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...
Joel A. Gonyea
Nov 12, 2021
Obituary 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...
Barbara (Hoffard) Daley
Nov 9, 2021
Obituary 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...
Jack D. Phillips
Nov 8, 2021
Obituary 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...
Mary D. (Dowd) Booth
Nov 7, 2021
Obituary 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...
Raymond M. Lavallee
Nov 6, 2021
Obituary 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...
Richard T. Misiaszek
Nov 4, 2021
Obituary Richard T. Misiaszek, 74, passed away on November 4 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, after a brief illness. Born in Ludlow to the late Thaddeus and Stephanie (Frydryk) Misiaszek, Richard grew up in Indian Orchard and was a long-time resident of Wilbraham. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School (now Pope Francis Prep) and the University of...
Sheila A. (Gentile) Grover
Oct 27, 2021
Obituary Sheila (Gentile) Grover, 53, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in her childhood home in Wilbraham, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, Sheila attended Wilbraham schools and graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School in 1986. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Emerson College in Boston. Sheila had many talents. She became nationally ranked traveling across the...
