All Obituaries

Mary Carr Trebbe, 87, longtime resident of Wilbraham, MA passed peacefully on Thursday, January 17 while in hospice care at Baystate Medical Center following complications from a stroke, and 14 years to the day after her husband Mike’s passing.   Born on the 4th of July, 1931 in New Haven, CT, to Patrick Carr and Norah McKenna Carr, Mary was a proud native of the City Point neighborhood and “learned all she ever needed to know” from the nuns at St. Peter’s...

Joseph P. Dempsey, 85, died peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Holyoke Soldiers Home. Born in Buffalo, NY to the late John and Margaret (Colton) Dempsey, he was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a controller at Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. for 40 years, until his retirement. A communicant of St. Cecilia’s Church, Joe was an avid sports fan, especially golf and hockey and loved doing yard work and traveling. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years,...

Teresa M. (Fitzgerald) Gurski, 56, passed into eternal life with the Lord Jesus Friday, January 11, 2019 surrounded by her family and many friends.  She was born March 21, 1962 to the late John and Agnes Fitzgerald. Teresa’s love for others had an impact on so many.  Devoted wife, mother and sister, she enjoyed her family gatherings and time for fun and games.  Teresa had a rare and precious character, full of life, laughter and smiles.  She sought opportunities to...

Helen Atamian of Wilbraham passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on January 11, 2019, surrounded by her family of loved ones.   Born in Newton, MA in 1924 to Berguhi and Setrag Germagian, Helen was Valedictorian of Northbridge High School, class of 1942, and an honor student in Latin. She went on to graduate from Bryant College with a medical secretarial degree.   Helen had a loving marriage of 56 ears to Dr. Charles Atamian, raising four daughters in Longmeadow, MA where...

Shirley (Morse) Ouimet, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in West Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Derbyshire) Morse. Shirley lived most of her life in East Longmeadow before moving to Hampden in 1980. She worked as an office manager for Tessier Associates in West Springfield for many years. She was active volunteer at the Hampden Senior Center, delivered Meals on Wheels and enjoyed painting and genealogy....

Timothy J Crane, of Ludlow, passed away after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. Born in Springfield to the late Mary Rose (Riordan) and Thomas Crane. Tim was an avid Boston Sports fan and enjoyed traveling on vacations and cruises with his family. He retired after thirty years as a mail handler at the United States Postal Service. He leaves his beloved wife and best friend, Lorianne (Raiche) and son, Nicholas, of Ludlow. As well as, his sister Rosemary and Nephew and Godson Noah Berard...

Rodney Moore Riker, Jr., 86, died peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Born in Mineola, NY, to the late Rodney Sr. and Muriel (Wood) Riker, he graduated from Duke University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.  He also received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Western New England University. Rod proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, from 1955-1957. Rod held several positions in Springfield area companies...

Margaret F. (Quinn) Sheehan, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Thomas and Winifred (Maxwell) Quinn, she was a longtime East Longmeadow resident. She worked at Rehab West in Ludlow as a personal care assistant and for the East Longmeadow Public Schools as a paraprofessional. Peggy was a faithful communicant of St. Michael’s Church in East Longmeadow, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, a parish council...

Barbara Ann (Wagner) Reisbig, age 78, died peacefully on Saturday, December 22nd, at her family’s home in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Born in Jackson County, MI, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Margaret (Tase) Wagner.  Barbara had an extensive career in sales and management.  She was a long-time member of the Galaxy Community Council.  She was also a member of Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Wilbraham, then St. Barnabas Memorial Church in Falmouth and most...

Jeffrey Melikian, age 63, of Hampden, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family. Jeff was born on December 16, 1955, in Springfield. He lived in the Western Mass area most his life, was a graduate of American International College and a member of St. Gregory’s Armenian Church in Indian Orchard. He was employed by Mohegan Sun Casino for many years working his way up from dealer to shift manager all while remaining a...