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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Leslie A. Blanchard
Jul 6, 2013
MISSOULA, MONTANA--Leslie A. Blanchard passed away on July 6, 2013 in Missoula, Montana. He will be laid to rest on Thursday, July 26, 2013 at 1:00PM in Hillcrest Park Cemetery in Springfield, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC is assisting the family locally while Garden City Funeral Home handled the arrangements in Missoula.
Rolf A. Ellefsen
Jul 4, 2013
EAST LONGMEADOW-Rolf A. Ellefsen, 98, died July 4, 2013 at Wingate at Hampden. Born in Halden, Norway on November 15, 1914 to Andres and Janna Ellefsen, he retired as an engineer at Monson State Hospital. Mr. Ellefsen enjoyed music, singing, polka dancing at Pulaski Park in Three Rivers, MA, and playing the accordion. He enjoyed watching his idol, Myron Floran,...
Tyshianna J. "Anna" Atkins
Jul 4, 2013
SPRINGFIELD--Tyshianna J. "Anna" Atkins, 19, entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on April 2, 1994 in Springfield, MA to Joe Grant and Trudy Pantaleon, she was a graduate of the High School of Commerce and was a student in the Medical Assisting program at American Career Institute. She loved makeup and aspired to be...
Sarah E. Mcgee
Jul 3, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Sarah E. McGee, 74, died July 3, 2013 at Wingate at Springfield. Born in Maxton, NC to Lennis and Elizabeth (McCoy) Moore, she had retired from Spaulding where she worked for 33 years. She enjoyed Bingo and had won many trophies bowling. Predeceased by her parents, a brother and a sister, she leaves her daughter, Patricia McGee of Springfield, three...
Lucille L Smith
Jul 2, 2013
HOLYOKE-Lucille “Kewpie” Neveu Lemay Smith, 89, passed out July 2, 2013. Lucille was the daughter of the late and former Chicopee Alderman Archer Neveu and Marie Lessard Neveu. She was born August 26, 1923 in Chicopee. Lucille was a communicant of Ste. Rose de Lima Church for 84 years. She moved to Holyoke in 2006 and joined Holy Cross Church,...
Kathleen M. Mcgreal
Jun 27, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Kathleen M. McGreal, 81, died June 27, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on December 7, 1931 in Springfield, MA to Anthony and Mary B. (Kilcoyne) McGreal, she was a graduate of Cathedral High School and a member of the Golden Panthers at Cathedral. Miss McGreal had worked at the Hampden County Hall of Justice for 53...
Tina M. Alvaro
Jun 25, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Tina M. Alvaro, 45, died June 25, 2013 at home in Springfield, MA. Born on October 6, 1967 to Aldo and Diane (Beliveau) Alvaro, she had worked at Jospeh’s Barber Shop in South Windsor, CT. Predeceased by her father, she leaves her brother, Vincent Alvaro and his wife, Sharon of Somers, CT, sister, Kim Alvaro of Springfield, MA, nephews: Zack,...
Catherine
Jun 25, 2013
CHICOPEE-Catherine (Hrycay) Howard passed into eternal rest Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Catherine was the beloved daughter of Konstanty and Annie Hrycay. She attended Chicopee Public Schools and graduated from Chicopee High School and the Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. Catherine was predeceased by her husband, Burl Howard, after 49 years of marriage and her brothers Joseph and...
Mary L. Malloy
Jun 24, 2013
MONSON-Mary L. Malloy, 80, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 24, 2013. Born on May 13, 1933 in New York, NY to Myles and Ruth (Murphy) Murray, she first and foremost loved her family and will be remembered as a loyal and good friend to many. Predeceased by her parents, husband, Charles L. Malloy, Jr and...
