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Dorothy Jean Lee

Dorothy Jean Lee

Aug 14, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Dorothy Jean Lee, 65, departed this life on August 14, 2013. Born in Huntsville, AL on September 12, 1947 to Lenny and Martha (Motley) Whetstone, she had worked 25 years for Marriott Hotel as a night auditor and six years for the United States Postal Service. Mrs. Lee was an excellent cook who enjoyed crossword puzzles, drawing, knitting and bingo....

Rosa Saavedra

Rosa Saavedra

Aug 13, 2013

EAST LONGMEADOW-- Rosa Saavedra, 89, passed away on August 13, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. A complete tribute will appear here shortly.

Pedro "Pete" Jimenez, Jr.

Pedro "Pete" Jimenez, Jr.

Aug 12, 2013

HOLYOKE-Pedro “Pete” Jimenez, 53, died August 12, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke, MA. Born on January 6, 1960 in New York, New York, he worked as a painter in the Construction Industry. Mr. Jimenez enjoyed fishing, collecting coins and baseball. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Daisy (Marcano) Jimenez of Holyoke, MA, daughters, Melanie Jimenez and her...

Louis P. Labonte

Louis P. Labonte

Aug 8, 2013

SPRINGFIELD—Louis P. Labonte, 89, passed away on August 8, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his wife and family.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 20,1924 to Adelor and Beatrice (Therrien) Labonte, he attended Ludlow High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He was a lifelong mason in BAC Local 1 in...

Candace Ann Carliell

Candace Ann Carliell

Aug 7, 2013

CHICOPEE-Candace Ann Carliell, 60, died August 7, 2013 at home in Chicopee, MA. A full tribute will be published at a later date. Visit www.nefcc.net

Stephanie J. Judd

Stephanie J. Judd

Aug 4, 2013

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Stephanie Jane Judd, 60, died suddenly Sunday, August 4, from injuries sustained in a car accident. She leaves behind her son, Joshua, and his wife, Tiffany; her mother Jane H. Judd; brother Peter Judd, and his wife, Myra; sister Lori Salz, and her fiancé, Brian Cohen; brother David Judd, and his wife, Elaine; and many nieces, nephews,...

Marilyn M. Cage

Marilyn M. Cage

Aug 3, 2013

SPRINGFIELD - Marilyn M. Cage, 62, passed away peacefully in her Springfield home on August 3, 2013 where she was a lifelong resident. Born on November 14, 1950 in Springfield, MA, Marilyn was a nurse who dedicated her life to helping others. She was predeceased by her brother, John Rege. She leaves her father John Rege and his partner Joan...

Richard F."Elvis" Sabonis

Richard F."Elvis" Sabonis

Aug 2, 2013

THREE RIVERS--Richard F. "Elvis" Sabonis died on August 2, 2013 in Mercy Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Known by all as a performer in the entertainment industry, he was also a horseman. He leaves many friends including Stephanie Perry of Mashpee, MA and Carolyn Scott-Howe, Esq. of Chicopee, MA. Services will be held on...

Allen R. Tilligkeit

Allen R. Tilligkeit

Jul 29, 2013

GRANBY-Allen R. Tilligkeit, 72, died July 29, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on November 1, 1940 in Shawano, WI to August and Martha (Koeller) Tilligkeit, he had worked for many years at the United States Postal Service. Mr. Tilligkeit proudly served his country in the United States Air Force serving at Westover Air Force Base. Allen...

Osman Mislimoski

Osman Mislimoski

Jul 26, 2013

LUDLOW-Osman “Jimmy” Mislimoski, 59, died July 26, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on July 2, 1954 in Kicevo, Yugoslavia to Akif and Nadzija (Lamoska) Mislimoski, he arrived in Chicago, IL on March 23, 1983 from Macedonia and worked as a waiter and house painter for many years. Known as “Yabby” to many, he would often frequent...

Joseph Maurice Bernier

Joseph Maurice Bernier

Jul 23, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Mr. Bernier passed away July 23, 2013 leaving his family Crystal, Anibal and Kiana Ortiz. Visitation will be on Friday at 10:00AM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA. www.nefcc.net

Lance R. Taylor

Lance R. Taylor

Jul 22, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Lance R. Taylor, 60, died July 22, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Mr. Taylor was born on August 23, 1952 in Ann Arbor, MI to George and Adele (Azary) Taylor. A 1970 graduate of Raime High School in Puerto Rico, he was employed for 42 years at Smith & Wesson. An avid bowler and neighborhood handyman, he...

Joseph Arsenault

Joseph Arsenault

Jul 20, 2013

WALES-Joseph Arsenault, 73, died July 20, 2013 at home in Wales, MA. Born on April 3, 1940 in Palmer, MA to Ernest and Irene (Burke) Arsenault, he had worked for many years at Bradway Construction. Mr. Arsenault proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Joseph was an excellent cook, he loved to garden and enjoyed...

Randolph J. Christian

Randolph J. Christian

Jul 20, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Randolph J. Christian, 55, died July 20, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on September 28, 1957 to Harold and Lenora (Dashnaw) Christian, he had worked as a truck driver. He was a US Navy veteran. In the early 1980’s he was a kidney donor and in the last 10 years fought a battle with multiple health issues-always holding on...

Borges Figueroa

Borges Figueroa

Jul 18, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Borge Figueroa, 66, died July 18, 2013, leaving his family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA. Visit www.nefcc.net

Patricia Ann Morin

Patricia Ann Morin

Jul 12, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Patricia Ann Morin, 59, died July 12, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on January 22, 1954 in Springfield, MA to Normand and Joyce (Schock) Morin, she loved the Red Sox, fishing and sun bathing. Predeceased by her parents, she leaves her brother, Normand Morin, Jr. of Springfield, MA, sister, Susan Morin of Springfield, MA, nieces, Jennifer...

Gloria J. Jackson

Gloria J. Jackson

Jul 11, 2013

NORTHAMPTON-“A beautiful life that came to an end, she died as she lived, everyone’s caring friend and a “community” mother to all. In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget.” Gloria Jean Jackson, a resident of Northampton and previously of Amherst, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Cooley...

Robert R. Bienvenue

Robert R. Bienvenue

Jul 11, 2013

WEST SPRINGFIELD-Family and friends are invited to gather at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA to proceed to Oak Grove Cemetery for services. Visit www.nefcc.net

Albert C. Bissonnette, Jr.

Albert C. Bissonnette, Jr.

Jul 9, 2013

SPRINGFIELD-Albert C. Bissonnette, Jr., 72, died July 9, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on May 1, 1941 in Springfield, MA to Albert and Winifred (McCormick) Bissonnette, he had worked for many years at American Saw. Predeceased by his parents and sister Wilma Pepin, he leaves his wife of 51 years, Amy (Champagne) Bissonnette, sons, Daniel and Dennis Bissonnette, daughter,...

Hazel Lee Miedzinski

Hazel Lee Miedzinski

Jul 6, 2013

HOLLAND-Hazel Lee Miedzinski, 89, died July 6, 2013 at Wingate of Wilbraham. Born on June 21, 1924 in the District of Columbia to Robert E. and Ruby Lee, she had worked for many years as a nanny for foreign services officials through the United States State Department. Over the years she received thousands of cards and letters from the children...

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