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Doris E. Labroad

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Cheryl L. Knapp

Cheryl L. Knapp

Feb 21, 2012

WILBRAHAM-Cheryl L. Knapp, 64, passed away February 21, 2012 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born on December 21, 1947 in Springfield, MA to the late Norval and Jewel (Jackson) Knapp, she had worked for many years at Bartels Pool. Cheryl enjoyed crocheting, reading, puzzle books and most of all her Dunkin Donuts coffee. Predeceased by her parents, she leaves...

Corine Perry

Corine Perry

Feb 21, 2012

SPRINGFIELD-Corine Perry, 80, died on February 21, 2012.

Alma L. Williams

Alma L. Williams

Feb 15, 2012

WESTFIELD-Alma Williams, 69, died suddenly on February 15, 2012 at Noble Hospital in Westfield, MA. Born in Greenbush, Maine on March 5, 1942, she enjoyed the beach, word searches, Foxwoods and watching WWE on television. She leaves her life companion, Angel Orengo of Westfield, MA; children, Robert Williams and his wife, Dianne of Westfield, MA and Stacy Williquer of Springfield,...

Adolphus ''Robie'' Roberts

Adolphus ''Robie'' Roberts

Feb 4, 2012

SPRINGFIELD-Adolphus “Robie” Roberts, 86, died on Saturday, February 4, 2012 with his daughters and clergy at his side. He was born on October 14, 1925 in Barbados, West Indies, son of Alfonzo and Maude (Straughn) Roberts. Robie was educated at Roebucks Street School. After school, he joined the British Army. In 1956, he moved to New York and then to...

Michael E. Doyle

Michael E. Doyle

Feb 1, 2012

SPRINGFIELD-Michael E. Doyle died Wednesday, February 1, 2012. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01108 is assisting the family. Please visit www.nefcc.net

Eva Lorraine Larace Green

Eva Lorraine Larace Green

Jan 30, 2012

SPRINGFIELD-Eva Lorraine LaRace Green, 87, died peacefully at Wingate at Wilbraham from which she had received much compassionate care. Her daughters are very grateful for the kindness she received. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill, and her parents Frank and Fannie (Buckingham) LaRace. Her son-in-law, Tim Hershel, also predeceased her in 2010. Her daughters, who will love and cherish...

Robert Hugh Lary

Robert Hugh Lary

Jan 27, 2012

Springfield--Robert Hugh Lary, 52, died of cancer on January 27, 2012 in Heritage Hall West, Agawam, Massachusetts. Born in Westfield, Massachusetts on March 7, 1959 to Franklin P. and Margaret M.(Sutton) Lary, he was a graduate of Westfield High School and had worked as a plater at Valentine Plating in West Springfield for fifteen years. Predeceased by his parents and...

Irving Dewitt Orla Danio

Irving Dewitt Orla Danio

Jan 22, 2012

LONGMEADOW-Irving DeWitt Orla Danio, 91, died on January 22, 2012 at the Jewish Nursing Home. Born in Springfield on December 8, 1920 to Lawrence and Mary Bell (Lewis) Danio, he worked at K Miller Tool Co. for many years. He also lived in North Carolina and Arizona, where he was a member of the Elks Club. He leaves daughters, Terry...

Wesley R. Porter

Wesley R. Porter

Jan 22, 2012

SPRINGFIELD-Wesley R. Porter, 44, died January 20, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on August 5, 1967 in Fort Worth, TX to the late Kenneth and Sharon (Lee) Porter, he worked for many years in the hospitality industry throughout the United States. Predeceased by his parents and two sisters, he is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Warriner) Porter, children, Andrew...

Robert J. Mailloux

Robert J. Mailloux

Jan 21, 2012

BELCHERTOWN-Robert J. Mailloux, 70, died January 21, 2012. Born on March 7, 1941 in Holyoke, MA to the late Frederick E. and Jeannette (Couture) he had worked for many years as a truck driver. Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his son, Robert J. Mailloux, Jr. daughter, Mary A. Stratton, brothers: Ronald Mailloux and Donald, Roger and Paul...

Mary Madeja

Mary Madeja

Jan 17, 2012

SPRINGFIELD-Mary Madeja, 88, died on January 17, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on December 30, 1923 in Ukraine to the late Michael and Eva (Kuclo) Kulaga, she lived in Springfield since 1953 and was a private, loving woman devoted to her two sons, Roman and Myron. She leaves her husband, Osyp Madeja of FL; and her sons of Springfield....

Aleksander R. Manowski

Aleksander R. Manowski

Jan 11, 2012

SPRINGFIELD-Aleksander R. Manowski, 50, died on January 11, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Poland on February 12, 1961 to the late Wojciech and Krystyna (Pietrzak) Manowski, he had been employed for many years as a machine operator at American Saw. In Poland he fought in the Solidarity movement to free Poland from the Soviet Union. He was politically...

Jodi Ann Paroli

Jodi Ann Paroli

Jan 8, 2012

HOLYOKE – Jodi Ann Paroli, died suddenly on January 8, 2012. Born on September 15, 1961 in Springfield, MA to the late Angelo J. and Lucy (Cardaropoli) Paroli, she was a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College majoring in Accounting. She was employed by the Urban League of Springfield for four years, but most of all she was devoted to...

Sophie Cuzzone

Sophie Cuzzone

Jan 6, 2012

SPRINGFIELD – Sophie Cuzzone, 93, died on January 6, 2012 at home. She was born on August 23, 1918 in Revere, MA to the late Armenag and Libby (Toba) Shahverdian. She retired from the former Albert Steiger, Inc. in 1986. She leaves her husband of 64 years, Louis J. Cuzzone of Springfield, MA; her son, Dr. Louis J. Cuzzone, and...

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