Tammy J. Spaulding
Mar 17, 2013
CHICOPEE-Tammy J. Spaulding, 45, died March 17, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA Born on April 23, 1967 in Springfield, Vermont, Tammy had an open heart to help anyone in need. She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, dining out, going to the gym and watching children. Predeceased by her mother-in-law, Gladys Turner of Springfield, MA, she leaves her...
Amy Filip-Roy
Mar 11, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Amy Filip-Roy, 45, died March 11, 2013. Born on October 4, 1967 in Holyoke, MA to John and Alice (Wesolowski) Filip, Amy worked in early childhood development and enjoyed gardening and crafts. Predeceased by her father, she leaves her mother, Alice Filip of Holyoke, MA, daughter, Emily Roy and grandson Julian of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Christine Grady of Holyoke,...
Walter F. Chiarizio
Mar 4, 2013
AGAWAM-Walter F. Chiarizio died March 4, 2013. He leaves his sons: Anthony, Jonathan, Steven, Darren (Mahera) and Michael (Tara) Chiarizio; daughter, Rosemary (Christopher) Russell, brother, John (Linda) Chiarizio , sister, Rosemary (John) Lavinio and grandchildren: Savannah, Sofia, Frank and Vince. Private services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC with burial...
Joseph Charles "
Mar 3, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Joseph Charles Jernigan, 68 departed this life on March 3, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. He acknowledged and accepted Christ in his life prior to his death. Joseph was born in Springfield, MA the son of Willie E. Jernigan Sr. and the late Mary (Wright) Jernigan. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Lois (Rushin) Jernigan, a...
Robert E. Taylor
Feb 27, 2013
AMHERST-Dr. Robert E. Taylor, 93, died February 27, 2013 inNorthampton, MA. He was born in Portland, OR on November 22, 1919to the late Dolph and Lula May (Nicholas) Taylor. Having fallen in lovewith Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables as a teenager, he determinedto master French, earning his BA from Reed College (’43) and his MAand Ph.D. from Columbia University (’51),...
Margaret A. Lunden
Feb 25, 2013
WESTFIELD-Peg Lunden, 72, passed away on February 25, 2013. The daughter of Harry & Marion (Davis) Lunden, she was the youngest of 11 children. Predeceased by her sisters: Dorothy Baker, Barbara Smith, Shirley Barrows, Beverly Wisel and Joan Keefe; brothers: William and Richard Lunden, Peg is survived by sister, Arlene Fisher of Hampden, MA, brothers: Donald Lunden of Feeding Hills,...
Mary Elizabeth Lancaster
Feb 25, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Mary E. Lancaster, 59, of Springfield, MA passed-away on February 25, 2013 following a long painful illness. She is survived by three brothers: Douglas Gladden of Waldoboro, ME, Robert Gladden of Geneva, NY and Donald Gladden of Lyman, ME and a sister Janet Gladden of Springfield, MA. Mary loved children and animals. She enjoyed calligraphy and used it to create...
Barbara A. Dorn
Feb 25, 2013
HAMPDEN-Barbara A. Dorn died February 27, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She was born on June 25, 1940 in Springfield, MA to the late Neils E. and Edith (Newman) Falk. Predeceased by her parents, she leaves her husband of 56 years, Donald A. Dorn of Hampden, MA, her son, Donald A. Dorn Jr. and his wife LuAnn...
Ida Roberts
Feb 22, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Ida Roberts, 86, died on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on April 9, 1926 in Kingston. A Springfield resident since 1955 she was employed as a nurses’ aide in hospitals and nursing homes in New York City and locally at Mercy Hospital, Heritage Hall and East Longmeadow Nursing Home. An active...
Dorris Hall
Feb 21, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Dorris Hall, 80, died February 21, 2013. Born on March 12, 1932 in Tupelo, MS she had lived in the area for over 50 years. Dorris was hard working and devoted to her friends. Always finding beauty in the world around her, she loved life and bringing joy to those around her. She will be remembered for her generous and...
Louise Richard
Feb 19, 2013
WESTFIELD-Louise Richard, 96, died February 19, 2013 at Renaissance Manor of Westfield in Westfield, MA. Ms. Richard was born on April 10, 1916 in Monticello, ME to the late Willard and Lillian (McLean) Harris. Predeceased by her parents and husband Albert Richard, she leaves her sister, Eldora Ackerson of Bridgewater, ME and nephews, Perley Ackerson and his wife Nancy of...
Elizabeth A. Husson
Feb 18, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Elizabeth A. Husson, 82, died February 18, 2013 at Redstone Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on August 26, 1930 in Springfield, MA, she was a lifelong area resident. Elizabeth was an original Breck Girl Model in the 1930’s. She and her late husband, Samuel Husson, owned taverns in the area including Sam’s Colonial in the North End of Springfield, Hugo’s...
Judith H. Bruno
Feb 16, 2013
ENFIELD, CT-Judith H. Bruno, 50, died February 15, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on March 17, 1962 in Hartford, CT to the late Thomas and Judith (Phornhill) Bruno, she was a lifelong area resident. Predeceased by her parents, she leaves her son, Ryan Specht (Vanessa Cruz) of Chicopee, MA, brothers, Michael Bruno and Mark Bruno, sister,...
Walter L. Christian, Sr.
Feb 14, 2013
CHICOPEE-Walter L. Christian, Sr died February 14, 2013. A complete tribute will be published at a later date.
Natalie Savel
Feb 13, 2013
LONGMEADOW-Natalie Savel died February 13, 2013 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Earl W. Gokey
Feb 13, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Earl W. Gokey, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Redstone Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in Springfield on May 15, 1928, was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School and lived in the Springfield area most of his life. He was employed by the H. L. Handys Co. of Chicopee and was also a...
Edward G. Rodzen
Feb 11, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Edward G. Rodzen, 74, died February 11, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on December 2, 1938 ion Holyoke, MA to the late Martin and Wanda (Dudek) Rodzen, he had worked for many years as a security guard at Hannon Security, Liberty Security and Arrow Security with one of his assignments being at Mercy Hospital. He enjoyed...
Virgil T. Britt
Feb 8, 2013
AGAWAM-Virgil T. Britt, 72, died February 8, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on April 3, 1940 in Tallassee, AL to the late Oscar and Luzeal (Boles) Britt, he had worked in the textile industry his entire life serving as plant manager of the Glen Raven Mills in Anderson, SC and Keystone Weaving Mills in York, PA. He proudly served his...
Thelma M. Smith
Feb 5, 2013
GREENFIELD-Thelma M. Smith, 94, died February 5, 2013 at Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield, MA. Born on April 9, 1918 in Danville, IL to the late Daniel and Bertha (Fishbach) Anderson, she proudly served her country as a US Navy WAVE during WWII. Ms. Smith obtained her BS degree from the University of Illinois and taught public school...
Pauline R. Mcauliffe
Feb 5, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Pauline R. McAuliffe, 76, died February 5, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on April 28, 1936 in South Hadley, MA to the late Henry and Annette Giroux, Pauline owned the Twins Restaurant at the Sheraton Hotel in Springfield for many years. She loved to travel, especially to Montreal and Las Vegas. Predeceased by her parents, husband,...
