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.
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...
Natalie Savel
Feb 13, 2013
LONGMEADOW-Natalie Savel died February 13, 2013 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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,...
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...
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...
Pearl W. Moore
Jan 27, 2013
AGAWAM--Pearl W. Moore, 67, passed away on January 27, 2013. A complete obituary will appear here shortly.
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....
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...
