Thursday, July 31, 2008

Massachusetts Daily Obituaries 07/31/08

  • Albanese, Sammy

    • Anderson, Kathleen A.

      Marshfield Kathleen A. (Sullivan) Anderson, 52, of Marshfield, died Tuesday in South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, after a short illness. She was born in Brockton, July 17, 1956, and was a graduate of Whitman-Hanson High School, Class of 1974. Mrs. Anderson was a resident of Norwell before moving to Marshfield eight years ago. She was employed as a sales manager for the Anderson Insulation Company in Abington. She was a former nurse's aide for the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association of which she was also a…

      • Baker, Mary L. (Dotolo)

        • Baldwin, Bernard Lee

          Bernard Lee Baldwin 1942-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Lee Baldwin, 65, of Springfield passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Lee was born in Spring-field, son to Miriam June (Felton) Cooney and the late William H. Cooney. He was a graduate of Tech High School and attended American International College and Western New England College. He worked almost 30 years with "The Hope Group" in Northborough, MA as a sales engineer. He was also an Army Reservist veteran during the Vietnam War. Lee…

          • Barbosa, Edith

            Brockton Edith (Alves) Barbosa, 58, of Brockton, died suddenly, Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. She was the wife of Vladmiro C. Barbosa. Born Jan. 10, 1950, in Monte Largo, Fogo, Cape Verde, she was a daughter of Henrique Alves and the late Vitalina (Mendes) Alves. Edith worked in the shipping department at Chadwicks of Boston. She was also a communicant of St. Edith Stein Parish. She is survived by her children, Jose H. Barbosa, Jose P. Barbosa, Vanda (Barbosa) Miranda,…

            • Barrett, Eleanor Dwyer

              may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Thursday. Her Funeral will take place from the Funeral Home Friday morning at 9 o'clock followed by a Funeral Mass at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH at 10 o'clock. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, North Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in Eleanor's memory to the Immaculate Conception Building Fund, 3 Fayette St., Lowell, MA 01852. E-condolence/directions at…

              • Bean, Lydia Margaret

                • Beder, Vida L.

                  • Bellew, Shirley M. (Johansson)

                    • Bergeron, Normand F.

                      Normand F. Bergeron Centralville resident, Korean War vet; 75 LOWELL Mr. Normand F. Bergeron, age 75, a longtime resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Saints Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy F. (Bernier) Bergeron for 52 years. Born in Lowell, on May 20, 1933, he was a son of the late Onil and Bernadette (Richard) Bergeron. He was a graduate of St. Louis Grammar School and Lowell High School. Mr. Bergeron was a…

                      • Berman, Jeanette

                        Jeanette Berman 1917-2008 CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Graveside service Sunday Aug. 3rd at 11:00 AM at B'nai Jacob Cemetery. The Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home is helping the family.,

                        • Binkoski, Mary Ann (Jasper)

                          hours will be Friday, August 1st from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. Complete obituary will appear in tomorrow's paper.

                          • Blais, Irene J.

                            Irene J. Blais 1923 2008 CHICOPEE Irene J. (Pepin) Blais, 85, of the Aldenville section of Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Monday, July 28, 2008. She was born in Chisolm, Maine on June 12, 1923, a beloved daughter of the late Odilon and Alice (Dube) Pepin. She was raised in Maine and moved to Springfield in 1942. She lived on Hebron Street in the North End and later on Saint James Avenue in the East Springfield section of Springfield before moving to the Aldenville section of Chicopee in 1972. She was a…

                            • Bogus, Edward A.

                              Edward A. Bogus WINDSOR, CT - Edward A. Bogus died July 26, 2008. Funeral services Saturday Aug. 2. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. St. Martha's Church, Enfield. Interment St. Bernard's Cemetery, Enfield.,

                              • Boyle, Anthony J.

                                • Brothers, Yolande G. (Guy)

                                  hours Friday, 4-7PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of Yolande G. Brothers to: Asthma & Allergy Respiratory Foundation New England Chapter, 109 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02494 would be appreciated.

                                  • Brown, Marie C.

