William E. Clinton (known to most as Will or Billy) was called safely home on March 26, 2023 surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family.  He was born on December 7, 1980 to William E. Clinton and Ada E. (Candelario) Torres both of Springfield.      William was educated in the Springfield public schools and graduated with high honors from Central High School Class of 1998.  Will was extremely gifted in math, and excelled as a student all of his...

Eric A. Bjorn, 88, of Holyoke, formerly of West Springfield, died Fri., March 24. Eric was born in Springfield to loving parents, the late Theodore O. Bjorn and Sonja L. Sandstrom Bjorn. Eric is survived by his sister, Sonja N. Bjorn Nickerson, (Donald) of Kingston, MA. Eric entered a challenging world as he was developmentally delayed, with mental and behavioral deficits. Nonetheless, he was welcomed into his loving Swedish family, living there for more than 50 years, He loved dressing up,...

Jeffrey Roberts Porter, 65, of Wilbraham, died late Tuesday morning on his birthday, March 21, 2023 at Orchard Valley at Wilbraham, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Hartford, CT a son of the late Harold E. “Bud” and Nancy (Sullivan) Porter. Jeff was educated from the Hampden Wilbraham Regional Schools system and was a graduate of Minnechaug High School Class of 1977. Jeff was employed for many years in the trucking & transportation industry and more recently...

Frederick “Ricky” F. Sparks, Jr., of Springfield, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home. Ricky was born in Keene, New Hampshire on November 26, 1974. Ricky attended Putnam Vocational High School. He loved to fish, canoe, carpentry, and loved his "old Dodge trucks". He, like his late father, Frederick "Sparky" F. Sparks Sr., was always working on his next plan, and always had a story to tell. Rick loved helping others and paying it...

Truman Raymond Easton, 83 of Chicopee, passed away on March 20, 2023 at Holyoke Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Truman was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 19, 1940, the son of the late Charles Easton and Dorothy Rockwal. Truman graduated from Westfield High School in 1959.  He was a bus driver for 40 years with the PVTA. He won numerous bus rodeo’s, was the State champ and was even 4th in the Nation. Truman proudly served his Country in the Coast Guard. He...

Theresa A. (Brown) Beard, 85, of Springfield, formerly of Trinity Ville St. Thomas, Jamaica, died late Sunday evening March 19, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born and educated in Jamaica and moved to Springfield in the 70’s. Theresa was employed as a nurse’s aide for many years at the former Springfield Municipal Hospital. Some of her favorite pastimes included making pottery and cooking. Theresa was a member of the First Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Church. She...

Bruce E. Robbins, 83, of Springfield passed suddenly but peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023 surrounded by close family.  Born in Needham, MA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Jean (nee Rogers) Robbins.  He grew up fishing, hunting and loving dogs, and passed those passions to both of his sons.  Bruce also enjoyed writing poetry and short stories related to his life experiences.    After studying Arboriculture at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Bruce...

Delores M. (Paroli) Sidelinker, 90, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died late Friday morning, March 17, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was born and educated in Springfield, a daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Nostin) Paroli and was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School. Delores was employed as a bookkeeper for over thirty years with Allied Carpet until her retirement in 1997. She was an active communicant and member of St. Catherine...

On 3/14/23 Mary E. Sanderson (Brunelle) died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.  She is survived by her loving husband Edward Sr, sister Joan and Gustavo Montana, sister in law April Brunelle. She was predeceased by her brother Donald Brunelle, and grandson Jamie Lemelin.   She leaves behind her loving children Donald & Linda, Robert & Debbie, Edward Jr & Carmen, Mary Anne & Jeff Parciak. Her beautiful grandchildren, Lindsay & Eusheen, Melissa &...

Gerard P. Roy, Jr, 70, of Belchertown, passed away on Saturday, March 11th at home with his family. Gerard was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on March 8th, 1953, the son of the late Gerard P. Roy, Sr., & Muriel Roy. Gerard was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School, class of 1971 and a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College.  He worked in IT at Baystate Medical Center for 32 years. He was a movie buff, loved sports, especially watching his favorite teams, the...