Allen B. Forgues
Jun 5, 2015
MONSON – “It’s always a matter of the heart,” so said and lived Allen B. Forgues, 67, who passed away June 5, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. He was employed as a buyer for Digital Equipment and W.E. Wrights. He will be fondly remembered as a hardworking, loving man who had a heart of gold and undying devotion to his...
Sally A.
Jun 4, 2015
BELCHERTOWN – Sally A. (Codraro) Palmer, 71, passed away June 4, 2015 at home with her family at her side. She will be remembered as a spunky, caring and funny woman who provided foster care for many children. She was a nurse’s aide at the former Belchertown State School. Predeceased by her husband, Charles Palmer and sister, Carolyn Napolitan, she...
David W. Durrell Jr.
Jun 3, 2015
SPRINGFIELD - David W. Durrell Jr. passed away on June 3, 2015. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Layton S. Quick
May 26, 2015
SPRINGFIELD - Layton S. Quick, 86, formerly of Danville, California passed away May 26, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in 1929 in Butteville, OR to the late William and Clara (Armstrong) Quick, he was a graduate of the San Francisco College of Art. He was a landscape architect and owner of Quick’s Landscaping. He was also an author and...
Marcus G. Morin-Peters
May 24, 2015
SPRINGFIELD - Marcus G. Morin-Peters, 56, passed away May 24, 2015. He was born in Springfield, MA on March 10, 1959 to the late Stanley and Wanda (Gosciminski) Golaszewski. A published author, he was the owner of Metamorphosis Book and Jewelry Store in Springfield, MA. He was also a pianist and enjoyed his garden. Besides his parents, he was predeceased...
John M. Brodecki
May 14, 2015
SPRINGFIELD - John Brodecki, 76, of Springfield, MA passed away on May 14, 2015 with his devoted family at his side. John was the son of the late John and Victoria (Czyzewski) Brodecki. He was predeceased by his wife Sandra (Tavernier) Brodecki in 1998. He leaves his loving daughters Tammy Laselle and her husband Richard of Springfield, MA Debra Duncan...
Barbara P. Cummings
May 12, 2015
CHICOPEE - Barbara P. Cummings, 81, died on May 12, 2015 at Willimansett Center West. She will be remembered for her spontaneity, sense of humor and caring ways. Predeceased by her daughter Kimberly and granddaughter Jamie, she leaves Gary Farrell of Chicopee and Brian Farrell of Holyoke, Michael and Matthew Giguere, Jon, Aiden and Kaylin Oligino, nieces, especially Marlene Stanek...
Jose A. Perez
May 9, 2015
WILBRAHAM – Jose A. Perez, 74, passed away May 9, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on May 19, 1940 to the late Socorro Perez and Adela Cartagena, he was employed at Wilbraham Commons in maintenance. He leaves his wife Jenny (Casiano) Perez, children Joe, Elmy, and Kelwin Perez, Juan Casiano, and Lillian Garcia (Hector), siblings...
William R. Young
May 1, 2015
EAST LONGMEADOW - William R. “Bill” Young, 92, of East Longmeadow passed away on May 1, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill is survived by his beloved wife Beth and two sons, Robert and his wife Karla and David and his wife Mary all of Feeding Hills, and 5 much loved grandchildren. He graduated in 1940 from the...
Mary Alice Roberts
Apr 28, 2015
AGAWAM - Mary Alice Roberts, 94, passed away April 28, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Greenfield, MA on September 20, 1920, she was a homemaker, liked to crotchet, loved baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox, and football. She was predeceased by her husband Earl Roberts. Services to honor Mary Alice’s life will be held at 9 AM on...
William F. Mcmahon
Apr 26, 2015
LONGMEADOW - William Francis McMahon, age 83, of Longmeadow, MA was called home peacefully on April 26, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born December 30, 1931, in Arlington, MA, he leaves his wife of 55 years Shirley (Asselta) McMahon, his two daughters, Donna Brown and Brian Nemeth of Agawam; Cindy and Michael Sears of Chicopee, and...
Pamela A. Isabelle
Apr 25, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Pamela A. Isabelle, 62, passed away April 25, 2015 in Springfield after a courageous battle with cancer. Pam was an LPN who worked in staff education and infection control and held supervisory positions in many local nursing homes. She volunteered at the Cancer House of Hope and the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Shelter. Pam loved dogs, especially beagles,...
Marion Tobin
Apr 24, 2015
MONSON--Marion Tobin, 78, passed away on April 24, 2015 at Redstone Rehabilitation Center in East Longmeadow, MA. Family members are asked to contact New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA.
Ivan John Romashko
Apr 16, 2015
SPRINGFIELD - Ivan John Romashko, 86, of Springfield passed away April 16th at Loomis House, Holyoke. Born in Chicopee to Steve and Irene Miskiewicz Romashko, he was a graduate of Chicopee High, Western Mass. School of Pharmacy and Westfield State Teachers College. He worked as a pharmacist and retired from teaching at Westfield High in 1992. Following his retirement he...
Kimberly A. Barnett
Mar 28, 2015
WINDSOR, VT – Kimberly Barnett, 30, passed March 28, 2015 leaving Dwayne and Angelo Gardner, Kim Barnett, Kym Sturdivant, Kym Barnett, Jr., Shantih and Victoria Barnett. Services are April 16, 2015 at 11 AM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. Visitation 10-11 AM. www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence...
Brenda M. Campbell
Mar 24, 2015
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Brenda Campbell passed away on March 24, 2015. She leaves behind Ronald LaFleche; daughters Shannon Campbell, Kerry Zaleski and husband Jeffrey; grandchildren Kameron, Aiden, Kaulin, Morgan and Jayce, and brothers Michael, Stephen and David. Services are 10 am on April 6, 2015 at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. www.nefcc.netWe invite...
Sandra C. Sojka
Mar 23, 2015
WILLIAMSBURG—Sandra C. Sojka, 74, died peacefully on March 23, 2015 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Joseph and Clemence (Desrosiers) Traceski, she was a graduate of Turners Falls High School. Retiring from Bob’s Furniture as a salesperson, she used her skills in interior design to help her customers make decisions. Sandra...
Ronson A. Sherman
Mar 20, 2015
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Ronson A. Sherman, 74, passed away March, 20, 2015 at Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he belonged to the Marine Corps League and served in the firing party at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Sherman was an avid pool player and card player and was involved in the...
Orlando L. Olavarria
Mar 13, 2015
AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO - Orlando L. Olavarria, 71, passed away on March 13, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 29, 1943 to Israel and Emerita Olavarria, he was a baker for over 40 years at Modern Bakery and B & D Bakery on Main Street in the South End of Springfield, MA. He...
Maria Jimenez
Mar 11, 2015
SPRINGFIELD—Maria Jimenez, 88, passed away on March 11, 2015 at Wingate at Springfield. Born in Puerto Rico on July 24, 1926 to Antonio Mendez and Francisca Jimenez, she was an excellent seamstress. She will be remembered as an angel, a kind, loving, caring woman who loved to dance, was an excellent cook, teaching her daughters-in-law “secret” recipes and as a...