                                    Marie C. Brown 1927-2008 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Marie C. (Sullivan) Brown, 81, passed away on July 30, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born n Palmer, MA on March 30, 1927 to the late Jeremiah P. and Nora A. (Sullivan) Sullivan. Marie was educated in the Palmer School System and graduated from Springfield Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. She was married to the late Paul J. Brown for 55 years. Marie will be deeply missed by her children, Paul and his…

                                    • Buckley, Margaret T. (Sweeney)

                                      • Burrell, John C.

                                        • Campbell, Barbara (Searle)

                                          • Carlen M. Albert-Balderrama

                                            Carlen M. Albert-Balderrama, 53 years old, died at her home on Duffy Dr., on July 22, 2008. Born in Eagle Lake, Maine; daughter of the late Jack Albert and Rella Boucher. After leaving Eagle Lake, Carlene lived in Las Cruces,New Mexico where she met her husband, John Balderrama. They moved to Dallas, TX and then to Hampton Beach, NH be fore settling in Taunton 18 years ago. Carlene made her niche in Taunton, taking classes at the Taunton Beauty Academy. She then worked for MacDonald Moving Company in…

                                            • Carmen M. Silvia

                                              Carmen M. Silvia, wife of the late Edward Silvia Sr., died on Sunday July 27th unexpectedly at Morton Hospital, at the age of 84. Born in Lowell, grew up in East Taunton and educated in Taunton schools. She worked as a Mental retardation worker at the former Paul Dever School for 20 years; prior to that, she worked at Reed and Barton for many years. She was an avid Red Sox fan. She leaves a son Edward Silvia Jr. and his wife Susan of N. Dighton; three grandchildren, Joshua, Garin, and Emily; several…

                                              • Castle, Rita J. (Villani)

                                                • Celeste Jr., James S. "Papa"

                                                • Christensen, Roland J.

                                                  Philadelphia Roland J "Chris" Christensen, 80, formerly of Brockton, Mass., died July 16, 2008, in Philadelphia. He was a son of Sverre and Jeannette (Webber) Christensen; father of five, Carol, Linda, Diane, Joanne, Cheryl and Robert. Also a devoted friend, Dorothy Swinkowski; and is sadly missed by his sister, Shirley and Thomas Kuja of Wareham, Mass. He was the brother of the late Russell and twin brother of the late Roline "Dolly" Wereska; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;…

                                                  • Clayton, Roberta E. (Daunt)

                                                    • Collins, Paul J.

                                                      • Creeden, Richard C.

                                                        • Currie, Thomas R.

                                                          • Cutter, Arthur E.

                                                            Arthur E. Cutter, Sr. of Lowell, avid Red Sox fan; 94 LOWELL Arthur E. Cutter, Sr., widower of Marion R. (Collins) Cutter, of Lowell, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his granddaughter's residence on Tuesday July 29, 2008. He was 94. Born in Wilmington on November 7, 1913, he was the son of the late Henry and Leticia Mae (Purington) Cutter. Arthur was an avid Red Sox fan, loved to play cards, especially cribbage, and also enjoyed playing the organ. Survivors include three daughters,…

                                                            • DeJon, Irma G.

                                                              • DeJon, Irma Gertrude

                                                                • DeRosby, Raymond L.

                                                                  • Delaney, Mary (Tomasiello)

                                                                    Mary (Tomasiello) Delaney, 82, of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, July 30th 2008 in the Memorial Hospital surrounded by her sons. Mary's husband of 54 years Paul R. Delaney passed away in 2006. She is survived by her devoted sons, Kevin Delaney and his wife Lynn of Pinckney, MI and Richard Delaney with whom she lived; a sister, Josephine Arell of Worcester; two grandchildren, Kevin DeLaney Jr. and Leah Delaney; a great granddaughter, Marissa; many nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Honorable Anthony…

                                                                    • Dickinson Jr., Dr. Richard D.N.

                                                                      Dr. Richard D.N. Dickinson, Jr. 1929 - 2008 INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Dr. Richard D.N. Dickinson, Jr. (Dick) educator, church leader, president of Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana died suddenly on May 24. Dick was born in 1929 and grew up in Enfield, Ma now under Quabbin Reservoir. He attended Boston University school of Theology, receiving his PhD there in Christian social ethics. He joined the faculty of CTS as professor of Christian social ethics in 1968, served as academic dean in 1974,…

                                                                      • Doran, Patricia A.

