All Obituaries

  WESTFIELD-David Joseph Phillips, 61, passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA on Saturday, May 23, 2020.  David was born on June 21, 1958 in Westfield, MA to Edward J. and Floy E. (Williams) Phillips.   David graduated from Westfield Technical Academy Class of 1978 earning the Tradesman Award.  As a child David spent his summers on Sanibel Island, FL working alongside his father tagging Loggerhead Sea Turtles for the Caretta Research Project....

  James A. Cressotti, 71, fondly known as Jimmy, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2020.  Born on October 16, 1948, in Springfield, MA to the late Doris (Albano) Cressotti and the late Harry Cressotti.  Jimmy earned his Associates Degree from Holyoke Community College and went on to become a successful business owner. He owned and operated a popular Feeding Hills institution, The Village Lounge, for over 25 years.  A friend to all, Jimmy brought smiles to...

WESTFIELD-Nancy Eileen Haskins Lees passed peacefully to her eternal rest at Western Mass Hospital on Mother's Day after a lifelong struggle with MS.  She was born on November 12, 1946 in Adams, Ma.  She was predeceased by her parents Frederick A. and Edna A. Sakowski Haskins. Nancy worked for many years at Park West Bank, at Sisters of Providence, Stanley Home Products, and later continued working from home keeping books for local dentists. Nancy had a bright inquisitive...

Richard John Vachula July 15, 1943 – April 27, 2020  WESTFIELD-Richard John Vachula, 76, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.  Richard was born on July 15, 1943, in Hartford, CT to John Vachula and Theresa Jean Procaccini-Vachula.  Richard (Rick) was truly blessed having married two amazing women throughout his lifetime. Gail in the first half and Pat in the second. The Vachulas, Penningtons and Wards all meshed into one...

Leon (Lee) Kaczman passed away on April 26, after a hard fought battle with congestive heart failure. He was 87. Lee was a lifelong resident of Westfield. He was born on April 4,1933, to Joseph and Mildred Kaczman. He was a graduate of Westfield High School, Class of 1951. Lee excelled in both academics and athletics. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Education from Westfield State Teacher’s College, where he was a guard on the varsity basketball team. Lee further...

WEST SUFFIELD, CT-Edward Gordon Dunn, 68, of West Suffield CT passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2020.   Eddie was born on November 2nd, 1951, and resided in Southwick Ma for most of his life.  He married his wife Phyllis in 1978 and had three children.  The family moved to West Suffield, CT in 1990.  Eddie was an incredibly hard worker and spent most of his career at Hamilton Standard, where he was employed for over 40 years, retiring in 2013.  He loved...

Margaret “Cubby” Gates Lord, 95, died on April 22nd in Longmeadow at JGS Lifecare. Born in Ludlow in 1924, she was the daughter of Clarence and Margaret (Mitchell) Gates. She was employed for many years at C.F. Church Company and American Standard in Monson until her retirement. Cubby was sadly pre-deceased by her daughter, Dawn Zepke, in 2002 and more recently by two sisters who were also her dear friends and companions, Alice “Sis” Martel of Belchertown and Hazel...

NORTHAMPTON - Frank V. Borschek, 91, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy. Southwick, MA is assisting the family with arrangements.  Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

  WESTFIELD-Joyce B. Jones, 76, passed away at her home in Westfield, MA on Thursday, April 16, 2020.  Joyce was with her devoted husband of 8 years who held her hand through the evening in celebration of their wedding anniversary,  and her loving family at the time of her passing.  Joyce was born on March 2, 1944, in Westfield, MA to Peter Monczka and Gertrude (Ouilette) Monczka. Although Joyce needed the care and support of her family during her last weeks, she often dedicated...

SPRINGFIELD – Muriel Dickinson Leslie, 91, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at her home in Springfield, MA. Muriel was born on September 13, 1928, Westfield, MA to Joseph L. Dickinson and Edith (Anderson) Dickinson.  Muriel graduated from Westfield High School and had worked for many years at Westfield Co-operative Bank.  Muriel was a 49-year member of the Daughters of the Nile and had served as the Supreme Queen.  Muriel was also a long time member of the...