John E. Wilson
May 19, 2020
Obituary John E. Wilson was born in Agawam MA and was the youngest of five children of Charles and Mary Wilson. Also known as “Jack” he graduated from Agawam High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army and served his country in WWll as a foot soldier in the infantry. His troop landed on the beach of Anzio,...
Anita E. (St. Martin) Degray
May 15, 2020
Obituary Anita E. (St. Martin) DeGray, 90, passed away May 15, 2020 at Agawam Healthcare. She was born March 13, 1930 to the late Albea and Ernestine St. Martin. Anita worked for many years at US Envelope and Old Colonial. She also worked part-time at LaFlorentine’s Bakery. Anita loved bingo and traveling. Most of all, she loved doing anything with...
Nelson "Skip" Paige
May 13, 2020
Obituary Nelson “Skip” Paige, 88 passed away Wednesday May 13 at Care One Redstone in E. Longmeadow. Born in Springfield, October 18, 1931 he was the son of the late Nelson M. and Grace L. (Smith) Paige. Skip was a graduate of the West Springfield High School and served in the US Coast Guard during the Korean War. He worked...
Marshall C. Adams
May 13, 2020
Obituary Marshall C. Adams, 58, passed away Weds May 13, 2020. He was born March 18, 1962 to the late Herbert and Violet Adams. Marshall proudly served as a Sergeant in the US Army. He was a truck driver for most of his life, most recently for A to Z Movers. Marshall enjoyed riding motorcycles, music and working and providing...
Carol A. (Bonavita) Spaeth
May 10, 2020
Obituary Carol A. Spaeth passed away peacefully May 10, 2020 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Agawam. She was the daughter of the late Victor and Antoinetta (Gagliarducci) Bonavita. Carol was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years Clyde Spaeth, her sister Betty Downey and brother Gary Bonavita. Carol worked at the Springfield Country Club for 18 years before...
Linda E. (Smith) Parent
May 3, 2020
Obituary Linda E. (Smith) Parent, 67 passed away at the Willimansett Nursing Home in Chicopee. Born in Claremont, NH, daughter of the late Anson and Eleanor (Barry) Smith. Linda leaves her loving children, Carla Seibles of Springfield, Britany Parent of Lebanon, PA, Bridget Parent of West Springfield, Derek Parent of Jersey City, NJ and Krystal DeLeon of Holyoke, her beloved...
James W. Lyons
May 3, 2020
Obituary James W. Lyons, 67, former Town Engineer for West Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 3 after a long illness. Jim died at home in West Springfield surrounded by his loving family who were providing care for him. He was born in Springfield on July 31, 1952 to late John F. Lyons (former Springfield chief of police) and Katherine...
Donald J. Provencher
May 3, 2020
Obituary Donald J. Provencher, 84, passed away Sunday May 3, 2020. He was born June 11, 1935 to the late Francis and Eva Marie Provencher. Don worked for the railroad for over 30 years before retiring as an engineer. He was a carpenter and built dozens of houses. In retirement, he enjoyed tinkering around building things. Don also enjoyed attending...
Henry J. Dobosz
May 2, 2020
Obituary Henry Dobosz passed away on May 2, 2020 at the age of 92. Our family has lost an amazing man who had a great sense of humor and compassion for others. We have learned so much from him. He was so loved and appreciated by us all. Henry was predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years Alice Dobosz...
Matthew R. Kolb
May 1, 2020
Obituary Matthew Richard Kolb, 24, of Alderbrook Lane passed Friday due to injuries from a tragic accident. He was born with a spirit his flesh could not contain and lived every day to its fullest. Matt was talented, charismatic, and seemed to excel in almost everything he did. He was just beginning a career in merchandising with the Red Bull...
Frederick F. Bodzioch
Apr 29, 2020
Obituary Fred Bodzioch Jr., 75, of West Springfield, passed away Wednesday, April 29, peacefully in his sleep while under the watch and care of his loving family and the dedicated staff at Mercy Hospital. He was born June 22, 1944 to the late Fred (Sr.) and Jane Bodzioch (Zielinski) in Springfield, and raised in Chicopee. In 1970, Fred moved to...
Susie J. (Sadak) Cotton
Apr 29, 2020
Obituary Susie J. (Sadak) Cotton, 93 passed away April 29 at Agawam Health Care Center. Born in Feeding Hills, July 4, 1926 she was the daughter of the late James and Jenny (Slaimen) Sadak. Susie worked for various insurance companies including Carellas, Della Luna and Cassidy Insurance. She was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and a member of the...
James F. Hansmann
Apr 29, 2020
Obituary James Francis Hansmann passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2020. He was born on June 18, 1928 in Moorhead, MN, the second son of Anthony and Clara (Schranz) Hansmann of Minnesota from whom Jim inherited his lifelong love of sports. He graduated from Moorhead High School where he excelled as a three-sport athlete (football, basketball and baseball). He attended...
Diane J. Granger
Apr 27, 2020
Obituary Diane J. (Lombra) Granger, 77 passed away April 27 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in West Springfield, June 30, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Joel and Edna (Chapin) Lombra. Her beloved husband, Carroll L. Granger died in 2010. She leaves her son, Carroll L. “Gary” Jr. of West Springfield, her sister, Doris Binder of PA., her...
Grace M. (Mccarthy) Colbert
Apr 27, 2020
Obituary Grace Magdalene Colbert, 91, passed away Monday at Mount St. Vincent Nursing Home in Holyoke. She was born in Springfield on November 29, 1928 to the late Charles and Amelia (Lyons) McCarthy. She spent most of her life in West Springfield and graduated from West Springfield High School. Grace worked as a machine operator at American Bosch from 1972...
Arnold L. Boido
Apr 24, 2020
Obituary Arnold (Naldo) L. Boido, 100, of Kent Street passed away Friday at the Holyoke Medical Center from the Covid19 virus. He was born in Agawam on July 31,1919 to the late Aurelio and Louise (Pagella) Boido. He spent the majority of his life in West Springfield. Arnold was a WW II U.S. Navy Veteran and served from 1939 to...
David A. Stewart
Apr 23, 2020
Obituary David A. Stewart, 77, passed away April 23, 2020 in Baystate Medical Center after a strong battle with the Covid-19 Coronavirus. He was born in Waltham, MA to the late Thomas and Ethel Stewart. He attended Northeastern University and graduated from Massachusetts Bay Community College. He was the former owner of Triple A Guns in West Springfield. An avid...
Raymond C. Degray
Apr 23, 2020
Obituary Raymond C. DeGray, 92, passed away April 23rd with his loving wife of 70 years Anita by his side. He was born May 19, 1927 to the late Morgan and Mary DeGray. Ray was a member of the Merchant Marines. He worked for over 36 years at Pratt & Whitney before retiring as a general foreman in 1989. Ray...
Helen J. (Keeler) Finnie
Apr 23, 2020
Obituary Helen J. (Keeler) Finnie, 103, of Cherry Street passed away Thursday at home. She was born in Washington, MI on October 28, 1916 to the late Windsor and Helen (Sullivan) Keeler. She grew up in Royal Oaks, MI and settled here in 1953. She was predeceased by her loving husband Edward Finnie (2009?) and her son Robert Finnie (1956)....
Carl E. Winckel
Apr 22, 2020
Obituary Carl Eric Winckel, 81, of North Road passed away Wednesday at Heritage Hall West in Agawam. He was born in Springfield on September 17, 1938 to the late Adam and Ada (Brundrett) Winckel and he live most of his life in this area. He worked in the Shipping Department of Smith and Wesson for 38 years. He also worked...
