David A. Degon
Oct 28, 2020
Obituary David A. Degon Sr., 77 died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at home with his family by his side. David was born January 24, 1943 in Springfield, MA to the late Melvin and Ella Degon. He graduated from Springfield Tech High School, class of 1960. He served 8 years in the Army National Guard and was a retired...
Alfred E. Carpluk
Oct 26, 2020
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident Alfred E. Carpluk, 95, died on Monday, October 26, 2020 at home. Born in Boston to the late John and Mary (Sedelnick) Carpluk, Al served his country proudly in the Army Air Force during World War II. He graduated from Tufts University as an electrical engineer and owned and operated Yankee Electric Manufacturing for 45 years....
Richard R. Martin
Oct 26, 2020
Obituary Richard R. Martin died peacefully in Clearwater, FL. on October 26 at the age of 75. Rich was born on September 13, 1945 in Springfield to the late Robert F. and Nancy (Basile) Martin. He was predeceased by his brothers, Butchie and Johnny. Richard was a plumber by trade, however he was avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, and...
Barbara A. (Hickey) Smith-Chaffee
Oct 24, 2020
Obituary Barbara (Hickey) Smith-Chaffee, 81, died peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Springfield to the late Robert and Barbara (Leonard) Hickey, she worked as a CNA at the former Mediplex Nursing Home in East Longmeadow and previously at Buxton. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Bruce Chaffee in 2018 and her brother...
Mark A. Davis
Oct 23, 2020
Obituary Mark A. Davis, 65, passed away Oct 23, 2020. He was born Oct 11, 1955 to Walter and Doris (Jalbert) Davis. Mark worked for the State of Massachusetts for over 30 years with his last duties working as a Vocational Instructor. Mark enjoyed playing softball for most of his adult years where he created an endless amount of lifelong...
George W. Bready, Jr.
Oct 20, 2020
Obituary Lifelong Wilbraham resident George W. Bready, Jr., 81, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late George W. and Emily G (Brown) Bready, he was a welder at the former Tambrands for 40 years until his retirement. He was a 60-year member of the Newton Masonic Lodge in Wilbraham....
Richard J. Goodreau
Oct 18, 2020
Obituary Richard J. Goodreau, 61, passed away Sunday October 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, July 9, 1959, the son of the late Richard and Cosette (Garneau) Goodreau. Richard was a graduate of Ludlow High School where he played hockey. He worked for Doncasters/Storms Forge for several years, loved camping in the Poconos, NASCAR...
Jeanne (Tardif) Tardif
Oct 17, 2020
Obituary Jeanne Tardif passed peacefully Saturday October 17, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Quebec, Canada, March 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Jean and Marie (Fortin) Tardif. In Canada, Jeanne met and married her loving husband Eugene. They moved their young family to Massachusetts in 1963 and lived the last 28 years in Wilbraham with Hughie and...
Mary (Dyer) Cobb
Oct 16, 2020
Obituary Mary Marjorie (Dyer) Cobb, 80 passed away Friday October 16, 2020 at Vero of Hampden. Born in Springfield, August 31, 1940, the daughter of the late Michael and Dorothea (Yumes) Dyer. She was raised, educated and spent all of her life in Longmeadow. Mary worked for the Worcester Federal Savings Bank and the Bank of America. She was a...
Leanne I. (Irion) Morrissey
Oct 14, 2020
Obituary Leanne (Irion) Morrissey, 63, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Plainfield, NJ, she graduated with a BS from Ladycliff College in New York, and earned Master’s Degrees from College of Our Lady of the Elms and Endicott College. Leanne was a National Board Certified Master Teacher—an uncommonly high achievement—and worked as an...
Doranne (Stark) Shonio
Oct 12, 2020
Obituary Doranne (Stark) Shonio, 79, died peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Aurora, IL, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Morse) Stark. She worked as a caregiver at Monson Developmental Center for 20 years until her retirement. She is survived by her husband Darwin Shonio, seven children: Robert (Theresa)...
Shirley G. (Couch) Fuller
Oct 11, 2020
Obituary Shirley Grace (Couch) Fuller, 96, of Main Street passed away Sunday at home. She was born in Springfield on January 26, 1924 to the late Fredrick and Thelma (Davis) Couch. She grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Classical High School and later graduated from Springfield Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. Shirley worked as the School...
Raymond L. Stone. Jr.
Oct 7, 2020
Obituary Raymond L. Stone, Jr., 92 passed away October 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Stoneham, MA., August 14, 1928, he was the son of the late Raymond and Hazel (Kendrick) Stone. Ray was a graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in accounting. He was a US Army veteran during the Korean War. Ray was an...
Barbara (Lloyd) Stockwell
Oct 6, 2020
Obituary Barbara (Lloyd) Stockwell, 90, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Willimansett Center West in Chicopee. A lifelong Palmer resident, she was born to the late Henry and Esther 0.Lloyd. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Rite Aid in Palmer (formerly Brooks Pharmacy) for many years until her retirement. She was predeceased by her husband Earl Stockwell...
Donna Jean (Corey) Meschke
Oct 4, 2020
Obituary Donna Jean (Corey) Meschke died peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Born in Springfield to the late Charles and Jeannette (Daly) Corey, she was happily married to Harold Meschke for 50 years. She taught school in Springfield, MA, Charleston, SC and Baton Rouge, LA. She loved to paint portraits and had an exhibition in a Baton Rouge Library. She...
Sarkis K. Garibian
Sep 29, 2020
Obituary Sarkis Kevork Garibian, beloved husband of the late Mary Garibian, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, surrounded by his four children. He was 89 years old. The son of orphans, survivors of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, Sarkis, from his early years, exhibited a gift for mathematics and competitive sports, especially basketball, tennis, boxing, and ping pong. His athletic...
Jose Luis Ferreira
Sep 27, 2020
Obituary Jose Luis Ferreira, 47, died on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Funeral Services were held privately for the family. Wilbraham Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jose Luis Ferreira, please visit our floral store.
John R. Denby
Sep 23, 2020
Obituary John “Jack” Robert Denby, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born in Springfield to the late Harold and Mildred (Manhire) Denby and was a longtime Wilbraham resident. He graduated from the University of CT with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned an MBA from American International College. He...
Ruth M. (Monrad) Lindahl
Sep 16, 2020
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident Ruth M. Lindahl, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sverre and Margit (Stub) Monrad. She graduated from Hartford Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and worked as a nurse in Dr. Schwendenmann’s office for 25...
Zepyour (Sanoyan) Mardirossian
Sep 14, 2020
Obituary The family of Zepyour Mardirossian is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their dear Mother and Nana on Monday, September 14, 2020 at JGS Lifecare in Longmeadow, MA. Born in Basra, Iraq on February 20, 1934 to the late Arsen and Mariam Sanoyan. She was employed at Elmcrest Country Club, Chez Josef, and previously at Carter’s Clothing, Buxton’s...
