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SPRINGFIELD – Margaret E. (Smith) MacDonald, 80, passed away on December 1, 2020. Margaret was born in Ludlow, MA on August 10, 1940 to the late Roy and Margaret (Parnell) Smith. She was locally educated, and later went on to work as a cook for the Springfield Public School Systems for over 30 years before her retirement. Margaret was a longtime member of Springfield Wesleyan Methodist Church, and participated as a Sunday School Teacher as well as bringing her culinary talents to the...

Bob Wynn was loved by all ages of friends and family for his warmth, kindness, and willingness to listen. First to arrive and last to leave, there wasn’t a wedding or party that Bob did not enjoy.Born on January 18, 1945, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Robert was a son of the late Joseph Francis and Isabella (Mackechnie) Wynn. A 1962 graduate of Cathedral High School, he attended Holyoke Community College, and later joined the Army National Guard. On June 28, 1969, he married Rosann...

Umberto Emanuele Macri, Sr., 94, a lifetime resident of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Agawam. He was born in Springfield, on February 25, 1927, the son of the late Michael and Teresa (Bevilaqua) Macri. Umberto was educated in the Springfield school system and he worked for Astro Chemical in Springfield for many years. He proudly served our country in the NAVY during World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by...

Lisa A. (Danenza) Fuller, 56, passed away in the comfort of her home on November 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born and educated in Springfield, a daughter of Marion C. (Edgerton) Danenza and was a lifelong resident of Springfield. Lisa enjoyed NASCAR, and had a deep love of being near the ocean. She thoroughly enjoyed trips to visit her cousin, Cheryl and Dad, Cliff on the West Coast of FL, and especially loved fishing with her cousin, Captain Buddy in the Florida Keys....

  Matriarch, Ethel E. Pace, 79 years young, was born on July 25, 1941 in McAlphin, West Virginia from the union of the late Grady A. Pace, Sr., and Fannie Louise (White) Pace.  Ethel broke a lot of hearts on Monday, November 2, 2020 when she left us from the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends at her side. She graduated from Mark Twain High School Class of “57” at the age of sixteen in Stotesbury, West Virginia.  Ethel and her brother,...

Anna J. (Silvester) Caputo, 92, a lifelong resident of the Forest Park Section of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on July 24, 1928, the daughter of the late John J. and Marie (Rainone) Silvester. Anna was educated in the Bronx school system. She moved to Springfield in 1954 when she married the late Armondo J. Caputo. She retired in 1990 from Stop and Shop Grocery stores. Previously she was employed as a cashier with SIS bank, and...

Marlene L. (McDonald) Mahoney, 84, a resident of Springfield for most of her life, died early Wednesday evening, October 21, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born and educated in Springfield, a daughter of the late Donald and Helen (McCarthy) McDonald and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. Marlene was employed for over 40 years as an X-Ray technician at Mercy Medical Center and the Shriner’s Hospital for Children from which she retired in the early 2000’s. She was an...

Elizabeth “Liz” Cotto, 60, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family who had the privilege of praying for her as she entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Elizabeth was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 11, 1960, the daughter of the late Facundo and Maria Cotto Algarin – Almodovar.  Liz was a beautiful woman of faith. She is described by her loved ones as courageous, selfless and a strong fighter. She...

Norma (Claflin) Spinks, 88, of West Springfield, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. Norma was born in Lyme, NH, on April 7, 1932, the daughter of the late Willis and Florance (Dike) Claflin. She was a graduate of Hanover High School of NH, earned her BA degree in Education from the University of New Hampshire, and years later enrolled and graduated from Berkshire Christian College in Lenox, MA. Norma began a long career as a school teacher beginning with the...

    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...