All Obituaries

Brigid Mary Ennis, 92, died peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Tulleamore, Ireland, she was the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Loughlin) Ennis. Family and friends may gather for Brigid’s Graveside Service on Thursday at 10am in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Wilbraham Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Patricia Ann (Collins) Moran, 69, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Care One at Redstone in East Longmeadow. Born in Springfield to the late Thomas M. and Elizabeth (Bremner) Collins, she graduated from Commerce High School and was a longtime resident of Wilbraham. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Daniel J. Moran, III, their two sons: Daniel J. Moran, IV and his wife Cynthia and Derek M. Moran, all of Springfield, two brothers Thomas M. Collins and Michael B....

Marilyn Rose (Carlson) Burns, 90, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Grand Island, Nebraska to the late Lawrence and Rose (Markle) Carlson, she has lived in Wilbraham since 1967. She worked part time as a secretary for the Wilbraham School Department in the Superintendent’s Office. She was also a home health aid and a teacher’s aid for many years. A longtime member of East Longmeadow United Methodist Church, she also sang in...

William John Bickley, III (Jake) left his devastated loved ones who trust that they will someday reunite with him in a far better place. Jake attended public schools in Wilbraham, graduating from Minnechaug Regional High School where he participated and captained in football and Iacrosse, winning several championship titles. Jake also graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy where he continued playing football and lacrosse. His career path was cut short as he was escalating within...

Rosina C. (Preissler) Goodrich, 70, died peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at home. Born in Springfield to the late Earl and Rose Preissler, she was a graduate of Commerce High School and a former member of Trinity Church in Springfield where she also taught Sunday School. Rosina was the Assistant Town Clerk for the Town of East Longmeadow for 30 years until her retirement. She will be sadly missed by her husband Retired Fire Chief Forrest R. Goodrich of East Longmeadow, daughter...

William (Bill) H. Garvey, Jr. passed from this life on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Springfield, MA. He was cared for and comforted by his two sons—William III (Bill) and John in his final days. Bill was born in Springfield, MA in July 1927 to William H. Garvey and Elizabeth (Fisher) Garvey. He was initially raised in a two-family home owned by his grandparents on Middlesex Street in Springfield. After the untimely death of Bill’s mother in August 1927, Bill moved next door to...

Cecile T. (Blais) St. Germain, 97, passed away peacefully, at home on Sunday, October 14, 2018, from natural causes after a long and productive life.  Born in Easthampton, MA, she was the youngest child of Joseph and Amanda Blais who were originally from Canada.  She was a longtime resident of Springfield until moving in with family four years ago.  She had 11 siblings predecease her as well as her husband Ralph St. Germain who passed away in 2007.  Cecile is survived by...

Longtime Wilbraham resident, Thomas Peter Gallini, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Joseph and Mary Gallini, Tom earned his a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Michael’s College in Winooski, VT and a Master’s Degree from Springfield College. He was a Trust Investment Officer for Fleet and Bank of America for over 25 years. A faithful communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Church, he volunteered at Baystate...

Robert Norman Fisher, 85 died peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at home. Born in Springfield to the late George D. and Hazel (Thresher) Fisher, he was a 1952 graduate of Technical High School. He served proudly in the Army Infantry, 25th regiment, “Lightning Division” in the Korean War. Bob was a self-employed plumber for over 60 years and continued to work until only recently. Bob was a member of the Hampden Volunteer Fire Department for many years and was a lifelong member...

Albert Leo Ouimet, 94, died peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Arthur and Rose (LaBelle) Ouimet, he was a Navy Veteran who served proudly in the South Pacific during WWII. He retired as a Supervisor from Combustion Engineering. Al was very active at the Hampden Senior Center and served as their Treasurer for many years. He delivered Meals on Wheels and learned to prepare taxes and prepared them for many seniors in town and he was...