Margaret Ann Yamin
Nov 6, 2014
Margaret A. Yamin1938-2014WESTFIELD- Margaret A. (Clapper) Yamin, 75, affectionately known by many as 'Auntie Marge', entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on December 9, 1938, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Sears) Clapper and Paul Clapper. Marge was a joker, a free spirit and an honest soul who...
Kevin J. Mcdonald
Oct 28, 2014
Kevin J. McDonald1952-2014CHICOPEE- Kevin J. 'Mac' McDonald, 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was born in Buffalo, NY, a son of Verna (Morin) Carduff of Chicopee and the late Howard McDonald. Kevin was a U.S. Marine Corp. Vietnam War veteran, obtaining the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Kevin is also survived by a...
Richard L. Balthazar
Oct 17, 2014
Richard L. Balthazar1942-2014CHICOPEE- Richard L. Balthazar, 72, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. He was born in Springfield on June 30, 1942, the son of the late Lawrence A. and Lillian R. (Ouellette) Balthazar. Richard graduated from Chicopee High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from American International College. He retired from Peter Pan Bus Company...
Patricia R. Sullivan
Oct 14, 2014
Patricia R. Sullivan1931-2014Springfield- Patricia "Pat" R. (Edgar) Sullivan, 83, of the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at a local Nursing Home. Born in Bronx, New York on March 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Albina (LaForge) Edgar. Pat graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1949 and from Mercy...
Connie Vestal
Sep 26, 2014
Concepcion Vestal1934-2014Ludlow- Concepcion "Connie" (Pina) Vestal, 79, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in San Antonio, TX on December 30, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Ramon and Maria (Portillo) Pina. Connie attended Texas public schools and received her teaching degree at Texas Women's University and two...
Linda J. Wescott-Docherty
Sep 18, 2014
Linda J. Wescott-Docherty1964-2014SPRINGFIELD- Linda J. Wescott-Docherty, 49, a lifelong East Springfield resident, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on November 6, 1964, a daughter of Harold H. Wescott of Springfield and the late Elizabeth A. (Leavitt) Wescott. Linda was a communicant of Mary, Mother of Hope Church, East...
John L. Parent
Sep 13, 2014
CHICOPEE- John L. Parent, 92, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Willimansett Nursing Home-East. He was born in Holyoke on August 27, 1922, a son of the late Louis J. and Alda (Surprenant) Parent. John was a WWII U.S. Merchant Marine veteran serving from 1943-1948. He retired from the Springfield Armory as a Stationary Fireman. John...
Joseph H. Vyce
Sep 4, 2014
Joseph H. Vyce1979-2014CHICOPEE- Joseph H. Vyce, 35, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014. He was born in Holyoke on January 29, 1979, a son of Lorena (Lacaprucia) Vyce and Mark Vyce, both of Chicopee. Joseph is also survived by two children, Joseph and Cassidy Vyce; a brother, Mark Vyce and his wife Mary of Gardner, IL; two sisters, Michelle...
Edith P. Balboni
Aug 31, 2014
Edith P. Balboni1922-2014Springfield- Edith P. (Loncrini) Balboni, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August, 31, 2014 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield on May 13, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Eugenio and Roselia (Bonino) Loncrini. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Henry J. Balboni, in 1995 and her beloved daughter Jean D. Watson...
Bruce R. Thompson
Aug 6, 2014
Bruce R. Thompson1949-2014Easthampton- Bruce R. Thompson, 65, of Easthampton passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Wiesbaden, Germany on June 3, 1949 he was the son of the late James and Christa (Ott) Thompson. Bruce leaves his wife, Roberta (Cyr) Thompson; his daughter Wendy Thompson; 2 granddaughters, Jessica Thompson and Jazlyn Burgos;...
James Whalen
Jul 21, 2014
James Whalen1956-2014HOLYOKE- James "Jim" Whalen, 58, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Spokane, WA on June 6, 1956 a son of the late Michael and Madeline (Siano) Whalen. Jim worked for Valmet in Chicopee for 17 years and had worked prior at the American Bosch. He was a communicant...
Paul L. Jefferson
Jun 23, 2014
Paul L. Jefferson went to be with his Lord on June 23rd at Holyoke Medical Center. He leaves his wife Linda of 43 years; 2 sons Timothy and Thomas; a daughter Meagan; and 4 grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at 10am on Saturday, June 28th at First Central Baptist Church, 50 Broadway, Chicopee, where Paul was an active...
Rita W. Richards
May 29, 2014
Rita W. Richards1921-2014AGAWAM- Rita W. (White) Richards, 93, formerly of Springfield and Chicopee, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Agawam. She was born in Charlton City, MA on February 13, 1921 the daughter of the late Albert and Delima (Poulin) White. Rita loved spending time with her family and her family...
Alfred A. Jordan
May 21, 2014
Alfred A. Jordan1930-2014Springfield- Alfred A. Jordan, 84, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Redstone Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Chester, MA on January 26, 1930 he was a son of the late Walter and Eva (Grise) Jordan. Alfred was a 1948 graduate of Cathedral High School and served in the United States Navy during the Korean...
James E. Dunnagan
May 11, 2014
James E. Dunnagan1936-2014Chicopee- James Edward Dunnagan, 77, of Chicopee, passed away on May 11, 2014 at Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Dalton, MA, on May 13, 1936 he was a son of the late James M. and Emma (Lyman) Dunnagan of Dalton, MA. James served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Germany. He graduated with a...
Paul Henry Moreau
Apr 20, 2014
Paul H. Moreau1940-2014SPRINGFIELD- Paul H. Moreau, 74, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Sunday, April 20, 2014. Paul was born on April 12, 1940 to the late Henry and Cecile (Viens) Moreau in St. Albans, Vermont. After graduating from Technical High School, he served in the United States Army for two years. Paul married the late Maryann (Merritt) on...