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...
Jimmie Moore, Sr.
May 10, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Jimmie Moore, Sr., 62, passed away on May 10, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Pontotoc, Mississippi to Lilly May Clay and James Moore Sr., he was United States Air Force veteran and worked at Stanley Works and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Cheryl (Wilson) Moore; his children: Melba,...
Daniel J. Benoit Sr.
May 2, 2014
EAST LONGMEADOW – Daniel Joseph Benoit, Sr., 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA after a long illness. Dan was born on August 14, 1950 in Hartford, CT to Huguette (Lambert) Benoit and the late Raymond Benoit. In addition to his beloved wife of 37 years,...
Gloria R. Duval
Apr 28, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Gloria R. Duval, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Born in Springfield April 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Aldolfo and Lillian (Patrie) Cestari. Mrs. Duval was part owner of D + L Asphalt for many years and loved vacationing in Florida with her husband...
Dan E. Lamountain
Apr 24, 2014
PALMER – Dan E. LaMountain Sr. passed away April 24, 2014. Born April 3, 1941 in Albany, New York to the late Orville and Gertrude (Hanson) LaMountain, he was employed at Orchard Auto Wrecking. Dan is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Plumador) LaMountain, children Dan LaMountain Jr., Frances LaMountain, Dolores LaMountain, Michelle Cole and Shannon Saintilma and her husband...
Cecile M. Babineau
Apr 24, 2014
EAST LONGMEADOW – Cecile M. Babineau died on April 24, 2014. Predeceased by her husband Edwin Babineau, she leaves her daughters, Gail Kessler, Patty Fortin and Margaret Goodwin, sisters, Claire Wilson and Simone Bajowski, six grandchildren, many great grandchildren and her special friend Joanne Gruszkos. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 30, 2014 at 11AM with visitation...
David "Timmy" Evans
Apr 12, 2014
EAST LONGMEADOW – David “Timmy” Evans, 62, passed away April 12, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 28, 1951 to the late George and Sophie (Kopyscinski) Evans, he was a United States Navy veteran and owner of Evans Industrial. He leaves his wife, Phyllis (Berman) Evans, his sons Marc Evans and his fiancé Andrea Lamb...
Angelo Correale Jr.
Apr 12, 2014
EAST LONGMEADOW– Educator, coach, community servant, father, family man and East Longmeadow Lions Club Citizen of the Year in 1998, Angelo “Angie” Correale Jr., 86, passed away April 12, 2014 at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. A veteran of the United States Army WWII, Mr. Correale was born April 27, 1927 to the late Angelo and Jennie (Bialecki) Correale. An...
Joseph Stetz
Apr 10, 2014
BLANDFORD - Joseph Stetz of Blandford died peacefully April 10, 2014 at Renaissance Manor of Westfield. He had been a 22 year resident of Blandford, Ma. until his three-year stay at the Renaissance. He leaves his son Joseph R. Stetz & daughter in law, Theresa Mitas-Stetz of Blandford who had been his long time caregivers. Joseph Stetz was born in...
Raymond E. Johnson
Apr 10, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Raymond E. Johnson, 80, passed away April 10, 2014. Born November 30, 1933 to the late John and Georgianna (Burrell) Johnson, he was a lifelong resident of Springfield. Mr. Johnson served in the United States Army during the Korean War, worked as a custodian for the United States Postal Service and was a member of New Creation Discipleship...
