Ralph W. Suriano
Aug 5, 2020
Obituary On August 5th, 2020, dear friend and loving father and grandfather, Ralph William Suriano, passed away peacefully in his home in the company of his family. The youngest child of James Vincent Suriano and Mary Suriano, Ralph grew up in Northampton and played many important roles to the people in his life. At age 20, Ralph married the love...
Cynthia J. (Lariviere) Manzi
Aug 3, 2020
Obituary Cynthia "Cindy" J. Manzi, 70, passed away August 3, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born Nov. 23, 1949 to the late Roger and Phyllis LaRiviere. Cindy worked as a site manager for Carr Property Management at their two locations; Brown Stone Garden and Falcon Knoll. Previously she had worked at OK Baker Supply for over 15 years....
Dolores M. (Gilman) Lavin
Aug 3, 2020
Obituary Dolores M. (Gilman) Malek Lavin, 87, passed away Monday August 3, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Albany, NY., September 15, 1932 the daughter of the late Peter and Ellen (DaLisle) Gilman. Dolores was a hairdresser for many years. She was predeceased by her husbands, Richard Lavin and Frank Malek. She leaves her two children, Frank...
Margaret "Peg" M. (Mcgrath) Ashe
Aug 1, 2020
Obituary Margaret “Peg” M. (McGrath) Ashe, 82, of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on August 1 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Holyoke, June 27, 1938, to the late George and Grace (Bresnahan) McGrath, Peg was a graduate of Holyoke High School and was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. She worked for AT&T for 25...
Carl E. Cousineau
Aug 1, 2020
Obituary Carl E. Cousineau, 88, passed away August 1, 2020. He was born April 29, 1932 to the late Theodore and Blanche Cousineau. Carl graduated from UMASS Amherst with BS in Engineering. He worked as a mechanical engineer at Atlas Copco, Worthington Corp, Hamilton Standard in the United Aircraft Division and Westinghouse Electric Corp. Carl was a member of the...
Eleanor A. (Carlson) Noret
Jul 27, 2020
Obituary Eleanor A. (Carlson) Noret, 85, of Westfield, peacefully passed on Monday, July 27th. Daughter of the late John and Elsie (Esner) Carlson. She leaves her sister June Carlson and sister in law Mary Carlson. She is predeceased by her brother John Carlson Jr. She married the "love of her life" William “Corky” Noret in 1951 raising 3 children together...
Allyson M. Lanoue
Jul 26, 2020
Obituary Allyson M. Lanoue, 32, passed away Sunday July 26, 2020. She was born Feb. 11, 1988 to Richard and Pamela (Morris) Lanoue. Allyson was a 2006 graduate of West Springfield High School. She was a CNA at local nursing homes in the area. She also enjoyed being outside, listening to live music and going to the beach. Allyson could...
Brian A. Gureckis
Jul 23, 2020
Obituary Brian Alexander Gureckis, 62, of Robinson Road passed away Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Springfield on June 9, 1958 and has lived in West Springfield all of his life. He graduated from Cathedral High School and later received a B.A. in Communications from University of Hartford. Brian worked as a Sales Representative for...
Charles P. Rice
Jul 14, 2020
Obituary Charles “Chuck” Paul Rice, 89, passed peacefully from this world on July 14, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Charles was born in West Springfield in 1930 and attended early schooling in Biddeford, Maine, where Rice family members worked in lumber and for the Diamond Match Company. The family later moved to Athol, MA where Charles...
Richard F. Donoghue
Jul 9, 2020
Obituary Richard F. Donoghue, 71, passed away July 9, 2020. He was born in Holyoke on April 9, 1949. Rich graduated from West Springfield High School. He worked for over 45+ years at the former Moore Drop Forge Company. Rich enjoyed taking pictures and having anything to do with his nieces and nephew and their children. They were everything to...
Anita (Berejiklian Alekian) Assarian
Jul 5, 2020
Obituary Anita (Berejiklian Alekian) Assarian, 92, passed away July 5 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Born in Mexico City, November 12, 1927, the daughter of the late Nerses and Maria Berejiklian Alekian. Anita worked at Smith and Wesson for over 20 years and was a member of St. Marks Armenian Church in Springfield. Her beloved husband Albert died in 1999....
James P. Burns
Jul 1, 2020
Obituary James P. Burns, 64 passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 1, 2020. James was a lifelong resident of West Springfield, Ma and was the son of Robert M. and Dolores C. Burns. Jim enjoyed classic cars, being with his family and was always willing to help a buddy out. James was an experienced truck driver with his CDL license for...
Linda (Connolly) Sullivan
Jun 30, 2020
Obituary Linda (Connolly) Sullivan, 69, of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30. She was born in Holyoke to the late Owen and Dorothy (McCormack) Connolly and graduated from Cathedral High School and Our Lady of the Elms College. Linda worked as a lab technician at Mercy, Baystate Medical Center and Hartford Hospital. She was a communicant of...
Daniel E. Blais
Jun 27, 2020
Obituary Daniel Edward Blais, 54, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born on August 22, 1965 in Springfield, son to the late Raymond and Nancy (Kiczek) Blais. Daniel was a life long resident to West Springfield, and raised his family here. Daniel enjoyed music and was a jack of...
Verda Ann Goyette
Jun 26, 2020
Obituary Verda Ann Goyette, 85, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020 at Bear Mountain Nursing Home in West Springfield. Verda was born on September 5, 1934 in Agawam, daughter to the late Geroge and Alviana (Lemire) Goyette. She was raised and educated in West Springfield and was a graduate from West Springfield High School. She was a communicant of...
Evelyn Krupa
Jun 22, 2020
Obituary Evelyn (Maziarz) Krupa, 84, died peacefully with her family by her side on June 22. Evelyn was born in Chicopee, MA on March 14, 1936 to the late Mitchell and Wanda (Kaczor) Maziarz. She was a long-time resident of West Springfield and graduated from Cathedral High School. She worked as a clerk for the Federal Court System in Springfield...
Doris A. (Govoni) Berard
Jun 19, 2020
Obituary Doris A. (Govoni) Berard, 92, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 19th, at Heritage Hall West, Agawam. She was born August 30, 1927 in West Springfield to the late Paul and Katherine (Montagna) Govoni. Doris was a graduate of Agawam High School, editor in chief of the yearbook and voted Best Girl Athlete. She worked for 50 years at the...
Roger J. Chenevert
Jun 18, 2020
Obituary Roger J. Chenevert, 83, passed away June 18, 2020 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Ware, February 9, 1937, he was the son of the late George and Margaret (Robichaud) Chenevert. Roger worked for the Peter Pan Bus Lines for over 30 yrs and was a Navy veteran during the Korean War. He was predeceased by his first wife, Frances...
Brian L. Becker, Jr.
Jun 15, 2020
Obituary Brian L. Becker Jr., 41 passed away June 15 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, March 15, 1979 he was the son of the late Brian L. Becker Sr. and Debra (Christian) Becker of Westfield. Brian grew up in West Springfield and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. He worked for several construction companies including Sheldon...
Christine M. Bradley
Jun 8, 2020
Obituary Christine M. Bradley, 54, passed away June 8, 2020. Born in Pittsfield, October 12, 1965 she was the daughter of Barbara (Jones) Bradley of Agawam and the late Russell Bradley. Christine had a wonderful personality and was very kind and loved her family and friends very much. Besides her mother she leaves her beloved sister, Elizabeth of Agawam, her...
