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.
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...
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,...
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...
Irene Yancey
Jun 20, 2013
HOLYOKE-Irene Yancey, 88, died June 20, 2013. Born on December 16, 1924 to the late Joseph and Genowefy (Sikorska) Blaszczak, she is also predeceased by her husband, Richard Yancey and leaves her daughters, Alice G. Gess (Dexter) of Holyoke, MA and Marian Yancey Zorger (Hugh) of Saginaw, TX, grandchildren and great grandchildren. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25...
John Niemiec
Jun 16, 2013
WEST SPRINGFIELD-John Niemiec, 59, died June 16, 2013. A complete tribute will be published at a later date. The family has entrusted New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA 01108 with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Avalee S. Bovey
Jun 5, 2013
WEST SPRINGFIELD-Avalee S. Bovey died June 5, 2013 in Agawam, MA. She was 93. A native of Ohio, born April 15, 1920 in Climax, the third of five children of the late Burr and Dottie (Brooks) Shipman, she attended the one-room school in Climax and was graduated from Iberia High School in 1938. She was employed by the North Electric...
Donna Mahon
May 31, 2013
LYNN-Donna Mahon, 49, died unexpectedly on May 31, 2013. Born on November 21, 1963 to William Sr. and Dolores (Pelkey) Mahon, she is predeceased by her father and brother, William Jr. She leaves her mother, Dolores Gingras, siblings: Sidney Desso, Jr., Lisa Desso of West Springfield, MA and Deborah Perkins of Springfield, MA; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and...
Tomas Prado, Jr.
May 30, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Tomas Prado, Jr., 89, died May 30, 2013. One of 15 children, he was born on March 28, 1924 in Puerto Rico to the late Tomas and Higinia (Pacheco) Prado and had worked as a cook in the Springfield area for many years. Mr. Prado leaves his wife, Veronica Martinez of Brooklyn, NY, son, Ricardo Prado, daughter, Sonia Kjergaard all...
Janet F. Barney
May 29, 2013
EAST LONGMEADOW- Janet F. Barney, 92, died May 29, 2013 in the comfort of her family. Born in West Springfield, MA on August 29, 1920 to the late George A. and Eva (Lessard) Bresett, she worked at Forbes and Wallace and Lane Bryant locally. She was an avid Red Sox fan who enjoyed a good mystery novel and the mastery...
Daniel Rodriguez
May 28, 2013
CHICOPEE-Daniel Rodriguez, 35, died on May 28, 2013. Born on July 2, 1977 in Holyoke, MA to Jose Rafael Rodriguez and Norma Negron, he was a lifelong area resident and chef at local restaurants. Predeceased by an aunt, Isabel Negron, he leaves his mother, Norma Negron and his step-father Reinaldo Torres, Sr. of Springfield, MA, his brothers Jose Rodriguez and...
Joyce C. Braica
May 25, 2013
ENFIELD,CT--Joyce C. Braica, 79, passed away on May 25, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on November 8, 1933 in Springfield, MA to Jeremiah and Rita (Miller) Braica, she was employed as a waitress at the Gas Light Room for many years. She was an avid reader. She leaves her sons, Michael Braica of Springfield, MA and Gregory Braica and...
Cynthia J. Craig
May 23, 2013
GREENFIELD-Cynthia J. Craig, 48, died May 23, 2013 at her residence. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Anna Daudelin
May 21, 2013
AGAWAM-Anna Daudelin, 52, loving wife, sister and aunt passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2013.Born on July 29, 1960 to Joseph and Joyce (Toby) Petrovsky, she was a baker at the Stop & Shop in Feeding Hills, MA. She will be remembered as a helpful person to those in need. She wss quite a talented baker and cake...
Lorraine Lecuyer
May 13, 2013
Lorraine F. Lecuyer 1935 - 2013 SPRINGFIELD - Lorraine F. Lecuyer, 77, "The Coupon Queen" died May 13, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on May 15, 1935 in Springfield, MA to Warren and Margaret Tucker, she was a majorette in high school. An avid Red Sox fan, enjoyed daily walks, always looked forward to her daily card games with...
