Richard FarrellWestfield
Richard L. Farrell, 81, of Westfield, MA, died August 7, 2024, at Hartford Hospital after a sudden illness, with his loving family by his side. Born in Holyoke and raised in Florence, he was the son of the late Marion and Richard Farrell. Rick was a 1960 graduate of Northampton High School, where he was a three-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball, and baseball. A proud 1964 graduate of UMass Amherst, he majored in political science, played football and varsity baseball (earning...
Richard L. Farrell, 81, of Westfield, MA, died August 7, 2024, at Hartford Hospital after a sudden illness, with his loving family by his side. Born in Holyoke and raised in Florence, he was the...
Dorothy TaudelWestfield
Dorothy Elizabeth Taudel, 93, of Westfield died peacefully on August 5, 2024, at Westfield Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was a native of the city and a lifelong member of St. Peter’s and St. Casimir’s Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard F. Taudel, in 1992. Dorothy was the daughter of Elizabeth Mihlik Pitoniak and Baltazar Pitoniak, who arrived in the Whip City at different times in the first decade of the 1900s from Zdiar in what is now Slovakia. They...
Dorothy Elizabeth Taudel, 93, of Westfield died peacefully on August 5, 2024, at Westfield Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was a native of the city and a lifelong member of St....
Patricia ConnorsWestfield
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patrica Ann Connors. Born in Holyoke Massachusetts to Alexander and Ann Zielinski. She was the second of three children. Patricia was a lifelong Westfield resident. Patricia was a proud patriot and served her county for 19 years, including a tour of duty at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. After her military service, she remained as a civil employee at the 104th Fighter Wing for over 50 years. This is where she met the love of...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patrica Ann Connors. Born in Holyoke Massachusetts to Alexander and Ann Zielinski. She was the second of three children. Patricia...
Rosalie WestWestfield
Rosalie West, 85, a lifelong resident of Westfield, passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2024 at a local nursing home after spending time surrounded by her loving family. Our beautiful Rosalie, also known as Lee or Nan, was born on June 20th, 1939 to the late John and Mary (Delmedico) Camerota in Westfield MA. She was a 1957 graduate of Westfield High School. She started her work life at the iconic Strand Theatre in Westfield alongside her two sisters, then worked for Sears and Roebucks for...
Rosalie West, 85, a lifelong resident of Westfield, passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2024 at a local nursing home after spending time surrounded by her loving family. Our beautiful Rosalie,...
Joshua KelseyPalm City, FL
Joshua M. Kelsey, 36, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Springfield to David E. Kelsey and Maria (Pompi) Kelsey and was a graduate of Westfield High School. Josh was the owner of Full Render Design and was an accomplished graphic designer for over 14 years. He loved coaching his son’s football team and cheering on his 49er’s, enjoyed motocross and fishing. Josh is survived by his fiancée’ Caresse Leclerc and their children, Gary, Camryn and soon...
Joshua M. Kelsey, 36, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Springfield to David E. Kelsey and Maria (Pompi) Kelsey and was a graduate of Westfield High School. Josh was the owner...
Jonathan SamHaverhill
Jonathan Sam died July 26 in Haverhill Mass. after a four year battle with cancer, he was 55 years old. He is survived by his father Samuel Sam, Mother Patricia Sam, Sister Jamelia Engel, niece Alexis Engel and Nephew Brendon Engel. Jon was born in Dunkirk NY but moved to Westfield Mass. with his family in 1974 as a young child. He attended Westfield public schools where he was an honor student. As a teen he worked summers at the First Congregational Church, then at the JJ Newbury Department...
Jonathan Sam died July 26 in Haverhill Mass. after a four year battle with cancer, he was 55 years old. He is survived by his father Samuel Sam, Mother Patricia Sam, Sister Jamelia Engel, niece...
Richard Filley, Jr.Westfield
Richard R. Filley, Jr., 83, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 14, 1941 in Springfield to the late Mildred (Hoag) and Richard R. Filley, Sr. Richard grew up in East Longmeadow and attended Springfield Schools. He went to UCONN for 2 years before starting to work for IBM where he spent 28 years as a field engineer and then Systems Analyst before retiring. He was a member of the Air National Guard at Barnes and was discharged in 1968. He...
Richard R. Filley, Jr., 83, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 14, 1941 in Springfield to the late Mildred (Hoag) and Richard R. Filley, Sr....
Carol GamacheWestfield
Carol A (Laprade) Gamache, 81yrs, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born March 4, 1943 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to the late Capt. Alton F. Laprade and the late Dorothy (Winn) Laprade. She was predeceased by her beloved sister Betty (Laprade) Gulliver. She attended Fitchburg State College where she met the love of her life and husband of almost 60 years, Ronald Gamache. Carol lived most of her life in Westfield, Massachusetts where she was a Westfield Public...
Carol A (Laprade) Gamache, 81yrs, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born March 4, 1943 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to the late Capt. Alton F. Laprade and the late...
Pauline BoisseauWestfield
Pauline B. (Richardson) Boisseau, 89, of Westfield died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1935 in Northampton, daughter of the late Paul E. and Blanche (Merritt) Richardson. She grew up on the family farm in Huntington and graduated Huntington High School, Class of 1952. She married Harold D. “Pep” Boisseau on May 30, 1953. A farmer’s wife, Pauline worked at White’s Quaint Shop, then for John S. Lane and Sons for many years...
Pauline B. (Richardson) Boisseau, 89, of Westfield died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1935 in Northampton, daughter of the late Paul E. and Blanche...
Colleen WhitmanWestfield
Colleen M. (Maunsell) Whitman, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Westfield to Judith (Davidson) and the late William Maunsell. Colleen graduated from Westfield High and earned her bachelor’s degree from Westfield State College. She was a teacher at Talmadge Elementary School for over 30 years. She impacted the lives of countless students and colleagues throughout her lengthy career. She had a lifelong love for...
Colleen M. (Maunsell) Whitman, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Westfield to Judith (Davidson) and the late William...
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