Rose Christine Graves Heiberg
Jun 23, 2010
Rose Christine “Christie” Graves Heiberg, a longtime Rockville Centre resident and community activist who served on the village school board, died of natural causes on June 23. Born April 17, 1914 in Cambridge, MA, Christie grew up in Wellesley Hills, MA. Her father, Samuel Graves, was Superintendent of Schools in Wellesley and her mother, Wilhelmina Graves, was a gifted pianist...
Richard M. Higgins
Jun 21, 2010
Richard Martin Higgins of Piseco, New York, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts after a long illness. Born October 27, 1945 in Higgins Bay, New York to Richard C. and Elizabeth W. Higgins, he received his elementary education in Piseco, New York and graduated high school from Wells Central School. He attended St. Lawrence...
Sheila Brennan Tipton
Jun 18, 2010
Longmeadow- Sheila Brennan Tipton, 78, died at Mercy Medical Center on June 18, 2010. Born in Ludlow, MA she was a retired clerk for the city of Springfield. She is predeceased by her parents, James and Margaret (McGuiness) Brennan, and nine siblings. She devoted her life to her family. She is survived by five daughters: Sheila Rathbun and her husband,...
Robert E. Chartier
Jun 18, 2010
EAST LONGMEADOW-Robert E. Chartier, 75, died at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center on June 18, 2010. He was a professional boxer under the name of “Young Sharkey” of Holyoke who had boxed at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He was best known at the Valley Arena in Holyoke. He had retired as a truck driver working for Pride...
James D. Ingledue
Jun 9, 2010
Westfield-Mr. James D. Ingledue, 64, died at Noble Hospital on June 9, 2010. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he served in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam War veteran. His professional memberships included the American Society for Quality Control, Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society), and Sigma Beta Tau (Engineering Honor Society of Western New England College),...
William T. Kulle
Jun 4, 2010
William T. Kulle, 78, died June 4, 2010. Mr. Kulle was a retired Space Lab Technician for Hamilton Standard. A memorial talk will be held on Monday, June 14 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 326 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills, MA at 6:00 PM. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield is assisting the family....
Carol Ann Downes
Jun 1, 2010
Springfield- Carol Ann Downes, 68, died in Springfield on June 1, 2010. Born in Fitchburg, MA to the late Charles and Dorothy (Croswell) Downs, she had worked as a waitress. Her hobbies included swimming at Loon Pond as a child, taking long walks, reading and listening to music. She leaves her siblings, Francis Downs of Chicopee and George and Peter...
James L. Mccannon
May 27, 2010
Ludlow-James L. McCannon died in East Longmeadow May 27, 2010. Born in Springfield, James was a truck driver most of his life. Upon retiring he was a driver for Royal Coach Limousine, where he met and spent the rest of his life with Thelma White of Agawam. He was an avid fisherman who spent many of his winters traveling to...
Evelyn R. Bellerose
May 26, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Evelyn R. Bellerose, 80, of Heritage Hall, Agawam was called Safely Home on May 26, 2010. She was born in Springfield on November 12, 1929 the beloved daughter of Archibald and Maria (Laliberte) Denault. She lived in the Fairview Section of Chicopee before moving to Agawam. Her passion was singing and listening to opera. She was predeceased by her husband,...
James M. Donoghue
May 24, 2010
Springfield-James M. Donoghue , 91, died May 24, 2010. He was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (Murphy) Donoghue. He had retired after 38 years of service with the Package Machine Company. He also served as Local 220 Retiree Club President. A sweet, kind man who loved his family, his pets, golf and the Red Sox. He is...
Anastacia D. Samson
May 18, 2010
Dr. Anastacia Daspit Samson, 61, surrounded by her husband, Charles, and his family was called home by her heavenly Father on May 18th . Her very strong Christian faith, optimism and determination carried her through a prolonged illness. She was born in Belleville, Illinois, May 5th, 1949. She graduated from Lindenwood College and Washington University of St. Louis, Missouri, and...
Caren Stewart Britt
May 15, 2010
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Caren Stewart Britt of Clayton Drive in West Springfield, Masachusetts died on May 15, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Birkinghead, England to the late James and Marilyn Stewart and had lived in the United States since she was seven years old. A caring, giving person she worked for many years as a Certified...
Maria L. Mendez
May 6, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Maria L. Mendez, 56, died May 6, 2010. Born on July 29, 1953 in New York, NY, she was an area resident for twenty-two years. She enjoyed cooking and playing cards. She was predeceased by her mother, Carmen Cruz. She leaves her son, Ismael Ortiz, Jr., of Springfield; her daughter, Jessica L. Ortiz of Springfield; her father, Gabriel Sepulveda of...
Robert C. White
May 5, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Robert White, 94, died peacefully in his sleep at home May 5, 2010. Bob was born in Fitzwilliam, NH and lived most of his life in Springfield, MA. He attended Northeastern University and was a member of the Carpenter’s Union. Bob still had strong ties to “White Grove” in Fitzwilliam and still had family and friends in NH. Bob will...
Otilia Saldarriaga
May 1, 2010
WILBRAHAM - Otilia Saldarriaga, 83, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts died on May 1, 2010 at home. Born in Concordia, Colombia on December 31, 1926, she came to the United States in 1999 and was a communicant of All Souls Church on Plainfield Street in Springfield. She was a loving, dedicated homemaker and an accomplished seamstress. She leaves to cherish her memory...
Mary E. Langevin
Apr 21, 2010
Wilbraham – Mary E. Langevin, 81 died Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in Wing Memorial hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Springfield before moving to Wilbraham 50 years ago. Mary was the co-owner of Pet Town in Winchester Square and was a past president of the Springfield Kennel Club. She leaves her husband of 62 years, Robert Langevin and...
Wilma D. Trepp
Apr 9, 2010
Longmeadow – Wilma Trepp passed peacefully away at home Friday, April 9th just two weeks shy of her 96th birthday. Born in Sangerville, Maine she was the daughter of the late Seth and June Dexter. Her only sibling, Phyllis, died in 2004. She leaves her husband of 66 years Richard (Dick), a son Stephen (Steve), a granddaughter Amber Vigneault, and...
Margaret A. Littlecreek
Apr 3, 2010
CHICOPEE – Margaret A. Littlecreek died April 3, 2010. Born in Chicopee to the late Herbert and Havene (Derosia) Littlecreek, her interests included her Native American heritage, animals, especially wolves, and spending time with her family and friends. She leaves a son, Nakyle Littlecreek; a brother, Herbert Littlecreek and his wife Olga and family: Samantha, Brian, Joseph, Matthew and Winstin;...
Dorothy A. Guglietta
Apr 2, 2010
WEST SUFFIELD, CT – Dorothy A. (Way) Guglietta, 90, of West Suffield, CT died on April 2, 2010 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA following a brief illness. She was born on December 6, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI to Herbert and Lena (Reames) Way. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Valentine, her son Gary, her parents and a...
Carlos Pizarro
Apr 1, 2010
SPRINGFIELD – Carlos Pizarro, 57, died April 1, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Bronx, NY to the late Buenaventuri and Onelia (Estepa) Pizarro, he was an area resident for the last twenty-two years. He had been employed at Western New England College. Carlos was an APA pool player for Brookside Café in Ludlow. His...
