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Dale M. Stone
Jan 27, 2016
MONTAGUE - Dale M. Stone, 64, passed away January 27, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Stone family at www.nefcc.net
Walter S. Palm
Jan 24, 2016
WILBRAHAM – Walter S. Palm, 96, beloved husband, father and friend passed away on January 24, 2016. Born on September 2, 1919 in Westbrook, CT, to the late Francis and Fannie (Stokes) Palm, he had worked at Crane Co. in Indian Orchard for 42 years. He will be sadly missed by his cherished wife of 71 years, Dorothy (Moon) Palm...
Frank A. Tacy
Jan 23, 2016
WESTFIELD – Frank A. Tacy, 94, died January 23, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Private services will be held at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield is entrusted with arrangements. www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Tacy family at...
Linda J. Avery
Jan 21, 2016
LONGMEADOW - Linda J. Avery, 54, passed away on Thursday, January 21st, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on October 26th, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Connie (Jarvis) Avery. She was a caregiver her entire life and loved spending her time caring for others. Anyone that had the pleasure to know Linda, knew she...
Susan L. Ribeiro
Jan 19, 2016
CHICOPEE - Susan L. Ribeiro, 64, passed away January 19, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield has been entrusted with arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Ribeiro family at www.nefcc.net
Bertha Szlachetka
Jan 18, 2016
GRANBY—Bertha Szlachetka, 88, passed away January 18, 2016 at Wingate at South Hadley.  Born in West Springfield on September 12, 1927 to John and Anna (Turek) Borowiec, she grew up on a farm and retired as a supervisor for AT Surgical Supply. She enjoyed needlepoint, gardening, drives through the countryside and cooking for her family. Predeceased by her parents, husband...
Karen A. Sliwa
Jan 18, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Karen Ann Sliwa, 58, passed away on January 18th, 2016 unexpectedly at home in Springfield, MA. Karen was born on April 29th, 1957 in Springfield, MA. She was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Margaret (Peggy) Dee Sliwa. She was a life-time resident and was educated in Springfield and attended Classical High School. Karen worked in...
Peter J. Ouellette
Jan 17, 2016
HAMPDEN – Peter J. Ouellette, 66, passed away January 17, 2016 at home. Born in Springfield, MA on December 3, 1949 to Herman and Mary Rose (Trombley) Ouellette, he was a US Army veteran and a member of the VFW. He was a self-employed roofer. Predeceased by his parents and brothers Armand and Ronald, he leaves his brothers John Ouellette...
Jennifer A. Gendreau
Jan 14, 2016
HOLYOKE - Jennifer A. Gendreau, 42, passed away January 14, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Gendreau family at www.nefcc.net
Dorothy Herman
Jan 13, 2016
AGAWAM - The funeral for Dorothy Herman, who died January 13, 2016, is January 22, 2016 at 10 AM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. For details visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Herman family at www.nefcc.net
Robert E. Blesh
Jan 8, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Robert E. Blesh, 78, passed away January 8, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Blesh family at www.nefcc.net
Donald J. Gerber
Jan 7, 2016
GREAT NECK, NY - Donald J. Gerber, 89, passed away January 7, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Gerber family at www.nefcc.net
Katherine Kha Vy Nguyen
Jan 5, 2016
ENFIELD - Katherine Kha Vy Nguyen passed way on January 5, 2015. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Nguyen family at www.nefcc.net
Arlethia Thompson
Dec 26, 2015
BOSTON/SPRINGFIELD – Arlethia Thompson, 94, passed away on December 26, 2015. Arlethia was born to the union of Mr. Hibbler Godfrey & Nora Maxie in Oxford, Georgia. She is survived by grandchildren Allan, Steven, Darin, Michael, Charmane, Terry, Keisha, Kevin and Leah Thompson; great grandchildren Courtney, Marquise, Kyhron, Yolanda, Khia, Kennedy, Brijaun, Nicole, Dejsaun, Amari, Imani, David, Willie, Taleesha, Damarion,...
Janice M. Staeb
Dec 25, 2015
PALMER – Janice M. Staeb, 78, died December 25, 2015. Born in Chicopee to the late Leroy and Margaret (Belisle) Heissenbuttle, she had worked as a highly skilled typist for the Springfield Republican, an ad agency and as a medical transcriptionist. A 42-year member of the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, she sponsored many women, assisting them in gaining sobriety and...
Barbara Jacesyn Fowler
Dec 24, 2015
GRANBY - Barbara Jacesyn Fowler, 70, passed away on December 24, 2015. A full tribute will appear here shortly. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Fowler family at www.nefcc.net
Angel M. Colon
Dec 23, 2015
Angel M. Colon, 35, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2015. Services will be held at 1 PM on January 1, 2015 at Iglesia De Dios Viviente, 207 Main Street, Indian Orchard, MA 01151. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a...
Adam R. Biram
Dec 21, 2015
INDIAN ORCHARD - Adam R. Biram, 38, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2015. Born in Southampton, NY on February 6, 1977, to Billy and Nancy (Jackson) Biram, he was a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College and was an accountant at Dari Farms in CT. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and as a very giving...
Gladys M. Sam
Dec 20, 2015
SPRINGFIELD -Â Gladys M. Sam, 75, passed away on December 20, 2015. Born in Lafayette, LA on January 10, 1940, to Bill and Viola Newton, she and her husband settled in Springfield, MA in 1976 coming from Hartford, CT. She loved camping especially in Stafford Springs, CT. Predeceased by her parents, her son Willie Sam, Jr., two brothers and two...
Ellen Everest
Nov 27, 2015
LONGMEADOW - Ellen Everest, 84, passed away on November 27, 2015. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Everest family at www.nefcc.net
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