Sophia M. (Paspatis) Deraleau
Jun 13, 2021
Obituary Sophia M (Paspatis) DeRaleau, 90, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021. Born in Springfield, October 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Tessie (Neffsky) Paspatis. She was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School. She met her husband Arthur Robert DeRaleau while roller skating at Babb’s Beach Roller Rink and were married for 60 years before his...
Mary Lou (Begley) Rivard
Jun 10, 2021
Obituary 88, passed away Thursday June 10, 2021. She was born in Everett, MA, to the late Dennis and Margaret Begley. Mary Lou was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Class of 1950. She worked for many years in the Town Clerk’s Office in West Springfield and for the Parks and Rec Dept. Mary Lou enjoyed sewing, music and going...
George E. Gendreau, Sr.
Jun 8, 2021
Obituary George E. Gendreau Sr., 94, passed away Tuesday June 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, December 18, 1926, the son of the late Prosper and Ella (Baron) Gendreau. George was a graduate of West Springfield High School and served in the US Navy during WWII as an underwater demolition specialist. He worked as a pipefitter...
Carl C. Scott, Jr.
Jun 7, 2021
Obituary Carl C. Scott Jr., 86, passed away Monday June 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ware, Arpril 2, 1935, the son of the late Carl C. Sr and Mildred (King) Scott. Carl was a graduate of Monson Academy, attended Purdue University and graduated from Western New England College. Carl retired from Hamilton Standard after 42 years...
William P. Clark
Jun 7, 2021
Obituary William P. Clark, 86, passed away Monday June 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, October 14, 1934, the son of the late William E. and Joan V. (Miarecki) Clark. He worked as a Metro Police Officer in Washington DC for many years and later for the US Postal Service in Springfield. He was a communicant...
Gifford I. Benjamin
May 26, 2021
Obituary Gifford Ian Benjamin, 62, of County Road passed away Wednesday at home. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 23, 1959. He was a graduate of Westfield High School and lived most of his life in Westfield and Southwick. Giff worked as an Inspector for the Pratt and Whitney Wood Group in Bloomfield for over 33 years....
Walter Siermienski
May 25, 2021
Obituary Walter Siermienski, Jr., 76, of Lynne Drive passed away Tuesday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Newport, RI on January 31, 1945 to the late Jean (Garlow) and Walter Siermienski, Sr. He was a graduate of Westfield Trade School. Walter worked as a machinist in this area for most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy...
Patricia G. Delo
May 20, 2021
Obituary Patricia "Pat" G. Delo, 80, of West Springfield, MA, an award-winning journalist who worked at The Republican and its predecessors including The Daily News in Springfield, MA, died May 20 at home. Pat was born in Gloversville, NY, on March 1, 1941, to the late Charles G. Delo Jr. and Edna "Pat" (FitzPatrick) Delo. Three months later she, her...
Michael P. Finnie
May 17, 2021
Obituary Michael P. Finnie, 78, passed away Monday May 17, 2021 at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, September 29, 1942 the son of the late Edward and Helen (Keeler) Finnie. He was a graduate of Western New England University with a degree in business. Michael worked for the Greenough Paper Company in West Springfield retiring...
Karen L. Bognar
May 17, 2021
Obituary Karen L. (Larson) Bognar, 79, passed away Monday May 17, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Waltham, August 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Eleanor (Connor) Larson. Karen was a graduate of the former Chandler School for Women in Boston and worked for the United Carr Company in Newton for many years. She worked with special...
John M. Buffum
May 9, 2021
Obituary John M Buffum, 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday May 9, 2021. Born in Springfield, August 5, 1958, he was the son of the late Brainerd and Mary (Collins) Buffum. He grew up in West Springfield, was married there in 1984, and moved to Westfield in 1989. He worked for over 30 years at MassMutual, and for...
Helen J. (Celatka) Ryan
Apr 26, 2021
Obituary Helen Julia (Celatka) Ryan, 102, formerly of Brookline Avenue passed away Monday, April 26th at Heritage Hall West in Agawam. She was born in Hatfield, MA on February 22, 1919 to the late Peter and Julia (Niedzwiecki) Celatka and lived most of her life in West Springfield. She worked and retired from the former Third National Bank in West...
Cynthia A. (Hudson) Wrobel
Apr 24, 2021
Obituary Cynthia A. Wrobel, 73, passed away April 24, 2021 at Heritage Hall in Agawam. She was born in Bath, ME and lived most of her life in West Springfield. She worked for many years as a hairdresser at the former Steiger’s in Springfield. After that, Cynthia worked for Sally’s Beauty Supply in West Springfield. She was a communicant of...
Geraldine M. (Forgue) Depretto
Apr 23, 2021
Obituary Geraldine “Gerry” M. (Forgue) DePretto, 92, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family, on Friday April 23, 2021 and was welcomed into heaven by Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Mother, and those who came before her. Born in Springfield, October 31, 1928, the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Edna (White) Forgue. Gerry was the beloved wife for...
Frank J. Borgatti
Apr 22, 2021
Obituary It is with sad hearts and warm memories that we announce the passing of Frank Joseph Borgatti, an amazing man of great faith and a giant heart who gave so much love to this world. One of his finest qualities was his willingness to always help anyone. He was 72 years old and passed away Thursday at home. He...
Mary E. (Wing) Miller
Apr 21, 2021
Obituary Mary E. (Wing) Miller, 95, formerly of Gooseberry Road passed away Wednesday at Holyoke Care Center. She was born in Greenfield on January 29, 1926 to the late Howard and Pauline (Zimmerman) Wing. She worked for years in the cafeteria of West Springfield High School. She received her Associates Degree in Business from Nasson College in Springvale, ME. She...
Sheila A. (Mcintyre) Coderre
Apr 19, 2021
Obituary Sheila A. (McIntyre) Coderre, 86, passed away peacefully Monday April 19, 2021. Born in Faulmore, County Mayo, Ireland on May 21, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Keane) McIntyre. She attended school in County Mayo. She came to Holyoke in 1957 and soon met the love of her life, Donald Coderre in 1961. Sheila...
Eula M. (Daigle) Maloney
Apr 18, 2021
Obituary Eula M. Maloney, 88, passed away at home on April 18, 2021. She was born and raised in Fort Kent, ME, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Alphonsine (Pellitier) Daigle. Eula attended schools in Maine and moved with her parents to Springfield, MA and then Chicopee in 1995. She worked at Sickles, then married and raised a family....
Brenda E. (Barry) Bernard
Apr 15, 2021
Obituary Brenda Eveline (Barry) Bernard died of non-COVID causes on April15, 2021, after several weeks of declining health. She was nearly 88. Brenda was born on June 8, 1933, in Bexleyheath, Kent, England, the youngest of seven children of David and Eveline Maude (Poole) Barry. She grew up in Bexleyheath during the Blitz of London, when air raids were essentially...
Michael J. Mack, Jr.
Apr 12, 2021
Obituary Michael J. Mack Jr., 63, passed away April 12, 2021. Born in Springfield on May 22, 1957, Mike was the son of the late Michael Mack Sr. and Mary Sullivan Mack. He leaves behind his former wife who remained lovingly always by his side Jane (Collins) Mack, his devoted children, James of Worcester and Kaitlyn McKay along with her...
