John E Knight
Mar 4, 2019
Obituary John Knight passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born in Concord, MA to Harold & Alberta (Barker) Knight, he grew up in South Acton, MA. After graduating high school, John enlisted in the Air Force, stationed at Westover AFB in Chicopee, MA and Thailand during the Vietnam War. After his tour of duty, he...
Thomas H. Newell, Jr.
Mar 2, 2019
Obituary It is with great sorrow that the family of Thomas H. Newell Jr. announces his passing on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the age of 53 at home in West Springfield from heart failure. Tom was born November 9, 1965 the son of Thomas Newell Sr. and Joan Newell of West Springfield. Tom was a pest control technician for...
George A. Arbas
Mar 1, 2019
Obituary George A. Arbas, 69, passed away March 1, 2019. He was born Feb. 22, 1950 to Rafael and Esperauza Arbas Sr. George received his BA in Electrical Engineering and worked for many years at Mercy Medical Center. He was a very friendly man who loved to sing, cook for family and friends and was always willing to help others....
Agnes R. (Deraleau) Wiechec
Mar 1, 2019
Obituary Agnes Ruth (DeRaleau) Wiechec, 82 of Massachusetts Avenue passed away Friday. She was born in West Springfield on January 8th, 1937 to the late George E. and Helen (Roy) DeRaleu and she lived here her entire life. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School. Agnes worked for years as a School Crossing Guard for the Town of West...
Frances A. (Chimiklis) Campbell
Feb 28, 2019
Obituary Frances (Chimiklis) Campbell, 95, passed away Thursday evening, February 28, 2019, at Mount Carmel Nursing Center in Manchester, NH surrounded by her loving family. Frannie (known to most in later life as YiaYia) was born on June 22, 1923 in Nashua, N.H., the youngest daughter and one of nine children of the late George and Vasiliki Chimiklis, both natives...
Myriam S Soto
Feb 19, 2019
Obituary Myriam Silva Soto, 71, passed away Tues Feb 19, 2019. She was born in Puerto Rico on June 14, 1947 to the late Tiburcio Silva and Josefa Soto. Myriam worked for over 30 years as a Special Education Teacher’s Assistant in the Chicopee School System. Myriam was a devoted daughter and loved spending time with her family and her...
Beverly M. Caron
Feb 17, 2019
Obituary Beverly Marie Caron passed away peacefully on February 17th at the age of 88 surrounded by her family. Beverly was born on May 10th 1930 in Springfield, MA. She graduated from Classical High School and in 1949 married the love of her life Paul G. Caron. Beverly proudly worked with her husband Paul as a secretary for Local 98...
Gilbert F. Betterton
Feb 13, 2019
Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Gilbert Francis Betterton announces his passing on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the age of 86, after a long illness. Gil was born on October 12, 1932 in Preston, Nebraska. He joined the Air Force in 1951 at the age of 19 and retired honorably in 1972. He served during...
Judy A. (Panetta) Roberts
Feb 6, 2019
Obituary Judy A. (Panetta) Roberts, 71, passed away Wednesday February 6, 2019. Born in Springfield, June 24, 1947, she is the daughter of Frank and Nicola (Peccerini) Panetta of West Springfield. Judy worked for Geissler’s Market in Agawam for over 25 years. She was a communicant of the former St. Ann’s Church. Besides her beloved parents she leaves her loving...
Linda L. (Macdonald) Nelson
Feb 6, 2019
Obituary Linda L. (MacDonald) Nelson, a former long-time resident of Agawam, died at home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She grew up in West Springfield, and graduated Class of 1959 from West Springfield High School. Linda worked as a Teller for Third National bank before marrying and becoming a full-time homemaker. She was very involved with the Girl Scouts as...
Anna M. (Corcoran) Kelliher
Feb 4, 2019
Obituary Anna May (Corcoran) Kelliher, 89, formerly of Dorwin Drive was called home after enduring the long good bye of Alzheimer’s on Monday at the Arbors at Westfield. She was born in West Springfield on March 6th, 1929 to the late Mary (McCann) and James Corcoran. She lived all of her life in West Springfield and graduated from Cathedral High...
Paul J. Flaherty
Jan 31, 2019
Obituary Paul J. Flaherty, 65, passed away at home on Jan. 31, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after a three month battle with cancer. Born in Norwood, MA to the late Joseph P. and Ann M. (Nancy) Flaherty, Paul graduated Norwood High School Class of 1971 and received his B.S. from Bentley College in 1975. He was retired from...
Thomas F. Mccarthy
Jan 29, 2019
Obituary Thomas “Tom” F. McCarthy Jr., 96 formerly of Ely Avenue passed away Tuesday at the Genesis Westfield Center. He was born in Springfield on July 25th, 1922 to the late Lucy (Seymour) and Thomas F. McCarthy Sr. He grew up in Indian Orchard and settled in West Springfield in 1963. He attended Springfield Technical High School and eventually transferred...
Mark A. Pinette
Jan 28, 2019
Obituary Mark A. Pinette, 50, passed away Jan 28, 2019. He was born Mar 29, 1968 to Diane (Grabowski) and the late James Pinette. He worked as a mechanic in the area for many years. Besides his mother, he leaves his daughter Amanda Pinette of Belchertown and his son Andrew Pinette of West Springfield, his girlfriend Stephanie Mekal of Westfield...
Richard P. Denault
Jan 23, 2019
Obituary Richard P. Denault, 92, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Heritage Hall. Born in Springfield, September 30, 1926, he was the son of the late Leo and Mae (Powers) Denault. Richard was a graduate of the New England School of Pharmacy and retired as the Northeast Manager of Cigna Insurance Company after many years of service. He was...
Philip J. Mullin
Jan 21, 2019
Obituary Philip "Moon" J. Mullin, 84, died peacefully on Jan.21, 2019 at Wingate of West Springfield. Philip was born on Jan.20, 1935 to Edward Catherine Mullin in Springfield. Phil worked for 30 years at Moore Drop Forge and retired in 1996. He went to Spfld Trade School where he played football. He enjoyed fishing at Congamond Lake and day trips...
Timothy F. O'Connor
Jan 17, 2019
Obituary Timothy F. O’Connor, 74, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, August 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Anita Dzweliski. Tim was a journeyman electrician for many years working for various companies including Camossi, Northrup and Southwick Electric. Tim was an avid hunter, boater and...
Barbara J. Deforge
Jan 16, 2019
Obituary Barbara Jean DeForge, 90, formerly of Bridge Street passed away peacefully at Heritage Hall East on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, where she lived for the last nine years. Barbara was born November 14, 1928 in Agawam to the late Jasper and Catherine (Connor) DeForge. She retired from the town of Agawam as a telephone operator. Barbara was a communicant...
John J. Niedzielski
Jan 16, 2019
Obituary John James Niedzielski, 90, of Birnie Avenue passed away January 16, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Born in West Springfield, May 30, 1928, the son of the late Joseph and Sophia (Szetela) Niedzielski. John lived most of his life in West Springfield and was a 1947 graduate of West Springfield High School. John worked for years as...
Raymond S. Laborde, Sr.
Jan 14, 2019
Obituary Raymond Stuart LaBorde Sr., 83, of Adrian Avenue passed away Monday at home. He was born in Springfield on September 12th, 1935 to the late Frank and Pauline (Varley) LaBorde. He grew up in Springfield and was a 1954 graduate of Springfield Technical High School. Ray was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1955 – 1957 and after that...
