Violet (Boniewicz) Biskup
Jun 9, 2017
Violet (Boniewicz) Biskup, 94, died peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2017 of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Maryan and Helen Boniewicz, she was a longtime Wilbraham resident. She was a graduate of the High School of Commerce in Springfield and began her early life as a bookkeeper. After she moved to Wilbraham to raise her family,...
Mark E. Lucek
Jun 3, 2017
Mark E. Lucek, 53, died peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at home, surrounded by his family, after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Springfield, he was the son of Geraldine (Costello) Lucek and the late Edwin Lucek. Mark will be sadly missed by his daughter Arrika (Lucek) Denbin and her husband Jeffrey of Wilbraham, his brothers...
Beverly L. (Leblanc) Wright
Jun 2, 2017
Beverly L. (LeBlanc) Wright, 91, died peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2017. Born in Springfield to the late Norbert and Louise (Westling) LeBlanc, she was a graduate of Classical High School, Bridgeport School of Nursing and earned an Associate Degree from Springfield Technical Community College. She was a Registered Nurse and enjoyed a long career as a Visiting Nurse for...
Lorraine S. (Serra) Guidette
May 31, 2017
Lorraine (Serra) Guidette, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Born in Springfield to the late Ardvino and Fernanda (Veratti) Serra, she lived most of her life in East Longmeadow. She worked as a Realtor for Paul Ackerman Real Estate for 30 years until her retirement. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Robert Guidette in 1982 and by her...
Marguerite Virginia (Parker) Dailey
May 26, 2017
Peggy Dailey died peacefully at home with her loving husband of 73 years at her side on May 26, 2017 in Alpharetta, GA. Born Marguerite Virginia Parker, in Portsmouth, VA on January 17, 1920, Peggy attended Saint Joseph Academy in Portsmouth, VA. She later moved with her mother and father, two sisters and one brother to Willoughby Spit on Ocean...
Jesse J. Rhodes
May 20, 2017
East Longmeadow � Jesse J. Rhodes, 80, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Jesse was born in Packard, KY on September 6, 1936 to the late Luther and Betty Ann (Phillips) Rhodes. His family moved to a small farm in Buffalo Walden, KY, where he attended a one room school until the 7th grade. Jesse later...
Genevieve (Norton) Snyder
May 14, 2017
Genevieve (Norton) Snyder, 95, died peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at home. Born in Milford, PA to the late Harry and Bessie (Supplee) Norton, she lived most of her life in Hatfield, PA. She was predeceased by her husband John William Snyder in 2013. She will be sadly missed by her beloved children; James Snyder and his wife Ann...
Harry E. Meservey
May 14, 2017
Harry Edward Meservey, 77, a resident of Wilbraham and Holiday, FL, died peacefully at home in Wilbraham Sunday morning, May 14, 2017, surrounded by family. A proud patriot, veteran of the United States Navy, and 1957 graduate of Classical High School, Harry was born June 6, 1939, in Worcester, son of the late Katherine (Lester) and Harry Meservey. He is...
Susan A. (Minie) Falzone
May 8, 2017
Susan A. (Minie) Falzone, 84, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born on April 15, 1933 to the late Frederick and Kathleen (Doran) Minie, and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1950. Susan was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years Joseph Falzone on May 30, 2005, and by her son James...
Elizabeth B. (Barnes) Carpenter
Apr 28, 2017
Elizabeth �Bette� Carpenter, 89, died peacefully, surrounded by her family,�on Friday, April 28, 2017. Born in North Attleborough to the late Aldrich and Elizabeth (Rhodes) Barnes, she was a longtime Wilbraham resident. She received her Associate Degree from Colby Junior College (now Colby- Sawyer College) in New London, NH and was a member of the Eastern Star. An avid bridge...
Joseph Daniel Daly
Apr 25, 2017
Joseph D. Daly, 84, of Grayson Dr., Springfield, MA, formerly of Longmeadow, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. Joseph was born in Springfield, graduated from Cathedral High School in 1950 and achieved an MS Degree in Education from AIC. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean conflict. Joseph was a...
Lois (Bulger) Costa
Apr 15, 2017
Lois (Bulger) Costa, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at home. Born in Rumford, ME to the late Edward and Mary (Lawler) Bulger, she graduated from the former Emerson Court Reporting School in Boston. Lois worked as an Official Court Stenographer for the Commonwealth of MA for 31 years until her retirement in 2009. She is survived...
Craig P. Tracy, Cpa
Apr 15, 2017
Craig P. Tracy, CPA, 52, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Baystate Wing Hospital. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of Henry Paul and Iris (McGivern) Tracy of Somers, CT. He graduated from Western New England College in 1986 and worked as a Certified Public Accountant for over 30 years....
Norberta A. (Kelly) Nestor
Apr 14, 2017
Norberta A. (Kelly) Nestor, 85, died peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2017, surrounded by her family, at Wingate at East Longmeadow. Born in Springfield to the late William and Anna (McGrath) Kelly, she was a longtime Wilbraham resident and a faithful communicant of St. Cecilia�s Church. She worked for many years at the Wilbraham Town Hall, as well as at...
Richard David Jones
Apr 13, 2017
Richard �David� Jones, 75, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, IL on December 10, 1941, he worked for the Dearden Iron Works in Chicopee, retiring in 2003 and was a member of the Meadows Masonic Lodge in E. Longmeadow. David was a Coast Guard Veteran during the Vietnam War. David leaves his...
William R. Broadbent
Apr 11, 2017
William R. Broadbent, 83, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Ludlow to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Hughes) Broadbent, he was a proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War. William retired as a Lieutenant from the Wilbraham Fire Department after 20 years of service. He served for many years...
Ronald "Skip" J. Chiasson
Apr 8, 2017
Ronald �Skip� Joseph Chiasson, 73, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 8, 2017 at home. Ronald was born on May 20, 1943 in Gardner to the late Joseph and Mary (Boudreau) Chiasson. Skip grew up in Athol and later moved to Ludlow where he made his home. He was a graduate from New Salem Tech High School. He was an entrepreneur...
Joanne Mary (Pearce) Gaudio
Apr 6, 2017
Joanne (Pearce) Gaudio, 73, died peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at home with her loving family by her side. Born in White Plains, NY, to the late Ned and Mary (Hoffman) Pearce, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester, Master of Social Work degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts degree from...
Barbara J. (Jordan) Sweeney
Apr 4, 2017
Longtime Wilbraham resident, Barbara (Jordan) Sweeney, 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Orchard Valley in Wilbraham. Born in Providence, RI to the late Henry and Barbara (Merithew) Jordan, Barbara was employed at the Hampden County Sherriff�s Dept. for 15 years. She was predeceased by her husband Edward J. Sweeney in 2013. Barbara will be sadly missed by...
