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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...
Jean F. (Dowd) Pybas
Mar 20, 2017
Jean F. (Dowd) Pybas, 84, passed peacefully into the arms of God, with her family by her side, on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Natick to the late Paul and Lena (Merino) Dowd, she was a graduate of Boston College School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Masonic Nursing...
Alan E. Dudley
Mar 19, 2017
Alan E. Dudley, 88, died peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Heritage Hall South in Agawam. Born in Palmer to the late Roy and Alice (Mackie) Dudley, he was a proud Army Veteran of World War II. He attended Emerson College and worked as a Sales Manager for the former Lorillard Company for 30 years until his retirement. A...
Marilyn J. Jackson
Mar 19, 2017
Marilyn J. Jackson, 78, died peacefully on March 19, 2017 at Baystate Wing Hospital. She was born in Springfield to the late Edwin and Madeline (McDonald) Jackson. She is survived by her sister Diane Kurtz of Craig, CO and her cousins and guardians Judith Theocles of Wilbraham and Mandy Magill of Monson. A Memorial Service with family and friends was...
Edward N. Holt
Mar 19, 2017
Edward N. Holt, 69, died peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ludlow to the late George and Evelyn (Dibble) Holt, he was a proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a Supervisor at the Bulk Mail Center of the US Post Office in Springfield until...
Frances (O'Connor) Quinn
Mar 17, 2017
Frances (O�Connor) Quinn, 89, of Wilbraham, formerly of Hungry Hill, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 17 surrounded by her family and dear friend, Ewa. Born in Holyoke on August 20, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Griffin) O�Connor and attended Holyoke Catholic Schools. Fran was predeceased by her sister Nora and three...
Louise A. (Mccall) Crawford
Mar 15, 2017
Louise A. (McCall) Crawford, 82, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing in Springfield. Born in Cambridge to the late Owen and Helen (Doherty) McCall, she is survived by her brother Henry McCall and his wife Gail of Chelmsford, MA. Louise was a proud graduate of Boston College School of Nursing, Class 0f 1956....
James Richard Valentine
Mar 8, 2017
James R. �Tino� Valentine, 86, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham, surrounded by his family. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Gabriel and Rose (Ghiandoni) Valentine. Tino owned and operated Valentine Auto Body in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield for many years. He was a well-known Corvette specialist and...
Faith L. (Fitzgerald) Carosello
Mar 7, 2017
Faith L. (Fitzgerald) Carosello, 78, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Armbrook Village in Westfield. Born in Springfield to the late Francis and Ruby (Roy) Fitzgerald, she graduated from Cathedral High School and worked as a Clerk in the Collector�s Office for the City of Springfield for 13 years. Former Wilbraham resident, Faith was a communicant of St....
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