Linda J. (Spafford) Hadley
Dec 22, 2018
Obituary Linda “Red” J. Hadley, 73, became an angel after passing unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2018. She was born Sept. 7, 1945 to the late Lester and Thelma Spafford. Linda loved gardening but hated the weeds. She enjoyed collecting, especially coco-cola memorabilia, coffee mugs. She was very generous, always giving to others even if it meant going without for herself....
Albert "Bert" E. Bragga
Dec 9, 2018
Obituary Albert E. “Bert” Bragga, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer. Bert was born in Ludlow on October 6, 1937, the son of the late Albert and Stella(Boulerice) Bragga, but spent the most of his life in West Springfield, where he became a police officer for almost 30 years. Before getting that job...
Thomas W. Quinn
Dec 6, 2018
Obituary Dr. Thomas W. Quinn, 86, formerly of West Springfield, passed away Dec. 6, 2018 in Spring Hill, FL. He was born Sept. 19, 1932 to the late Thomas A. and Margaret (Reilly) Quinn. Tom was a 1950 graduate of Cathedral High School. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Tom would later attend St. Michael’s...
Scott M. Cummings, Sr.
Dec 5, 2018
Obituary Scott Michael Cummings Sr., 57, of Hillcrest Avenue passed away Wednesday at home. He was born in Springfield on Oct. 14th, 1961 to the late Norman and Lottie (Percoski) Cummings, then predeceased by his adoptive parents Albert and Rachel Proper. He attended local schools and lived in West Springfield his entire life. Scott was the Service Manager at Goodyear...
Roseann T. (Maloni) Basile
Dec 3, 2018
Obituary Roseann T. (Maloni) Basile, 75, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, April 16, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John and Statia (Schofsky) Maloni. She owned and operated Roseann’s Concessions with her husband Jim for many years traveling New England to various fairs...
Pauline H. (Bedard) Simpson
Dec 1, 2018
Obituary Pauline H. Simpson, 92, passed away Sat. Dec. 1, 2018. She was born Sept. 10, 1926 to the late Edmond and Yvonne (LaCroix) Bedard. Pauline worked for many years for Massachusetts Peer Review. She loved to travel with her family and they traveled the world, including Europe, Russia and Egypt. For many years the family would go to Hawaii...
Bruce A. Craig
Nov 26, 2018
Obituary Bruce A Craig, 63, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Springfield, August 2, 1955 he was the son of the late William and Phyllis (Franklin) Craig. Bruce worked for over 34 years at Russo Opticians in West Springfield. He was an avid Patriots fan, an expert BBQ chef who loved to cook and had...
Anita P. (Bigos) Bouchard
Nov 25, 2018
Obituary Long time West Springfield resident, Anita Bouchard, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at the of age 89, following a brief illness. For the past two years, Anita had been a resident at Care One Redstone in East Longmeadow, MA. A cremation was performed and all services are being taken care of by Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home of West...
Walter S. Yezewski
Nov 22, 2018
Obituary Walter Yezewski, 93, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Jewish Nursing Home. Born in Brocton, January 8, 1925, the son of the late John and Gladys (Komos) Yezewski. Walter was a graduate of Boston University receiving his degree in accounting. He worked at the Westvaco Company in West Springfield for many years as an accountant. Walter was...
Ronald S. Radcliffe
Nov 21, 2018
Obituary Ronald S Radcliffe, 68, passed away suddenly Monday, November 19, 2018. Born in Tulsa, OK, April 20, 1950, he was the son of the late George and Mary Giovenco (Martin) Radcliffe. Ron worked in corporate management in the retail industry for many years. He was a US Army veteran during the Vietnam War and was a member of the...
Martin D. Methe
Nov 21, 2018
Obituary Martin D. Methe, 88, passed away Weds. Nov. 21, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 20, 1930 to the late Adelard and Anna Methe. Martin proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as a plumber in the area for many years and also worked for Richards Plumbing in Easthampton. Martin...
Kevin P. Walsh
Nov 16, 2018
Obituary Kevin P. Walsh, 59, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. He was born in Springfield, MA on March 24, 1959 to Bartholomew and Margaret (Farrell) Walsh. Kevin was a graduate of Holyoke Community College. He worked as a custodian for a number of years at Brightside for Children in Holyoke. Kevin leaves his loving mother Margaret (Farrell) Walsh, his...
John G. Daley, Jr.
Nov 13, 2018
Obituary John “Jack” G. Daley Jr, 80 years old, died peacefully on November 13, 2018. Jack was well known for his carpentry and skills as well as being the local “Jack of all trades.” He was an avid reader and loved fishing. He leaves his beloved partner of over 44 years, Shirley Rosendale, his children Caroline Murray, of Feeding Hills,...
James F. Powers
Nov 8, 2018
Obituary James F. Powers, 76, of West Springfield, formerly of Westfield, passed away Thurs Nov. 8, 2018. He was born in Springfield, MA on Sept. 23, 1942 to the late Francis and Margaret Powers. Jim was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School, the University of Massachusetts and Western New England School of Law. He served in the Coast Guard...
Honora "Nora" J. (Savage) Willcutts
Nov 7, 2018
Obituary Honora Jane Willcutts, 79, of Forest Glen passed away Wednesday, Nov 7th, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on October 21st, 1939 to the late Gertrude (McKenna) and Harry Savage. Honora “Nora” graduated from Saint Rose High School of Lima, OH, and received her Bachelors of Science and Nursing from...
Constance M. (Raymond) Sheridan
Nov 5, 2018
Obituary Constance “Connie” M. (Raymond) Sheridan, 93, passed away Nov. 5, 2018. She was born Aug 27, 1925 to the late Edward and Flora Raymond. Connie was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and was a past vice president of the St. Thomas Women’s Club. She was also a member at the W. Spfld Senior Center, where she loved to...
Timothy F. Moore
Nov 4, 2018
Obituary Timothy F. Moore, 78, passed away Sunday November 4, 2018. Born in Worcester, January 21, 1940, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cremmin) Moore. Tim worked for the Aramatic Coffee Service for many years as well as the Home Depot in West Springfield. He was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. His beloved...
Joanne J. (Chiarini) Mcguinness
Oct 31, 2018
Obituary Joanne J. (Chiarini) McGuinness, 78, of Druids Lane passed away Wednesday at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was born on June 30, 1940 to the late Armando and Alice (Pessimato) Chiarini. She was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. Joanne worked at Mass Mutual for over 20 years. Prior to that she worked in catalog sales for...
Mona (Gendron) Petlock
Oct 28, 2018
Obituary Mona (Gendron) Petlock, 53, passed away Sun Oct. 28, 2018. She was born Sept 5, 1965 Mirelle and the late Henry Gendron. Mona grew up in the Hungry Hill Section of Springfield and attended schools in Springfield. Besides her mother, she leaves her two sons; Jeremy and Sean Petlock both of Ware, her brothers; Patrick Gendron of Enfield, CT...
Ciro J. Delnegro, Jr.
Oct 23, 2018
Obituary Ciro J. DelNegro Jr., 79, passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sanford, ME., he was the son of the late Ciro J. and Harriet (Sherman) DelNegro. Ciro worked as a craftsman for the Holyoke School System for many yrs. He was an avid golfer and hockey fan who had season...
