All Obituaries

Jane Kathleen Castro, 88, passed away peacefully on March 5th, surrounded by her family at home.  Jane was born on May 18, 1931 in Westfield, daughter to the late William and Catherine (Gafga) Crowley.    Jane was a life long resident of Russell and worked at the Post Office for many years, as the Library Trustee and was on the Counsel of Aging.  She was a devout communicant of Holy Family Parish, and spent most of her time helping in the church.  She had an...

Wendy E. Brown, daughter of Donna and Archie (Chipper) Brown of Milford, NH, and sister to Clara Brown of Providence, RI, died in Lee, MA, on Feb. 27, 2020, ending a life-long struggle with mental illness.  She was born in Nashua, NH, on Oct. 27, 1992.  Wendy lived the first four years of her life in Lyndeborough, then moved to Milford.  Wendy attended Milford Elementary and Middle schools through grade 7 prior to transferring to New Leaf...

Laurie Ellen Sharples, 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17th at Baystate Medical Center.  Laurie was born on May 25, 1958 in Westfield, daughter to the late Albert Humphreys and Mary Champagne.   Laurie was a graduate from Gateway Regional School.  She worked for Big Y for over 30 years before her retirement.  She enjoyed vacationing in New Hampshire, a good margarita and a golden champagne tea.  She was an avid horse lover and reader.  Laurie is...

Carol Ann Hall, 72, passed away peacefully February 11, 2020 with her family by her side.  Carol was born in Hartford, CT on February 18, 1947, daughter to the late Russell P. and Helen M. (Czyzniak) Walters.   She worked for Hamiliton Standard for many years before she retired.  She is survived by her son Henry LaBombard of Westfield; her brother, Russell Walters and his wife Carol, and her sister Barbara Robatille and her husband Ed, and her sister-in-law Sandy...

Michael Wayne Malo, 65, passed away on February 9, 2020 with his family by his side.  Michael was born on April 27, 1954, in Holyoke, son to the late Alfred J. And Jeannette F.(Hurtibise) Malo.   Mike moved to Westfield in 1998, and worked as a machinist for Berkshire Industries before he retired.    He enjoyed many fishing trips but he was an avid Patriots, Red Sox and New England sports fan, and loved watching classic t.v. shows.  Michael is survived by his beloved...

Patricia Elizabeth Lahue, 86, passed away Wednesday, February 5th at Noble Hospital.  Patricia was born on October 7, 1933 in Westfield, daughter to the late Andrew and Ethel (Dame) Feustel.  She was a life long resident of Russell and attended Gateway Regional Schools.  She worked for the Wall Street Journal as a data entry operator for over 32 years before she retired. Patricia enjoyed many trips to Hampton Beach and to the casino.  She was quite the fashionista and...

Clement Theodore Goodreau, 91, beloved Husband of the late Helen L. Goodreau (Thompson) was safely called home on February 2, 2020. He was of the son of the late George and Florence (Langevin) Goodreau of Ludlow, MA.  Born and raised in Ludlow, MA. He enlisted in the Navy in 1947 and served in active duty for 20 years. After Basic Training at the Naval Station in Great Lakes, Illinois, Clem entered the Navy Medical School, NNMC in Bethesda, Maryland where he received training to become...

Shirley A. Pickford, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020.  Shirley was a 7th Degree of Grange, member to the Grange #48, and was an avid Bingo player. She was predeceased by her husband George W. Pickford on January 11, 1998, her grandson son Roger Jr. and great granddaughter Kayla LaChappele. She leaves her children Linda Barchenski of Westfield, Stephen Pickford of FL, Barbara Sikop and her husband Daniel of Huntington, Mark Pickford and his wife Judy of Westfield,...

Charles “Charlie” S. Diemer Sr., 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18th at Baystate Medical Center.  Charlie was born March 3, 1956 in Westfield, son to Henry R. And May (Miller) Diemer.  Charlie grew up in Huntington and made it his home.    He worked at Tell Tool in Westfield for over 41 years before he retired.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to go hunting, ice fishing, and camping.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR and his John...

Jeanne L. Davis, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 15th at Noble Hospital in Westfield.  Jeanne was born on April 22, 1928 in Torrington, CT, daughter to the late John A. and Ethel F. (MacArthur) Pelrine.  She grew up in Abington, MA and later moved to Westfield in 1961.  Jeanne enjoyed making homemade Christmas gifts, crocheting, and playing Cribbage.  She was an avid camper and belonged to the Pioneer Chapter 8 of North American Family Campers Association. She...