All Tributes - Springfield, MA

Dr. Paul Joseph McKenna, D.M.D., 93, of Longmeadow, MA, and Palm Beach, FL, entered eternal life on November 8, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He had a great love of travel, skiing, tennis and the Red Sox and Patriots, but his greatest passions in life were his family, his orthodontic practice, and his faith.  He was a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin, but he was also an outstanding professional,...

Virginia A. (Santaniello) Rae, 95 of Wilbraham, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Mount Saint Vincent in Holyoke, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born in Enfield, CT., on October 24, 1924, the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine (Pattranaggio) Santaniello. Virginia was educated in the Enfield school system and attended the Springfield Community School for Nursing Attendants, after which she worked as a nurse attendant at Wesson Memorial Hospital. She later worked...

Ella L. (Low) Bond, 92, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died early Thursday morning, November 7, 2019 at Care One at Redstone, East Longmeadow, with her loving daughter at her side. She was born and educated in Springfield, a daughter of the late David and Mary (Halkerston) Low. She was employed for many years as a clerical worker at the former Armstrong & Blum Company in Agawam. Ella was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Bond who died in 2015 and leaves her loving daughter,...

Carol E (Ottoson) Shank, 76, passed away after a brief illness on November 5th 2019 at Baystate Medical Center.  She was born and educated in Springfield, on March 2, 1943 a daughter of the late Nils Paul Ottoson and Eivor Marie (Haglund) Ottoson and graduated from Commence High School and Bay Path Jr College. A life-long resident of East Longmeadow, Carol retired from the Town of East Longmeadow and was very active in her church, St Paul Lutheran for over 50 yrs. Carol also served on...

Dorothy Doris (Dargie) Messier, 96, a longtime resident of Hampden, died early Saturday afternoon, November 2, 2019 in the comfort of her home with her loving daughter at her side. She was born in Adams, MA a daughter of the late Henri and Eva (Royal) Dargie and was a graduate of Adams High School Class of 1941. Dorothy continued her education receiving her BS degree from North Adams State College and for many years was a substitute teacher in the Hampden School system. She previously was...

Norma (Held) Cole, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Jewish Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born in Bronx, N.Y., on January 11, 1931, the daughter of the late Harry and Ester (Levy) Held. She was a graduate of Walton High School, Class of 1949. She was a member of the Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church in Springfield. Norma was a member of many bowling leagues, she loved her games of Scrabble, crosswords and puzzles, she also wrote...

Joan M.  (Korbel) DeGray, 68 of Hampden, MA., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 20th, after an 11 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Joan was born in Greenfield, MA., on October 10, 1951, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Feeney) Korbel. Joan graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1970 and Springfield Technical Community College in 1972. She worked at Package Machiney until 1982. She then worked at Flag Fabels, inc. part...

Mary C. “Mama” Scott, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday October 17, 2019 at the Wingate of East Longmeadow nursing home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Boston, MA, on January 7, 1930, the daughter of the late John and Cora (Wood) Becker. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years, Donald R. Scott, and her younger sister Nancy (Becker) Copitas. Mary’s greatest joy was raising her four children. She loved...

Beverley Jean (Quigley) Demers, of Southwick, a former longtime resident of Springfield, died early Monday afternoon, October 14, 2019 at Noble Baystate Hospital of Westfield. She was born in Keene, NH, a daughter of the late Robert F. Quigley, Sr. and Gladys M. (Leach) Butler. Beverley was the devoted wife of the late retired USAF Major Francis E. Demers who died in 2008 and leaves many cherished nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held on Monday, October 21st at 11:00 AM at the Byron...

Mother, grandmother, sister, friend, Marie (Florkowski) O’Brien passed away October 12, 2019 after a long battle following a stroke. She was the matriarch of our family, taking great pride in our accomplishments. No sacrifice was too great so we never knew a moment of need. Born in Yonkers, NY in 1941to Michael and Gertrude Florkowski, Marie married the love of her life Stephen O’Brien in 1964. Together they had three children, Sean (Angela) of Marston Mills, MA., Jennifer...