Linda K. (Peterson) Grant
May 4, 2020
Obituary Linda Karen (Peterson) Grant, 78, affectionately known as "Bobby" died peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020. Born in Springfield to the late Russell and Gertrude (Kunitz) Peterson. In addition to her parents, Linda was also predeceased by her husband Herbert Bruce Grant, son Kerry Grant and brother David Peterson. She is survived by her two daughters: Lori Maynard and...
M. Winnifred (Hayden) Stearns
May 2, 2020
Obituary M. WINNIFRED HAYDEN STEARNS 109, affectionately known as "Peg" passed away on May 2, 2020 at The Life Care Center of Wilbraham. She was born in Clyde River, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia on January 5, 1911 to Jessica and Harry Hayden. She became a registered nurse and graduated from the class of 1932 from Springfield Hospital. It was at...
Donald Ian Donnet
May 1, 2020
Obituary Donald Ian Donnet, 89, died peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2020, at Life Care Center in Wilbraham. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to the late Wilfred and Nora (Ingham) Donnet, he worked for Great West Life and Mass Mutual for many years until his retirement. An active curler, he belonged to a curling club. Don is survived by his...
Justin Maldonado
Apr 30, 2020
Obituary Justin (Joe) Maldonado 82, born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on September 05, 1937 sadly passed away on April 30, 2020. He was the son of Juan & Josefa Maldonado (predeceased) and six siblings, (predeceased) Lydia Guzman, Baltazar Maldonado, Miguelina Diaz and Maria Morales. Justin leaves behind two siblings, Asuncion Figueroa and Guillermo Maldonado. Justin moved from New York City...
Patricia M. (Boylan) Boylan
Apr 30, 2020
Obituary Patricia “Trish” Boylan, 64, died peacefully in her Wilbraham home on Thursday, April 30, 2020 after a nearly one year courageous and heroic battle with cancer. Her sixty-four years began in Springfield where she was born to the late Thomas and Patricia (Mitchell) Boylan. Known for her sweetness, kindness and dry sense of humor she grew up in Wilbraham...
Paul S. Hapgood
Apr 30, 2020
Obituary Paul S. Hapgood, 71, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 30, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Worcester to the late Alfred and Ruth (Sheldon) Hapgood, he was a long time Wilbraham resident. Paul was a graduate of Lowell Technological Institute and had a successful career working for American Optical, National Blank Book, Dennison National and...
Linda E. (Kerr) Mccomb
Apr 30, 2020
Obituary Linda E. (Kerr) McComb, 67, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Born in Pittsfield to the late Roy and Genowefa (Machura) Kerr, she was the eldest of five children. In addition to her parents, Linda was also predeceased by her loving husband Kevin and her sister Debra A. Zimmerman. She will be sadly missed by her...
Thomas M. Nestor
Apr 27, 2020
Obituary Thomas McGarry Nestor, 86, longtime Wilbraham resident, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Renaissance Manor Holyoke. Born in Holyoke to the late Edward and Anna (McGarry) Nestor, he was a proud Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Tom graduated from Holyoke High School and attended Temple University. He was an Assistant Engineer at Pratt and Whitney...
Margaret A. (Baranoski) Trybus
Apr 26, 2020
Obituary Margaret A. (Baranoski) Trybus, 88, died peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was the daughter of the late William and Blanche (Erman) Baranoski. She is survived by her children: Albert Wozniak and his wife Priscilla of Sunderland and Karin Stitsinger of Springfield, brother John Baranoski of South Deerfield, four grandchildren: Craig and Michael Stitsinger, Brian Wozniak and Dylan...
David E. Sando
Apr 24, 2020
Obituary David Edward Sando, 52, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Rochester, NY, he was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School. He worked for Bergeron Drywall for many years as a drywall installer. An avid Buffalo Bills fan, he loved cars and racing and rock and roll. David was predeceased by his father Eugene...
Albert John Labroad
Apr 16, 2020
Obituary Albert John La Broad, 82, died peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. He was born in Springfield to the late Warren and Mary (Eisenmenger) La Broad. A proud Army veteran of the Cold War following World War II, he was stationed in Germany. Albert was a special heavy equipment operator, working for the City of...
Joan Elaine (Immler) Zephir
Apr 12, 2020
Obituary At 4:30 AM of the 2020 year’s Easter Sunday, Joan Elaine (Immler) Zephir completed her earthly journey, surrounded by her husband and children in her Wilbraham home of 48 years and accompanied her Savior, Jesus, on His memorial resurrection to Heaven. At the time of her departure she and her husband Henry K. Zephir had been married 68 years....
Evelyn E. (Gonyea) Amsden
Apr 10, 2020
Obituary Evelyn E. (Gonyea) Amsden, 84, died peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Leo and Lyla (Griswold) Gonyea, she has lived in East Longmeadow most of her life. Evelyn was devoted to her entire family and enjoyed gardening, the beach, music, dancing, family get-togethers and going to the casino with...
Patricia L. (Best) Luksis
Apr 9, 2020
Obituary Patricia L. Luksis, 78, died peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at home after being diagnosed with colon cancer in December. She was daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Morrow) Best and grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. She retired from the US Postal Service at the Bulk Mail Center in Springfield. A communicant of St. Cecilia Church in...
Timothy D. Ballan
Apr 9, 2020
Obituary Timothy D. Ballan, 35, died on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Born in Springfield, he grew up in East Longmeadow. He was a 2003 graduate of East Longmeadow High School. He attended Syracuse University, Worcester State University, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from UMass Amherst. Tim was a man of immense creativity and many passions....
Rae Peterson (Peterson) Selvy
Apr 8, 2020
Obituary Rae Peterson Selvy went to be with her Lord on April 8, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Brockton, MA, the youngest of three daughters to Paul Raymond and Adelaide Peterson. At age nine, her family moved to Springfield where she attended local schools and graduated from the High School of Commerce. She was employed by...
Thomas L. Gentile
Apr 8, 2020
Obituary Thomas L. Gentile, 69, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield to the late John and Vera (Linke) Gentile Millis, he worked as an X Ray Technician in local hospitals for many years. He also worked as a compliance officer for CHD. He is survived by his step father Daniel Millis, children:...
Steven Wilcox Hastings
Apr 7, 2020
Obituary Steven Wilcox Hastings of Springfield passed away on April 7, 2020. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of Ralph and Lois Hastings. After sometime in the Army, he attended college to become a professional Architect. Steve worked for several major architectural firms in Springfield and Hartford, retiring early to be a faithful caregiver to his mother in...
Victor R. O'Brien, Sr.
Apr 5, 2020
Obituary Victor R O’Brien, Sr, 80 of Wilbraham, passed away on April 5, 2020 after a long, difficult battle with dementia. Vic was born in Holyoke Ma on March 24, 1940 to the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Roberts) O’Brien. Vic proudly served his country in the US Army in the 101st Airborne Division where he received many honors and commendations. ...
David P. Deziel
Apr 4, 2020
Obituary David P. Deziel, 69, a longtime Chicopee resident died on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by the amazing cardiac team. Born in Holyoke, MA, he was the son of the late Leo P. and Lorraine (LeBel) Deziel. He worked at the Uniroyal plant in Chicopee as well as various other truck driving jobs. Dave was...