                                                                        will gather at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, at 8 A.M. on Friday morning. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 AM in St. Rita Church. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. For directions or condolences, www.mckennaouellette.com

                                                                        • Doucet, Elizabeth (Babin)

                                                                          • Dr. Julius Richmond, U.S. surgeon general

                                                                            Dr. Julius Richmond, the U.S. surgeon general in the Carter administration who issued a report labeling cigarette...

                                                                            • Dube Sr., James G.

                                                                              • Dugas, Julia J.

                                                                                Julia J. Dugas 1923-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Julia Jane (Kowalski) Hussey-Dugas, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday July 30th at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Chicopee to the late Stanley and Katarzyna (Gadalka) Kowalski, she resided in Chicopee and Springfield throughout her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Edmund J. Dugas, in 1989. She is survived by her son, Frederick T. Hussey and his wife Maryann of East Windsor, CT; by her two grandchildren, Lynnann of Wethersfield, CT and Rick and his…

                                                                                • Duggan Sr., Robert Joseph

                                                                                  • Edna Mae Walton

                                                                                    • Elfman, Ruth L.

                                                                                      Ruth L. Elfman 1919-2008 HOLYOKE - Ruth L. Elfman, 88, died Tuesday in the Jewish Nursing Home. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Isadore and Dora (Orlen) Elfman, lived in Holyoke most of her life before moving to Longmeadow several years ago. She was employed by General Electric in Holyoke for 15 years and subsequently worked for the Springfield Unemployment Office until her retirement. Ruth loved the temple community and was a very active member of both Holyoke temples, The Sons of Zion…

                                                                                      • Elizabeth Kretschmer

                                                                                        • Estanislau, Francisco

                                                                                          • Esterman, Esther (Rogovin)

                                                                                            • Farrell, Christine M. (Walsh)

                                                                                              • Ferolito, Katherine (Ali)

                                                                                                • Fish Jr., Louis A.

                                                                                                  Louis A. Fish Jr., 74, of Charlton St., died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 32 years, Carol F. (Sweeney) Fish, who died in 1992. He is survived by four sons, Stephen E. Fish of Oxford, Mark A. Fish of Washington, Louis A. Fish III of Chelmsford, and Kenneth A. Fish of Taunton; two brothers, John E. Fish of Virginia and David S. Fish of Oxford; nine grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; several nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by a…

                                                                                                • Fishman, Michael

                                                                                                  • Flygare, Eleanor

                                                                                                    Eleanor Flygare, 85, of Davie, FL passed away April 17, 2008. She was born in Lithuania, grew up in Worcester graduating from Commerce High School, and later resided in Holden for 57 years before moving to Florida. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents Stanley and Isabel (Kirminas) Mancevice, her husband of 55 years, Carl G. Flygare, Jr., brothers Veto Mancevice and Stanley Mancevice, and sister Ruth Cooperstein. She is survived by a sister, Eldona Ambrose; daughters, Kirsten Alvarez of Davie, FL, and…

                                                                                                    • Foster, John William "Bill"

                                                                                                      • Fraczek, Joseph J.

                                                                                                        • Franks, Anne M. (O'Halloran)

                                                                                                          • Fruzzetti Sr., Andrew J.

                                                                                                            Middleboro Andrew J. Fruzzetti Sr., of Middleboro, and formerly of Bridgewater, passed away after a brief illness, in Boston, July 29. He was age 75. Born in Brockton, Andrew attended Bridgewater High School and later attended Northeastern University for Architectural Design. Andrew worked for various architect firms in Boston and Cambridge. Later, Andrew worked as a construction superintendent for which he traveled all over the United States. He retired in 2007 from Blais Builders of Middleboro as a…

                                                                                                            • Garrison, Donald

                                                                                                              Donald Garrison 1926-2008 LUDLOW - Donald F. Garrison, 81, of Ludlow passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 23, 2008. Born in Springfield, the son of the late Theodore and Annie (House) Garrison he was a 1943 graduate of Classical High School and worked for 36 years at the former Massasoit Engraving Company of Springfield and P+B Engraving as a photo-engraver. Donald was a longtime member of the Ludlow Country Club where he was honored with a lifetime membership. In 1950 he held the course record and he…

                                                                                                              • Hamill, Michael J.

