Violet A. (Kissel) Benoit
May 3, 2021
Obituary Violet Alice (Kissel) Benoit lived a full life in her 96 years. Born in Staten Island to immigrants from Slovakia, she grew up during the Depression and learned to live simply and with gratitude for what she had, like drinking coffee and eating rye bread with her father in the early morning hours and sledding and skating with all...
Gene A. Parker
Apr 30, 2021
Obituary Gene Alan Parker, 84, died peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late George and Marion (Skinner) Parker, he served proudly in the US Marine Corps and the US Navy Reserves. Gene worked as a Warehouse Manager at Halmar Distributors for over 30 years until his retirement. Gene loved going on...
Janet L. (Alvarez) Bartlett
Apr 26, 2021
Obituary Janet L. Bartlett passed peacefully on April 26, 2021 at LifeCare Center in Wilbraham, MA, with loving family at her side. She was 90. She is survived by her 4 children: Susan Bartlett of Palmer, MA; Virginia (and Gene Malaterra) Bartlett of Windham, NH; Julie Emmetts of Spencer, MA; and Larry (and Lisa) Bartlett of Derry, NH; 7 grandchildren:...
Cynthia L. (Bennett) Smith
Apr 23, 2021
Obituary Lifelong Wilbraham resident, Cynthia L. (Bennett) Smith, 76, died peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021, at home. Born in Springfield to the late Ralph and Winifred (Rogers) Bennett, she was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School, Class of 1962. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Louis & Clark Drugstore for 10 years. Cindy loved music. She played...
Frederick R. Supernant, Jr.
Apr 22, 2021
Obituary Frederick R. Supernant, Jr., 78, died peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield, he was a longtime Wilbraham resident. He was a baker at Tougias Bakery in Springfield for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Carol (Penrose) Supernant, son Frederick R. Supernant,...
Raffaela (Federici) Houck
Apr 20, 2021
Obituary Raffaela “Elina” (Federici) Houck, 92, passed away April 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, March 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Louis and Frances (Fiasconaro) Federici. Elina was a graduate of the Holzer Hospital School of Nursing in Ohio and worked as a registered nurse for the Baystate Medical Center, Wesson...
Robert William Brown, Sr.
Apr 20, 2021
Obituary Robert W. Brown, 85, passed away April 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, November 16, 1935, the son of the late Leon and Jane (Lagacy) Brown. Bob was a graduate of Cathedral High School and American International College and was a proud US Marine Corps veteran during the Korean War. Bob worked at Mass Mutual...
Lois J. (Gerard) Dugay
Apr 20, 2021
Obituary Lois Jane (Becky) Dugay, 87, of Monson, Massachusetts passed away on April 20, 2021. Lois was born February 2, 1934 in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Walter and Sarah Gerard. Her main vocation and passion was taking care of seniors as a home health aide. She was known to all for her strength, creativity, and sense of humor. Lois...
Marian (Anderson) Merrill
Mar 31, 2021
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident Marian (Anderson) Merrill, 87, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at home with her family. She was born in Springfield to the late Godfred and Ella (Bradley) Anderson. Marian was a member of Grace Union Church in Wilbraham since 1987. Marian graduated from Classical High School in 1951 and maintained lifelong friendships. In her youth,...
Mary Lou Louise (O'Connor) O'Connor
Mar 29, 2021
Obituary Mary Lou O’Connor, 60, died peacefully on Monday March 29, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center after a short illness. She was born in Springfield, MA to the late Patrick J and Julia J (Wonsek) O’Connor. Mary Lou attended Wilbraham schools and the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative. She worked for many years at Wilbraham & Monson Academy. A longtime...
Natalie M. (Reed) True
Mar 22, 2021
Obituary Natalie M. (Reed) True, age 103, died on March 22, 2021 in Hoosick Falls, NY. Born in Waltham, MA, she was the daughter of Henry and Marguerite (Daniell) Reed. She resided in Wilbraham, MA for fifty-eight years and was an active member of Wilbraham United Church. She worked at Monarch Insurance Co. and later at Titeflex, Springfield as an...
Sally J. (Johnson) Roberts
Mar 15, 2021
Obituary Sally Jeanne (Johnson) Roberts, 83, passed away peacefully on March 15,2021, surrounded by the love of her family. Sally was born October 18,1937 to the late Roger E. and Jeanne (Pomalaski) Johnson. She was a 1955 graduate of the High School of Commerce and was a lifelong resident of Springfield. A busy mom, cheerleader and scorekeeper, Sally returned to...
Ralph J. Dygon
Mar 14, 2021
Obituary Ralph Joseph Dygon, 90, died peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield to the late Leon and Salomea (Grondalski) Dygon, he lived most of his life in Indian Orchard. A proud Army Veteran stationed in Alaska, he was a Detective with the Springfield Police Department, Crime Prevention Bureau, for 30 years...
Robert G. Lucas
Mar 9, 2021
Obituary Robert G. Lucas (Bob or Bobby) of Wilbraham, MA passed away peacefully at his home on March 9, 2021 at the age of 79. A longtime resident of Wilbraham (51 years), Bob was born on June 4, 1941 in Springfield, MA to the late Paul and Marion Lucas (Charest). Bob attended Springfield Technical High School (’59) and went on...
Ana Maria (Martinez) Maldonado
Mar 8, 2021
Obituary Ana M. (Martinez) Maldonado, 81, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare in Agawam. She was born in Puerto Rico on August 19, 1939 to the late Juan and Hipolita (Davila) Martinez and predeceased by seven siblings; Elena, Isabel, Aurrora, Petra, Tomas, Juan Nitin and Jose Pepe. She grew up in Puerto Rico and settled in New...
Judith A. (Nietupski) Arslanian
Mar 8, 2021
Obituary Judith A. (Nietupski) Arslanian, 74, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Springfield on November 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lillian (Kemple) Nietupski. An avid reader, Judy was a bright light of sunshine wherever she went. She loved flowers and gardening and lifted our spirits...
Donald L. Wolford
Mar 1, 2021
Obituary Donald L. Wolford, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Hartford, CT on September 7, 1928 to the late Dyson and Alice (Greenland) Wolford, he graduated from Wethersfield High School, Class of 1946 and attended Trinity College on a track scholarship, graduating with a degree in Engineering. Don was recognized by the...
Arthur F. Dubois
Feb 26, 2021
Obituary Arthur Francis DuBois, 89, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at home in the loving arms of his wife. Art amazed his family and caregivers as he fought back over and over again when others had counted him out. We joked and said he was like a cat with nine lives. He was the son of the late Irene...
Catherine Ann (Daley) Joyce
Feb 26, 2021
Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mother, Catherine Ann Joyce. Catherine passed away on February 26, 2021 surrounded by the comfort and love of her family. Born in Boston, raised in Quincy, Catherine was the daughter of the late Anna V. Daley and John F. Daley. Catherine began her career at New England...
Florence J. (Kraucek) Williams
Feb 26, 2021
Obituary Florence J. (Kraucek) Williams, 87, died peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021, at home. Born in Holbrook, NY to the late Conrad and Mary (Scokoly) Kraucek, she was a longtime Wilbraham resident. Florence worked in the kitchen at American International College for many years until her retirement. She was a faithful communicant of St. Cecilia Church and a devoted...
