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....
Rene Badillo
May 27, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-His Mom, brothers, sisters, wife and his children, Noary, Daniel and Damian are in deep sorrow but confident he is at peace, donning his Angel wings because in life he was humble of spirit and pure of heart. We Love you Rene. R.I.PFuneral services will be held on Saturday, June 2,2012 gathering at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC,...
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
Steven M. Warga
May 26, 2012
Steven Warga of Enfield, age 54, son of the late Robert Joseph Warga and Jean Ellen Walker, fought a long battle that ended on May 26th 2012. He is the very proud father of three, Joey, Stephanie, and Gina, who love him deeply and will miss him greatly. "He is the best father anyone could ask for, he is my...
Catherine "Cathy" Duval
May 25, 2012
Springfield—Catherine “Cathy” Duval, 59, died at home on May 25, 2012 after a long illness. Born in Canada to Cedrick and Bonita (Christie) Furlotte, she had been employed by the City of Springfield as a paraprofessional at the High School of Commerce. Predeceased by her parents and mother-in-law, Gloria Duval she leaves her loving husband Robert “Bob” Duval, Jr. and...
Gordon L. Maynard
May 25, 2012
LUDLOW-Gordon L. “Bud” Maynard, 89, died May 25, 2012 at the Soldier’s Home in Holyoke, MA. Born in the Brightwood section of Springfield, MA on October 7, 1922 to the late Claude and Shirley (Goodrich) Maynard, he was a longtime resident of Ludlow and he and his wife were Daytona, FL residents for 14 years. He had been employed as...
Merton G. Seibert
May 24, 2012
Southwick-Merton G. Seibert was born in Cheshire,CT on February 16, 1929 and passed away May 24, 2012 surrounded by his family. Mert served in the Army as a Teletype Operator in Germany in 1949. Mert operated his own construction business until 1979; he then worked for the Town of Southwick as Superintendent of Highway, Water and Transfer Station Depts. and...
Margaret Baldwin
May 22, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Margaret Baldwin, 85, passed away May 22, 2012. Born in Raleigh, NC to the late Rufus and Myrtle Campbell, she will be fondly remembered as a Foster Mother for over 40 years. She leaves daughters: Elizabeth Pace, Gloria Clark, Carolyn Feagon and Chante, Roberta, Kawanda and Tanshia Baldwin; sisters: Elizabeth Jones and Sadie Campbell; 26 grandchildren: Nathaniel, Joann, Margaret, Rhonda,...
Carlos Carlo Vega
May 20, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Carlos Carlo Vega, 65, passed away on May 20, 2012 at his home in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born on June 4, 1946 in Puerto Rico to the late Geraldo Carlo and Ida Nelly Vega, he had worked at National Metal for many years. He leaves his sister, Hilda Carlo and her husband, Raymond Boodram of Astoria, New York, brothers, Luis and...
Mark R. Mulcahy
May 14, 2012
WESTFIELD-Mark R. Mulcahy, 70, passed away at home on Monday, May 14, 2012 after a courageous four year battle with COPD. Born on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1942 in Westfield, MA to the late Raymond and Leona (Chrzanowski) Mulcahy, he was a graduate of Westfield High School Class of 1960. Mark had worked for over 40 years as a quality...
Roberta K. Beck
May 4, 2012
EAST LONGMEADOW--Roberta K. Beck, of East Longmeadow, MA, passed away peacefully at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center on May 4, 2012 at the age of 100. She was the wife of the late William E. Masterson and later the wife of the late Hilding V. Beck. Her children are Bill Masterson of Centerville, MA, and Marilyn Webb of Longmeadow, MA....
