Lawrence W. Henault
May 27, 2024
Lawrence Henault, 77, died peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024 at home. Born in Fitchburg, MA on September 9,1946, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Grier) Henault. He was a graduate of Fitchburg High School and Western New England University and served proudly in the Army during the Vietnam era. Larry worked as a patrolman, aka...
Howard L. Downing
May 24, 2024
Howard Lewis Downing, 91, of Wilbraham, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born on March 22, 1933, in Blue Rock, Ohio, he was the son of the late Howard and Lucy (Bailey) Downing. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna (Alfano) Downing. Howard grew up in Ohio, leaving home in 1952...
Eddie Simmons, Jr.
May 24, 2024
Eddie Simmons, Jr., 79, peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center, following a brief illness. Eddie was born on November 5, 1944, in Valdosta, GA to the late Eddie Simmons, Sr. and Arletha (Ponder) Simmons. In addition to his parents, Eddie was also predeceased by his sister Anna D. Spence. His family moved to...
James Power Reich
May 23, 2024
Ludlow –Dr. James Power Reich, 82, passed away peacefully at home on May 23. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 9, 1941 to the late Charles and Mary (Power) Reich. He graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and after spending 2 years in the Air Force in Duluth, MN, dedicated 38 years to providing “gentle dentistry”...
Christopher James Boganski
May 22, 2024
Christopher James Boganski, 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Beverly, MA to the late Sigmund Joseph and Guida Margaret (Neilsen) Boganski. Chris worked as a plumber for many years. An avid Boston Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins fan, he loved to cook, spend time at the...
Dolores M. Thompson
May 20, 2024
Dolores M. (Costantini) Thompson, 89, died peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Felice Antonio and Teresa (Belcamino) Costantini, she was the office manager for the former Del Padre TV & Electronics store for many years. She is survived by her four daughters Teresa Judycki (Stephen), Ellen Boucher (Eric), Florence Tassinari...
Donna Lee Sherer
May 18, 2024
Donna Lee (Brazee) Sherer’s long and courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure ended on May 18, 2024. Donna was born in Springfield, MA in 1949. She was educated in the Springfield school system, graduating with honors in 1967 from Classical High School. She worked for Casual Corner, Sears and Mass Mutual, then moved with her husband to Acton, MA,...
John W. Perry Jr.
May 17, 2024
John William Perry Jr. passed away Friday 5/17 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He fought an uphill battle against cancer for 4 years, and never quit. His motivation and positive attitude was an inspiration to all who knew him. Our hearts ache at the thought of continuing on without his bright smile and infectious laugh, but...
Nancy L. Ryan
May 12, 2024
Nancy Lee (Paige) Ryan, aged 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12th, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Naugatuck, CT and grew up in multiple states as a military child before settling down in Wilbraham, MA. She is now reunited with her love of over 50 years, Edward F. Ryan,...
Thomas J. Finnegan
May 12, 2024
Thomas J. Finnegan, Jr., 88, died peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of Thomas J. and Marianne J. (Elligette) Finnegan. Thomas was a graduate of Archbishop Stepinac High School, Fordham University and Columbia Law School and was employed at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company where he served as Vice President,...
Barbara Pincince
May 12, 2024
East Longmeadow –Barbara J. Pincince, 67, entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born June 30, 1956 in Springfield, MA. She and her husband Robert raised their family in Wilbraham before moving to East Longmeadow. Barbara loved family and spent countless hours keeping active with her grandchildren bowling, fishing, arts and crafts, going to the movies,...
Nicole A. Faille
May 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved daughter, Nicole Faille, on May 10, 2024, after a long illness. Nicole was born on December 3, 1984, to Beverly (Dec) Faille and the late Richard F. Faille. From the day she was born, she was a great joy to all who knew her. She had a...
Mary Gagnon
Apr 30, 2024
Longtime Springfield resident Mary (Chartier) Gagnon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Ware to the late Joseph and Easter (Anderson) Chartier. Always willing to help people, she worked for many years as a PCA home health aide. Mary will be sadly missed by her two children; David Gagnon of Ware...
Matthew Aaron Bracci
Apr 29, 2024
Matthew (Matt) Aaron Bracci, 47, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home. Matt grew up in East Longmeadow. At the age of 10, he started hill climbing. Matt’s love for motorcycles and hill climbing never ended. Matt went back to school for his Title V Certification and became the owner of “Title 5 Inspection Service.” He purchased...
Karen L. Corcoran
Apr 19, 2024
Karen Lee Corcoran, 68, of Palmer, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2024, at home. Karen was predeceased by her mother Frances Schipper, husband Donald T. Corcoran, sister Susan Cusson and her niece Toni. She is survived by her sister Mary Waters and her children; William, Kristopher and Jennifer, her great, great nephew Jordon, sister Arlene Rusin and her...
Thomas J. Doyle
Apr 16, 2024
Longtime Wilbraham resident Thomas Joseph Doyle 85 passed away Tuesday. He was born in Springfield on July 27, 1938 to the late Kathryn (Leary) and John Doyle. Tom graduated from Springfield Technical High School and obtained an Associate’s Degree in business from American International College. He served 6 years in the Massachusetts National Guard where he was honorably discharged at...
Dianne F. Nawrocki
Apr 11, 2024
Dianne F. (Mainville) Nawrocki, 81, died peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Chicopee, Dianne was one of 12 children of the late Arthur and Rose (Boutin) Mainville. A longtime resident of Wilbraham, she loved spending the Winter months in Florida. She enjoyed playing Mah Jong and, in the...
Jean H. Doyle
Apr 11, 2024
Jean H. Doyle, born on July 24, 1931, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2024. In Heaven, she has been rejoined with the love of her life, and best friend, Jack Doyle. Jean was a graduate of the Elms College in Chicopee, MA. She had a love for all children and was a kindergarten and elementary school teacher...
Mary Hullinger Polom
Mar 30, 2024
Mary Hullinger Polom died March 30, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Hers was a life lived in continual gratitude for its abundant blessings. Born to loving parents Dorothy and Ora Merle Hullinger January 31,1924, in Newark, NJ, Mary was predeceased by brothers Lewis and David, and sister Barbara Wallace. Mary was brought up and educated in the Midwest,...
Mary Jane Leone
Mar 30, 2024
Mary Jane (Maloney) Leone, age 87, died on March 30, 2024 at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Portland, ME, she was the daughter of Ralph Bernard and Margaret (Smith) Maloney. She graduated from Seton Hill University and earned her Masters of Education in Counseling and Psychology from Boston College. She achieved CAGS in Reading from American International College....
