James Gray
Sep 26, 2013
HOLYOKE-James Gray, 88, died peacefully on September 26, 2013 at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, MA. Born on March 11, 1925 in Dewdrop, KY to the late James Gray and Bertha Carter, he spent his childhood in Kentucky and graduated from Dupont Manuel High School in Louisville, KY in 1943. He immediately joined the Navy and spent WW II based...
Ramona L. Chambers
Sep 26, 2013
SOUTH DEERFIELD-Ramona (Mona) L. Chambers of South Deerfield died Thursday, September 26, 2013 surrounded by the love of her family at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She was born on January 19, 1929 at home in Aliquippa, Pa., the daughter of the late William Edgar Leeper and Mary Leeper. She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, and...
Shirley M. Paquette
Sep 20, 2013
AGAWAM-Shirley M. Paquette, 84, died September 20, 2013 at her home in Agawam, MA with her loving and devoted family by her side. Born on April 28, 1929 in Georgia, VT to the late Ralph and Velma (Lafayette) Bovat, she had worked for 22 years for Diamond International, retiring in 1992. Shirley had a deep love for her family, all...
Laverne L. Russell
Sep 19, 2013
HOLYOKE, Ma. – Ruth Laverne Liddle Russell, 101, formerly of Port Crane, N.Y., passed away on Sept. 19, 2013 at Loomis House Nursing Center in Holyoke, MA. She was born near Holden, Mo. December 31, 1911, the daughter of the late Maude Beck and William Shephard Liddle. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 68 years Leon Charles Russell, and...
Jane Ann Brown
Sep 17, 2013
WILBRAHAM, MA-Jane Ann (Norris) Brown, 81, a former resident of Youngstown, Ohio, and the Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville, N.Y., died on September 17, 2013. She resided at Orchard Valley, Wilbraham, MA at the time of her death. Jane was born on November 8, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Norman and Harriet (Guy) Norris. She was raised with her younger...
Antoinette C. Aylward
Sep 14, 2013
SPRINGFIELD--Ms. Antoinette C. Aylward passed away on September 14, 2013. New Englsnd Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Elizabeth A. Braica
Sep 11, 2013
WEST SPRINGFIELD-Elizabeth A. Braica, 84, died September 11, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on February 18, 1929 in Montreal, Canada, she had worked as a waitress at Jaycox and Lido’s restaurants for many years. Ms. Braica will be remembered for her dedication to her job. She received the Mayor’s award for public service. She was an...
Richard Paul Parent
Sep 8, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Richard P. Parent, 53, died September 8, 2013 at home. A lifelong resident, he was born on on January 2, 1960 to the late Chanel and Eleanor (Jalbert) Parent. He was a veteran of the US Army, where he was a recipient of the super jock award. His interests included NASCAR, motorcycles, mountain climbing and kickboxing. Predeceased by his parents...
Mary E. Hale
Sep 8, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Mary E. Hale,63, passed away on September 8, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born on September 9, 1949 in Anchorage, AK to Walter and Ann (Gregory) Whitley, she had worked for many years at Milton Bradley. Ms. Hale enjoyed planting and gardening, shooting pool, playing keno and going to the casinos. Predeceased by her parents, son, Timothy S. Curtiss, brothers:...
Michael J. Aiello
Sep 2, 2013
SOUTHAMPTON-Michael J. Aiello, 59, of Southampton, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 2, 2013. Born December 3, 1953 in Jersey City, NJ he was a son of the late John and Claire Aiello. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Diane C. Aiello. He will be sadly missed by his cherished and beloved children, Monica L. Jaczyk...
Erasmus J. Parra
Aug 18, 2013
HAWLEY-Erasmus J. Parra, 83, died August 18, 2013 in Hawley, MA. The family has entrusted New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA 01108. Visit www.nefcc.net
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
