George T. Rainville
Apr 29, 2012
WEST SPRINGFIELD-George T. Rainville, 78, died April 29, 2012 at Holyoke Health Care Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Born on October 3, 1933 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Edward and Noella (DeLeronde) Rainville, he enjoyed sports, golf and animals, especially his cat. Predeceased by his parents and a sister, Claire Rainville, he leaves his brother, Robert Rainville and his wife,...
Michael J. Hollis
Apr 29, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Michael J. Hollis, 59, died April 29, 2012. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Henry A. and Clara (Laroe) Hollis, he had worked for the City of Springfield as a Sanitation Worker and enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, cards and the Red Sox. Predeceased by his parents and nephew, Daniel W. Hollis Jr., he leaves his siblings: Charles Hollis Sr. (Carla),...
Alice I. Serra
Apr 17, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Alice I. Serra, 76, passed away April 17, 2012. Born in Springfield, MA on March 17, 1936 to the late Akim and Alice (Timacusk) Mironowich, she had worked in the office at Springfield Plumbing Supply. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Predeceased by her parents and sisters, Ann Lynch and Lillian Sydlo, she leaves her husband, John J. Serra; children: Edward...
Robert C. Messier
Apr 11, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Robert C. Messier, 77, died on April 11, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on January 30, 1935 in Springfield, MA to the late Leo and Gertrude (Mathias) Messier, he graduated from the former Springfield Trade School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Korea. He was employed by Sears, Roebuck for 40 years as a...
Constance P. Cobb
Apr 9, 2012
HOLYOKE-Constance P. Cobb, also known as “Charli,” left this world that we live in to rise into a world we can only dream of on April 9, 2012. A life-long resident of Holyoke, she enjoyed Bingo with her daughter Rhonda and friends Audrey and Wilma, game night with Lori, Steven, and Kenny, and getting great bargains going to tag sales...
Daniel M. Keating Jr.
Apr 6, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Daniel M. Keating Jr., 65, died April 6, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on May 11, 1946 in Oak Park, IL to the late Daniel and Arline (Moon) Keating he had worked for many years as a mechanical engineer for McKinstry Metals. He enjoyed classic movies, fishing the Otis Reservior and bowling and was President of the Family and...
Valeria Marie Kirby
Apr 3, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Valeria Marie Kirby, 62, died April 3, 2012. Born in Troy, NY to the late Joseph and Mary Ellen (Rooney) Kirby, she was a graduate of the High School of Commerce Class of 1966 and enjoyed playing cribbage in her spare time. Predeceased by her son, Colin, and a sister, she leaves her daughters: Patricia Thompson (Michael O’Neil) and Gwendolyn...
Elmer Chilson, Jr.
Apr 3, 2012
Springfield - Elmer "Rusty" Chilson, Jr. died on April 3, 2012 at Chapin Center in Springfield, MA. Born in Hartford, CT on May 18, 1929 to the late Elmer H.Chilson and Beatrice (Maston) Chilson, he worked as a delivery driver for Crown Furniture and enjoyed racecars and Riverside Speedway. Pre-deceased by his siblings, Alan Chilson, Lois Haranoc and Doris Chilson,...
Mary Lachowetz
Mar 30, 2012
CHICOPEE-Mary Lachowetz died on March 30, 2012 at Williamansett Center West. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
David A. Losaw, Jr.
Mar 28, 2012
WESTFIELD-David A. Losaw, died on March 28, 2012. He leaves his children: Steven Losaw, Cindy Champagne and Sheila Roy (Raymond) and Theresa Lingaitis, his partner. Aprivate scattering service will be held on April 3, 2012 at Springfield Cemetery. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Lydia Galat
Mar 28, 2012
SOUTH HADLEY- Lydia Niedzwiecki Jablonski Galat died on March 28, 2012 at home. Born in Ludlow, MA to the late Stanley and Anna (Plata) Niedzwiecki, she had been employed for years at F.W Sickles. She loved Polka dancing and lived life to the fullest. Pre-deceased by her parents, son, Charles and brother, Walter, she leaves her husband, Francis G. Galat,...
Eunice I. Henry
Mar 24, 2012
CHICOPEE-Eunice I. Henry, 77, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on March 2, 1935 in Ware, MA to the late Thomas Alonzo and Irene E. (Freak) Austin, she had worked for many years at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a BA in...
Muriel Lambert
Mar 19, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Muriel Lambert, 73, died on March 19, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA to the late John and Sarah (Waterman) Lambert, she had been employed as a CNA at Mercy Medical Center. She also did private duty nursing in California and in Springfield. Her hobbies included knitting and reading. She leaves her children, Sabrina Blackwood (Milton) of...
Theresa Trepanier
Mar 17, 2012
EAST LONGMEADOW-Theresa Trepanier, 82, died March 17, 2012 at Wingate in East Longmeadow, MA. Born in Springfield, MA on February 21, 1930 to the late Roche and Olympe (Forcier) Trepanier, she had worked for many years in the banking industry. She leaves her brother, George Trepanier (Sheila) of Naperville, FL; sisters: Cecile Swols of Enfield, CT and Jeannette Knowlton of...
Doris E. Labroad
Mar 13, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Doris E. LaBroad, 82, died on March 13, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on July 12, 1929 in Springfield, MA to the late John and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Bowers, she had worked as a Machine Operator at Buxton. She was a happy and funny person who loved to joke around. Pre-deceased by her sister, Dorothy Franklin and her son, Armand...
Raymond William Couture
Mar 12, 2012
NASHUA, NH- Raymond William Couture, 68, of Nashua, NH died unexpectedly on March 12, 2012 at his home. Born on August 15, 1943 in Springfield, MA to the late Jerry and Ellen M. (Moir) Couture, he had worked for 26 years at the phone company. A veteran of the US Army, Raymond proudly served his country during the Vietnam War....
Ruth L.
Mar 1, 2012
EAST LONGMEADOW-Ruth L. (Kellerman) Menzel, 91, of East Sandwich and East Longmeadow, MA, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2012 after a long illness. Born in Taylor, PA on March 20, 1920 to Charles and Helen (Staples) Kellerman, she attended Taylor Public Schools and graduated from Marywood College (now University) in Scranton, PA with a BS in Commercial Education....
Elouise M. Lacrosse
Feb 25, 2012
CHICOPEE- Elouise M. LaCrosse, 65, died suddenly on February 25, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. She leaves her sons, Norman LaCrosse of Chicopee, MA Corey LaCrosse (Melanie) of Ludlow, MA and Eric LaCrosse (Heather) of Springfield, MA; stepdaughters, Sheila and Shannon and grandchildren, Katie, Nick, Amanda, Callie, Cameron, Caiden and Riley LaCrosse. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday,...
Adaline K. Hill
Feb 25, 2012
Wilbraham-Adaline (Folsom) Hill, 93, died peacefully at home on February 25, 2012. She was born in Bangor, ME on March 23, 1918, the only daughter of Emery T. and Mary (Lincoln) Folsom. She was raised on the family farm on Eastern Avenue in Brewer where she attended local schools and was a member of the 1935 graduating class of Brewer...
Thomas M. "Muldoon" Forgotch
Feb 23, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Thomas M. “Muldoon” Forgotch, 67, died at home surrounded by his family on February 23, 2012. Born on August 5, 1944 in Springfield, MA, he had worked as an auto mechanic at Sixteen Acres Mobil. He loved baseball, NASCAR and camping in Rhode Island. He leaves his wife, Christine (McGuiness) Forgotch of Springfield, MA; sons: Thomas Forgotch of FL, Michael...
