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Constance P. Cobb

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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