Irene V. (Charbonneau) Rivers
Jan 23, 2020
Obituary Irene V. Rivers, 93, died peacefully on Thursday, January 23rd at Vero of Wilbraham. Born in Huntington, MA to the late August and Angelina (Jolly) Charbonneau, she owned and operated Pine Cleaners and Dyers for 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley J. Rivers and grandchildren Carolyn and Luke. Irene is survived by her five children: Albert...
Kathleen M. (Richards) Phipps
Jan 18, 2020
Obituary Kathleen M. (Richards) Phipps, 76, died peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at home. She was born in Beverly, MA to the late Ernest and Adeline (Peters) Richards. She worked in production for Sylvania of Salem, MA and Western PA for many years. She was a longtime member of the Wilbraham Democratic Town Committee and Red Hat Society. Kathy...
Joan C. (Lauck) Mcmann
Jan 17, 2020
Obituary Joan C. (Lauck) McMann, 84, passed away Friday January 17, 2020 at Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer. Born in Hicksville, Long Island NY, August 1, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (Rueger) Lauck. Joan received her nursing degree in Brooklyn, NY and worked as a registered nurse for over 35 years at the former...
Barbara (Allen) Kelly
Jan 16, 2020
Obituary Barbara (Allen) Kelly, 90, died peacefully at home on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Born in Springfield to the late Wesley and Ethel (Palmer) Allen, she was married to James A. Kelly, Jr. for twenty-seven years until his death in 1981. She was a homemaker raising their five children before returning to school to become a registered nurse, working for...
Levi Anthony Carrier
Jan 14, 2020
Obituary Levi Anthony Carrier – Beloved Father & Husband, Prolific Business Man – Passes Away On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 3:34 PM, Levi Anthony Carrier, age 77, of Wilbraham, MA passed away peacefully, surrounded by close family and loved ones. Levi was a fiercely-loved father, husband, brother, son, and friend. He was the embodiment of strength and masculinity, balanced...
Eugene M. Nawrocki
Jan 13, 2020
Obituary Eugene “Geno” Nawrocki, 81, died peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Baystate Wing Hospital. Born in Chicopee, he was son of the late John and Genevieve (Adamczyk) Nawrocki. A graduate of Chicopee Vocational High School, he has owned and operated Geno’s Auto Service in Chicopee since 1956. In 1983, Geno purchased and ran Granby Auto Salvage until 2000. ...
Leonard A. Mengel
Jan 9, 2020
Obituary Leonard A. Mengel, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Leonard was bom in Holyoke, MA son of the late Alfred and Flora (Marcotte) Mengel. Leonard served his country in the Air Force from April 1951 until his honorable discharge in April 1955. Leonard owned and operated Suzor’s Appraisal Service for many...
T. Jean (Bennett) Franklin
Jan 6, 2020
Obituary T. Jean Franklin, age 90, passed away on Monday, January 6th at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Wilbraham and died in the same home she was raised in which brought her much comfort. A graduate of Classical High School in Springfield, Jean held many secretarial positions in her lifetime. She was best...
Bernice M. (Douglas) Vautrain
Jan 3, 2020
Obituary Bernice M. (Douglas) Vautrain, 92, died peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow. Born in Springfield to the late Albert and Rena (Larro) Douglas, she was a longtime resident of Hampden. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Armand Vautrain. Bernice is survived by her son Raymond A. Vautrain and his wife Carmella, two...
Daniel C. Grealis
Dec 22, 2019
Obituary Daniel C. Grealis, 76, died peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield to the late George and Mary (Cronin) Grealis, he worked for many years in information technology for Steiger’s Department Store and later as the Campus Events Coordinator at Western New England University. He is survived by his beloved wife...
Maureen J. (Maynard) Maynard
Dec 21, 2019
Obituary Maureen Jean Maynard, 56, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Maureen was born in Springfield on January 25, 1963, daughter to David A. and Gloria J. (Grout) Maynard. Maureen grew up in Ludlow and later moved to Palmer where she raised her children. She worked for many years in the human services field with...
Mary F. (Langone) Mussi
Dec 21, 2019
Obituary Mary F. (Langone) Mussi, 77, died peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in New York City to the late Anthony and Rose (Gambone) Langone, she worked in the cafeteria for the New York City Board of Education. A resident of Wilbraham for the last 20 years, Mary was a faithful communicant of St. Cecilia...
Julie A. Mcmahon
Dec 20, 2019
Obituary Julie Ann McMahon, 58, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, she was a graduate of Technical High School in Springfield. She worked for the US Postal Service for over 20 years at the Bulk Mail Center in Springfield. Julie was predeceased by her father...
Cecile B. (Henrye) Henrye
Dec 18, 2019
Obituary Cecile B. Henrye, 69, of Wilbraham died on December 18, 2019 following a brief illness. Born in Holyoke, she was a lifelong resident of the Springfield area. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Cecile (Nadeau) Henrye. She is survived by a sister, Suzanne C. Lagacy (Ed) of Monson, a nephew Michael Cote and her dear friends Margot...
Dalma V. (Vesentini) Mandolini
Dec 15, 2019
Obituary Dalma Vesentini Mandolini, 78, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday December 15, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Springfield, MA to Adam and Louise Vesentini, Dalma was a long-time resident of Hampden. Dalma graduated from Westfield State College and worked at JC Penney in the Eastfield Mall managing the catalog, credit and layaway...
Dolores (Molella) Halls
Dec 9, 2019
Obituary Dolores A. Halls 1928 – 2019 Longmeadow Through the Grace of God, Dolores will rest eternally in His care and presence. She was welcomed home on Monday, December 9, 2019. A long time Springfield resident, Dolores was born in Staten Island, NY to the late Frederick and Maria (Gilardi) Molella, she attended Bethany Assembly of God in Agawam. She...
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...
