All Obituaries

SOUTHWICK-Donald N. Senecal, age 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 12, 1961, to Don and Marie (Menard) Senecal and was raised in West Springfield, MA. He was married to his wife, Tiffany (Stirlacci) Senecal, for 26 years and raised three daughters in Westfield, MA. Don was a loving husband, dedicated father, and loyal friend. He proudly worked his whole life to provide for his family. He enjoyed spending time outdoors;...

WESTFIELD-Margaret T. Porter, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The family has chosen not to include an online tribute at this time.   Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy., Southwick, MA 01077   Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

GRANVILLE-Judy Sears Jordan, 64, of Granville, passed away on June 19, 2019, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by family and friends.  Judy was born in Northampton, MA to Russell L. Sears, Jr. and Ann (McGarty) Sears on July 22, 1954.  She graduated from Wahconah High School in Dalton.  She married Douglas Jordan on April 3, 1976, in Cummington. She worked as the office manager for her family run business, Humphrey’s Garage, in Granville for 25...

WEST SPRINGFIELD / HOLYOKE-Richard Alan Gordon, 62, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke.  Over the past several months Richard courageously fought the battle of his life as he wittingly faced the many obstacles of his prostate cancer diagnosis.  Up until his final few days, Richard tirelessly advocated for his proper and dignified end of life expectations. He was born on October 5, 1956, in Springfield, MA.  Richard proudly served his...

AGAWAM-Walter Babbin, age 64, of Agawam, MA passed away on June 9th at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Joyce, his three children, his brother and sister as well as six grandchildren. All services are private and have been entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy. Southwick, MA 01077.  To express condolences to the Babbin family, please visit Walter's memorial page at www.avaloncelebrations.com 

Ermelinda Angela Spencer of West Suffield, CT, born on April 21, 1939, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2019.  Born in Nesquehoning, PA, Erma was the daughter of Peter and Lucy (Cerimele) Antiga. She enjoyed her career of 40 years at the US Senate in Washington, DC and spending free time with her friends and grandchildren. She was an avid volunteer, cook, and devout Catholic. She spent the last five years at River Ridge in Avon, CT where she was loved and surrounded by many...

WEST SPRINGFIELD/HOLYOKE-Marie Angela Spinella, 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center in Holyoke, MA.  Marie was born on August 22, 1951, in Oneida, NY to Angelo and Frances (Massago) Spinella.  Marie was a passionate and dedicated teacher for over 40 years.  Her life was committed to being a positive influence on her students in early childhood development and grammar school. She harbored a love for her students and was deeply...

SOUTHWICK-Rodger Yargeau of Southwick, MA died on May 26, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Rodger was a loving husband to Loretta for 56 years, a kind, gentle, supportive and loving father to Michelle and Michael, an involved, caring and loving grandfather to Emily, Nathan, and Noelle, along with Mario whom he thought of as his own grandson and a loving brother to his sister Jean Williams.  Rodger worked for many years at National Cash Register in many capacities,...

ENFIELD, CT-Walter C. Birthwright, 81, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077    Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com

WESTFIELD-Stanley Francis Berdahowski, 95, a lifelong resident of Westfield, MA passed away at his home on Friday, May 24, 2019.  Stanley was born on May 7, 1924, in Holyoke, MA to Walter and Julia (Pietrowski) Berdahowski.  Mr. Berdahowski served his country in the United States Army Air Corps.  He earned a Bachelor of Science from UMass Amherst in 1948 and had worked as a Chemical Engineer for Sterling Pharmaceuticals for many years.  Stanley was a man of few words...