All Obituaries

Alan Dana White, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2020.  Alan was born on January 27, 1967, son to Philip and Dorene (Sharples) White.  Alan was raised and educated in Westfield.  He was a graduate from Westfield High School, Class of 1985, and won states in the Jazz Ensemble.  Alan played saxophone for Flashback, Cosmic Banana, and a few other bands throughout his life.  He was an avid New England Patriots fan.  Alan is survived by his parents,...

Joan R. Homon, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020.  Joan was born in Holyoke on December 5, 1937, daughter to the late Roland and Alice(Fournier) Roy.  Joan was a life long resident of Chicopee and was a graduate of the Chicopee High School, Class of 1955.  She worked for Westover AFB as a supply clerk for over 20 years and later opened a flower shop called Flowers Plus, working along side her daughter for many years.  She volunteered at the Chicopee City...

Edward “Dido” Leon Pratt, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Westfield Gardens in Westfield.  Dido was born on August 4, 1936 in Westfield, son to the late Arthur J. And Mabel G.(Perry) Pratt .  Dido was raised and educated in Huntington and later moved to Westfield.  \He worked as a Custodian for Gateway Regional School District, and also worked for Egeroot Trucking, delivering to Sear Stores for many years. Dido made the rank of Eagle Scout in...

  Damon Alexander Bazzeghin died on July 16th, 2020 at the age 74. Damon was born January of 1946 in Tuxedo, NY to Emagro and Harriette (Griffin) Bazzeghin.  He graduated from Suffern High School, class of 1963, and went on to earn his Associate’s degree in Arts and Applied Sciences before being drafted into the Army in the summer of 1967.  In January of 1968, he was deployed to Vietnam.  During his tour, Damon was wound in action on two separate occasions and was...

Gary “Goob” Steven Thompson, 64, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center.  Gary was born on December 13, 1955, son to the late Franklin and Corrinne (Young) Thompson.  Gary was raised in Keene, NH, and was a graduate of Keene High School.  Gary worked as a burner technician for many years before retirement and was a member of the Montague Elks Club, the Van Club, and Lions Club. Gary enjoyed 26 years of camping with his family (19 years at...

Chester - Archie C. Narreau, 87, passed away July 7, 2020 at home in Chester.  Archie was born on October 24, 1932, son to the late Samuel and and Virginia (Ducharme) Narreau.  Archie was a born and raised in Springfield, and worked for Eastern Container Corporation for over 35 years before retirement. He enjoyed many trips to Hampton Beach, watching the Red Sox, and fishing.  Archie was a communicant of St. Catherine’s of Sienna in Springfield. Archie is survived by his...

Angelina R. Lacy, 99, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 at Genesis Westfield Center.  Angelina was born on August 2, 1920 in Pittsfield, daughter to the late Giacomo and Candida (Filpi) Ruscetta.  Angelina was a woman who was devoted to her faith, and was a communicant of St. Peters/St. Casimirs Church in Westfield.  She lived a long full life, was a homemaker who loved to cook, can, knit and sew.  She spent her retirement years in Citrus Springs, FL with her husband...

Gail Ann Phillips, 68, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Jewish Nursing Home, with her daughter by her side.  Gail was born on October 12, 1951 in Springfield, daughter to the late Donald and Vivian (Goewey) MacGilvray.  Gail was a high school graduate of  Commerce High School in Springfield.  She was a stay at home mother while her children were young, babysat for many years, and various other jobs.  Gail's love was taking care of her...

Joyce Ellen Popek, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27th surrounded by her loving family.  Joyce was born in Pittsfield on September 24, 1934, daughter to the late Norman and Irene (Pratt) O’Brien.  Joyce worked as a nurse at Westfield Manor Nursing Home for many years before her retirement.  She is survived by her devoted husband of almost 69 years to Donald Popek, and her children Virginia Andrews, Phyllis Lussier and her husband Alan, Christine Czepiel,...

Mary Ann (Starzyk) Champagne, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Mary Ann was born on November 26, 1933 in Westfield, daughter to the late John P. Starzyk and Eleanor Dubreuil. She was raised and educated in Westfield and was a graduate from Westfield High School. Mary Ann was a member to the 1st Congregational church in Westfield. She retired from Box Makers, working as their Quality Control Lineswoman. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed...