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...
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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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...
Corinne A. Fournier1924-2014CHICOPEE-Corinne "Connie" A. (Cartier) Fournier, 90, of 134 Lukasik St., Chicopee, died Monday, April 14, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. She worked at Inland Express in Chicopee, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Oneida Motor Freight, Sitterly/Anderson & Benson in Springfield, and Partyka Resource Management in Chicopee before retiring. Connie was a Jr. Hostess at the U.S.O., belonged to the...
George M. Sergienko1950-2014Indiana- George M. Sergienko, 63, of New Albany, IN, formerly of Chicopee, passed away peacefully at his home. Born in Chicopee on July 9, 1950 he was a son of Lucille (Bousquet) Sergienko and the late George Sergienko Jr. George was a 1968 graduate of Cathedral High School and attended American International College (AIC) where he received both...
William J. Lacourse1914-2014CHICOPEE- William "Bill" J. Lacourse, 99, passed away at Willimansett Nursing Center West on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Bill was born to the late John and Emilia Lacourse in Holyoke on November 24, 1914. He married Pearl Tardy in 1941 and they spent 69 loving years together until her death in 2010. Bill proudly served our country in...
Jean B. Crevier1934-2014CHICOPEE- Jean B. (Forant) Crevier, 79, passed away on April 6, 2014 in the presence of loving family after a long brave fight with her illness. Jean was born on July 27, 1934 to the late Armand and Anna Forant in Springfield. She graduated from Chicopee High School in 1952. Jean worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance for...
Vanessa A. Bronson1959-2014CHICOPEE- Vanessa A. (Czerwiecki) Sauerhoefer-Bronson, 54, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at home. She was born in Springfield on August 30, 1959, a daughter of Edward and Jeanette (Albert) Czerwiecki of Chicopee. Vanessa graduated from South Hadley High School in 1977, and received associate degrees in arts and small business management from Holyoke Community College. She...