Joseph N. Nascembeni
Nov 12, 2014
Springfield: Joseph N. Nascembeni, 96, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, surrounded by his family, at the Holyoke Soldier�s Home. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Napoleon and Mary (Contardi) Nascembeni. A proud veteran of the US Army, he worked as a selector at the former A&P Grocery. He was predeceased by his wife Theresa (Mee)...
Joseph A. O'Shaughnessy
Nov 12, 2014
Joseph Arnold �Red� O�Shaughnessy passed away peacefully on November 12, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield and raised in the Hungry Hill section of the city, he was son of the late Patrick and Catherine (Killilea) O�Shaughnessy. He graduated from Cathedral High School, where he met his wife, the former Joyce Paradis. Joe served as a 1st...
Edward D. Croken
Nov 7, 2014
Edward David Croken, 67, died peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2014. He was born in Springfield to the late Daniel and Bridie (Carney) Croken. He owned and operated Glenwood Caf� in Springfield for 30 years. He also worked for New England Telephone as a central office technician for 26 years. Ed was active in horse racing and was a member...
Florence Mae (Converse) Shults
Nov 4, 2014
Florence Mae (Converse) Shults, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Wingate at Wilbraham. She was born in Springfield to the late Horatio and Marion (Davis) Converse. She worked for the Wilbraham Public Schools and as a baker at Wilbraham Monson Academy and the family owned Village Store in the center of Wilbraham. She was a longtime...
Aurora V. (Richard) Boudreau
Nov 1, 2014
Aurora V. (Richard) Boudreau, 83, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2014. Born in New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Divina (Cormier) Richard. She worked as a bookkeeper for N. E. Uniform and later for Ayotte & King, retiring after 15 years of service. She was predeceased by her first husband, John J. Boudreau....
Cecile L. (Dauplaise) Dumas
Oct 31, 2014
Cecile L. Dumas, a gentle and kind mother, sister and friend, died on October 31, 2014. A woman who lost her husband in 2007, relocated to Springfield, MA after living in Florida for 27 years. Leaving behind friends and a way of life, she returned to the city of her youth. After many years of waking to the sounds of...
Margaret M. (Blair) Campbell
Oct 30, 2014
Margaret M. Campbell passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center at the age of 88. She and her family emigrated from Kelty, Scotland in 1958 and she resided most of her life in Springfield, MA. She was a long time employee of Steiger�s in the �Campus Shop.� She embraced her life as a naturalized Citizen...
Frederick T. Brooks
Oct 28, 2014
Frederick Thomas Brooks, 83, passed away on October 28, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born in Glen Ridge, NJ to Ronald and Margaret (Sharkey) Brooks. He graduated from Verona High School in 1949 and Middlebury College, class of 1953. During high school and college he enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and soccer. He served in the US Army during...
Marjorie (Kennedy) Schubach
Oct 24, 2014
Marjorie Schubach (1924 - 2014 ) Wilbraham Marjorie Kennedy Schubach, 90, died peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. A longtime Wilbraham resident, she was born in Springfield to the late Raymond Kennedy and Mary Cloonan Kennedy Sherman. Marjorie graduated from Cathedral High School and taught Adult Education classes in rug making for 42 years in the...
Joseph H. Scanlon
Oct 15, 2014
Joseph H. Scanlon, 84, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on October 15, 2014, with his wife and 4 children by his side. Born on June 21, 1930, son of the late Joseph and Ellen (McGillvray) Scanlon of Quincy, MA, he was a long time resident of East Longmeadow, MA. A US Air Force veteran, Joe served his country...
James M. Slade, Jr.
Oct 15, 2014
James Mitchell Slade born November 18, 1929, Far Hills, New Jersey, passed away on October 15, 2014. Pre-deceased by his parents James Mitchell Slade of Rochester, NY and Lillian McAuley, Lower Millstream, Canada and his sister Geraldine Davis.�He is survived by his wife, Patricia Knoth Slade, Sons: James A. Slade and companion Helen Salter; Jeffrey S. Slade and companion Alicia...
Alice L. (Veach) Mitchell
Oct 13, 2014
Alice L. (Veach) Mitchell, age 88, died peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. A long time Springfield and Wilbraham resident, she was born to the late Charles and Alice (Gelder)Veach. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She received her Registered Nursing degree from Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, earned a...
Homer R. Angers, Jr.
Sep 25, 2014
Homer R. Angers, Jr., 89, died peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the Holyoke Soldiers� Home. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Homer R. Angers, Sr. and Marguerite (Bell) Angers. Homer lived in Springfield all his life with the exception of a tour in the United States Army during the second World War....
Nashaly J. Vazquez
Sep 20, 2014
Nashaly J. Vazquez, 15, died peacefully on September 20, 2014. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of Edward Vazquez and Miriam Vega. She attended Northbridge High School and lived at Sunshine Haven, Whitinsville, MA. She will be sadly missed by her parents, brother Edward Vazquez and all her friends at Sunshine Haven. Lovable and endearing to all who knew...
Ronald W. Campbell
Sep 10, 2014
Ronald Campbell, 64, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at home. Born in Springfield to the late Howard and Dorothy (Fountain) Campbell, he has lived most of his life in Hampden and Wilbraham. He worked as a self-employed carpenter in this area for many years. Previously, he spent over 20 years in Colorado and Montana. He leaves two sons;...
Dorothy J. (Mcamis) Pelto
Sep 10, 2014
Dorothy J. Pelto died on Wednesday, September 10th at the generous age of 92. She passed peacefully with her two daughters by her side, listening to her favorite tune, �September Song.� Dorothy was born in Round Mountain, CA on October 28, 1921 to George and Jane (Burk) McAmis. In 1939 she graduated Valedictorian from her high school. After travelling for...
Evelyn L. (Ogorzalek) Schmidt
Sep 1, 2014
Evelyn L. (Ogorzalek) Schmidt, 84 died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, September 1, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Chicopee to the late John and Elizabeth (Rogus) Ogozalek, she lived in Hampden for 43 years. She worked as a receptionist for the Friendly Ice Cream Corporate Office, served as secretary for the Hampden Advisory Board, worked...
Darren P. Harrington
Aug 27, 2014
�Darren P. Harrington, 47, passed away peacefully, at home, on August 27th after a brief illness. Born in Holyoke, he was the son of William and Harriet Harrington. During his life's journey Darren touched the lives of many in ways that can't be measured. After finishing his education at Monson High School in 1989, Darren attended several different vocational and...
Mary E. (Clarkin) Murphy
Aug 25, 2014
Surrounded by her family, friends and wonderful caretakers, Mary E. (�Mitzie�) Murphy, 82, of Springfield, MA passed away at home on August 25, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Born on May 5, 1932 in Springfield to William and Mary Ellen (O�Brien) Clarkin, she had many fond memories of growing up in the Upper Hill neighborhood of Springfield. Mitzie graduated from...
