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Shirley A. Ciampi
Apr 26, 2017
Springfield - Shirley was a wonderful, caring lady who had, in so many ways, a beautiful life. She was born in 1929 to Charles F. Shearer and Ellen Mary Flahive who lived in Easthampton. She attended local schools and graduated from Saint Michael’s High School. Shirley was a homemaker and worked side-by-side with her late husband, Francis. She did secretarial...
George L. Chester
Apr 26, 2017
SPRINGFIELD - George L. Chester, 48, passed away on April 26, 2017 in Springfield, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Alfred W. Eipper
Apr 17, 2017
Easthampton, MA - Alfred Eipper died peacefully at his home in the Lathrop Community, Easthampton, Massachusetts on April 17, 2017. Al was born on November 16, 1919 in Montague, Massachusetts. In 1929 the family moved to Dalhousie, New Brunswick, where Al's father Donald was offered a position with the International Paper Company. Because educational opportunities were slim in northern New...
Mustafa I Adham, Md
Apr 15, 2017
Deerfield Beach, FL - Mustafa I. Adham, 93, died April 15, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by loving family. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, he came to the US in the late 1940s to be a surgical resident at Mass General Hospital in Boston. He then later settled in West Springfield and was Chief of Surgery at then, Springfield Hospital,...
Robert E. Kaplan
Apr 14, 2017
Springfield – Robert E. Kaplan, beloved husband, father and grandfather, 86, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in New London, CT on September 13, 1930, the son of the late Harry and Mary (Mallen) Kaplan. He was a 1948 graduate of Bulkeley High School and served in the U.S. Army from January...
Charles N. Harris
Apr 11, 2017
Amherst, MA – Charles N. Harris, 59, formerly of Altantic City, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in New York, NY on May 13, 1957, a son of the late Boynton Harris, and Naomi (McCurdy) Harris of Surprise, AZ. He was previously employed in the gaming industry in Atlantic City....
Stanley J. Baj
Apr 8, 2017
West Springfield – Stanley J. Baj, 63, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Wingate of Wilbraham. He was born in Ludlow on November 23,1953, a son of the late Stanley and Harriet (Cargel) Baj. He is survived by his brother Paul A. Baj (Dorene) of Warren, three sisters; Gloria Minalga of FL, Ann McDonald of...
Corey K. Huard
Mar 29, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Corey K. Huard, 37, passed away on March 29, 2017 in Springfield. Born on January 2, 1980 to Henry Douglas and Jill (Huard) Douglas, he enjoyed fishing, animals and music and was a funny, easy-going man who loved life. He leaves his father Henry Douglas (Martha), mother Jill Douglas and her partner James Laster; his wife Natasha Huard;...
Lillyana Grace Kelly
Mar 25, 2017
Springfield – Lillyana Grace Kelly earned her angel wings on March 25, 2017. She leaves her parents, Brandon and Jessica (Knowlton) Kelly and her brother Mason Samuel Kelly of Springfield, her maternal grandmother Lorraine Williams of Southwick, and paternal grandparents, Noel Kelly and Loren and Samuel Maylor of Springfield, MA. She will be welcomed home by her maternal grandfather Craig...
William P. Arnold, Sr.
Mar 24, 2017
Springfield – William P. Arnold, Sr., 91, passed away on March 24, 2017. Born in SC on May 30, 1925 to the late Dink and Verder Arnold, he was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was the owner of several private aircraft, a foreman for the DPW and an auto mechanic at Arnold’s Automotive. Predeceased by his wife Nannie...
Anthony J. Ventrice
Mar 20, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Anthony J. Ventrice, 83, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 in Baystate Medical Center, with his family at his side. A lifelong resident, he was born on March 25, 1933 to Antonio and Adele (Vancini) Ventrice and was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, a veteran of the US Army and had worked at...
Meta Thornedyke
Mar 17, 2017
West Springfield - Meta Thornedyke, 62, passed away at home on March 17, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. visit nefcc.net
Earl C. Anderson, Jr.
Mar 17, 2017
East Longmeadow – Earl C. “Andy” Anderson, Jr. 77, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 in a local nursing home. He was born in Springfield on June 10, 1939, the son of the late Earl C. Sr. and Ruth (Winnie) Anderson. He attended local schools and was a retired twenty- year firefighter for the City of Springfield and the...
Patricia A. Bailey
Mar 16, 2017
Springfield - Patricia A. Bailey, 80, of Springfield, MA passed away peacefully March 16, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born in Wilbraham, MA on May 24, 1936 to the late Emily Kresowski and Bartholomew Bailey. She leaves her siblings, Cindy Leahy and Dennis Lamari. Predeceased by her brother Bruce Bailey and her children Danny, Donna, Sharon Reeves and...
Norman F. Lagasse
Mar 14, 2017
Springfield – Norman F. LaGasse, 92, husband of the late Lorraine “Ronnie” (Moore) LaGasse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in a local nursing home. He was born in Springfield on May 9, 1924, a son of the late Wilfred and Antoinette (Boutin) LaGasse and attended local schools. He served in the US Army during WWII and was...
Randy M. Greene
Mar 11, 2017
Springfield – Randy M. Greene, 56, passed to be with the Lord March 11, 2017. Born in Springfield, MA on June 2, 1960, he was a graduate of Classical High School and served his country in the U S Navy. He retired from the US Postal Service after twenty-five years of service. Randy was a witty man who loved to...
Geraldine M. Michaud
Mar 5, 2017
Springfield - Smiling Irish eyes closed and a golden heart stopped beating on March 5, 2017, when Geraldine Marie Michaud, 92, died peacefully with her daughter by her side after a day surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born during the Great Depression, on August 10, 1924 to Charles and Greta (Upton) Brennan, she endured early hardships...
Michael T. Ash
Mar 4, 2017
Springfield - Michael T. Ash 65, passed away on March 4, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Carl J. Ziemba
Mar 3, 2017
Springfield – Carl J. Ziemba, 59, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Formerly of Three Rivers, MA, he was an eight year Springfield resident. He was born in Springfield on April 13, 1957, the son of the late Ladimer and Wanda (Nadolski) Ziemba. He attended local schools and was currently employed at Springfield Lumber...
Theodore V. Melnechuk
Mar 1, 2017
Amherst - Melnechuk, Theodore V., 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from a local assisted living facility. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
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