Ronald P Thompson
Aug 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Ronald Thompson (Ronnie) who departed this life on August 16th. Ronnie was known for his generosity, compassion, work ethic, humor, and unwavering focus on family. Born on 12/11/38 in Turners Falls, MA to Alfred Thompson and Mary Thompson (nee St. Germain),...
Loida Burnett
Aug 2, 2025
Loida Burnett of Westfield Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2025. She was a devoted, beloved mother and grandmother who brightened the lives of many. Born on July 8, 1944, Loida was a strong and fearless woman. Predeceased by both her parents, her older sister, and her younger sister at a very young age she bravely left the Philippines...
Thomas J. "Tom" Green
Jul 31, 2025
West Springfield - Thomas J. “Tom” Green, passed away on July 31, 2025. He was 67 years old. Born in Springfield on October 10, 1957, he was the son of the late John and Ann (Doherty) Green. Tom earned degrees from UMass and Western New England College. He was the founder of Rental Solutions and later founded Green Publishing Company...
John P Tetreault
Jul 26, 2025
John P. Tetreault, 92, passed away July 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Troy, VT, he was the son of the late Robert and Marie (Lavigne) Tetreault. John worked as a Purchasing Manager for the Conversion Chemical Company (3M) for 30+ years. John loved the outdoors, camping, hunting and working in his yard. His beloved wife,...
Russell P Lafrance
Jul 25, 2025
Russell P. LaFrance, 77, passed away July 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, August 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Leopold and Yvonne (Gagnon) LaFrance. Russ worked for Verizon for over 32 years. He leaves his loving wife, Katherine “Kathy” (Martelli) LaFrance, his beloved sons, Joseph and his wife Lynn and Keith and...
Leanne Kellerman
Jul 23, 2025
Agawam - Leanne Kellerman, 78, of Agawam, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Springfield Born on October 14, 1946 in Springfield to Joseph and Eleanor (Geissler) Gazar, Leanne lived a full and loving life, centered around her family. She was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved sister and friend. Leanne primarily dedicated her energy to raising her family...
Joseph W Demarco
Jul 23, 2025
Joseph W. DeMarco, 75, formerly of West Springfield, died July 23, 2025. Born in Albion, NY, the son of the late Warren and Josephine DeMarco. Joe was a graduate of West Springfield High School, received his B.A. from AIC and his Masters in Education from Springfield College. He was manager of operations for Goodwill Industries and was a Resource Management...
Mariann Tirrell
Jul 21, 2025
Mariann (Zvach) Tirrell, 82, passed away, July 21, 2025. Born in Springfield, December 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Kozlowski) Zvach. She leaves her son Scott and his wife Wendy of Westhampton and her brother Francis Zvech, and her granddaughter Brittany Morin. She was predeceased by her daughter, Cynthia Morin and her granddaughter, Alicia....
George A Morin
Jul 20, 2025
George A. Morin passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in Southport North Carolina. He was born in Chicopee MA on March 11, 1940, to Camille and Beatrice (Plourde) Morin. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Claire Banach. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Diane M. (Martin) Morin. His children Russell Morin of Southport and...
Elizabeth L Fraczek
Jul 20, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” (Bertera) Fraczek, 95, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Holyoke, July 31, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Cecilia (Mulcahy) Bertera. Betty was a graduate of West Springfield High School and lived her entire life in Westside. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Fraczek...
Christine E. Carey
Jul 10, 2025
Christine E. (Wagner) Carey, 78, of Suffield, CT passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. Born in Queens, New York, August 21, 1946, daughter of the late Edward Wagner and Ann (Krol) Wagner, Christine grew up in NJ before pursuing her studies and building her career as a court transcriber. Christine was known for her warm sense of humor and...
David R. Whittaker
Jul 8, 2025
David Richard Whittaker, 69, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst. He was born in Chicopee to the late Arthur & Dorothy (Simonich) Whittaker on May 19, 1956. David was a loving father to his daughter Danielle (Randy) Randall of East Bridgewater, and his sons Jeffrey (Yari) Whittaker of Westfield and...
Eric A. Moore
Jul 5, 2025
Westfield, Eric A. Moore, 37, lost his longtime battle with addiction July 5, 2025. Born in Springfield, January 27, 1988, He was the son of James Moore of Haines City, Fl and the late Nancy Kosinski. Eric worked as a carpenter and landscaper for many years and loved music and camping. Besides his father he leaves his longtime partner and...
Jarl O. Johnson
Jul 4, 2025
Jarl O. Johnson, 1928-2025, of Pompano Beach, FL and Feeding Hills, MA, 97, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in New Britain, Connecticut to Swedish-American parents Andrew E. and Elisabeth (Sjöström) Johnson, Jarl grew up in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. He attended Agawam Schools, and then AIC in Springfield, paying his way by spending his summers and...
Suzanne C. Hakenson
Jun 28, 2025
Suzanne Hakenson, 67, went into eternal rest after a very short battle with cancer, on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in West Springfield, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield on September 14, 1957, Sue was predeceased by her husband Ronald Hakenson; this fall they would have celebrated 45 years of marriage. Sue was also predeceased by her father Russell...
Loretta F. Casey
Jun 26, 2025
West Springfield-Loretta F. Casey passed away peacefully at home in West Springfield on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was 88 years old. Born in Ludlow, MA she was one of nine children born to Edward and Florence (McCarthy) Swenor. She was raised in Ludlow and also lived in Springfield before settling in with her son Jimmy in West Springfield. She...
Rita A Mahoney
Jun 23, 2025
Rita A. (Madden) Mahoney, 84, died June 23, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Nova Scotia Canada, December 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Kilvert and Reta (Ellis) Madden. Rita was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School and worked for the West Springfield School Department for many years. She was an avid cook and loved...
Patrick O'Connor
Jun 21, 2025
Patrick O’Connor passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Patrick was born to Michael and Ellen (Sullivan) O’Connor in Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry Ireland. He is predeceased by his siblings Margaret, Michael, Catherine, Eileen, John, Bridie and David. Patrick worked as a tailor in Dublin, producing beautifully crafted garments for twenty years before emigrating...
Hammond Robertson Iii
Jun 19, 2025
Hammond Robertson III Southwick- Hammond “Skip” Robertson III, 72 passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Noble Hospital in Westfield. Born on February 9, 1953 in Albany, New York, Skip was the beloved son of the late Joan Ahr Robertson and Hammond Robertson Jr. He spent his childhood on the shores of Lake George, where he cultivated a strong...
Kellyann G Westbrook
Jun 10, 2025
Kellyann G. (O’Sullivan) Westbrook, 63, passed away Tuesday June 10, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, January 1, 1962, the daughter of the late Jay and Carol Ann (Gelinas) O’Sullivan. Kelly worked in many restaurants including the Ninety Nine Steakhouse, Partners, the former Caffeine’s in Springfield, the Spaghetti Warehouse and Arnolds Meats. Kelly loved dancing, spending time at...
