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,...
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...
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...
Helene M. Anderson
Jul 2, 2014
SPRINGFIELD – Helene M. Anderson passed away on July 2, 2014 in Wingate at Springfield. Born on November 5, 1921 to the late Sam and Katherine Haberern, she had worked at Sunshine Art Studio. Predeceased by her husband, Frederick Anderson, son William and six siblings, she is survived by her children Frederick Anderson Jr. (Theresa) of Springfield, MA, Andrew Anderson...
Ann R. Hadden
Jun 29, 2014
EASTHAMPTON - Ann Rita (O'Neill) Hadden, of Easthampton died on June 29, 2014 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with a long illness. Ann was born in Springfield, MA and had recently retired as Office Manager from Airflyte, Inc. of Westfield, MA. She had earned her BS in Accounting from Western New England College. Ann loved...
Gerald Patrick Baidy
Jun 22, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Gerald Patrick Baidy, 71, a lifelong resident of Springfield, entered into eternal rest on June 22, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Baidy retired as a machine operator from Spaulding Manufacturing. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mae (Worthy) Baidy; his brother, Joseph Baidy; his sister, Marion...
Judith B. Gordon
Jun 15, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - We are sad to announce the death of a gem in the universe of life: Judith Barbara Gordon (Friedman) of Springfield, Massachusetts, a young 72 years of age. After a lengthy and exceedingly unfair illness, she always faced her circumstances with optimism and hope until she finally rested. She will be missed by her husband, Dr. Theodore Gordon...
Polly Paquette
Jun 11, 2014
West Springfield - I, was born in Holyoke on January 26th, the second year of the new Baby Boomers, and I died on June 11 at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Home. Predeceased by: parents and adoptive aunts, Georgie and Alice Brochu. Education: Classical High, Springfield; Bay Path College, Longmeadow (Liberal Arts); UMASS, Amherst (Retail Marketing); and BU, Boston (Communications)....
Elizabeth M. Cooney
Jun 2, 2014
SPRINGFIELD –Elizabeth has been a lifelong resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, where she retired from the Springfield School Department. Elizabeth enjoyed fishing and cooking. She was also crowned Ms. Baltimore in the early 1950’s. Elizabeth is pre-deceased by her mother Dorothy and father Claude Cooke, godfather Samuel Orr and two brothers, Jerry and Simuel. She is survived by her godmother LuLu...
Jon B. Bunyan
Jun 1, 2014
SOUTH HADLEY - Jon B. Bunyan died June 1, 2014 at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke after a long illness. He was the son of the late Albert and Olive (Dunbar) Bunyan. Jon served in the United States Air Force stationed in Japan. He was born in Holyoke, August 12, 1938 and raised in the Willimansett section of Chicopee. Owner/operator...
Charles E. Couch
May 24, 2014
Charles E. Couch, 76, passed away early Saturday morning, May 24, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late Bernard and Eva (Bidwell) Couch. He was a graduate of Westfield Trade High School and retired as an assembler/welder for Savage Arms in Westfield. He loved Find a Word Search, the Boston Red...
Norman J. Boivin
May 23, 2014
SOUTH HADLEY - Norman J. Boivin of South Hadley, entered into eternal rest with his loving family by his side on Friday, May 23, 2014. He was born in Chicopee on August 4, 1929 to the late Rose Marie (Champagne) and Omer Boivin. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 56 years, Annette M. (Masse) Boivin.Norman was a...
Helena Kashmanian
May 14, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Helena Kashmanian, 60, passed peacefully in the late evening of May 14, 2014 surrounded by her beloved family at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on June 10, 1953 to Aaron and Loretta (Loranger) Kashmanian, she was a graduate of Classical High School. Helena obtained her operating room technical certification from STCC. She then began her post...
Burton E. Koch
May 10, 2014
SOUTHWICK - Burton E. Koch, 83, died May 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, Burton will be remembered as a humble, friendly, caring man with a great sense of humor who was fluent in German. He enjoyed planting the flower beds at the guard post and was an avid gun collector and...
