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Harold K. Sporbert

Harold K. Sporbert

Dec 15, 2013

AGAWAM - HaroldK. Sporbert passed into eternal rest on December 15, 2013 at 100 years old. Hewas predeceased by his father Emil L. Sporbert, his mother Adella (Minck)Sporbert, his wife Dianne D. Rivard, daughter and son-in-law Suzanne (Sporbert)and Frank Trinchini and brother Everett Sporbert.  He will be missed by grandchildren ChristopherTrinchini of Manchester, CT and Marcus Trinchini of Agawam, MA,...

George C. Roumas

George C. Roumas

Dec 12, 2013

EAST LONGMEADOW – George C. Roumas (Roumeliotis) passed into eternal rest on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Redstone Nursing Home. George was born in Springfield to Christos and Eugenia Roumeliotis, who immigrated to America in the 1920’s. He attended Technical High School and graduated in 1953. He married his childhood sweetheart Midge Zades in 1956. George was drafted into...

Millicent N. Scribner

Millicent N. Scribner

Dec 11, 2013

AGAWAM – Millicent (Norma) N. Scribner passedaway on December 11, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was predeceasedby her parents Frederick Hayes and Mary Peterson. Millicent taught line dancingfor many years and was a Senior Companion for the Valley Opportunity Council. Sheleaves her two sons, Dan Jendrysik of Chicopee and Steven Jendrysik and hiswife Pamela of Agawam, along...

David R. Slater

David R. Slater

Dec 6, 2013

Granby - Husband,Dad, Vietnam DAV, Artist and Springfield Firefighter whose murals are in various fire stations across the city; an Inventor, and builder of fast, trick Fordcars has left this world quietly and without regret on December 6, 2013.  He left his mark on everyone who enjoyed his storytelling, owns his tattoo flash or attended one of his pig roasts. ...

Lassiter J. Parsons

Lassiter J. Parsons

Dec 6, 2013

Lassiter J. Parsons died peacefully at the West Haven VA Hospital in CT on December 6, 2013 at the age of 63. He was born in New Britain, CT and he was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1969 – 1971. He was a resident of the Beaven Kelly Rest Home in Holyoke where they took exceptional care...

Reginald S. Mosher

Reginald S. Mosher

Dec 2, 2013

CHICOPEE – Reginald S. Mosher, 89 of Chicopee, MA passed away on Monday December 2, 2013. Born in North Conway, NH, he was the son of the late Reginald and Olive Drew Mosher. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, receiving the Victory Medal. Reginald was the owner of Howat & Mosher machine shop in South Windsor, CT for...

Una A. Samsel

Una A. Samsel

Nov 28, 2013

BRIMFIELD – Una A. Samsel, 90, a resident of Brimfield, MA., passed away at Wing Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Born March 16, 1923 in Springfield, MA, she was a daughter of the late Minnie and Cotton Mather. Una was a graduate of The High School of Commerce in Springfield. She was predeceased by her husband Zigmont Samsel...

Horst Fei

Horst Fei

Nov 23, 2013

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John T. Bozek, Jr.

John T. Bozek, Jr.

Nov 23, 2013

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Janice T. Blanchette

Janice T. Blanchette

Nov 18, 2013

Janice T. Blanchette, 61, died November 18, 2013. A loving and fun person, she leaves her children: Jeannette, Cristy (Usiel), Rocky and Steven; siblings: Marianne LeMay, Cecile Potter, and Jerry and Richard Benoit and five grandchildren: Emily, Janice, Diana, Usiel and Ethan. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday November 23, 2013 at 3:00PM with a service at...

Lorainne Randall

Lorainne Randall

Nov 18, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Lorainne Randall, 68, died November 18, 2013. Born on October 10, 1945 in St. Anne, Canada to Maxine and Aidla Gagnon, she was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening, the great outdoors and the country. Predeceased by her parents, husband, Peter J. Randall and a son, Earlon Randall, she leaves her children, Eugene, Allison, Amy and Janet; two...

John P. Harper

John P. Harper

Nov 15, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Jack Harper passed from this life after a brief illness. Born in Providence, RI, he resided in Springfield with his wife of 56 yrs. Carolyn (Gallant) Harper. He was an account executive for WWLP for over 30 yrs. and was an avid golfer. He also leaves behind 6 children: Debora Donahue of Spfld., Peter and wife Mary of Spfld., Mark...

Jeannette L. Parilla

Jeannette L. Parilla

Nov 14, 2013

CHICOPEE-Jeannette (Payette) (LaBonte) Parilla, 93, died November 14, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She was born on November 27, 1919 in Chicopee, MA to Mederick and Delimina (Hudon) Payette. Predeceased by her parents, brother, Ernest Payette and a sister, Della Harnois, Ms. Parilla leaves her children: Leona Fritz (Ronald) of PA, Lester LaBonte (Ting) of NV, Lawrence...

Skyler Justice Anderson-Coughlin

Skyler Justice Anderson-Coughlin

Nov 10, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Skyler Justice Anderson-Coughlin, 17, passed away on November 10, 2013. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Dolores M. James

Dolores M. James

Oct 31, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Our sweet sister, Dolores M. James, 77, passed away on October 31, 2013. Born on June 27, 1936 to William and Ruth (Boston) James, she is predeceased by her parents, siblings, Rodney and Darlene and brother-in-law, Winston Daley. She leaves sisters, Annette James Rogers (Louis) and Lauren Daley, brothers: William (Cleo), Lloyd (Cynthia), Donald and Keith James; several nieces, nephews...

Flora A. Mclaughlin

Flora A. Mclaughlin

Oct 23, 2013

SPRINGFILED-Flora A. (Bentley) McLaughlin, 61, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Wingate in Springfield. Flo was born in VA, but lived most of her adult life in and around the Springfield area. She was predeceased by her father, William Bentley of VA and her mother, Edith A. (Miller) Weed and step-father, Gerald Weed of Ohio. She...

Merle Woodard Safford

Merle Woodard Safford

Oct 22, 2013

EAST LONGMEADOW-“Don’t waste life, my friend, you have something to give”. Reach out, you will find your own special gift to say, “Yes, I was here!”-Merle Safford. Born in Pickens County, Alabama Merle Woodard was the middle child of eight girls and one boy. She attended Auburn University on scholarship for two years before traveling to Hartford, CT for a...

Kyaun Benton Neil Jackson

Kyaun Benton Neil Jackson

Oct 19, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Kyaun Jackson, our little Elmo, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 19, 2013 in Hartford, CT. Born on March 2, 2011 in Springfield, MA he will forever be remembered for his Elmo voice and all the laughs and smiles he created in his short life. Predeceased by his grandmother, Katrina Rouse, great grandmother, Linda Jackson, he is survived by...

Kenneth R. Rice

Kenneth R. Rice

Oct 14, 2013

CHARLEMONT-Kenneth Ralph Rice, 88, of Charlemont, MA passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on October 14, 2013. Kenneth leaves his loving wife Marie which they shared 65 years of marriage, daughter, Susan Prothero and her husband Gary, sons, Peter and his wife Eileen and Joel, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Kenneth was a WW II...

Edgars A. Andersons

Edgars A. Andersons

Oct 14, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Edgars A. Andersons, 63, a friend of Bill W. died October 14, 2013 at his home after a courageous 7 year battle with cancer. Born on November 18, 1949 in Munich, Germany to the late Andrejs and Emma Andersons, he had worked for many years at Digital in Westfield, MA and as a Business Analyst at St. Francis Hospital. Mr....

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