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Granville- Donna Marie Fillion, loving wife and mother, passed away suddenly on the 3rd of December.   The world has lost some light with Donna’s passing as she loved people and would do anything for you even if a stranger. She touched countless lives. She gladfully would do you a favor even if it was an inconvenience. She loved her work and co-workers and would often be working nights and weekends even if she wasn’t feeling well.   Donna is survived by her beloved...

Philip A. Lamoureux, 77, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Philip was born in Newport, VT on September 3, 1944, the son of the late Ephrem and Gisele (Veilleux) Lamoureux. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School.  With his expertise in HVAC, he spent the majority of his decades long career working at Hammill McCormick, Holyoke Hospital, and BG Mechanical.   He was a man of endless talents and knowledge, always on call...

Gary M. Rooney, 70, a lifelong resident of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, November 28, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Springfield, and received his formal education from the Springfield school system. He was the son of the late Eugene and Loretta (Hervieux) Rooney. Gary was employed by the City of Springfield for over thirty years as a truck driver retiring in 2003. He had a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ, lived his...

Edward V. Sabella, of East Longmeadow, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 25 years, Kathy Sabella nee Breton, three children, Erica Sabella, Lindsey Christensen and her husband Tommy, and Andrew Wright.  He also leaves behind two adored grandchildren Owen and Morgan Christensen, a brother Richard Sabella and his wife Kathryn, a sister Kelli Blankenship and her husband Thomas, nieces,...

Diane M. (Rivest) Vezina Mamuszka, 80, of Moreland, GA. and formerly of East Springfield, MA., passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at her home in Moreland, GA., surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born in Springfield, MA. on July 29, 1941, the daughter of the late Rolland and Simone (Beauliere) Rivest. She was a graduate of Springfield Trade High School. Diane enjoyed gardening, reading and shopping but most of all she loved spending time with her family.  In addition to...

Leonard R. Denette, 84, of Wilbraham, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Leonard was born in Springfield on October 28, 1937, the son of the late Leonard and Alma Denette. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School. He worked for Milton Bradley and retired from Hasbro after 38 years of service. Leonard enjoyed the outdoors especially playing golf, softball and loved to bowl but most of all he treasured time spent with his family. He is survived by his wife Carolyn (Thompson) Denette of...

Stephen George Haramut, 87, a longtime resident of Longmeadow, passed away in the comfort of his home early Friday morning, November 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Northampton, on October 27, 1934, the son of the late George and Arlene (Hilliker) Haramut and was a graduate of Smith Vocational High School in Northampton. Steve proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps and the Army. He was employed with Daniel O’ Connell’s Sons...

John J. Camerota, 47, died on Monday, November 15, 2021 in Rockledge, Florida. He was born on April 26, 1974 in Springfield, Massachusetts and educated in East Longmeadow, a son of Margaret M. (Donovan) and Frank Camerota, of East Longmeadow. John received a Juris Doctor's degree from Western New England College School of Law in 2000 and an LLM Master of Laws Degree from the University at Buffalo Law School in 2002. John had a successful career as an attorney specializing in family law...

Teresa Ann “Terry” (Diederich) Mullaly, 83, of Hampden, formerly of South Hadley and Springfield, died early Saturday morning at Baystate Medical Center. She was born and educated in the Springfield School system a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Leona M. (Laroche) Diederich and was a graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her degree as a Registered Nurse. After her graduation from nursing school, Terry began a career that spanned over forty plus...

Norma Jean (Defoe) Marron, 74, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. Norma was born in Monson, MA, on January 30, 1947, the daughter of the late Michael and Gladys (Worth) Defoe. Norma loved cooking and baking, she loved to swim, but most of all she loved spending time with her loving family. In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by a sister Christina Davis and brother Melvin Defoe. She is survived by her beloved...