All Obituaries

Vivian L. Daigle, 78, of Wilbraham, MA, was carried home to paradise on November 21, 2021, by the angels who stood guard over her during her many long years living with dementia. Vivian was born and raised in Woonsocket, RI, one of eleven children born to Joseph and Annette Daigle. Six of her siblings predeceased her: Lucille Drainville, Homer Daigle, Lucienne Marks, Eugene Daigle and two who died during childhood: Suzanne and Lorraine. Four of her siblings have survived her: Pauline Fortier...

Nellie M (Fido) Glica, 92, died peacefully November 19, 2021. Born in Ludlow, May 17, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Saletnik) Fido. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Indian Orchard. Her beloved husband, Sigismund died in 2015. She leaves her loving children, Edward (Capitola) of Holyoke, Martin (AnnMarie) of Ludlow, Susan (Brian) Fitzgerald of Palmer and Kathleen (William) Rizzo of Andover, her beloved sister, Mary Arabik (Steve) of...

Frank U. Kerstetter, Sr., 87, died peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital. Born in Oil City, PA to the late William and Winifred (Boyle) Kerstetter, he was a former, longtime resident of Hampden. Frank served his country proudly in the US Air Force for 20 years until his retirement. He worked in Sales for Eastern Container Corporation in Indian Orchard for many years. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Phyllis (Forkey) Kerstetter, their children;...

John Lee (Jack) Farrell age 80, of Wilbraham, MA passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021. He was a longtime resident of Wilbraham. Jack attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, Westfield State University and the University of Connecticut. He worked as an educational administrator in both the Hampden and Wilbraham school systems for 35 years. Jack was born in Springfield, MA to the late Lee J. Farrell and Margaret (Garvey) Farrell. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years...

Longtime East Longmeadow resident Dean W. Safford, 100, died peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Lempster, NH to the late John and Ruth (Gee) Safford, he served his country honorably in the Army, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. After the war he apprenticed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and retired as a General Foreman. Dean was a skilled woodworker. He built furniture and cabinets but he was truly a fun-living kid at...

Joel A. Gonyea, 67, died peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Norbert and Margaret Gonyea, he was a longtime Wilbraham resident. Joel owned and operated J.A.G. Plumbing and Heating in Wilbraham, then worked as a plumber for the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department for 12 years until his retirement. Joel is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Brenda Gonyea, as well as their...

Barbara retired from her career as a telephone operator while living in Springfield, MA, after which she spent several years vacationing around the world with her husband, William A Daley Jr., until his passing in 2012.  Barbara soon moved to Bedford, NH to be close to her son, his wife and children for her remaining years, where she was loved and cared for until she passed on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the age of 87.  Barbara loved arts and crafts during her free time,...

Jack D Phillips died peacefully at his home in Springfield, MA, on Nov. 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Angel Hospital in Franklin, NC, on October 27, 1928, he was the eldest of four children of John Dillard and Erma Phillips. His brothers, Max and Gene, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Mary Teresa (Luszcz) Phillips; his younger sister, Joan Orr;  his children Sheila Somers (John), Marjorie Rudolph (Richard), Mark D...

Our beautiful mom, Mary (Barbara) Dowd Booth, 86, passed away peacefully at Quabog Skilled Care, W. Brookfield, Ma, on November 7,2021 after a long period of declining health.  “Mary Bob” was born in Springfield, Ma to Bartholomew and Gertrude (Walsh) Dowd. She attended Springfield parochial schools and graduated from Cathedral High School and was a life long member of their reunion committee. Mary worked for the New England Telephone Co. before the birth of her first child...

Raymond M. LaVallee, 82, died peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Winthrop, MA to the late Melvin and Lenna (Peckham) LaVallee, he grew up in Stoneham, MA. Raymond served his country proudly in the Air Force, and while stationed in Germany, he met the love of his life, Anna Maria Krein. They were married in Sohren, Germany on September 11, 1961. Ray built and ran Ray’s Mobile Home Park in Monson and Richaven Cottages in Laconia, NH. Ray was a...