                                                                                                                Brockton Michael J. "Bart" Hamill, 44, lifelong of Brockton, died July 28, 2008. He served in the U.S. Army from 1982-1985 and in the Army National Guard. He formerly worked at Alden Products and Avon Tape, and for the past 20 years, he was employed as a groundskeeper for D.W. Field Park Golf Course. He was a member and past vice president of Polish White Eagles and enjoyed ice fishing and woodworking. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine; loving son of Bridie and Fred Swanson, all of Brockton;…

                                                                                                                • Hanke, Marcella F.

                                                                                                                  Marcella F. Hanke 1913 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD - Marcella F. (Crane) Hanke, 94, of Springfield and a longtime resident of Maple Street in East Longmeadow, died on Tuesday July 29, 2008 at Country Estates of Agawam. She was born in Springfield on November 13, 1913 a daughter of the late Robert E. and Anna G. (Weldon) Crane. Marcella was a graduate of the former Sacred Heart High School in Springfield and had been a resident of East Longmeadow since 1950. She was employed as a bookkeeper for many years at the…

                                                                                                                  • Hanson, Doris E.

                                                                                                                    Shelburne Doris E. (Gould) Hanson, 78, of 9 Barnard Road, Shelburne, died July 27, after failing health, surrounded by her family, at Buckley Healthcare Center, Greenfield. She was born in Greenfield, Aug. 16, 1929, a daughter of Robert and Mildred (Wheeler) Gould. Doris was a 1947 graduate of Arms Academy and a 1951 graduate and Alpha Omega Sorority member of Bridgewater State College, where she majored in early childhood education. Doris taught young children in both the private and public sector. She…

                                                                                                                    • Hanula, Stefania (Kopenski)

                                                                                                                      • Hardy, Gwendolyn Madden

                                                                                                                        • Hayes, Betty L.

                                                                                                                          • Hayes, Eleanor M.

                                                                                                                            Eleanor M. Hayes 1913 - 2008 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Eleanor Marie (La-Montagne) Hayes, 95, formerly of Westfield Street died Tues. at Heritage Hall in Agawam. She was born in Holyoke on April 11th, 1913. She lived in both Springfield and West Springfield. She worked many years as a law clerk at the Springfield Law Library. After that she worked at the Child and Family Services of Springfield. She retired in 1971. She was a communicant of St. Thomas Church. She was the beloved widow of William P. Hayes who died…

                                                                                                                            • Hedge, James D.

                                                                                                                              James D. Hedge, 72, of Worcester died on Sunday July 27 in his home after an illness. Mr. Hedge is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marcia J. (Dickie) Hedge of Worcester; a daughter, Marcia Ann Oliver of Worcester; two sisters, Judith A. Dussault of Oxford and Susan Gallant of Fiskdale; seven grandchildren, Amy M. Hedge, Jessica L. Oliver, Benjamin M. Hedge, Nathan C. Hedge, Jenna L. Oliver, Jarrad J. Oliver, Jeremy F. Oliver; a great-grandson Anthony James Valentino all of Worcester and many nieces and…

                                                                                                                              • Henry H. Dary Jr.

                                                                                                                                Mr. Henry H. Dary, Jr. of this city died July 30, 2008 in the Taunton Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born 79 years ago in New Bedford, the son of the late Henry H., Sr. and Marion (Williams) Dary. He was educated in Taunton and was a graduate of Taunton High School. Prior to his retirement he had been employed as a salesman for the Bay State Gas Company for 31 years. He was a former member of the Attleboro Kiwanis Club. He was an avid pool player and a ballroom dancer. In addition to this…

                                                                                                                                • Henry Margarita

                                                                                                                                  Henry Robert “Bob” Margarita of Stoneham, formerNFL running back, teacher and a veteran, died Monday...

                                                                                                                                  • Herbert, Mary-Carol Maureen (Godsoe)

                                                                                                                                    • Hershoff, Sarah B. (Swartz)

                                                                                                                                      • Hickman, Rosalie M. (Boyd)

                                                                                                                                        • Higgins, Eileen M.

                                                                                                                                          • Hubbard, Richard A.

