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June Catherine (Smith) Smith, 66 of Feeding Hills, formerly of Springfield, died late Saturday afternoon, August 1, 2020 at Heritage Hall South. She was born in Ludlow, educated in Springfield a daughter of the late Fred A. and Beverly J. (Williams) Smith and was a graduate of the High School of Commerce Class of 1971. June was the wife of the late Edwin W. Smith and leaves her brother, Robert F. Smith and his wife Carolyn and their son, Elliot Lee Smith all of Denham Springs, LA; as well as...

Richard W. Austin, 80, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, July 23, 2020 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Springfield, a son of the late James J. and Charlotte (Schoppe) Austin, and was raised in Feeding Hills where he met the love of his life Cherolyn Safford. He attended Agawam High School, enlisted in the Navy, and served aboard the USS Roosevelt from 1957-1960. Rick was employed at Riverside Park as the Food Service Manager at the...

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Quinn) Platten, 73, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died early Saturday morning, July 18, 2020 in the comfort of her home with her loving family at her side. She was born and educated in Springfield a daughter of the late James H. and Alice T. (Smith) Quinn and was a graduate of Cathedral High School Class of 1966 and STCC Class of 1968 where she earned her associate degree as a dental hygienist. Betty was employed with the former Forbes & Wallace,...

Patrick "Paud" Joseph Manning, 78, of the Hungry Hill Section of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was born in Ballineanig, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland the son of the late John and Katie (Browne) Manning. He was educated in Ireland and immigrated to the United States in 1960 and settled in the Springfield area. He was a hard working Irishman who mastered his craft as a Union Local 357 Iron Worker,...

Douglas C. Jacques, 62, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center. Born March 9, 1958, in Springfield, Douglas was the son of David and Gladys (Ludwin) Jacques. Douglas attended Springfield Schools, including Roger L. Putnum Technical Vocational High School. Dielectrics of Chicopee employed Douglas before he retired. His three brothers will miss him: David Jacques and wife Debi of Holland, Donald Jacques of West Springfield, and Damon Jacques and his wife Lorraine...

June M. Robbins (nee Tomassetti), 82, of Springfield passed away on Sunday, July 5th 2020. Born on June 26th, 1938 in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Maryana (nee Klaus) Tomassetti and Aldo Tomassetti. June graduated from Cathedral High School class of 1955. June worked for 38 years as a telephone operator at both AT&T and New England Telephone Company. She was a communicant for many years at Holy Cross Church. June loved all animals, enjoyed gardening, reading, playing...

Nichole M. Lukas, 40, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Nichole was born in Norfolk, VA., on December 13, 1979. She was educated in the Springfield School System and was employed as a telemarketer in the internet sales industry. Nichole loved listening to music, played in several bands growing up and enjoyed playing video games. An avid gamer, Nichole was always tweaking and developing new software systems for numerous gaming companies in her...

James J. Ruell Jr., 96, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 24, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center. Jim was a gentle, thoughtful and kind father, papa, and friend. He was sustained by an unwavering trust in God’s providence. Jim was born in Indian Orchard, the son of his adored mother Amanda and father James J. Ruell Sr. Jim proudly served our country in the Army during World War II. He was a devoted communicant of St. Patrick’s Church in Springfield. In addition...

Judyann Gonzalez, 35, of Springfield, passed away at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Judyann was born in Springfield on August 22, 1984, the daughter of Jose Gonzalez Alamo of Springfield and Cristina Sanchez of Springfield. She was a graduate of Putnam Vocational High School. She worked in the Home Health Care Industry in the Springfield area. Judyann loved spending time at the ocean but most of all she loved her family and treasured the time she spent...

Joyce Ann (Daley) Burris, 91, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died early Thursday morning, June 18, 2020 in the comfort of her home and her loving family by her side. She was born and educated in Springfield a daughter of the late Timothy A. and Goldie M. (Mosher) Daley and was a graduate of the former Trade High School. Joyce, during her life, was employed with several local businesses including the former Buxton Leather Company, Milton Bradley and Belmont Laundry. More importantly, her...