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...
Malinda M. Smutek
May 11, 2013
Dr. Malinda M. Smutek, 66, of Chicago, formerly of Springfield, MA. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Wanda, nee Gardzienski. Dr. Smutek earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from American International College and her Master of Arts and Doctorate in Education degrees from the University of Massachusetts. She taught in Springfield and Holyoke Public School Systems and served as...
Anthony Giordano
May 10, 2013
SPRINGFIELD - Anthony Giordano, 26, entered eternal peace on May 10th at his home. Anthony was truly one of a kind. He had a great sense of humor and a tender heart. He was a graduate of Springfield High School and a roofer by trade. He also loved sports, especially his Boston Red Sox. His loss is felt by many....
Wesley C. Um
May 10, 2013
CHICOPEE-Wesley C. Drum, 73, died May 10, 2013. Born to the late Raymond and Christine (Merrick) Drum, Wesley was known as Chicopee’s bicycle man. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and gardening. He leaves his soul mate, Katherine Adomaitis; Andrea Mason (David), whom he embraced as a daughter; grandson, Ian; brother, Robert Drum (Kathleen) and nieces and nephews. The funeral is on...
John Ostrowski
Apr 29, 2013
BELCHERTOWN-John Ostrowski, 83, died April 29, 2013. He was a WW II and Korea veteran. He leaves a daughter Cheryl Ann Maloni (Casey) of Henderson, NV; nieces, Cindy and Lori; nephew, Jerry and longtime friend Dottie. The funeral will be on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 1:30 PM from New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield,...
Sherry E. Gelbwasser
Apr 26, 2013
AGAWAM-Dr. Sherry E. Gelbwasser, 45, of Feeding Hills, MA, died Friday, April 26, after an illness. Born in Holden and raised in Rutland, MA, she was a 1986 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and went on to earn a B.S. in early childhood education (magna cum laude) at North Adams State College, an MLS at SUNY Albany, and an...
Rayma J. Morrissette
Apr 21, 2013
CHICOPEE-Rayma Jean Morrissette, 67, died April 21, 2013 of kidney disease at Willamansett West Nursing Home in Chicopee, MA. She is predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Blanche Cote of East Longmeadow and a great granddaughter, Jaliyah Janae Silva. She is survived by her spouse of over 36 years, Ronald L. Morrissette, Sr. and four children: Earl McClain, Jr., Eugene...
Claire Ann Gregoire
Apr 16, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Claire A. Gregoire, 90, died April 16, 2013. Born in Fort Kent, ME on March 18, 1923, she had retired from the State of Connecticut. Predeceased by her parents, husband, Leo Gregorie and two sons, she leaves her children, Patricia Morin (Michael) of Springfield, MA and David Gregoire (Margaret) of Oxford, CT, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She will...
J.C. Kelly
Apr 16, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-J.C. Kelly, 83, died April 16, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on March 8, 1930 in Bassfield, MS, he had worked for many years at Savage Arms. Mr. Kelly proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. A member of Alden Baptist Church he previously served as an usher there. J.C. enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball, playing...
Norman G. Goulet
Apr 14, 2013
CHICOPEE-Norman G. Goulet, 55, died April 14, 2013. Born on May 10, 1957 in Holyoke, MA to the late Joseph E. and Lillian R. (Talbot) Goulet, he worked for Carlin Combustion in East Longmeadow, MA. Norman was a simple man, he loved Southern Classical Rock and spending time with his family. His children will fondly remember him as a dedicated...
