John D. Sundburg
May 2, 2016
John Dean Sundburg, 90, of Priest River, Idaho, passed away May 2, 2016. Born in West Springfield, John was the son of Edward and Anna Sundburg. He was a Springfield Classical High School graduate and later moved to Longmeadow. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force for two years and was honorably discharged in July 1946. After graduating with...
Rosemary C. (Fortuna) Galary
May 1, 2016
West Springfield, Rosemary C. (Fortuna) Galary, 89, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Middletown, CT, August 3, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosina (Solonia) Fortuna. Rosemary worked at Westover Air Force Base for over 35 years and the Springfield Armory for 25 years. Rosemary enjoyed cooking, baking and coin collecting...
Benjamin L. O'Dell
Apr 26, 2016
East Longmeadow, MA - Benjamin Lestock O�Dell, 78, died Wednesday at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center in East Longmeadow, MA . He was born in Detroit, MI on July 24, 1937 to the late Benjamin and Kathleen (Schenk) O�Dell. His family nickname was Bing. He grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from St. Cecilia High School. He then...
Gerald J. Scully
Apr 26, 2016
West Springfield- Gerald Joseph Scully, 74, passed away Tuesday at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Springfield on December 21st, 1941 to the late Walter and Bertha Scully. He grew up in Springfield, graduated from Cathedral High School and lived most of his life in West Springfield. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam...
Rudolph S. Lachut
Apr 25, 2016
Rudolph Stanley Lachut, 88, passed away Monday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in West Warren to the late Stella (Postula) and Henry Lachut. Rudolph grew up in Springfield and has lived most of his life in Longmeadow. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII. Rudolph was a Manager at the Friendly's Ice Cream Plant for years....
Susan B (Green) Ledoux
Apr 25, 2016
Longmeadow -Susan Breck LeDoux passed April 22 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Robert LeDoux. She was the devoted mother of son Robert LeDoux of Wilbraham, and daughters Melissa LeDoux Cauley of West Springfield and Mary Kate LeDoux of Boston. She is also survived by grandchildren Robert, Edward and Madeline...
Loretta T. Percy
Apr 24, 2016
Agawam, Ma- Loretta Theresa (Choiniere) Percy, 97, passed away Sunday at Country Estates in Agawam. She was born in Chicopee to the late Mary (Steitz) and Ovid Choiniere. Loretta lived in West Springfield most of her life, having moved to Suffield in 1989. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Suffield. Loretta was an avid Red Sox fan,...
Mary E. (Kearney) Rettie
Apr 23, 2016
West Springfield, Mary E. (Kearney) Rettie, 92, passed away Saturday April 23, 2016 at Noble Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Northampton, April 21, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Trainor) Kearney. Mary was a 1942 graduate of the former St Michael�s High School in Northampton. She worked at the former...
Florence G. (Mabb) Gilmour
Apr 18, 2016
WEST SPRINGFIELD- Florence (Mabb) Gilmour, born February 11, 1930 in Agawam, a long time resident of West Springfield, passed away Monday April 18, 2016 after struggling with COPD. Florence was one of nine children: predeceased by her brother Elmer Mabb and sisters Mary Holcome and Patricia Belden. She leaves her brothers Robert and George Mabb, sisters Martha Lofland, Theresa Stewart...
Norman C. Stebbins
Apr 11, 2016
Agawam- Norman Charles Stebbins, 78, formerly of Main Street passed away Saturday at Holyoke Hospital. He was born in Springfield on April 15th, 1937 to the late Athanase and Marie (St. Marie) Stebbins. He lived in Springfield most of his life and was a graduate of Springfield Trade high School. Norman worked as a Springfield Firefighter for over twenty years...
Agnes C. (Bengle) Rexer
Apr 11, 2016
West Springfield - Agnes C. (Bengle) Rexer, 77, passed away Monday April 11, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, August 31, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Elsie (Monat) Bengle. Agnes worked for the Sears and Roebuck Company for over 20 years. She leaves her beloved husband of 58 years, Rudolf Rexer, her loving...
Eleanor M. (Rossetti) Doyle
Apr 7, 2016
West Springfield- Eleanor M. (Rossetti) Doyle, 84, passed away Thursday April 7, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family and close friends. She was born in Boston, March 4, 1932, the daughter of the late Georgio and Concettina (Scarpino) Rossetti. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant for the Springfield Redevelopment Authority. Eleanor was a...
Jack R. Jonah
Apr 6, 2016
Jack Randall Jonah, 19, of Sean Louis Circle passed Wednesday at home. He was born in Springfield on July 14th, 1996 and has lived in West Springfield his entire life. He was presently a student at Holyoke Community College studying Biology and Art. He worked as a Medical Technician at Boston Road Animal Hospital. Prior to that, Jack worked as...
Jeremiah F. Donovan
Apr 5, 2016
West Springfield � Jeremiah Francis Donovan, also known as Frank, age 93, died at home on April 5, 2016, with his family. Jeremiah was born in Holyoke, in 1923, the son of Jeremiah F. and Mary (Neary) Donovan. His parents both died while Jeremiah was a child and he spent many years as a foster child and in state agencies....
Alice C. (Martel) Holloway
Apr 3, 2016
West Springfield - Alice C. (Martel) Holloway, 82, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Berlin, NH, January 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Nadeau) Martel. Alice grew up in Vermont and moved to this area in 1968. She worked at the Southworth Paper Company for 15 years...
Michael F. Murray
Apr 1, 2016
Michael Francis Murray, at the age of 52,�of West Springfield,�was called to heaven Wednesday at home. He was born and raised in Springfield�but settled in West Springfield in 1993. He was a West Springfield Police Officer and recently retired over�20 years of service to the town. In 1984, Mike joined the�U.S. Army 2nd Ranger�Battalion�and honorably served his country during the...
Sheila A. (Cooke) Paul
Mar 31, 2016
West Springfield, Sheila A. (Cooke) Paul, 62, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016. Born in Springfield, May 7, 1953, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Brown) Cooke. She was a graduate of W. Spfld. High School and worked at the former R.E. Phelan Co. for many years. Sheila leaves her beloved daughter, Irene Paul-Rodriguez and her...
Russell F. Lover
Mar 28, 2016
West Springfield - Russell �Russ� Lover, 78, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, December 29, 1937, he was the son of the late Russell and Rae (Miller) Lover. He worked as a Conrail Police Officer for over 30 years and as a West Springfield Auxiliary Police Officer for many years....
Lucy B. (Benigni) Christopher
Mar 14, 2016
Feeding Hills � Lucy (Benigni) Christopher passed away Monday at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield to the late Lena (Galloni) and Nicola Benigni. She grew up in Springfield and graduated from Commerce High School and lived the most of her life in Agawam. Lucy was a communicant of the former St. Anthony of Padua Church in Agawam....
Joyce M. (Wight) Constance
Mar 13, 2016
West Springfield, Joyce M (Wight) Constance, 75, passed away Sunday March 13, 2016 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, April 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene (Colson) Wight. Joyce was a graduate of West Springfield High School Class of 1958 and was a graduate of Bay Path Junior College in...
