Catherine E. (Lascala) Morris
Aug 13, 2022
Obituary Catherine Elaine (Lascala) Morris of West Springfield, MA passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 89. Catherine was predeceased by her beloved husband, John S. Morris, and her parents, Nicholas Lascala and Anna (Luppi) Lascala. Catherine was born in West Springfield in 1932 and grew up there. She graduated from West Springfield High School in...
Laurette R. (Asselin) Methe
Aug 12, 2022
Obituary Laurette R. (Asselin) Methe, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Orchard Valley Senior Living of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield, MA on February 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Narcisse and Eva Rosa (Lapierre) Asselin. She was predeceased by her husband Gerard E. Methe, brothers Rolland J. and Roger A. Asselin. Laurette attended...
Richard G. Thivierge
Aug 11, 2022
Obituary Richard G. Thivierge (a/k/a “Captain”), 76, died peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Raymond Thivierge and Grace Dowd. Rick was the youngest of four children, brothers James and Roger, and sister Carolann Courtney, all of whom predeceased him. Rick will be sadly missed by his longtime companion Sophie Thivierge. ...
Francis W. Benoit
Aug 11, 2022
Obituary Francis William Benoit, 72, of Armstrong Street passed away Thursday at home. He was born in Springfield to the late Theresa (Roy) and Robert Benoit Sr. He lived all his life in West Springfield and was a graduate of Springfield Trade High School. Francis started out as a mechanic at the former Murray’s Gulf Station at the X in...
Pawel Lubanski
Aug 9, 2022
Obituary Pawel Lubanski passed away Tuesday at Baystate Medical Springfield in Springfield. He was born in Poland (presently Belarus) to the that late Efrozinia and Simon Lubanski. Pawel grew up in a small village during the depression. His father passed away when he was nine years old and his mother struggled to provide for her eight children. The family fled...
Jamie L. Luccardi
Aug 2, 2022
Obituary On Tuesday, August 2nd, our cherished daughter and big sister was taken from us at Massachusetts General Hospital. Jamie was surrounded by her devoted family. I cannot find words to tell the story of Jamie’s battle called Life. How hard she fought, how special she was and how much her love for family and her animals was beyond words....
Ryan Patrick Kennedy
Aug 1, 2022
Obituary On July 31, our cherished son and little brother, Ryan P. Kennedy, 28, died unexpectedly. He lived and worked in West Springfield and was a 2011 graduate of West Springfield High School. Ryan was passionate about music. After learning to play trombone and guitar as a boy, he later taught himself to play drums and several other instruments. Ryan...
Dorothy G. (Bolduc) Ewiany
Aug 1, 2022
Obituary Dorothy G. Drewiany, 99, passed away August 1, 2022. Almost 100 years ago, she was born in Brunswick, Maine to Simeon and Mary Ida Bolduc. In 1946, she married Steven E. Drewiany of Westfield, Mass, and they shared a wonderful life together for 64 years in West Springfield. Dorothy was a woman of many talents. As a seamstresss, she...
Jill W. (Canders) Day
Jul 30, 2022
Obituary Jill W. (Canders) Day, 66, of Exposition Avenue passed away Saturday at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield to the late Frances (Kunz) and Neil Canders. She was a graduate of West Springfield High School and lived her entire life here. She worked in housekeeping for different local nursing homes. She was the beloved fiancée to Robert...
Anne (Cadden) Smith
Jul 28, 2022
Obituary Anne Elizabeth Cadden Smith, aged 99, died on July 28 peacefully at home, as she wished. She was born the eldest daughter on September 9, 1922 to Edward Cadden and Rose Ann Cadden (nee Byrne). Anne attended St. Anthony’s Grammar School and graduated from St. Paul’s High School in 1940, after which she held positions at the Ford Foundation,...
Peter L. Degrandpre
Jul 24, 2022
Obituary Longtime West Springfield resident Peter L. DeGrandpre, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Leo Lester and Rita (Herrick) DeGrandpre, he was a graduate of the former St. Michael’s High School in Northampton, Northampton Commercial College and the Gemological Institute of America. A Certified Gemologist, Peter was employed...
Alan S. Beauregard
Jul 24, 2022
Obituary Alan S. Beauregard, 50, passed away July 24, 2022, after a long battle with addiction. Born in Pittsfield, March 4, 1972, he is the son of James L. Beauregard of West Springfield, and Michele (Theriaque) Beauregard of West Springfield. Alan had a great sense of humor, loved the arts, reading, playing guitar and had a deep love for his...
Thomas P. Liquore
Jul 19, 2022
Obituary Thomas P. Liquore, 68 passed away Sunday July 19 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, August 8, 1951 he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmella (Abano) Liquore. Tom was a heavy machine operator for 25 years until he was forced to retire for health reasons. He collected hats and loved...
Matthew Maratea, Jr
Jul 15, 2022
Obituary Matthew Maratea Jr., 66, passed away July 15, 2022 in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on June 21, 1956 to the late Matthew and Lena (DiLorenzo) Maratea, Sr. He is predeceased by his brother, Dominic Maratea and sister, Carmella Maratea. Matt was a 1974 graduate of Springfield Technical High School. He...
Nicla T. (Peccerini) Panetta
Jul 12, 2022
Obituary , Nicla (Peccerini) Panetta, 94, passed away July 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Livorno, Italy, December 26, 1927, to the late Tito and Evelyn (Tognaccini) Peccerini. Nicla worked as a seamstress for the former Bottaro/Skolnik Company for many years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Springfield. She leaves her...
Kenneth G. Gladu
Jul 8, 2022
Obituary Kenneth G. Gladu, 81, passed away July 8, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in South Hadley on January 20, 1941, he was the son of the late George and Ruth (L’Esperance) Gladu. Ken worked for many years for the Johnson Insulation Company. He was a union member for decades and a forever member of the Chicopee Elks. Ken...
Robert E. Anti
Jul 7, 2022
Obituary Robert E. Anti, 82, died July 7, 2022, at Mercy Hospital. Born in Springfield, March 30, 1940, he was the son of the late Adam and Anna (Maffini) Anti. He worked as a purchasing agent for the Springfield Armory for many years. He was a former communicant of St. Thomas Church and a member of the Marine Corps Reserves....
Thomas Edward Burke Sr.,
Jul 7, 2022
Obituary Retired West Springfield Police Chief, Thomas Edward Burke Sr., 77, lost a long and hard-fought battle when he passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Doris (Binns) Burke, as well as his late siblings Timothy and Margaret. Thomas was born in Buffalo, NY...
Bridget D. Nostin
Jul 7, 2022
Obituary Bridget Nostin, 63, passed away July 7, 2022. Born in Springfield, February 23, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Margaret (Padden) Nostin. Bridget was a graduate of the former Immaculate Conception School in West Springfield and a graduate of the West Springfield High School. She worked at the Christmas Tree Shop for many years....
Ruth E. (Dudley) Dudley
Jul 2, 2022
Obituary Ruth E. Dudley, 89, passed away July 2, 2022. She was born July 28, 1932 to the late Lawrence and Alice (Albritton) Dudley. Ruth was a graduate of Easthampton High School. She went to nursing school at Westfield State Sanatorium, now known as Western Mass Hospital. Ruth worked at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, Chestnut Knoll and the Sisters of...
