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...
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. ...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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....
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...
Katherine A. Luchetti
Oct 11, 2013
MILFORD, CT-Katherine A. Luchetti, 91, of Milford, CT died October 11, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on December 23, 1921, Katherine’s greatest achievement was her family and catching the eye of a certain young man who would be her husband and one and only true love of her life, Garbiel Luchetti…50 years apart. Together again. Predeceased by her mother and...
Richard A. Charwick
Oct 10, 2013
PALMER-Richard A. Charwick, 56, died October 10, 2013 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Born on March 1, 1957 in Palmer, MA to the late Frank W. and Mary (Golas) Charwick, he was a lifelong area resident and retired carpenter. Mr. Charwick leaves his brothers, Frank W. Charwick (Marilyn) of Wilbraham, MA and Bruce J. Charwick (Deborah) of...
Michael E. Young
Oct 9, 2013
HAVERHILL-Michael E. Young, 41, died October 9, 2013 at Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill, MA. A full tribute will be published here at a later date. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
