All Obituaries

Born Stanley Martin Leiber on December 28, 1922 in New York City, New York, Stan Lee passed away November 12, 2018 at the age of 95 in Los Angeles, California.  Many marvel at the man who gave his characters extraordinary powers and everyday headaches - a formula which revolutionised comics. The Hulk, Iron Man, Daredevil and the Fantastic Four all sprang from his fertile imagination and spilled onto the page. But while his career may have started in pen and ink, it grew and evolved...

EAST LONGMEADOW-On Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, Catherine Hurd, age 74, passed away in East Longmeadow, Mass., after her long battle with Lewy body dementia.  Born March 20, 1944, in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Virginia Herbert. Mrs. Hurd attended Lewis Mills High School and later worked as a high school English teacher for the Bristol Public schools for over 25 years. Catherine had a passion for literature and all things Shakespeare. Her hobbies included sewing,...

SOUTHWICK-Kathleen Patricia Larson, 57, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.  Kathleen was born on August 26, 1961 in London, Ontario Canada to Roger and Nancy (Young) Proulx.  She attended Stamford Catholic class of 1979.  Kathleen earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Oklahoma class of 1983.  She enjoyed traveling, designing her own specialty jewelry, and had mastered needlework.  Predeceased by...

 SOUTHWICK/EAST GRANBY, CT-On Saturday, October 20, a radiant soul, Nina Kristine Adasiewicz, 21, unexpectedly left this world. It is a sadder, less colorful place without her. Those who met Nina will never forget her. She brought light into their lives and joy beyond belief. Nina was born August 2, 1997, in Springfield, MA to David and Cheryl (Bruno) Adasiewicz.   She enjoyed nature walks with her friends and dog Syrus, who she adored. Music, festivals, hula-hooping,...

LONGMEADOW-Patricia O’Connell Reach left us October 12, 2018 having lived a full, purposeful life. She joins her parents William and Grace O’Connell of Dalton; her husband of 57 years Milton; her sisters Hope, Priscilla and Judy, her nephew Rusty and her son William. She leaves her daughter Melinda and son Milton along with their spouses; two grandsons, nieces, nephews and the many whom she befriended. Born October 24, 1924, Pat was raised in Dalton and spent most of her adult...

GRANBY, CT-Nathan Ryan Fuss, 34, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018, in Bloomfield, CT.  Nathan was born on July 15, 1984, in Hartford, CT and attended South Windsor High School Class of 2002. Nathan proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He had worked for many years as Maintenance Mechanic at Walgreens Distribution Center in Windsor, CT.  As a young man, Nathan enjoyed BMX.  He was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoying fishing, hunting, and Skeet,...

WILBRAHAM-Mr. Raymond Melbourne, 84, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.  Raymond’s devoted family was by his side at the time of his passing.  He was born on October 4, 1934, in Springfield, MA to Brisbane and Mildred (Tredo) Melbourne.  Raymond graduated from Putnam Trade earning a certificate as a Machinist, a valuable education which he practiced throughout his entire life.  He proudly served his country in the...

AGAWAM-Carolyn F. Burres, 77, passed away October 5, 2018.  She leaves her children, grandchildren, along with many other family members and friends.  A private burial will be held in the family plot in Vermont.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077    www.avaloncelebrations.com

  WESTFIELD-Clifford F. Paige, Jr., 80, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Governor’s Center in Westfield, MA.  Clifford was born on February 9, 1938, in Gardner, MA to Clifford F. Paige, Sr. and Yvonne (Borey) Paige.  At a young age, Clifford discovered his passion for dancing and won a dance marathon in the 1950’s.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  Clifford also enjoyed the rodeo.  He is a member of the Canton Rodeo Hall of...

SOUTHWICK-Janice Mae Besaw, 70, a longtime resident of Southwick, MA peacefully passed on Sunday, September 30, 2018, after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer.  Janice passed away at her home surrounded by the people she loved most, her devoted family.  She was born on May 30, 1948, in Westfield, MA to Earl and Jenny (Williams) LaBombard.  Janice married the love of her life, her husband, James Besaw on December 20, 1966.  Soon after she began working at Noble...