All Obituaries

WARE - Diane Mae Spafford passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.  End of life arrangements are entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077  All services are private.  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

Anthony "Tony" C. Tisdell, 72, of Westfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after a brief battle with Covid. He was born and raised in Holyoke, the son of Francis T. and Doris E.(Barthelette) Tisdell and attended both Holyoke High School and the Art Institute of Boston. Tony was employed for many years at the Holyoke Housing Authority. After retiring, he worked as a house painter, explored interior design, and focused on his oil paintings. Tony is survived by...

“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.”  Donald “Don” Edward Dupuis, 87, of Granville, MA, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023. Don is reunited with the love of his life and wife of 52 years, Suzanne Dupuis, who passed away in 2018. He has spent the last 5 years missing her dearly and talking about the day they would meet again in heaven. Born in Chicopee, MA, on January...

Marlene (Roberts) Casseles passed away on Friday, February 3rd peacefully surrounded by her family. Marlene was born in Holyoke, Ma. and lived most of her life in Chicopee and West Springfield, Ma until she moved to Southwick, Ma where she and her husband Robert resided. Marlene and Robert were active in their local community and enjoyed volunteering at their town food pantry. Marlene was also known for her luscious gardens and yard full of flowers. As an avid artist, she enjoyed spending...

SOUTHWICK - Alan R. DeVerry, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.  End of life arrangements entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077

SOUTHWICK – Florence Ellen Saurette, 81, passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Florence was born on December 27, 1941, in Springfield, MA to Harold Hathaway and Eleanor C. (Fenn) Hathaway. Florence was a lifelong area resident and had worked as a Health Aide for many years. Florence was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Florence enjoyed her many shopping trips with her granddaughter, Shaina. In her spare time she enjoyed...

SPRINGFIELD - RICHARD E. FARNSWORTH, 79, PASSED AWAY ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022, AT ST. MARY'S HEALTH CARE CENTER IN WORCESTER, MA. ALL SERVICES ARE PRIVATE AND HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED TO AVALON LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC 691 COLLEGE HWY, SOUTHIWKCK, MA 01077  VISIT WWW.AVALONCELEBRATIONS.COM 

Westfield - Betty (Farnsworth) Saunders, 68, passed away on December 8th, 2022 with loving family by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born on October 23rd, 1954 in Springfield, MA to the late Harrison and Phyllis (McCarthy) Farnsworth. Betty lived most her life in Southwick, MA and attended Southwick schools.  She worked as a CNA and later went on to become a PCA providing care for people in their homes.  Betty loved the game show Family Feud, she...

 WESTFIELD - With profound sadness, we announce the passing of William M. Cottengim Sr., 76. William was a loving devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on July 17, 1946, in Albany, NY to the late William Homer Cottengim and Catherine Mary (Dugan) Cottengim. William’s life revolved around his beloved wife and their three grandchildren. William loved his family and instilled superior values in his grandkids. He leaves behind his loving wife of 34 years,...

WEST SUFFIELD – Jeanette Marie Neis (Lanphear), 91, passed away on December 5, 2022, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Jeanette was born on September 12, 1931, in Craftsbury, VT to the late Albert L. Lanphear of VT and Elsie M. Lanphear (Sheltra) of VT. Jeanette graduated from Peoples Academy in 1949 and the Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. Jeanette dedicated her life working to help others, working in the OBGYN Department of the Mary Fletcher Hospital, now known...