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...
Kenneth N. Gibbs Sr.
Aug 26, 2014
PALMER — Kenneth N. Gibbs, Sr., 82, passed away on August 26th. Born in Springfield to the late Benjamin and Ada May Gibbs, he was a lifelong resident, moving to Palmer in 1993. A truck driver for 62 years, he retired from Praxair. Predeceased by a son, Robin and siblings, Benjamin and Anne, he leaves his loving wife of 63...
Hector L. Marrero
Aug 26, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Hector L. Marrero, 31, died in Holyoke on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. He was born in the Bronx, NY on May 23, 1983 to Fernando Marrero and Maria Ramos. He loved his family and friends and loved playing sports. Besides his parents, he leaves his fiancée, Christamarie L. Derby, sons, Joshua, Daimyon and Nathaniel Marrero and Xzavier Marquez,...
Russell P. Glasson
Aug 16, 2014
CHICOPEE – Russell P. Glasson, 53, died on August 16, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps, he had a love of cars, four wheeling and the outdoors. Predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mildred Glasson and his partner of 20 years, Patricia Doyle, he leaves his children, Evan...
Margaret M.L. Jackson
Aug 12, 2014
Margaret M. L. Jackson, 73, passed away on August 12, 2014. A longtime city resident, she was an Assistant Manager at Merrimaid Laundry and loved to crochet. Born in Quincy, Florida on September 15, 1940, she is predeceased by her parents Marie (Britt) and James C. Wilder, her husband, Willie Lee Jackson, Sr., her son Willie Lee Jackson Jr., great...
Roger A. French
Jul 29, 2014
EAST LONGMEADOW - Roger A. French, 61, passed away on July 29, 2014. Roger attended school in Agawam, MA and for 25 years he worked at Packaging Service, Inc. in Agawam, 19 years as the General Manager and then 6 years as the Owner, retiring in 2010. Roger enjoyed nature, bird watching, fishing, golf, the ocean and spending time with...
Jeanette E. Combs-Jones
Jul 29, 2014
SPRINGFIELD – Jeanette E. Combs-Jones, 69, passed away on July 29, 2014 at home. Born in Norfolk, VA on April 1, 1945 to Dempsey M. Combs Sr. and the late Doris (Hall) Prather, Jeanette was an educator in the Springfield community in which she touched many children’s lives. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Daughter of...
Allen B. Thielen
Jul 27, 2014
CHICOPEE – Allen Bryan Thielen passed away July 27, 2014. Allen was born on August 31, 1989 and was a graduate of the Class of 2009. He loved people, animals and also volunteered at the Lupa Zoo and was a part of JROTC Air Force. He leaves behind his loving mother Barbara Thielen and Scott Hawkins; father Richard and Claudia...
Joseph R. Laliberte
Jul 9, 2014
CHICOPEE – Joe Laliberte, born October 9, 1965, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2014. A mechanic by trade, he enjoyed car racing and helping others. He leaves to cherish his memory, his brother, Tom, sisters, Michele, Cherie and Toni, his son, Adam and step daughter Jessica, grandchildren, Jade, Nora, Taylor and Sean, his long life love Lynn, many nephews,...
David L. Learned
Jul 5, 2014
Springfield – David L. Learned, 60, passed away July 5, 2014 at his home. Born October 20, 1953 to the late Benjamin and Helen (Slicer) Learned, he was a graduate of the High School of Commerce in 1971. Mr. Learned was an artist who enjoyed nature, the environment, puzzles, and was also an avid reader. Predeceased by his siblings Benjamin...
