All Obituaries

James Thomas Nelson, 41 of Southwick, MA passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, surrounded by his family.  Jimi was the adored husband of Rebecca Rulon Nelson, and the father of Taylor Nelson and Ashley Nelson.  Jimi grew up in Windsor CT and graduated from Windsor High School class of 1997.  He started his working career as an auto mechanic and then successfully completed the machinist’s apprentice program while employed at Barnes Aerospace.  During his time at...

SOUTHWICK-Norman Edward Snow, 93, passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.  A full tribute will be published here soon.   Services for Mr. Snow have been postponed.  The new service day and time are pending.  Once the new details have been confirmed, they will be published here.   Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

SOUTHWICK-On Saturday, February 29,  2020, Pamela F. Owens of Southwick MA, lost her battle with addiction and suffered a fatal heroin overdose. Her beautiful soul is now free from the gripping addictions and mental illness that shadowed her glowing light. Though our hearts are pained and our sorrow weighs heavy, we remember and celebrate this beautiful, vibrant, kindest-hearted, hilariously-funny human who loved us deeply and was a gift to the world. Pam’s love of family always...

WESTFIELD-Manisha Rai, 23, passed away at her home in Westfield, MA on Sunday, February 23, 2020.  She leaves her parents Bhin B. Rai and Bishnu M. Rai of Nepal, her sister Diva Rai of Nepal, her brother Mahesh Rai, along with many other family members and friends.   A funeral service will be held from 10:00 AM - NOON on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy., Southwick, MA 01077. Followed by a procession at...

BLANDFORD-Karen G. Shepard, 72, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Westfield Gardens in Westfield, MA.  Karen was born in Westfield, MA to Arthur and Alice E. Shepard (nee Allen) on August 30, 1947.  Karen was a lifelong resident of Blandford, MA.  She graduated from Westfield High School and earned an Associates Degree from Springfield Community College.  Karen worked for the City of Westfield for many years.  The entire Shepard Family shared a passion...

WESTFIELD-Lorraine Andree Lowinski (nee Dumais) passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA.  At the time of her passing, Lorraine was surrounded by her devoted children.  Lorraine was born on April 12, 1962, in Sept-lles, Quebec, Canada to Andree A. Dumais and Margaret D. (Huard) Dumais. Lorraine graduated from Gateway Regional High School class of 1981. Lorraine worked in Support Services for Multicultural Community Services of...

WESTFIELD-Connie M. McConnell, 95, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Connie was born on April 3, 1924, in Westfield, MA to Edward and Josephine (nee Hathaway) Davis.  Connie is predeceased by her husband Richard F. McConnell, her parents Edward and Josephine Davis, her stepson Daniel McConnell, her stepdaughter Judith Lake, her brothers Donald Davis and his wife Scotty and Ronald Davis.  Survivors include her nieces Jeanne...

WESTFIELD-Adelaida Santiago, 88, passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.  At the time of her passing, Adelaida was surrounded by the ones she loved and cherished the most, her devoted family.  Adelaida was born on February 18, 1931, in Cuamo, Puerto Rico.  She was 1 of 18 children of the late Jose Aguedo Diaz and Ana Maria Nazario.    Adelaida was a devoted wife and mother to her 6 children.  Being surrounded by...

SPRINGFIELD-Frank J. Dempsey, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.  All services for Mr. Dempsey will be private.  End of life arrangements have been entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy., Southwick, MA 01077.  Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

Denise M. Byrne, 48, of Westfield, MA, died February 9, 2020, with her loving family and friends by her side.  Denise is predeceased by her father Francis Byrne, and her nephew, Sean Byrne.  Denise is survived by her beloved son Aidan Perez, her loving mother Gertrude (Morin) Byrne, both of Westfield, MA, and her sweetheart Glenn Wilcox of New Hartford, CT.   She is also survived by her brother Kevin Byrne and his wife Lisa, of Templeton MA, her sister Theresa (Byrne)...