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...
Morrison "Scotty" Gray Jr.
Apr 30, 2011
WILBRAHAM – Morrison “Scotty” Gray Jr., passed away on April 30, 2011. Born on July 29, 1920 in Ludlow, MA to the late Morrison and Robina Gray of Dundee Scotland, he was a lifelong resident of the area. During the 1930’s he worked in the CCC under the Roosevelt administration and proudly served in the 8th Air Force during WWII...
Velma L. Courtines
Apr 26, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-Velma L. Courtines, 94, died April 26, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born in Falmouth, MA on July 23, 1916, she was a homemaker and lived in Springfield and Cotuit, MA throughout her life. Predeceased by her husband, Alfred Courtines, father, Arthur Behlman and her four brothers, she is survived by her son, Alfred L. Courtines, of...
Florence H. Tuber
Apr 24, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-Florence H. Tuber, 94, died April 24, 2011. Born on July 21, 1916 to the late Giuseppi and Angelina (Giallorenzo) Felitto, she enjoyed cooking, sewing and playing cards. Predeceased by her husband, Edward, and her sisters: Theresa, Frances, Cora and Mary, she leaves her daughters: Janet Tuber and Judith Cooper, of Springfield, grandchildren, Gineen and Scott Cooper, many nieces and...
Rick Taylor
Apr 23, 2011
SPRINGFIELD - Alan Richard “Rick” Taylor, 64, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 23, 2011, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 3, 1946, Rick graduated from Conrad High School in Wilmington and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of...
Wilbur M. Barkyoumb
Apr 23, 2011
Southwick-Wilbur M. Barkyoumb, 87, died April 23, 2011 at Westfield Care and Rehab in Westfield, MA. He was born on September 19, 1923 in Georgia, VT, one of sixteen children of the late Charles and Emma (Gilbeau) Barkyoumb. A resident of Southwick for many years, he previously lived in Westfield where he had worked at Digital Corporation. He will be...
Maryann Ochs Douglas
Apr 11, 2011
SOUTHWICK- Maryann Ochs Douglas died peacefully at home on April 11, 2011. She was born in Allentown, PA, the daughter of Robert E and Ethel Roth Ochs. She studied art at Syracuse University and the Springfield MFA School, and was a graduate of Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Maryann served in the US Navy during World War II as a...
Phyllis R. Baacke
Apr 6, 2011
WESTFIELD - Phyllis R. Baacke died April 6, 2011. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Mary D'Alessio and son, Joseph Waterman, she leaves her son, Robert J. Waterman and grandson, Stephen Waterman. Private funeral services and burial were held on April 11, 2011. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St. Springfield, MA assisted the family. www.nefcc.net
Buddy L. Patridge
Apr 4, 2011
CHICOPEE-Warren L. "Buddy" Patridge, Jr., 44, died after a short illness on April 4, 2011. He was born in Holyoke on December 4, 1966 to the late Warren and Joan (Wheeler) Patridge. Buddy grew up in Holyoke and attended Holyoke Public Schools. He had been employed as a medical records courier. He was an avid fan of boxing and the...
Dana A. Russell
Apr 2, 2011
SPRINGFIELD- Dana A. Russell died April 2, 2011. Born on May 28, 1959 to Donald and Julia (Whitaker) Russell, he had been employed as a medical equipment technician. He was a graduate of Classical High School and STCC. He had previously worked at Shriners Hospital. His hobbies included making balsa wood air planes, camping, canoeing and fishing. Predeceased by his...
Charles Joseph Collins
Mar 31, 2011
CHICOPEE-Charles Joseph Collins, 59, died March 31, 2011 at Country Estates of Agawam. Born in Holyoke, MA to the late Charles Earl and Sophie (Staknis) Collins, he had worked for many years at J. Polep Distribution Services in Chicopee. Predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Trumbell, he leaves his son, Charles Joseph Collins II, who is currently serving his country in...
James A. Cordi
Mar 23, 2011
WEST SPRINGFIELD-James A. Cordi, 52, died in the early morning hours of March 23, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Jim was a disabled veteran and a lifelong resident of West Springfield. He was a cook in many area restaurants. His funeral with full military honors will be held on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM at...
