All Obituaries

Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077 is assisting the family of Carl Lee Wise.   www.avaloncelebrations.com 

WESTFIELD - Arthur Julius Pappas, 66, passed away on March 20, 2024, at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, MA.  Arthur was born on February 4, 1958, in Holyoke, MA to John Pappas and Shirley (Silva) Pappas.  Arthur enjoyed a wide array of sports. Some would call him a pool shark, he taught golf and wanted to go pro, he was a professional Candle Pin Bowler and was featured in magazine articles.  He was also a car fanatic, enjoyed riding his motorcycles, and could catch any...

SOUTHWICK – Wilbur Raymond Dewey, 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Regal Care of Holyoke.  Wilbur was born on February 23, 1930, in Simsbury, CT to Joseph Raymond Dewey and Florence Belle (Goddard) Dewey.  Wilbur was a graduate of Simsbury High School. In his younger years, Wilbur enjoyed swimming and roller skating. Wilbur proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korea Conflict. He had worked for 45+ years with Culbro Tobacco as a...

On January 31, 2024 at midday, Joyce Ann (Zapponi) Crafts was called back to the loving arms of God at 72 years young to join in the company of her husband Daniel and her parents Marjorie (Joyce) and Richard.  She leaves behind her children Elizabeth Rose (Lizz), Nathan Thomas, and Kelly Lynn.  Joyce will be missed by her brother and sister Richard Jr. (Heather and Leah) and Nancy (Jason, Evan and Idalia (Edwin and Camila), and Gregory) respectively.   Joyce will also be...

AMESBURY - Kevin Michael Brunelle, 61, passed away January 25, 2024.  Born May 2, 1962, Kevin was raised in Saugus, MA where he attended school and graduated from Saugus High School in 1980. Kevin was so many things to so many people.  A devoted son, an affectionate brother, a favorite uncle, a loving husband - knowing Kevin made all our lives brighter. Laughter was his gift.  A night out at Cheers (the Hampshire House) in Boston, where he bartended for years, one could be...

Lowell L. Lloveras, 81, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.  Born in Westfield on September 23, 1942,  he was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Jean (Krutcik) Lloveras.  He was a lifelong resident of Westfield and a graduate of Westfield High School, class of 1960.  Lowell was a proud US Marine Corps veteran, enlisting right out of high school.  Upon his honorable discharge from the Marines, he enrolled...

Ruthann Patenaude died unexpectedly 01/13/24 after a long struggle with health issues. She was a loving daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Born 11/26/56 to Shirley R. and the late George W. Tower, Ruthann graduated with honors from Southwick High School in 1974. She began her career as an international telephone operator due to her interest in foreign languages. Ruthann had a lifelong curiosity of other cultures. Sampling traditional cuisine at local international festivals was a...

WEST SUFFIELD – Darice A. Dewey, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.   Darice was surrounded by her devoted family at the time of her passing.  Darice was born in Hartford, CT on September 16, 1959, to Bertram M Dewey and Eleanor (Bogoslofski) Dewey. Darice had attended the Gengras Center for Exceptional Children in West Hartford, CT Darice loved nature and gardening.  Darice and her mother Eleanor enjoyed...

SOUTHWICK - Robert Alan Cutter passed away on November 22, 2023.  A private burial service will be held.  End of life arrangements entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077    Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

WESTFIELD - Sevtap Saime Pisak, 86, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  End-of-life arrangements entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077   Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com