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SPRINGFIELD-Robert J. Marshall, 65, of Springfield passed away on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Robert was a longtime resident of Granby and Springfield and worked for many years as Sales Manager with Furnari Jewelers in Springfield. Bob was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, the son of the late Huey & Rita (Sherry) Marshall. Bob leaves his loving daughter, Brittany Marshall and her mother, Cora LeMay of Chicopee. His siblings; Huey Marshall III, Elizabeth Wamhoff, Annie Pease and Joyce Davis and many...

  Daniel Joseph Dec, 32, of Ludlow, passed away at his home on Friday, October 8, 2021. Daniel was born in Springfield, MA. He leaves his mother Sheila Noe, of Westfield. He was predeceased by his father Paul Jude Dec of Palmer, and his "dude”, his Big brother Jeremy Dec of Springfield. He grew up in Palmer, MA where he went to school. Dan recently worked as a machinist. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his daughter, niece and nephew.  He...

CHICOPEE-Barbara Ann Harris, 92, formerly of Clairmont Avenue in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 26, 2021. Barbara was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late Kenneth P. and Gertrude (Thurston) Barry. She was raised and educated in Springfield, attending local schools. She married Robert E. Harris and they settled in Chicopee to raise their family. Barbara worked as a Collator for Monarch Insurance Company in Springfield, retiring in 1991. She had previously...

SPRINGFIELD ~ Stephen M. Tetreault, of Springfield, began his journey with God on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  Stephen was born on September 3, 1979, to Diane M. Tetreault. He was raised in Holyoke, attending local schools, graduating from Holyoke Catholic High School in 1997. Stephen furthered his education, receiving an Associates in Culinary Arts in 2013. He will be immensely missed by family and friends.  Stephen is survived by his brothers, Jeremy...

CHICOPEE- John VH Gedney Jr passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at his home with his partner by his side after a long battle with cancer. John was born in Springfield MA to the late John VH and Claire Gedney. John was educated in Agawam, MA and served in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of a Purple Heart medal. John leaves behind his partner of many years Kelly Vinton, his daughter, Kelly Cizek and husband Robert of San Tan Valley AZ; his son...

CHICOPEE- Alfred S.  Christian, 77, of Chicopee, passed away on Monday Aug. 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  A wonderful man – Mechanic, Carpenter, Machinist - Retiree of Gretag Imaging.  Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, godfather, brother, uncle, & friend.  Fred will be sadly missed by his wife Elaine (Basile) Christian of 54 years, his daughters; Joanne and Charity & son Alfred II.  He leaves...

INDIAN ORCHARD-Donald M. Ashton, 79, of the Indian Orchard section of Springfield passed away at BSMC on Monday, August 30, 2021. Donald “Goose”, was born in Lewiston, Maine, a son of the late Stanley and Mary L. (Hennessy) Ashton. He was raised and educated in Maine, attended local schools and graduated from Lewiston High School. Donald was employed at Appleton Security in Holyoke for many years and had previously worked at Springfield Museums and Smith & Wesson. He also...

PALMER-Gertrude B. (Fay) Kolek, 90, of Palmer, passed away peacefully at her home August 25, 2021. She was born in Chicopee MA on October 30, 1930. She attended Chicopee Public Schools and graduated from Chicopee High School and the Springfield Business School. She worked for the FW Sickles Company, Dielectrics, Gemini and the Chicopee Municipal Home. She was a member of the Chicopee Senior Center, The Beautiful Years Club and The Over 60 Club. Gertrude was an avid Jeopardy watcher and loved...

CHICOPEE-Robert A. Fimbel, 86, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening in South Hadley. Robert was born in Holyoke, a son of the late Alfred and Gertrude (Powers) Fimbel. He was a lifelong resident of Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee High School and Western New England College. He served in the US Army Reserves for six years. Bob worked for many years at Uniroyal, Taylor Rental Corp., and American Bosch. He volunteered for the Department of Youth Services as a mentor for...

CHICOPEE-Dorothy C. Starcun, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021, in Chicopee. Dorothy was born in Wadena, Minnesota, one of eight children of the late Harold and Inga (Johnson) Aldrich.  Dorothy worked for many years in the Bridal dress industry retiring in 1996. Hundreds of gowns that she meticulously made and fitted were worn by brides throughout the Valley. She also worked as a floral designer at W.T. Grants in both Springfield and Holyoke. Dot was a member of...