Joan C. Day
Oct 26, 2026
Longtime Hampden resident Joan C. Day, 89, died peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Vantage at Hampden. Born in Holyoke to the late George and Josephine (Bartos) Prunier, she was a graduate of St. Jerome’s High School. Joan worked as a secretary at Mercy Hospital for over 18 years. She was a faithful communicant of St. Michael’s Church in...
Robert J. Murray
Oct 21, 2026
Robert Murray, a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away on October 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and countless memories in the town of Ludlow, where he was born, raised, and known by so many.
Born on May 27, 1961, to William Murray and Genevieve (Grybosh) Murray, Robert grew up on Chapin Street in Ludlow and...
Jeffrey P. Green, Sr.
Oct 21, 2026
Jeffrey P. Green, Sr., 82, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at Baystate Medical Center. Jeff was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Robert and Jeannette “Ginger” Sullivan. At 1 year old, his father was killed in Normandy, during World War II and buried overseas in Holland. When Jeff was four, his...
Edward J. Streeter
Oct 16, 2026
Edward (Eddie) J. Streeter, 85, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center early on Friday, October 16, almost three months to the day after losing the love of his life, Donna L. Streeter. Born in Springfield, MA on June 20, 1941, Eddie was the son of the late Norman and Martha (Patelle) Streeter. Eddie moved to Wilbraham, MA in 1968...
Mary J. Monahan
Oct 15, 2026
Mary Jane (Andrews) Monahan, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with her loved ones by her side. Born in Holyoke to the late Michael and Genevieve (Starner) Andrews, she was a longtime Enfield, CT resident.
Mary was an amazing wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and dear friend to many over the years. She loved to read, watch golf, quilt...
Brandon Melbourne
Oct 15, 2026
Brandon Melbourne, 37, of East Longmeadow, passed away on October 15, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Brandon leaves behind his beloved son, Bennett; his longtime girlfriend, Meagan; and her daughters, Harper and Landyn, whom he loved as his own. He is also survived by his sisters, Kimberly Melbourne and Lindsay Baldwin and her husband, Justin Baldwin;...
Christopher L. Carlotto
Oct 11, 2026
Christopher Lawrence Carlotto, 81, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, passed away on October 11, 2026, leaving behind memories, laughter, and a family he loved more than anything.
Born in Great Barrington, Chris grew up in Springfield. He moved his family to Wilbraham, November ‘68 because he wanted to raise his family in town. Like his father, John, he pursued a career in stationary...
George H. Sideleau
Oct 7, 2026
George H. Sideleau, 104, of Wilbraham died peacefully in the early hours of October 7, 2026.
Born October 3, 1922 in Ludlow, to the late Armand G. and Yvonne Sideleau (Gregoire), he grew up on Worcester Street in Indian Orchard and graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1941. He proudly served in World War II as a sergeant in the...
Winifred Brennan Dunbar
Oct 6, 2026
Winifred Brennan Dunbar
4/18/2026 - 10/6/2026
Adored wife, loving mother, cherished educator, and gifted musician; Winnie could do it all. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Winifred and Andrew Brennan. Winnie was the light of her parents' life. An entertainer from the start Winnie would delight her parents and guests with musical dance numbers performed in the living room....
Marthe (Laframboise) Beauchamp
Sep 13, 2026
Marthe (Laframboise) Beauchamp, 99, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, formerly of Enfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Eugene Beauchamp Jr. and a remarkable woman whose elegance, humor, energy, and love of life touched everyone who knew her.
Born March 25, 1927, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to the late Jean-Marie and Alice...
Ghislene Charles
Sep 2, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for her long and courageous life, we announce the passing of Ghislene Charles, who went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old.
Born on November 19, 1941, Ghislene was a woman of extraordinary strength, resilience,...
Dorothy Jean Dresser
Aug 31, 2026
Dorothy Jean (Smith) Dresser, 95, of Austin, Texas died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, August 31, in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
Born in Melrose, Massachusetts in 1931, she was the daughter of Rev. Dr. Burton Boutwell Smith and Dorothy Quimby Smith. She attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois and graduated from American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. She married Emerson...
Babbette O. Laberge
Aug 31, 2026
Babbette O. Laberge, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph and Lillian (Ordway) Fagnan, she was a longtime Wilbraham resident. She married her husband Charles in 1951 and they were married 68 years before his passing in 2019.
A graduate of Elliot Community Hospital School of Nursing in Keene, NH, she...
James J. "Jim" Mell
Aug 28, 2026
James “Jim” Mell passed away on August 28 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a brief and sudden illness. He was 69 years old.
Born in Springfield on January 21, 1957, he was the second of three children born to the late Joseph and Frances (Kukulka) Mell.
A lifelong resident of Wilbraham and communicant of St. Cecilia’s, Jim graduated from Cathedral...
Rose M. Malysz
Aug 21, 2026
Rose Mary Malysz, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 21, 2026. Born in Springfield to the late Stanley and Stella Lazarz, Rose was a long time Wilbraham resident.
Rose grew up singing. She and her sister recorded several songs with their father’s orchestra in the 1940’s. Many years later, Rose sang with the Wilbraham Choral Society Mixed Chorus,...
Dr. James M. Leone
Aug 15, 2026
James M. Leone, 67, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children. Jamie was born in Bronx, NY; son of the late Martha (Arnone) Leone and Dr. Salvatore Leone. A U.S. Army veteran, Jamie served as a paramedic in the Special Forces/Green Berets. He began...
Norma Bandarra
Aug 14, 2026
Norma (Rezendes) Bandarra, 90, died peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Bedford, MA, to the late Mary (Viveiros) Rezendes and was a longtime Wilbraham resident.
Norma lived a life defined by service and commitment to her community. Whether volunteering her time, organizing community initiatives, or simply lending a hand to a...
Olga Iris Maldonado Romero
Aug 13, 2026
Olga Iris Maldonado Romero, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 5:53 PM, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and loving family.
Olga was a beautiful, strong, courageous, and deeply loving woman whose life was defined by family, sacrifice, service, and an unwavering desire to help others. She gave so much of herself throughout her lifetime, not only...
Richard S. Midura
Aug 13, 2026
Richard Stanley Midura was born on August 12, 1935, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, to the late Stanley and Nellie (Kowal) Midura. He grew up in Chicopee, attended Chicopee High School, and remained deeply connected to the Western Massachusetts community throughout his life. Richard peacefully passed away on August 13, 2026, at the age of 91.
Richard proudly served in the United States...
Elaine B. Broderick
Aug 12, 2026
Elaine B. Broderick, 97, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 12th, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in 1928, exactly one year before the stock market crash, she lived with her two older sisters, Virginia and Gloria, and her amazingly resourceful parents, Arthur and Evelyn Springer. In spite of financial hardships, she enjoyed a happy childhood. Although a...
