All Obituaries

SOUTHWICK-Joseph “Joe” Carmine Cammisa, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.   Joe was born on June 18, 1938, in Providence, Rhode Island to Giovanni and Rosina (Forgetta) Cammisa.  He attended Providence schools.  Joe honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps ranking as a Corporal.   Cpl. Joe Cammisa completed training in Airman School Class “P” and Aviation...

CHICOPEE-Robert S. Aspenwell, 74, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019.  He leaves his children, grandchildren, and many other family members.  He graduated from Springfield Schools and had worked for many years at Hasbro. Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp.   He was a quiet gentleman of few words who enjoyed time with his family and friends who will miss his witty character and dry sense of humor.  To honor Robert's wishes, a...

SOUTHWICK-Barbara Jane Regan passed away in her home surrounded by family on January 4, 2019 at the age of 59.   She is predeceased by her mother, Lois W. Bryant (née Twiss), and her father, Howard L. Regan.  Barbara is lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Amy R. Howatt with her husband Nathan Howatt, Kelsey A. Strong, and Gabrielle L. Staples with her husband Nathan E. Staples, and three grandchildren, Jackson R. Howatt, Addison M. Howatt, and Melanee I....

  WESTFIELD-Molly Irene Ward, nee Dyke, 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, in Westfield, MA.  Molly was born October 3, 1926, in Rolleston-on-Dove, England to Herbert and Ivy Lillian Dyke. On July 13, 1956, aboard the Empress of Britain, Molly, her husband, and family, immigrated to North America to make a better life.  She made her first home in Canada, eventually moving to Utica, New York before settling in western New England, making homes in Granby, CT, on...

​​AGAWAM-Betty Ann Bailey, 86, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.  Betty was born on August 3, 1932, to Mitchell and Mary (Lenzi) Scheftic.  She graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield, MA and had worked as a School Bus Driver for the Agawam School District for many years.  In her spare time, Betty enjoyed visiting casinos indulging her thrill of gambling, vacationing with Larry, and their many daily...

HOLLYWOOD BEACH, FL-Vicenzo "Guy" G. Ferrari, 77, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, December 14, 2018, while visiting his family for the Christmas Holiday.  A full tribute will be published soon.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Highway, Southwick, MA has been entrusted with local arrangements.  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com

SOUTHWICK - Stephan C. Dondoros, 60, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Western Mass Hospital in Westfield, MA. Stephan was born on December 27, 1957 in Northampton, MA to John and Elaine (Galanis) Dondoros. He graduated Southwick High School, Class of 1976. Stephan managed a health food store in Waltham, MA and most recently worked at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA for more than 10 years, where he often shared his love of Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts with his coworkers. He was a...

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...