Emily Elisabeth (Gilman) Hayden
Jan 7, 2022
Obituary On Friday, January 7th, Emily Gilman Hayden of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, passed comfortably to meet her many friends and loved ones in God’s kingdom and take her place in the alto section of the Heavenly choir, wearing Groucho Marx glasses and a fake mustache. She was surrounded by loving friends and family, and, after a mostly successful seven-year battle with...
David A. Bishop
Jan 1, 2022
Obituary David A. Bishop, 46, passed away on January 1, 2022. He was born in Pawtucket, RI on August 20, 1975 to Robert and Laurette (Heroux) Bishop. David graduated from Minnechaug High School, Class of 1993 and went on to graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Class of 1997. He was a long-time employee of Raytheon Technologies, where he was most...
Susan A. (Marshall) Carpluk
Dec 26, 2021
Obituary Susan Ann (Marshall) Carpluk, 67, of East Longmeadow, MA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on December 26th, 2021. Susan was born on November 24th, 1954, in Framingham, MA, Daughter of the late Robert and Kay Marshall. She attended school at Framingham South High school and graduated with her teaching degree from Fitchburg State University, and...
Robert E. Dubord
Dec 26, 2021
Obituary Robert Edward Dubord, 85, died peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Springfield, to the late John Oliver and Sarah (Barrett) Dubord, he was a graduate of Cathedral High School. Robert was a tile setter for Ayotte & King for 25 years, until his retirement. He is survived by his beloved wife...
Elizabeth A. (Romanelli) Bourget
Dec 22, 2021
Obituary Elizabeth A. Bourget, 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norwood, MA to the late Frank and Adeline (Camarra) Romanelli. She was a long time Wilbraham resident. She worked as an administrative assistant at Milton Bradley, but devoted her life to family. She was a beacon of...
Audrey M. (Murray) Hunt
Dec 22, 2021
Obituary Audrey Margaret (Murray) Hunt, 78, passed peacefully away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family. She was raised and lived most of her life in East Springfield before moving to Wilbraham in 1997. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was a loving daughter of Dannie and Margaret Murray. She was predeceased by her husband of 50...
Arthur J. Viens
Dec 18, 2021
Obituary Longtime East Longmeadow resident, Arthur J. Viens, 92, died peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, to the late Adelard and Louise (Bonneau) Vient, he was a proud World War II era Army Veteran who served in South Korea. Art was a dedicated Police Officer for the City of Springfield...
Richard J. Bertheaud
Dec 16, 2021
Obituary Richard John Bertheaud, 63, of Hampden, MA passed unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Born in Lansdale, PA, the son of the late Edmond P. and Patricia (Carey) Bertheaud.  Rick was a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School, PA, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master’s Degree from the University of Virginia. Rick spent...
David Edward Lloyd
Dec 14, 2021
Obituary David Edward Lloyd, 80, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2021, with his beloved family by his side. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Service of Remembrance on Saturday, October 29th at 11:00 AM in Most Holy Redeemer Mausoleum at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 421 Tinkham Rd., Springfield. To send flowers to the family or plant a...
Patricia Ann (Murphy) Pasini
Dec 13, 2021
Obituary Patricia A. (Murphy) Pasini, 88 years old, formally of Cass Street and The Ward in Springfield, died peacefully Monday night at her home in Sixteen Acres, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia (Pat) attended Cathedral High School on Elliot Street. She graduated proudly from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse, a calling she was honored to...
Quan Van La
Dec 7, 2021
Obituary Quan Van La, 60, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Kien Giang, Vietnam to the late Ket La and Sau Huynh. He immigrated to the United States in 1981, and enrolled at San Joaquin Delta Community College. In between learning English and working jobs, he was able to earn his...
Judith P. (Johnson) Parker
Dec 5, 2021
Obituary Judith P. Parker, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Roger and Jeanne (Pomalaski) Johnson, she worked as a customer service representative for Walgreens, retiring in April of 2020, after 26 years of service. Judy was predeceased by her beloved husband Gene Parker this past April as well...
Linda J. (Famosi) Famosi
Dec 4, 2021
Obituary Linda Jean Famosi of Springfield, MA died Saturday morning 12/4/21, peacefully at her home. She was 68 years old. Born September 29, 1953 in Waltham MA, she was a beloved daughter of the late Margaret (McCarthy) Famosi of Shelburne Falls, MA and the late Reynold Famosi of Newton, MA. Linda was raised in Waltham, MA and was a long-term...
Malvina L. (Couture) Fitzgerald
Nov 30, 2021
Obituary Malvina L. (Couture) Fitzgerald, 100, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Born in Springfield to the late Alfred and Malvina (Milson) Couture, she was a longtime Ludlow resident. She worked as a sales clerk in area fabric stores for many years and she was a faithful communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Church in Ludlow. Malvina was predeceased by her...
Nicholas C. Bordoni
Nov 28, 2021
Obituary Nicholas C. Bordoni, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2021. Born in Springfield to the late Elario and Ann (Bouno) Bordoni, he was a truck driver for Williams Distributing for many years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Maxine (Harpin) Bordoni in 2005 and his brother Elario Bordoni. He is survived by his brother Richard Calvi, his...
Vivian L. (Daigle) Daigle
Nov 21, 2021
Obituary 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...
Nellie M. (Fido) Glica
Nov 19, 2021
Obituary 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...
John Lee Farrell
Nov 17, 2021
Obituary 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...
Dean W. Safford
Nov 14, 2021
Obituary 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...
Allen Lane Dillard
Nov 13, 2021
Obituary Allen L. Dillard was born in Brooklyn, NY Nov 14th, 1949. A decorated Army Veteran (including a Purple Heart Presented by President Nixon) who was drafted at 20yrs old and served 2 Tours in Vietnam. Allen was a Martial Arts trained Samurai Black Belt, and a Government Trained Sharpshooter.  Allen spent his life helping others. Allen also volunteered as...
