Madeline S. (Quillici) Flanagan
Dec 9, 2019
Obituary Madeline “Mady” S. (Quillici) Flanagan, 89, passed on Dec 9, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Albert M. and Nora M. (Shea) Quillici, on April 27, 1930, she resided in Wilbraham from 1968 until 2018. Madeline was a graduate of the High School of Commerce, class of 1947, she served as Class Secretary and...
Marguerite C. (Mitchell) Wigham
Dec 9, 2019
Obituary Marguerite Clare (Mitchell) Wigham, 90, died peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Life Care Center in Wilbraham. Born in Montague, she worked as a nurse’s aide in area hospitals. She is survived by two sons: William C. Wigham of Huntington, MA and Frederick J. Wigham of Maine, two daughters: Jeni Wigham of Westfield and Beth DiRoma of South...
Llewellyn S. Merrick
Dec 6, 2019
Obituary Beloved farmer and community leader Llewellyn S. Merrick, 90, died peacefully on Friday December 6th, 2019, at Life Care Center Rehab of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield to the late Charles L. and Elizabeth (Kidder) Merrick, he spent many summers of his youth working on the Merrick farm with his father. He was graduated from Amherst College and was known...
Marie Therese (Brodeur) Kowynia
Nov 26, 2019
Obituary Marie Therese Kowynia, 96, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born in West Warren, MA to the late Joseph and Ruth (Geurin) Brodeur (LaLancett), she was a longtime Wilbraham resident. A faithful communicant of St. Cecilia Church, she was a member of their Women’s Club and served as a greeter for many years. She was also a member...
Donald Joseph Lavalley
Nov 21, 2019
Obituary Donald J. La Valley, 73, died peacefully after a courageous battle with Lewy body disease on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Born in Springfield to the late James and Barbara (McNeil) La Valley, Don was a 1964 graduate of Cathedral High School and earned his BA in Accounting from Lowell Tech. He later went on...
Robert G. Kasten
Nov 20, 2019
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident Robert Guion Kasten, 73, passed away peacefully in the arms of loved ones on Nov. 20, 2019. Born in New York City, he was the son of John G. Kasten and Ruth C. Martin. He was a graduate of Needham High School and Springfield College, where he participated in gymnastics, band and choral groups. After serving...
Charles F. Laberge, Iii
Nov 8, 2019
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident, Charles F. Laberge, III, 95, died peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019. Born in Brattleboro, VT, he was the son of the late Charles and Beatrice (Tacy) Laberge of Hinsdale, NH. He joined the Boy Scouts of America in 1937, and in the early years of WWII, he served with the Scouts and local firemen as...
Jeffrey S. Bulley
Nov 5, 2019
Obituary Jeffrey S. Bulley, 54, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Palmer to the late Basil and Elizabeth (Singleton) Bulley, he worked for many years at Abdow’s Big Boy. He was predeceased by his wife Tina (Boily) Bulley. He is survived by his daughter Faith Merry, brother Christopher Bulley and sisters: Laurie Sawin and...
David L. Lorenzi
Nov 4, 2019
Obituary David Lawrence Lorenzi, a longtime East Longmeadow resident, died peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2019, at home. Born in Springfield to the late Ulysses J. and Helen M. (Griffin) Lorenzi. He was a 1945 graduate of Technical High School, a 1952 graduate of American International College with a BA in Economics and graduated in 1971 Magna Cum Laude from...
Ronald C. Von Flatern
Oct 30, 2019
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident, Ronald C. Von Flatern, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Woonsocket, RI to the late Leonard and Margaret (Lebel) Von Flatern, he was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean Era. Ron was a contract work inspector for the former New England Telephone Co. for 45 years...
Marcie (Daugherty) Hayn
Oct 23, 2019
Obituary Marcie Williams Hayn, 81, died October 23, 2019 in Wilbraham. Born in Woodbury, NJ, Marcie was a 53-year resident of Wilbraham, a talented pianist and organist, and a dedicated community volunteer. She served as President of the Atheneum Society of Wilbraham and led a church women’s group, The Bag Ladies, who made sleeping bags for homeless children. Marcie was...
Judith M. (Lunden) Jones
Oct 19, 2019
Obituary Judith M. (Lunden) Jones, 80, died peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Walter and Violet (Matchett) Lunden, she was a longtime Hampden resident. She was employed at Poplar Markets and Chapman Valve in accounting. She was an artist, specializing in watercolors and pastels. A faithful member of Hampden Federated...
Sally J. (Thompson) Carlson
Oct 16, 2019
Obituary Sally J. (Thompson) Carlson, 72, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pittsfield to the late Dean and Anne (Magill) Thompson, she was a longtime East Longmeadow resident. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School and was a faithful communicant of St. Michael’s Church in East Longmeadow. The greatest...
Thomas Allen Jones
Oct 5, 2019
Obituary Thomas Allen Jones, son of the late Griffith and Beatrice (Heavlow) Jones, died peacefully on October 5, 2019 at the age of 80. Thomas was born on July 27, 1939 in Upland, PA and lived in Linwood, Wallingford, Media, and Mt. Joy, PA. He attended Chichester schools in Boothwyn, PA and graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois with...
Edward J. Lavelle
Sep 27, 2019
Obituary After a short illness and a broken heart, Edward J. Lavelle Jr., 89, a long-time resident of Wilbraham, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Sept. 27, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Edward J. and Faith E. (Heald) Lavelle, Sr. on Sept. 14, 1930 in Springfield. At the age of 16, Ed met...
George R. Tracy
Sep 26, 2019
Obituary George Robert Tracy, 87, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Born in Springfield to the late George W. and Barbara (Snow) Tracy, he was a longtime East Longmeadow resident. He was a proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He met a lovely woman named Mary Brisley and they married at the Trinity...
John F. Mcdowell
Sep 20, 2019
Obituary John “Jack” McDowell, 86, died peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on April 4, 1933 in Fitchburg to the late Joseph F. and Mary Ellen (Connelly) McDowell. He is predeceased by his loving wife Gail F. (Canegallo), his beloved son Michael, and his cherished sister Noreen Kittredge....
Daniel F. Budlong
Sep 10, 2019
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident Daniel F. Budlong, 71, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Rowland and Susan (Grzebienowski) Budlong, he was a proud US Marine Corps.Veteran and a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal (with one star). He was an HVAC instructor at Porter...
Jadvyga (Sirtautas) Shapras
Sep 7, 2019
Obituary Jadvyga A. Shapras wished to use her obituary, as her last chance, to thank God for many blessings received, especially her husband Peter, Roman Catholic Faith, intercession of the Saints and most specially Blessed Virgin Mary - Glorious Mother of God’s Son - Mother of Mercy! She protected and guided Jadvyga to a closer relationship with Her Son Jesus....
Francis A. Fitzgerald
Sep 6, 2019
Obituary Francis A. Fitzgerald died at home after a long illness on Friday, September 6, 2019. Born on March 12,1935 to the late Anthony and Ruby Fitzgerald. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School. Frank was a wire weaver for Cheney Bigalow Wire Works, a mechanic, and at one time had his own pressure washing company. Frank was a...