                                                                                                                                            Richard A. Hubbard, a man recognized for his great generosity and quick wit by all who knew him, died on July 26, 2008, at age 92 at the Lutheran Healthcare Center of Worcester. Born in Boylston, MA, in March 1916, Richard was one of eight children of Eliot Hubbard and Edith May Adams Corey. He was married to Frances Dolbeare, who predeceased him in 2000. He is survived by his four children – Judith Hubbard of Shrewsbury, MA; Diane (Hubbard) Thompson of Millbury, MA; Frances (Hubbard) Madden of…

                                                                                                                                            • Jack Cruz

                                                                                                                                              Jack Cruz, of Taunton, died on July 27, 2008 at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston after a long illness. He was 83. Born in Taunton, a son of the late Geronimo & Maria (Gonsalves) Cruz. he served with the U.S. Army during WWII. Jack was the owner of Taunton Aero Service at the Taunton Municipal Airport for over 40 years. He was a licensed pilot & enjoyed  fishing & scuba diving. he was the husband of Carol (Zeigler); father of the late Deborah & Mary Alice Cruz; brother of Alice…

                                                                                                                                              • James Thistle

                                                                                                                                                Services have been scheduled for James Thistle of Everett, a pioneering TV news director and journalism professor...

                                                                                                                                                • Jenne, Jessie

                                                                                                                                                  Jessie Jenne longtime resident of Chelmsford; 92 CHELMSFORD Jessie (Griffiths) Jenne, 92, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, and formerly of Berlin, NY, died on Monday, July 28, 2008. She was the wife of the late C. Sherman Jenne. She was born on February 18, 1916 in Leominster, a daughter of the late Percy E. and Jessie (Shaw) Griffiths. Mrs. Jenne was a graduate of Berlin Central High School, Berlin, NY, and attended Syracuse University, College of Home Economics. Prior to her retirement, she worked for…

                                                                                                                                                • Mooradian, George

                                                                                                                                                  • Moriarty, John

                                                                                                                                                    • Moskow, Patricia Duff

                                                                                                                                                      • Mudge, Sandra J. (Graham)

                                                                                                                                                        • Mutzfeld, Harley R.

                                                                                                                                                          • Nappi Sr., John

                                                                                                                                                            • Nazzaro, Anthony

                                                                                                                                                              Brockton Anthony Nazzaro, 82, of Brockton, died Monday at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Brockton after a period of failing health. Born in Medford, Dec. 2, 1925, a son of the late Emmilo and Concetta (Giggi) Nazzaro, he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army as a private 1st Class. He was employed as a laborer in the construction industry. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.…

                                                                                                                                                              • Noble, Michael D.

                                                                                                                                                                • O'Connor, Delia (Howe)

                                                                                                                                                                  • O'Keefe, Joseph C.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Oliveri, Tina (DiGrande)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Orr, Morgan W.

                                                                                                                                                                        Morgan W. Orr HOLYOKE - Morgan W. Orr, 70, passed away peacefully July 29th surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born in Pelham and graduated from Amherst High School in 1956. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving from 1956-1960 as a Crew Chief of a B47 Stratojet with the 10th SRS stationed at Lockbourne, AFB Ohio. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rae Etta "Charlie" Orr. He leaves his two sons, Keith Orr of Trenton, Maine and Timothy Orr and his wife Terry of…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Osterhout, Grace H. (Bolinske)

                                                                                                                                                                          Grace Bolinske Osterhout, died July 29, 2008 at Shrewsbury Nursing & Rehab Center, Shrewsbury, MA. Her husband of 41 years, Novice B. Osterhout, died in 1971. She is survived by three children, Robert Osterhout and his wife Marillyn of Cross Hill, SC, Janet Dearden and her husband Kenneth of Shrewsbury, MA and Raymond Osterhout and his wife Donna of Delmar, NY; eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Five siblings, including Emil Bolinske and Tillie Chrysler predeceased her. She was born in…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Pait, Margaret A. (Keough)

                                                                                                                                                                            • Pichierri, Virginia Lee (Hoyle)

                                                                                                                                                                              Virginia Lee (Hoyle) Pichierri, 43, of Barre, formerly of Worcester, died Monday, July 28 after an illness in UMass Memorial Hospital, 119 Belmont St., Worcester. She leaves her husband, Randall Pichierri; two sons, Jeffrey Hoyle of Worcester and David Furbish of Barre; two daughters, Kelsey Furbish and Adrianna Pichierri, both of Barre; her mother, Margaret Premo of Worcester; and two sisters, Arlene McGoldrick of Paxton and Judith Regan of Auburn. She is predeceased by a son, Michael Hoyle and her father,…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Plouffe, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                • Puopolo, Phyllis F. (Orlando)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rich, Winslow G.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Richard C. Creeden

                                                                                                                                                                                      Richard C. Creeden of Danvers, a World War II veteran and jazz musician, died unexpectedly Monday at his home....

