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    Marilynn A. (Davis) Hughes, 90 of South Windsor, CT, passed away with family by her side on October 2, 2020 at the Fox Hill Center in Vernon, CT. She was born February 12, 1930 in Ballston Spa, NY, the daughter of the late Madeline and James Malcolm.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Richard J. Hughes in 2006. Marilynn grew up primarily in San Diego, CA, graduating from San Diego High School in 1948. Following high school, she attended San...

Diane L. Bentley (Barger), 73, passed away peacefully at home after a long strong and courageous journey with cancer on October 12, 2020 in St. Cloud, FL surrounded by her loving family and longtime friend at her bedside. Her final days were spent sharing and remembering the many memories of all her journeys and adventures of her amazing life. Diane was born to Frances and Glenwood Barger and lived her life in Springfield, MA graduating from the High School of Commerce. Prior to moving to...

Meredith Anne FitzGerald Brunette, the daughter of the late James P. and Anne G. Claffey FitzGerald, passed into eternal life on Friday, September 25, at the age of 84.  Meredith graduated from the Lyme and Old Lyme, Connecticut schools and then completed an enlistment in the United States Air Force.  At Westover AFB, she met and married Robert F., her husband of 60 years.  Following graduation from Westfield State College, she taught in the Springfield Public Schools, at...

Wesley L. Wright, 90, of Hampden MA passed away surrounded by family on September 25, 2020 after a 6 month battle with heart and lung disease. Born in 1929, Wes was raised in Homer NY where in the 8th grade he met his high school sweetheart and future bride, Marjorie L. Forbes. He graduated from the University of Miami, FL in 1951. As a college student he worked at the Wilbur J Forbes farm where one day, while cleaning the milk room and listening to lively music on the radio he decided NOT...

Rita E. (West) Cormier, 83, of Longmeadow, passed away with grace and dignity on Thursday September 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born in Oswego, NY., on March 18, 1937, the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Fitzsimmons) West. Rita made her way to the beautiful Berkshires where she met her husband, Donald in Dalton, MA and would have celebrated their 64th Wedding Anniversary Nov. 22nd. Our mother was an avid reader, loved to do crossword puzzles and...

Mary F. Ryan, 75, a resident of Springfield for most of her life, died early Thursday morning, September 24, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Gatesville, TX, a daughter of the late James P. and Mary B. (Noonan) Ryan and was educated in Springfield. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School Class of 1962 and earned her Associates’ Degree from Springfield Technical Community College as a dental hygienist. Mary was employed for over forty years as a hygienist at the office of...

Richard H. Barsom, 94, of Wilbraham, formerly of Springfield, died late Thursday afternoon, September 17, 2020 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family at his side. He was born and educated in Springfield, as son of the late Frank and Rose (Boyaj) Barsom and was a graduate of the former Classical High School Class of 1943. Richard shortly thereafter enlisted with the United States Navy at the end of WW II and served aboard the USS Sampson and the USS St. Paul and was the...

Dale Warren Christensen, was born on May 8, 1954 in Springfield, MA and passed away on September 13, 2020. He is survived by  Mary (Sheehan) Christensen whom he spent over thirty five years married to and raising their five boys,  Thomas and his wife Lindsey, Matthew and his wife Casey, Andrew and his wife Lisa, Daniel and his wife Sarah and James and his girlfriend Sarah Waltsak; and leaves five cherished grandchildren, James, Owen, Morgan, Eddie and June; his parents, Warren and...

Christine (Hensley) Gotta, 91, a resident of Springfield for most of her life, was called to Heaven early Friday morning, September 4, 2020 in the comfort of her home, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Waterfall, Virginia, a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Irene (Payne) Hensley. She was employed in the food catering industry for many years with the former State Catering Business in Springfield, as well as having her own business Chris’s Cookies & Crafts from...

Eugenia H. Zaiken, lovingly known by all as “Babci”, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Eugenia was born in Adams, MA., on October 9, 1922 the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Szpila) Kurpaska. She was a graduate of Adams High School. Eugenia was a longtime parishioner of Holy Cross Church in Springfield. She enjoyed being outside and working in her yard, baking, but most of all loved spending time with her...