Louis J. Cuzzone
Jun 29, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Louis J. Cuzzone died June 29, 2012. Born in Springfield, MA he was a WW II Veteran who served in the 176th Field Artillery Battalion. He retired from Valentine Lumber Company in 1991. Predeceased by his wife, Sophie who died on January 6, 2012, he leaves his son, Louis J. Cuzzone, Jr. MD and his wife, Holly of Norwalk, CT;...
Sare Heatley
Jun 21, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Sare Heatley, 77, died on June 21, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Queens, NY on November 7, 1934 to the late Silas and Ellen (Cotton) Heatley, he served his country in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam War. He worked in Food Service at American International College and for a period of time was a cook...
Johanne C. Murphy
Jun 21, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Johanne C. Murphy, 84, died June 21, 2012 at home in Springfield, MA. Born in West Springfield, MA on October 21, 1927 to the late Clifford H. and Dorothy (Dominee) Dibble, she had worked at Mercy Medical Center in the Housekeeping Department, retiring in 1996 after fourteen years of service. Johanne loved going to the casino and playing cards, especially...
Libby Barnshaw
Jun 21, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Libby Barnshaw of Springfield, MA, daughter of Alice and Charles Wright of Merchantville, NJ, was born May 13, 1937 and died from dementia on June 21, 2012. She is survived by her husband, H. Douglas Barnshaw, MD; children: Robert C. Barnshaw of Westford, MA and Susan Paluzzi and her husband, Mark of New Haven, Ct; four grandchildren and her brother,...
Donald H. Howe
Jun 20, 2012
CHICOPEE-Donald H. "Ding" Howe, 83, died June 20, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicopee, MA on August 25, 1928 to the late Myron and Florence (LaRose) Howe he graduated from Chicopee Trade School Class of 1945. Mr. Howe proudly served his country during WW II in the United States Navy. He retired as a safety...
Mary A. Anderson
Jun 17, 2012
East Longmeadow-Mary A. Anderson, 75, died June 17, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on November 30, 1936 in Cordell, OK to the late Doyle and Virgie (Hendrix) Franklin, she worked as a school bus driver for many years. The former secretary of Lioness of Hampden, she enjoyed bowling, knitting and crocheting. She leaves her husband, Bruce...
William R. Santinello
Jun 16, 2012
CHICOPEE – William R. "Billy" Santinello passed away Saturday June 16, 2012. He is survived by his loving daughter Maria, son, Michael and granddaughter, Skyler. After his long illness he was surrounded by family. In respect of Billy's wishes there will be no calling hours. A Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can...
Clarence E. Ayers
Jun 15, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Clarence E. Ayers, 62, died June 2012. Born in Florida on January 17, 1950 to the late Addis and Willie Mae (Anthony) Ayers, he had worked for Columbia Bicycle in Westfield, MA. Mr. Ayers was a very sociable person who loved music and spending time with his family. Locally he leaves his daughter, Andrea T. Ayers, a son, brothers, sisters...
Julie C. Avenia
Jun 12, 2012
MONTGOMERY-Julie C. Avenia, 75, died June 12, 2012. Born on July 4, 1936 in Port Chester, NY to the late John and Antoinette (Galasso) Caporale, she graduated from Greenwich High School and worked as a legal assistant in a Greenwich law firm. She and her husband, Joseph, lived in Greenwich for several years later moving to Stamford where they raised...
Elizabeth P. Jenkins
Jun 10, 2012
Leyden-Elizabeth P. Jenkins,93, died on June 10, 2012, in Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She was born on October 30, 1918, in Morristown, Tennessee, the oldest daughter of Joel H. & Charlsie (Hall) Ponder. Elizabeth moved to Massachusetts in 2002, coming from Chelsea, Michigan, and previously from Hamilton, Montana, and previously from Mountain Brook, Alabama, where she...
Francis A. Curto
Jun 9, 2012
SOUTH HADLEY-Frank A. Curto, 76, died peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on June 9, 2012 with his wife and step-daughter at his side. Born on April 7, 1936 in Springfield, MA to the late Anthony and Sally (Poususky) Curto, he worked at the Holyoke District Court Facilities for 15 years. Frank was an expert fisherman who loved to fly fish....
Paul M. Rheaume
Jun 5, 2012
WESTFIELD-Paul M. Rheaume died June 5, 2012. A longtime Westfield resident he was a graduate of Westfield High School Class of 1973 and had worked at the Columbia Bicycle Company and drove school bus in Westfield. He had also lived in Springfield for several years and was a driver for PVTA for 22 years. Known to many as “OJ” he...
Judith K. Boersma
Jun 5, 2012
GREENFIELD- On June 5th 2012 at 1:30 in the afternoon, Judith peacefully left this world, surrounded by her loving family, and was set free from the confinement of ALS. Judith was born in Springfield, MA to Russell and Charlotte Howes (Snow) in late Autumn 1944. She was raised on the farm in idyllic Leyden, MA. As a child she went...
Richard F. Cushing
Jun 4, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Richard F. Cushing, 81, died June 4, 2012 in East Longmeadow, MA. Born in Springfield, MA on July 10, 1930 to the late Gordon M. and Dorothy K. (Walkner) Sanders he served his country in the United States Navy and was a firefighter for the City of Springfield. He enjoyed collecting Matchbox fire trucks, books, Egyptian artifacts and sea shells....
Vincente Rojas
Jun 4, 2012
HOLYOKE-Vincente Rojas, 78, died June 4, 2012 at Palmer Health Center. Born in Puerto Rico on June 9, 1933 he had worked at Holyoke Hospital. He leaves his wife, Julita Correa Rojas of Holyoke, MA; children: Vincente Rojas (Milagros) of Puerto Rico, Nelson Rojas (Diana) of NY and Roy Rojas (Rachel) of Springfield, MA, Milton Rivera (Barbara) of Turners Falls,...
Claire A. Goudreau
Jun 3, 2012
Claire A. Goudreau of Agawam died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born in Holyoke on July 16, 1931 to Arthur Sabourin and Yvonne Gadbois Sabourin, Claire grew up in Holyoke where she attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, then completed her education at the Holyoke Evening High School in 1949. She enjoyed reading,...
Mary Chlastawa
Jun 2, 2012
WESTFIELD-Mary Chlastawa, 77, died June 2, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on June 17, 1934 in Tewksbury, MA she enjoyed going out for coffee and especially taking her grandchildren to lunch at Friendly’s. Predeceased by her parents and her son, Mark J. Chlastawa, she is survived by her husband of 58 years, Walter J. Chlastawa of...
Everett Clegg
May 31, 2012
WESTFIELD-Everett T. Clegg, 84, died at Noble Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late William and Doucina (Cote) Clegg. He was predeceased by one brother, Donald and survived by his brother, Dana of Millsboro, DE, his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Browning) Clegg and two children, Randy of Westfield, MA...
Charlsie J. Coffey
May 30, 2012
Chicopee-Charlsie J. Coffey, 85, died at home surrounded by her family on May 30, 2012. She was born in Harlan, KY on April 29, 1927 to David Hill Smith and Ethel (Green) Smith and served her country in the United States Air Force. She had worked in area grocery stores and retired in 2003. She leaves her daughter, Marcella D....
Jeanne Wilson
May 27, 2012
AGAWAM-Jeanne Wilson died May 27, 2012 in Agawam, MA. A longtime resident of Miami Springs, FL, she leaves her beloved sister, Mrs. Bernard (Mary) Tatro of Agawam and many nieces and nephews. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. For full details visit www.nefcc.net