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Richmond, Dr. Julius

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ripley, Angela M.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Robert A. Tennant

                                                                                                                                                                                            Robert Anthony Tennant of Attleboro, a retired inspector, died Monday at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro....

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Rosenthal, Peter

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Roy, Rene H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Rene H. Roy 1949 2008 CHICOPEE Rene H. Roy, 58, of the Aldenville section of Chicopee was Called Safely Home on Thursday, July 24, 2008. He was born in Holyoke on September 7, 1949, a beloved son of Juliette G. (Laramee) Roy of Aldenville and the late Rosario H. Roy who was Called Home on February 12, 1999. He was raised in Chicopee, graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School and was a lifelong resident of Aldenville. He was employed as a machinist at the former Worthington Pump Company in Holyoke…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ruge, Alfred

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alfred Ruge 1991 - 2008 WESTFIELD - Alfred Ruge, 17, of Westfield, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008. Born in Springfield on July 5, 1991, a son of Aleksandr and Anna (Arbuzov) Ruge, he lived in Westfield for the past three years and previously in Springfield. He was a member of the Church of the New Covenant and was a piano player in its youth ministry band. He worked at the Shell Gas Mart in Westfield. Alfred is survived by his loving parents, Aleksandr and Anna Ruge, of Westfield; his loving maternal…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sarno, Clara Grace (Mangiante)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Savoy Sr., Peter E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visting hours are Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery, Holbrook. Late U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War veteran. Donations in Peter's memory may be made to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sazer, Edith (Farber)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Senez, Raymond G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Raymond G. Senez 1943-2008 SPRING HILL, FL - Raymond G. Senez of Spring Hill, Florida, Age 65, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL. He was born in Springfield and grew up in West Springfield. He Graduated from West Side High in 1961 then joined the US Air Force. He retired after attaining the rank of TSgt in 1977, and moved back to West Springfield. In 1995 he decided to join his parents and sister in sunny Florida. Ray is survived by his mother, Yvette Senez of New…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shaw, John R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          John R. Shaw, formerly of Billerica John Ronald Shaw, of CA, formerly of Billerica, July 28, 2008, John Ronald Shaw, age 64. Beloved son of Virginia "Ginny" (McLeod) Morgan. Funeral services will be held in the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. (Rt. 3A), Billerica, Friday, August 1, at 10:00 AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting 1 hour prior to service from 9-10 AM. Intermemt, Fox Hill Cemetery. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Snowden, Lorraine Stehman

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Spinelli, John

                                                                                                                                                                                                              John Spinelli of White River Junction Family and friends are invited to attend memorial calling hours at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 5-7 pm. To accommodate family and friends in Massachusetts, there will also be memorial calling hours at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street in Lowell, MA, on Friday August 1, 2008 from 5-8 pm. A graveside service and burial will be held Saturday morning, August 2, 2008 at 10:30 am, at the Revels/Spinelli family plot in Gibson…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • St. Jean, Ilda (Vastey)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stangas, George

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sweeney, Susan A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Taylor Jr., Raymond L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thistle, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thrush, Gary W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Gary W. Thrush, 56, of Providence Rd. died Sat. July 19 after being stricken ill at his home. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Burdick) Thrush of South Grafton; two sons, Beau Thrush of South Grafton and Dennis Thrush of Northbridge; two grandchildren, Carly Marie and Aden Thrush of Northbridge; two brothers, Dennis Thrush of Worcester and Richard Thrush of N.Y; his stepfather, William Lamae of Oxford. He is predeceased by his sister Kathleen Thrush. Born on March 5, 1952, in Winchendon, MA the son of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Tremblay, Shirley Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Shirley Ann Tremblay 1924-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Shirley Ann (McGough) Tremblay, 83, of Springfield and Long-meadow and formerly of Lorimer Street, Indian Orchard died Tuesday morning July 29, 2008 with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Holyoke on December 9, 1924 a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Sheehan) McGough. She graduated in 1942 from Holyoke High School and from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. Shirley worked as a private duty nurse in Holyoke and Springfield and for 15 years…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Tzvetanov, Donna Lee

