All Obituaries

SOUTHWICK-Newton (Tiny) Thompson, Jr., 79, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at his home in Southwick, MA.  At the time of his passing, Tiny was surrounded by those he loved the most, his devoted and loving family.  Tiny was born in Springfield, MA on December 12, 1940,  to Pauline (Parker) and Newton Thompson Sr.  He moved to Southwick, MA in 1947 where he grew up with his sisters Charlotte, Pearl, and Paula, and his brothers Russell and Kenny. He met and married...

Jasmine Adassa McKoy, 76, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020.  A complete tribute with service details will be published soon.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy., Southwick, MA 01077  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com

  SOUTHWICK- Florence M. “Wray” Booth, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020, at her home in Southwick, MA.  At the time of her passing Wray was surrounded by those she loved the most, her cherished family.   Wray was born on September 11, 1929, in Heage, Derbyshire, England to the late Joseph J. Alton and Lucy (Briddon) Alton. In 1966 Wray and Ken decided to emigrate from England to the USA. They settled in Westfield, MA. After Ken’s...

Dolores E. Corrigan, 90, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.  A complete tribute will be published soon.  Avalon Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy. Southwick, MA is assisting the family.  Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

  SOUTHWICK-Arlene G. Twining, 63, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020.  Arlene was born in Messena, NY on July 29, 1956, to Aden and Gail O’Shaughnessy. Arlene will be remembered for her helpful and caring spirit.  From driving her friends to the pharmacy to pick up medications and supplies to preparing a meal for a neighbor or friend who was in need, Arlene joyfully stepped in to help in any way she could. Arlene had a great love for animals, she fostered and...

SPRINGFIELD-June E. Trudeau, 94, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020.  June's family has entrusted Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077 with arrangements.  To express condolences please visit June's memorial page at www.avaloncelebrations.com 

HOLYOKE-Tamisha M. Kearns, 69, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020.  A complete tribute will be published soon.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA is assisting the family with arrangements.  Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

  WESTFIELD-Zachary Tyler Saunders, 20, of Westfield, MA passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020.  Zach was born on August 31, 1999, in Springfield, MA to Robert L. Saunders, III, and Wendy A. (Blascak) Saunders.  Zach is a 2018 graduate of Westfield Technical Academy.  From a young age, his parents taught him the value of family first which was an asset that shaped his daily life.  Zach was thoughtful and helpful.  He anticipated family and friends needing help...

  SPRINGFIELD-Mani Adhikari, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at her home in Springfield, MA.  At the time of her passing, Mani was surrounded by those she loved the most, her loving and devoted family.  Mani was born on October 1, 1936, in Sibsoo, Bhutan to the late Padam L. Dhungel and Pabitra (Poudel) Dhungel.  Before immigrating to the United States with her family in 2009, Mani was an adventurous explorer.  She enjoyed traveling and exploring...

BLOOMFIELD-Dorothy A. McKnight, 82, passed away on April 10, 2020, at her home in Bloomfield, CT.   Dorothy was born in Kingston, Jamaica on November 20, 1938, to the late Lorris and Lolinda (Kerr) McKnight.   She immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s where she resided in Connecticut for the remainder of her life.   Dorothy was a Christian woman completely devoted to God. She was an active member of Grace Tabernacle Church of God since...