John Mccarthy
Jan 28, 2013
AGAWAM-John “J.J.” McCarthy, 87, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2013. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Jane Ginley Brown McCarthy. He is also survived by his beloved children John McCarthy Jr. and wife Sue, Thomas McCarthy and partner Karlynn Carlson, Jill McCarthy Hill and husband Kevin, Sara Werder and husband Richard, Edward Brown and wife Doreen, Kathaleen...
Donald M. Birch
Jan 28, 2013
LUDLOW-Donald M. Birch died January 28, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA, son of the late George and Ruth Birch, he grew up in Ludlow and graduated from Ludlow High School in 1966. He served in the Army stationed in Germany. Donald was a self-employed carpenter and worked for many local contractors. Predeceased by his parents and...
Ruth E Holman
Jan 27, 2013
SPRINGFIELD- Ruth E. Holman,94, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born in St. Johnsbury, VT on September 3, 1918 to the late Carl and Kathleen (McNamara) Welch, she was a graduate of Westfield State College with a BA and M.ED. and a member of MENSA, an organization honoring people with genius IQ....
Pearl W. Moore
Jan 27, 2013
AGAWAM--Pearl W. Moore, 67, passed away on January 27, 2013. A complete obituary will appear here shortly.
Terry Mack Humphries
Jan 26, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Terry Mack Humphries, 68 died Saturday, January 26th at Baystate Medical Center after a courageous battle against leukemia. Born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma of Lillie and William Humphries, a career Air Force NCO, Terry lived and was educated in many cities and towns across the country. Terry obtained his B.A. and M.A. at Louisiana Tech University. Shortly after entering graduate...
Tomas Martinez
Jan 25, 2013
Springfield—Tomas Martinez, 81, died at home on January 25, 2013. Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on September 22, 1931 to Juan Martinez and Hipolita Davila, he had worked at Slant Fin Corp. on Long Island, NY and retired from Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He enjoyed baseball , dominos and maintaining his automobiles. He especially enjoyed being with his...
Louis R. Henault
Jan 23, 2013
SPRINGFIELD--Mr. Louis R. Henault, passed away on January 23, 2013. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Richard C. Handfield
Jan 17, 2013
ENFIELD, CT-Richard C. Handfield, 59, died January 17, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 14, 1953 to Gerard and Claire Handfield, he was a cosmetic carpenter by trade and was self-employed. He had lived in Polk City, Florida for many years, returning to New England and Connecticut twelve years ago. His...
Dana W. Blood, Sr.
Jan 17, 2013
BELCHERTOWN-Dana W. Blood, Sr., 91, died January 17, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on August 22, 1921 in Southampton, NH he was the son of the late Welcome and Edith (Jennison) Blood, he retired from Tambrands as project manager and was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. He was a US Army veteran of WW II serving...
Donald Guertin
Jan 14, 2013
BECKET-Mr. Donald Guertin, 63, died at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. Born on December 31, 1949 in Springfield, MA to the late Phillip and Rita (Lessard) Guertin, he proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Services with full military honors will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in the chapel...
Keith Carey Kellogg
Jan 10, 2013
RUSSELL-Keith Carey Kellogg, 48 died on January 10, 2013 at Noble Hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts. A complete obituary will appear here shortly.
Donald R. Purcell
Jan 7, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Donald R. Purcell, 68, died January 7, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on April 11, 1944 in Springfield, MA to the late Emmons E. and Lucile (St.Marie) Purcell, Donald proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Purcell was the owner of Purcell Associates, a wholesale automatic door closer distribution company....
Elijah Matthew Avery
Jan 5, 2013
SPRINGFIELD--A comfort service for the family of baby Elijah Matthew Avery will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 5:00PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA with visitation from 4:00-5:00PM. Baby Elijah leaves his mother Jessenia Colon and father Matthew Avery; grandmother Desiree Rock and grandfather Thomas Munos; grandmother Carmen Deleon all...
Izayiah Matthew Avery
Jan 5, 2013
SPRINGFIELD--A comfort service for the family of baby Izayiah Matthew Avery will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 5:00PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA with visitation from 4:00-5:00PM. Baby Izayiah leaves his mother Jessenia Colon and father Matthew Avery; grandmother Desiree Rock and grandfather Thomas Munos; grandmother Carmen Deleon all...
Chewan Upadhaya
Jan 4, 2013
SPRINGFIELD--Mr. Chewan passed away on January 4, 2013. Born on January 1, 1924 in Singidara, Bhutan to Dadhi Ram Upadhaya Dulal and Haima Wati (Devkota) Dulal, he was was a family priest in his religious commmunity. He was a Hindu follower. Mr. Upadhaya was forcibly expelled from Bhutan with his family members in 1992. Once he was forced to leave...
Anita R. Heino
Jan 3, 2013
Anita R. Heino 1949-2013 SPRINGFIELD - On January 3, 2013, Anita R. Heino passed away at home with her family and her dog "Beezer" by her side. She moved to Springfield in 1997 to make a new life with her great love, Robert B. Puzzo. She became one of the cornerstones of his life. Anita was devoted to the care...
Edward T. Ayers, Sr.
Jan 2, 2013
WARE-On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 a warm loving father & friend left this earth peacefully surrounded by his loves ones. Born in Virginia, son of a sailor, he grew up at the Cape and continued to cherish those memories throughout his life. Predeceased by his first love, Marjorie (Hull) Ayers; his parents, Irving Wakefield and Mary (Dennison) Ayers of Norfolk,...
Willie Blair Whitlock, Sr.
Jan 2, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Willie B. Whitlock, Sr., 78, died January 2, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on October 28, 1934 in Danville, VA to the late Willie and Pattie (Kirby) Whitlock, he raced at Riverside Speedway and enjoyed bowling and fishing. Predeceased by his parents, daughter, Michelle and sister, Anna Whitlock, he leaves his wife, Mary (Goode) Whitlock of...
Leroy Hassell, Sr.
Dec 30, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Leroy Hassell, Sr., 79, died December 30, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on May 10, 1933 in Benjestown, TN to the late O.D. and Johnnie Mae (Brooks) Hassell, he had worked for 30 years in the Department of Public Works for the City of Springfield. Mr. Hassell proudly served his country in the US Marines Corps...
Norman M. Tabachnick
Dec 30, 2012
SUFFIELD, CT-It is with great sorrow that we report the sudden passing of our father, Norman Tabachnick on December 30, 2012 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT. Norman was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 9, 1943. He worked as a jewelry designer and resided in the metro New York area for most of his life before recently moving...