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Vadenais, Normand C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Normand C. Vadenais of Warwick, Navy vet, WWII; 82 WARWICK, RI Normand C. Vadenais, 82, of Warwick, RI, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Sally (Huard) Vadenais. Born in Woonsocket he was a son of the late Willie and Lottie (Gagnon) Vadenais. Mr. Vadenais was a civil servant for over 40 years. He worked as an electrician at Quonset Point Naval Air Station, and Providence Turnkey Post Office. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He was the father of Linda A. Twardowski and Kevin J. Vadenais;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Varney, Donald F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Donald F. Varney, 77, of Maple Way, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Sylvia A. (McLaughlin) Varney; four sons, Richard Varney and his wife Ellen and Dane Varney and Gene Varney all of North Brookfield and Lex Varney of East Brookfield; two daughters, Pamela LeBeau and her husband Dennis of East Brookfield and Diahn Simonelli of Webster; one sister, Ann Nealer and her husband Reedy of North Brookfield; seven grandchildren; two nieces and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Vinson, Kenneth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Voudrin, Jean M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jean M. Voudrin 1931-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Jean M. (Minardi) Voudrin, 77, passed away on July 29, 2008. She was born in Springfield to the late Ralph L. and Evelyn C. (Palazzi) Minardi. Jean graduated from the former Springfield Technical High School where she enjoyed her math and science classes so much she wanted to be a meteorologist. Jean loved the outdoors and animals. She leaves her two loving children, Susan M. Voudrin of Springfield and Thomas R. Voudrin and his wife Barbara of Springfield. She also…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Walley, Marie A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wark, Dennis R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dennis R. Wark, 61, of Millbury, formerly of Sutton, died Tuesday, July 29th in Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, after a long illness. His wife, Beverly A. (Germain) Wark died in 1993. He leaves a daughter, Julie A. Wark of Worcester; a son, Scott A. Wark of Florida; his mother, Mildred D. Bishop of North Brookfield; a grandson; a sister, Carolyn Wark of Charlton; nephews and nieces. He was born in Bangor, Maine and is predeceased by his father, Clifford M. Wark. Dennis worked at Rand-Whitney…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Webb, Hazel Vera (Hutchinson)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Weber, Marilyn Busfield (Swanson)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrublewski, Albin B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Braintree Albin B. "Al" Wrublewski, of Braintree, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at his daughter's home in Wellesley, at age 83. Born in Quincy, where he was raised and educated, he lived in Braintree for more than 40 years. A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, Al worked as an elevator mechanic for Boston Elevator & Machine Co. for 31 years, until his retirement. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed camping, hiking, woodworking and gardening. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wrublewski, Albin B. "Al"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Young Sr., Thomas C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Anderson, Kathleen A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Anderton Jr., William E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bellew, Shirley M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Bruno, Stella

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Charles F. McKenna, 92

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Collins, Paul J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Creeden, Richard C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dr. Sidney J. Lyford Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Dr. Sidney J. Lyford, Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Dubowicz, Bruno L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Dudley Irwin, electrical engineer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Elsie P. Corse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Farrell, Christine M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Florence M. Mieczkowski

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Florence Mieczkowski, worked the farm

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Franks, Anne M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • George E. Letendre

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hickman, Rosalie M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hilda Martin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Jarvie, Jean Oberle

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Kala Marie Hardy, 15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Kathleen T. Leonard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Kaye, John G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Maria P. Amarello

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Marie Jeanne Welsh-Becker

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mary F. Pardridge

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mary Lewis, worked at Leeds VA Hospital

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mildred Corash, Hospice Shop volunteer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Myrtle B. Pike

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rita J. Castle, 85

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sadowski, Freda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Saulnier, John E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Shore, Barbara A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Walker, Peggy A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Walter James Devine, 68

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • William Kain, longtime farmer

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