James P. Connors
Mar 21, 2024
James P. Connors, aged 90, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, passed away on March 21, 2024. Jim was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on January 18, 1934, to Joseph and Mary Connors as the youngest of 13 siblings. He graduated from Cathedral High School before enlisting in the Navy in 1956. At age 21, he married the love of his life, Gabrielle Connors...
Michael Yu
Mar 19, 2024
Michael Kin-Kui Yu, 73, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. He was born in Guangdong, China to the late Bing-Sheung and Yet-Su (Hom) Yu, spent his formative years in Hong Kong, and immigrated with his family to New York City, NY as an adolescent. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree from New York...
Carol A. Eaton
Mar 18, 2024
Carol Ann (Pease) Eaton, of Brimfield and formerly of Wilbraham passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham, with her husband of 62 years by her side. Carol was born on June 22, 1942 in Springfield to the late Edward R. Pease, Jr. and Clara (Porteri) Pease Elkas. Carol attended Russell Sage College in Troy,...
Patricia Kmon
Mar 18, 2024
Patricia (Dolly) Kmon (DelNegro) (79) of Wilbraham passed away on March 18, 2024. Born in Springfield, MA on May 15, 1944 to the late Carmine Sr. and her cherished mother and best friend Madeline (Coughlin) DelNegro, Dolly was beautiful, intelligent, and articulate. She was filled with style and exacting attention to detail. Her faith, conscience, and intellect guided her as...
James P. Brown
Mar 13, 2024
Longtime East Longmeadow and Longmeadow resident Dr. James P. Brown, 93, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield, to the late James and Anna (Sullivan) Brown, he served proudly in the US Navy aboard the USS Macon during the Korean War. He attended Springfield schools and was a graduate of American...
John J. Turnberg
Mar 6, 2024
Lifelong East Longmeadow resident John J. Turnberg, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center. He was one of 11 children born to the late Eric and Ethel (Parks) Turnberg. John served his country proudly in the US Marine Corps from 1957 through 1959 and worked for the Local 98 International Union of Operating Engineers for...
Sharon L. Bliss
Mar 2, 2024
Sharon L. Bliss, 74, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Born in Palmer, she was the oldest of nine children born to the late Arthur and Clara (Fuller) Richardson. Sharon worked as a Registration Specialist at Mass Mutual for many years until her retirement. Sharon was an avid gardener, loved her books, and was passionate about...
Catherine U. Everett
Feb 25, 2024
Catherine U. Everett, 91, died peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Vantage Health and Rehabilitation Center in Westfield. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late George and Jane (Darcy) Matison. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert Everett, Sr. and her daughter Hilda Rooney. Catherine is survived by her children; Margaret Reed of Ludlow, George Everett of...
Richard C. Bates
Feb 25, 2024
Richard Currier Bates, 74, died on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield, MA to the late Paul and Edna (Beard) Bates and grew up in East Longmeadow, MA. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from UMass Amherst and a Masters in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College. Rick served...
Matthew Phillip Metzler
Feb 22, 2024
Matthew P. Metzler, 89, died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield to the late Jacob and Julia (Schweitzer) Metzler, he was a graduate of Classical High School. He earned a Bachelors degree in Education from Western Connecticut University and a Masters degree in Education from Westfield State University. During his 35...
William Joseph Sullivan
Feb 20, 2024
William Joseph Sullivan, long time resident of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 19th, surrounded by his family and those who loved him dearly. William, or Bill, as he was known to his friends was born in Springfield, MA, to Timothy Sullivan and Nora (Long) Sullivan who both immigrated from the Dingle Peninsula in County...
Lisa Ann Cronin-Hennessy
Feb 18, 2024
Lisa Ann Cronin-Hennessy passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the University of Minnesota Hospital after a short illness. Her family was by her side. Lisa was born July 14, 1966 in Arlington, MA. Her family moved to Hampden in 1973. She graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School in 1984. She then attended Boston College and graduated in 1988...
James R Zuccala
Feb 14, 2024
James R. Zuccala, 73, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield to the late Joseph and Jeanne (Carmel) Zuccala. James is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Marissa and Patrick Cagan of Blandford, MA, brothers; Jon and Joseph Zuccala; sisters, Patti Davis and Laura Povanda; best friend and brother-in-law Dennis Davis;...
Dorothy A. Allen
Feb 14, 2024
Longtime Wilbraham resident Dorothy (Dot) Allen, 93, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Orchard Valley of Wilbraham. Born in Worcester to the late William and Susan (Moor) Grady, she worked as a waitress at several local restaurants including Friendly’s and Antonio’s. Dot participated in many activities at the Scantic Valley YMCA and the Wilbraham Senior Center. She enjoyed...
Shirley R. Wright
Feb 2, 2024
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend Shirley (Metcalfe) Wright, 96, passed away peacefully on February 2. She was born May 14, 1927 to Frederick and Emma (Scott) Metcalfe in Springfield. Shirley graduated from Commerce High School in 1944 where she was Co-Editor of the school’s yearbook. After graduation, she worked at the Fire and Moving Insurance Company, then secretary to...
Bhupinder Singh Bahal
Jan 29, 2024
Bhupinder Singh Bahal – known to all as “Bunty” – left this world far too soon on January 29, 2024, at 55 years old. Bunty had a larger-than-life presence, both because he was the tallest person in any room and because of his kind heart and deep love for his family. Bunty was born in Punjab, India, in 1968. After...
Margarita Rosa
Jan 28, 2024
Margarita Rosa, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Elaine Center of Hadley. Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Luis and Esperanza Santana, she was one of their 12 children. She worked as a Quality Inspector in manufacturing for many years. Once her first son was born, the family of three moved from...
Minnie Paquin
Jan 24, 2024
Minnie (Oliver) Paquin, 97, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born in Cranston, RI to the late Joseph and Rose Oliver, she was a longtime East Longmeadow resident. Minnie worked for many years as a bookkeeper for the family business, Thermal Structures and as a public school aid in Naples, FL during retirement. A faithful communicant of St. Michael’s...
Gladys M. Grande
Jan 24, 2024
Gladys M. Grande, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 24. She is now home in Heaven and reunited with her beloved husband John Grande. Gladys was born in Queens, NY to the late David and Gladys (Hauck) Belinfante. Gladys lived a remarkable and fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be etched in our hearts. Together with her...
Joyce Lewis
Jan 16, 2024
Joyce Lewis, a beloved member of the Wilbraham community, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the age of 83. She was the loving wife of Stephen B. Lewis for 60 years and a devoted mother to Stephen D. Lewis and Katherine E. Lewis. Joyce was also a proud grandmother to Sage T. Lewis and Taylor J. Scholes. She was...
