All Obituaries

1943 – 2022 WESTFIELD – Rosemary Ryan, 78, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her home in Westfield, MA. Rosemary was born in Springfield, MA in 1943, to the late Albert E. Ryan and Katherine F. (Kane) Ryan. Rosemary graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield, MA Class of 1961. She attended Westfield State University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Rosemary’s greatest joy was taking care of her twin grandchildren when...

SOUTHWICK – Armand Leo LaBrecque, 86, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Genesis Westfield Center in Westfield, MA.  Armand was born on August 12, 1935, in Hartford, CT to the late Albert LaBrecque and Lucienne (Royer) LaBrecque.  Armand honorably served his country in the United States Army.  He was the founder and 40-year owner of Security Fence & Kennel Company in Southwick, MA.  Other than his parents Armand is also predeceased by his brother...

JEROME RICHARD HARRISON PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 16, 2022.  AVALON LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC 691 COLLEGE HWY, SOUTHWICK, MA 01077 IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY WITH END OF LIFE ARRANGEMENTS.   VISIT WWW.AVALONCELEBRATIONS.COM 

Jean A. Schenk, 93, passed away on June 14, 2022.  A complete tribute will be published soon.  End of life arrangements entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077   Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

GRANVILLE - Elaine Dorothy Gogal passed away on June 13, 2022.  All services are private.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, is assisting the family with arrangements.  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

Roberto Rodriguez passed away on June 12, 2022.  A complete tribute will be published soon.  www.avaloncelebrations.com 

SOUTHWICK – Jacqueline Carol Miles, 75, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family on Friday, June 3, 2022. Jacqueline was born on September 2, 1946, in St. Albans, VT to Wayland Tatro and Lucille (Lanoue) Tatro. Jacqueline will be fondly remembered as the matriarch of her family.  She was an active member of Bethany Assembly of God in Agawam, MA where she enjoyed volunteering for many church supported activities.  Jacqueline is predeceased by her parents Wayland...

Allen R. Johnson, 90, son of Helge E. Johnson (deceased) and Helen (Larson) Johnson (deceased) and brother to Raymond N. Johnson(deceased) passed away peacefully with his beloved wife Elisabeth and loving family by his side on April 25, 2022. Allen, affectionately known to most as ‘Allie,’ was a 1951 graduate of Westfield High School and proudly enlisted in the US Army shortly after graduation where he was stationed in Würzburg, Germany. It was there that he met the love of...

SOUTHWICK- Bruce Emerson Page, 88 passed away peacefully on Saturday April 9,2022 at his home in Southwick Ma. Bruce was born on April 15,1933 to Guy and Freda (Nichols) Page in East Charleston Vermont. Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1950-1958. A veteran of the Korean Conflict. He settled in Southwick upon returning from his service and started Bruce’s Autobody with his brother Floyd “Stubby” Page. He later owned salvage yards in New York,...

Dorothy J. Lepage, 92, passed away on April 9, 2022, at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield. Dorothy was born on July 11, 1929 in Chicopee, MA to James and Bernadine (Keeler) Raper. She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Providence Hospital for many years while also raising four children. Dorothy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family most of all and was kind and generous in all that she did. Her life was...