Walter E. Sears
Feb 5, 2015
AGAWAM—Walter R. Sears, 72, passed away on February 5, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on September 8, 1942 to the late Roger and Stella (Zaback) Sears, he proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps in Viet Nam. He will be remembered as a man who was always wonderful to his wife and her children....
Kelley E. Wiaderek
Jan 31, 2015
Memory Video Tribute Link WETHERSFIELD--Kelley E. Wiaderek, 53, passed away on January 31, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. Born in Springfield, MA on September 2, 1961, she was a safety coordinator at Costco, where she acted like a mom to the younger people and best friend to the rest. Genuinely loved by everyone, she leaves her parents...
Bess E. Miller
Jan 12, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Bess E. Miller, 37, passed away on January 12, 2015. Born in Holyoke, MA on October 28, 1977, she worked as a CNA at Genesis Healthcare. She will be remembered as a kind person with a good heart. She was a true “islander” especially enjoying St. John. Predeceased by her grandfather, Frederick Lamb, she leaves her mother, Lois...
Jane H. Judd
Jan 2, 2015
SPRINGFIELD - Jane H. Judd, 83, died at home Friday, January 2, 2015. She was born Jane Chapin Hand on October 7, 1931 to Lewis Hand and Olive Chapin Hand. She leaves behind her son, Peter Judd, and his wife, Myra, her daughter, Lori Cohen, and her husband, Brian Cohen, her son David Judd, and his wife, Elaine, her brother,...
Sophie M. Jasiukiewicz
Dec 28, 2014
PALMER – Sophie M. Jasiukiewicz, 92, passed away December 28, 2014 at home. She was an avid reader who loved cooking and having company. Predeceased by her husband Anthony; siblings Steven, Theodore and Leon Nurek and Jean Wroblicki, she leaves her children James Jasiukiewicz and Sandra Topor of Palmer, MA and Toni MacKenzie and her husband John of Three Rivers,...
Wendell S. Roberts
Dec 20, 2014
HOLYOKE – Wendell S. Roberts, 92, passed away December 20, 2014, at The Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, MA. Born in Northampton, MA, he joined the United States Army when he was 17 and served 5 years during WWII. He served in Panama and Europe. Mr. Roberts enjoyed writing poetry, fiction, and was an avid collector of rocks and minerals. He...
Sandra L. Rodriguez
Dec 13, 2014
SPRINGFIELD – Sandra L. Rodriguez, 75, died peacefully in her home December 13, 2014. Sandra retired after working many years in the cafeteria of Kiley Middle School. Predeceased by her husband Israel Rodriguez and brother, Jesus Gonzales, she leaves her son Richard Rodriguez of Springfield and his companion Margaret Ryan, who was Sandra’s caregiver, her daughter Carol Langevin and husband...
Jay Scott Williams
Dec 10, 2014
WEST WHATELY - Jay Scott Williams, 61, passed away December 10, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Leo G. Dionne
Nov 27, 2014
CHICOPEE - Leo G. “Rusty” Dionne, 76, of Chicopee, beloved husband and father, died peacefully Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his close family. Leo was born to Laurio and Yvonne (Roberge) Dionne in Manchester, NH and moved to Rochester, NY for a short time before he settled in Chicopee, MA, where he made his home...
Philip B. Dickinson
Nov 14, 2014
GRANVILLE – Philip B. Dickinson, 78, died November 14, 2014 at Renaissance Manor of Westfield. Born March 21, 1936 to the late Buell and Mary (Sachse) Dickinson, he graduated from Westfield High School and Westfield State College and served in the United States Army. A teacher and the family historian, Mr. Dickinson is survived by his brother Joel Dickinson and...
Johnny A. Chambers
Nov 1, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Johnny A. Chambers, 57, passed away November 1, 2014. Born in Miami, Florida to the late Johnny and Willie Mae (Porch) Chambers, he proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He leaves his brothers Ernest Davis and his wife Wendy and Frank Chambers, of Georgia; sisters Rosemary Stinson and her husband Gerald and Elizabeth Davis of...
Clement D. Duquette
Nov 1, 2014
HOLYOKE - Clement D. Duquette, 87, passed away at home November 1, 2014. He was born in Courcelles, Canada and moved his family to Holyoke in 1957 where he worked as a machinist for the Sinclair Company until his retirement in 1991. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Louise (Laprise); his son, Richard Duquette and daughters, Gisèle...
Luz C. Velez
Oct 29, 2014
SPRINGFIELD – Luz C. Velez, 63, passed away October 29, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center with her loving daughter by her side. She was a happy soul who loved her family and music. She leaves her daughter Luz Pizarro and family, Maggie Figueroa and Destinee Pizarro of Springfield; three brothers: Saul Vasquez, Joseph Velez, and Moses Velez-Vasquez of Michigan; one...
Tayquan R. Goodman
Oct 18, 2014
Memory Video Tribute Link SPRINGFIELD - Tayquan R. Goodman, 22, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Springfield, MA. He was born in Springfield on April 14, 1992. A graduate of Central High School Class of 2011 and a former standout basketball player, he graduated from Springfield Technical Community College with a degree in Liberal Arts, he was a...
Stanley A. Dyl
Oct 4, 2014
Memory Video Tribute Link AGAWAM - Stanley A. Dyl, 76, passed away on October 4, 2014 at his home with his loving partner, Rosemary at his side. Born and raised in Chicopee, he moved to Agawam in 2005. He proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. A longtime employee of Moore Drop Forge, he later was...
Davin E. Mellus Dmd
Sep 16, 2014
NORTHAMPTON & DANVERS - Davin E. Mellus, DMD, 40, had an affinity for Diet Coke and Sour Skittles for breakfast and failed miserably at finding a hobby, but he died doing what he loved. He passed away September 16, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on the North Shore of Boston, it was clear Davin had an innate talent for...
Phyllis P. Blakesley
Sep 10, 2014
NORTHAMPTON - Phyllis “Cooky” Blakesley passed away on September 10, 2014 at the age of 80 . She passed comfortably at Calvin Coolidge Nursing home. Cooky was born in Los Angeles, California where she spent most of her life until she made Northampton, MA her home in 1977. Cooky got her nickname at Camp River Glen in California where she...
William T. Maginnis Sr.
Sep 2, 2014
Northampton – William T. Maginnis Sr., 93, passed away on September 2, 2014, at The Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, MA. A graduate of Williston Academy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Northeastern University with degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering respectively, he went on to become the Chief Engineer at Prophylactic Brush Company in Florence, then retired from Osley-Whitney Engineering in Westfield....
Naomi Mccollum
Aug 29, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Naomi (Sapp) McCollum departed this life on August 28, 2014. Naomi was born on September 16, 1917 in Rocky Ford, GA. Naomi moved to Holyoke, MA in 1962 to be with her family. She worked as a seamstress, and once she moved to Holyoke, worked as a machine operator at Elco Dress Shop. Naomi moved to Springfield, MA...
Donald G. Beaman
Aug 27, 2014
CHARLEMONT - Donald G. Beaman, age 81, passed away on August 27, 2014 from surgical complications. A resident of Charlemont, MA, Don was born March 29, 1933, in Churchville, NY. He was a Veteran of the Korean War. A scenic artist, Don received his BFA and MFA from Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh, PA. He taught at Carnegie Tech, Penn State...
