfield on September 11, 1969, a son of Theresa M. (Deleo) Filippone and the late John Filippone. He is survived by his children: Frank and Celestina, siblings: John, Maria, Tina, and Vita Filippone-Sharp, six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the...
Gilbert J. Lamore
Jul 11, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Gilbert J. Lamore, 82, died July 11, 2017 at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Wallagrass, ME May 1, 1935, the son of the late Alvin “Herbie” and Desneige (Nadeau) Lamore. Gil grew up in Charlemont, MA and settled in Springfield after serving his country in the Army during the Korean War....
