All Obituaries

SOUTHWICK-Edward C. Johnson, Jr., 58, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his home in Southwick, MA.  Edward was born on November 16, 1959, in Hartford, CT to Edward C. Johnson, Sr. and Lucille (Moore) Johnson.  He graduated from Southwick High School class of 1977.  Immediately following high school Edward earned his A1 Machining degree from Springfield Technical Community College and had worked at Advanced Manufacturing for many years.  He was an avid coin...

GREENFIELD-Mary G. Farton, 76, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018.  All services are private and have been entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com

SPRINGFIELD-Charles G. Gramowski, 63, passed away August 25, 2018.  All services are private and have been entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Highway, Southwick, MA.  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com

  CHESTER MA-Amber Jean Noyes-Ouhl, 31, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 in West Springfield, MA.  Although she was taken away from us too soon, Amber left her mark on this world and those whom she loved.  Amber attended Belchertown schools graduating in 2006 where she was active in a variety of sports. Amber was scheduled to begin her final classes next week at STCC to earn her degree as a Veterinary Technician, fulfilling a life passion for the love of animals....

SPRINGFIELD-Damanata Acharya, 87, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018, in Springfield, MA.  Damanta was born on January 01, 1931, in Samchi, Bhutan.  Funeral services for Damanta will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 8:00 AM-10: 00 AM at Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Highway, Southwick, MA.  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com

WESTFIELD-Robert Lee Twining, 33, passed away at his home in Westfield, MA.  Robert was born on June 13, 1985, in Holyoke, Massachusetts to David and Arlene (O’Shaughnessy) Twining.  Robert earned his certification from the Society of Automotive Engineers and had worked for many years at Gristmill Motors in Southwick, Massachusetts and Arrow Concrete in Granby, Connecticut.  He enjoyed spending time with his daughter, being outdoors, restoring his truck, and...

SOUTHWICK - David L. LaBombard, 73, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at his home in Southwick, MA after a long battle with COPD.  David was surrounded by his devoted family at the time of his passing. He was born on September 2, 1944 in Westfield, MA to Earl and Jennie (Williams) LaBombard, David was devoted and passionate about his work as a truck driver and had worked for many years throughout the area, most recently for Simscroft Echo Farms in Simsbury, CT.  Always a hard...

CHICOPEE-John Surprenant, 60, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.  John was born on September 8, 1957 in Springfield, MA to the late Adelard and Angeline (Chapdelaine) Surprenant.  He graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School class of 1975.  John was a talented carpenter who mastered his trade over the years.  John was a peacemaker with a constant smile, great sense of humor, and upbeat spirit which allowed him to...

SPRINGFIELD-Anh Dung Nguyen, 76, passed away July 8, 2018.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Highway, Southwick, MA is assisting the family.  Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com

AGAWAM-Sandra Marie McIntyre, 68, passed away July 5, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Sandra was born on December 15, 1949, in East Orange, New Jersey to John Joseph McIntyre and Elizabeth Deborah (McClements) McIntyre.  She graduated from Maplewood High School in New Jersey.  In 1990 Sandra graduated with honors from UMass Amherst earning her bachelor’s degree in Primary Education all while working and supporting her family and children. ...