Karen S Sherlaw
Oct 5, 2023
"It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Karen Sonja Sherlaw. She passed peacefully in her home after suffering from a brief illness. Her generous, compassionate heart and unconditional love will be deeply missed by her family & friends. Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence A. Sherlaw, One of seven children, she was also predeceased by sisters; Wanda Hamel,...
Michael R Jones
Oct 4, 2023
Michael “Mike” or “Ricky” Jones passed away peacefully at BayState Medical Center in Springfield, MA on October 4, 2023 after a brief but serious illness. Mike was born on March 9, 1953 in Washington, DC. to the late Hilda (Brooks) Bright and Charles Jones, Jr. After his mom passed in 1965, Mike moved to Madison, WI to live with relatives...
Theresa E Lane
Oct 3, 2023
Theresa “Tess” (Foley) E. Lane, 96, entered into eternal life on October 3, 2023 at Baystate Hospital in Springfield, MA. Born February 11, 1927, in Brighton, MA and raised in South Braintree, MA. She was the youngest and only girl out of 10 Children. She was a long time resident of West Springfield, almost 70 years. She began as a...
Joseph R Macchi
Oct 2, 2023
Joseph R. Macchi, 60, passed away suddenly, October 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 25, 1963, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Ann Matoon Macchi. Joe worked for the US Postal Service at the Bulk Mailing Center in Springfield for over 37 years. He was a graduate of Taconic High School in Pittsfield,...
Eleanor Delbuono
Sep 29, 2023
Eleanor DelBuono passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2023 at home. She was 98 years old. Born in West Springfield, Eleanor was the daughter of Domenico & Josephine (Ditomaso) Battista. She married her highschool sweetheart, Angelo on April 2, 1945 and they were blessed with 65 beautiful years together. Eleanor was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield and...
Sophie Thivierge
Sep 24, 2023
West Springfield-Sophie A. (Piligian) Thivierge, 93, passed away September 24, 2023, at Bear Mountain of West Springfield. She was born in Springfield on June 19, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Hiag and Martha (Ohonesian) Piligian. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband, James Thivierge and sons Michael and Thomas, as well as beloved partner, Richard Thivierge....
William L Lashua
Sep 23, 2023
William "Bill" Leo Lashua, 82, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on September 23, 2023, in Burlington, Massachusetts. Bill, as he was lovingly called, leaves behind two daughters Lisa Santos of Springfield, MA, Corey Conner of Enterprise, AL and a son Edward Lashua of West Springfield, MA, as well as five grandchildren, one great grandchild and a devoted partner, Shelley...
Robert H Boutin
Sep 22, 2023
Robert H. Boutin, 86, passed away September 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Saco, ME, October 20, 1936, he was the son of the late Henry and Imelda (Jacques) Boutin. Bob worked at Hamilton Standard and the Milton Bradley Company for many years and was an avid stamp collector. He was a member of the Pioneer Valley...
Aurore Laflamme
Sep 18, 2023
Aurore (Mathieu) Laflamme took her last breath on September 18, 2023, in Longmeadow. She was born in Notre Dame de Buckland Bellechasse P.Q. Quebec Canada on January 13, 1924. Aurore was preceded in death by her parents Omer and Leontine (Morin) Mathieu, husband Maurice Laflamme, her son Conrad who passed at 9 days of age, her brothers Armand, Joseph, Jean-Paul,...
Linda E Metcalf
Sep 17, 2023
Linda E Metcalf,73,of West Springfield, passed away at home on September 17th after a long illness. Linda was born in Hartford CT and raised in Westfield MA. She was a graduate of Westfield High School,class of 1967. Linda is survived by her husband Kirk Metcalf of West Springfield, Daughters, Mindy Fitzgerald (Kevin Fitzgerald) of Savannah,GA Amber Metcalf of Ludlow, MA...
Claire E Carocci
Sep 15, 2023
Claire Elizabeth Carocci, 75, of West Springfield, died peacefully September 15th, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a recent cancer diagnosis. Her two daughters were by her side at the time of her passing. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Samuel J. Carocci and Florence T. Carocci, Claire was a 1965 graduate...
Amanda Hurley
Aug 29, 2023
Greenfield, Amanda Lynn Hurley, 32, of Franklin Street passed away on August 29th at home. She was born in Springfield on July 19, 1991. She worked as a machinist at Smith and Wesson in Springfield. She also owned and operated Hurley Landscaping Company. Amanda had many talents; she was an amazing artist and a gifted athlete. She also had the...
David D Signet
Aug 29, 2023
David D. Signet, 86, passed away August 29, 2023, at the Holyoke Soldiers Home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, February 14, 1937, and was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. He was the son of the late George and Margaret (Delaney) Signet. He worked for over 40 years for New England Telephone Co/Verizon. He was a US...
Robert Gallant
Aug 28, 2023
August 28, 2023 -Springfield, MA. Robert passed away at Baystate Medical Center after a years-long struggle with his cardiac health, at the age of 77. While hospitalized, he was surrounded daily by his loving family. Bob was born Feb 4, 1946, in Attleboro, MA to Dorothy (Hulsizer) Morse and Isaac Gallant. He graduated from Norton High School in 1966, and...
Marjorie C. Beggetta
Aug 26, 2023
Longtime West Springfield resident, Marjorie C. Beggetta, 93, died peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Bear Mountain Nursing Center. She was born in Chicopee on March 4, 1930 to the late Jessie and Rose (Jasmin) Green. She worked as a seamstress for the former Rainbow Girl Coat Co. of Springfield for 32 years, until her retirement in 1978. She...
Harold W Hannon Jr
Aug 25, 2023
Harold William Hannon, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Heritage Hall in Agawam, MA. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Rose (Cartello) and Harold Hannon, Sr. and a lifelong resident of Agawam, graduating from Agawam High School. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Upon return, he worked for...
John Francis Czach, Jr.
Aug 24, 2023
John Francis Czach, Jr., 87, died peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Chicopee, he was the son of the late John F. Czach, Sr. and Anna (Storozuk) Czach. John was a graduate of Chicopee High School, where he played football. He earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the University...
Robert E Benoit
Aug 11, 2023
Robert E. Benoit, 94, passed away Friday August 11, 2023. Born in Holyoke, September 29, 1928, the son of the late George and Anna (Vachon) Benoit. Robert was a self employed pharmacist his entire life. He owned and operated the former Cleveland and Greniers Pharmacies in Holyoke and the Southwick Pharmacy and Southwick Package Store. He was a communicant of...
Kathleen Shelley
Aug 5, 2023
Kathleen (Sears) Shelley, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was born in Springfield to the late William J. and Kathleen (Lafferty) Sears. Kathleen graduated from St. Francis Nursing School as a Registered Nurse. She began her career at St. Raphael Hospital and later worked as a charge nurse at several local nursing homes. Formerly of West Springfield,...
Peter E Dascanio
Aug 4, 2023
Peter Dascanio of West Palm Beach, Florida was called home on August 4, 2023. He was born in Springfield on July 1, 1948, to the late Peter D. and Gloria (Taddei) Dascanio. He was predeceased by his wife Linda (O'Goley) Dascanio. He leaves his brother Stephen Dascanio of Simsbury, CT, brother-in-law Richard Perry of West Springfield,two nieces, Karla Buoniconti and...
