Arthur F. Douville Jr.
Aug 5, 2011
HOLYOKE-Arthur F. Douville Jr. died August 5, 2011. Private burial was held. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC was entrusted with the arrangements.
Nancy L. Chambers
Aug 5, 2011
RUSSELL-Nancy Chambers, 64, died August 5, 2011 at Noble Hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts. Born on December 29, 1946 to the late Murray and Isabell (Carline) LaPoint, she came to Russell 39 years ago, coming from Waddington, New York. Locally she was employed as a bartender at the VFW in Russell, Massachusetts. In her spare time Nancy enjoyed working crossword puzzles....
Thomas Emedio Delnegro Iii
Jul 29, 2011
Thomas Emedio DelNegro III, son of Thomas and Mary Megliola DelNegro, passed away peacefully at Baystate after a long fight with several illnesses including a 35 year battle with mental illness. He was an avid horseman including training, breeding and a farrier. He began racing at the age of 16. He traveled the country, including Alaska . He was well...
Lillian R. Goulet
Jul 29, 2011
CHICOPEE-Lillian R. Goulet, 81, died July 29, 2011 at her home in Chicopee, MA. Born in Biddeford, ME on February 2, 1930 to the late Oremis and Ginia (Adina) Talbot, she had worked for many years at Willimansett Nursing Home. Lillian lived by her motto, “If you don’t even try to do something you have failed.” She enjoyed working in...
Kathleen R. Chaplin
Jul 27, 2011
Ware--Kathleen R. Chaplin, 35, of Ware, MA died suddenly on July 27, 2011 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital where she had been employed for several years. She was a loving wife and devoted mother to her four children. She will be remembered fondly for the love she expressed with her entire family at special times shared at Sunday family dinners...
Irene M. Gajda
Jul 20, 2011
Chicopee--Irene M. Gajda, 81, died on July 20, 2011 in Chicopee, MA. She leaves a daughter, son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service at convenience of the family. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Grace A. Znoj
Jul 19, 2011
CHICOPEE-Grace A. Znoj, 89, died July 19, 2011. Predeceased by her parents, husband, daughters, Jacqueline and Yvette and brother, Richard, she leaves her son, Paul Normand, grandchildren, Sharon and Richard Babyak, Madelyn Giroux and several other grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Calling hours will be July 27, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC...
Deborah A. Baribault
Jul 12, 2011
WESTFIELD-Deborah A. Baribault, 57, died July 12, 2011 at her home in Westfield, MA surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 28, 1953 to the late Arthur and Shirley (Phelps) Caney. Predeceased by her sisters, Elaine and Janice Caney, she is survived by her husband, Stephen C. Baribault of Westfield; daughters: Lori Stoudenmire of Westfield, and Kerry...
Arnold Lorenz
Jul 11, 2011
AGAWAM-Arnold Lorenz, 52, died July 10, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, MA on February 4, 1959 to the late Harry and Leola Lorenz, he was a lifelong area resident and had worked for Teddy Bear Pools. As a youth he enjoyed playing hockey and spent much of his adult life fishing the Quabbin Reservoir and York Lake....
Tammy Lee Towle
Jul 8, 2011
Ware—Tammy L. Towle, 48, died on September 8, 2011 in Ware, MA. She leaves her father, Verne Towle and his wife, Patricia of Easthampton, her mother, Mary Lou (Huntoon) Towle of Springfield, her partner, Mary Whitmeyer of Ware and brothers and sisters. She enjoyed bowling and belonged to Weekenders 2 in Chicopee, Ware Womens Softball, fishing and was a big...
Enrico Bramo Cessarini
Jun 23, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-Enrico B. Cessarini, 92, died June 23, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born in Springfield on March 24, 1919 to the late Frank and Pia (Bastella) Cessarini, he was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving during WWII on the battleship USS South Dakota, the ship which participated in almost every Pacific battle. He was the...
Christine R. Cassamasse
Jun 18, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-Christine R. Cassamasse, 58, died suddenly on June 18, 2011. She was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 1953 to Joseph and Marie (Brown) Shearer and immigrated to the United States with her parents as a baby. Christine was employed in Patient Billing at Baystate Health System. Predeceased by her parents, she leaves her husband, John V. Cassamasse...
Nancy L.
Jun 11, 2011
ENFIELD, CT-Nancy L. (Hall) Newkirk, 67, died June 11, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on November 8, 1943 to the late Francis and Alfreda (Enko) Hall, she had worked at Digital Computer Manufacturing in Westfield, MA. Her hobbies included cake decorating, ceramics, sewing and gardening. Nancy also enjoyed camping at Cape Cod. Predeceased by her parents,...
Carol A. Rockwell
Jun 8, 2011
Hatfield—Carol A. Rockwell, 61, of West Hatfield, MA passed away on June 8, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA. Born on August 31, 1949 in Springfield, MA to James and Cecile (Christian) Rockwell, Carol lived in Springfield most of her life, moving to West Hatfield eight years ago. She was fond of cats, especially her cat “Henry”. She...
Ernest R. Jennison
Jun 6, 2011
CHICOPEE-Ernest R. Jennison, 90, died June 6, 2011 at Willimansett Center West in Chicopee, MA. He was born in West Springfield, MA on April 22, 1921 to Lyman and Annie (Clayton) Jennison and had been employed at General Electric for many years. He was a resident of Florida for 39 years in the Hollywood, West Palm Beach area before relocating...
James Pagan
Jun 4, 2011
CHICOPEE-James Pagan, 61, died June 4, 2011 at his home in Chicopee, MA. Born on April 21, 1950 in New York, New York to Alesandro and Patria (Rivera) Pagan he had worked at Manhattan Special Bottling Corporation and in 1989 moved from Brooklyn, NY to Chicopee. James cherished his family. His hobbies included bird watching, horse racing and supporting the...
William E. Hurlburt
May 29, 2011
EAST LONGMEADOW-William E. Hurlburt, 63, died suddenly at home on May 29, 2011. He was born in Northampton, MA on March 30, 1948 to the late William and Irma Pellsier. Upon graduating from Northampton High Scholl Bill enlisted in the US Air Force for 20 years, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a retired supervisor for the United States...
Arthur A. Blanchette
May 28, 2011
AGAWAM-Arthur “Boppie” Blanchette, 95, passed away on May 28, 2011 at Heritage Hall in Agawam. He was born in Holyoke, MA on July 9, 1915. He was a proud and loyal American who served in World War II and was highly decorated. He was a recipient of the Silver Star, the Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, two Purple Hearts...
Walter M. Haas
May 20, 2011
NAPLES, FL-Walter M. Haas Jr. died May 20, 2011. Services are private. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, Massachusetts is assisting the family. www.nefcc.net
Berthe A. Desilets
May 7, 2011
GRANVILLE--Berthe A. Desilets, 91, passed away on May 7, 2011 at Renaissance Manor of Westfield, MA. She was born in Holyoke, MA on December 28, 1919 to the late Emery and Marie Anne (Forest) Desilets and had worked for many years as a payroll clerk at National Blank Book. After retiring she moved to Florida, living in St. Petersburg until...
