All Obituaries

WESTFIELD - Janet Lemelin, 81, passed away on July 3, 2026.  All services for Mrs. Lemelin are private and have been entrusted to Westfield Funeral Home, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085 Visit www.westfieldfuneralhome.com

WESTFIELD – Michael Raymond Favreau,  64, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Care, after a brief illness.  Michael was born on September 5, 1961, in Springfield, MA, to Raymond and Ann Favreau.  Michael graduated from Agawam High School, Class of 1980, and later earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science from Holyoke Community College.  Michael was a train enthusiast and enjoyed fishing in his spare ...

WESTFIELD - Charles Anderson Orcutt, III, known to nearly everyone as “Charlie,” passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, stories, and friendships. For more than 90 years, Charlie lived a life filled with hard work, adventure, laughter, and an unwavering love for family and friends. Whether you knew him for decades or met him only once, chances are you remember his smile, his laugh, and how easy he was to talk to. He never met a ...

Barbara M Caron, 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in East Longmeadow, MA.  A complete tribute will be published.  Westfield Funeral Home, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085 Visit www.westfieldfuneralhome.com

BLANDFORD – David Bruce Alexander, 69, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, MA. David was born on May 5, 1957, in Springfield, MA, to the late David B Alexander and Pauline D (Saville) Alexander.  David attended West Springfield schools. David was a proud Navy Veteran.  He served his country from 1975 to 1980 aboard the USS America. David enjoyed riding his snowmobiles, hunting, fishing, and Jeeping in his spare time. David was a member of ...

NORTH ADAMS - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zachary Hixon who left us on May 31, 2026, at the age of 31. Born in Park Ridge, IL, and lived in Fayetteville, GA and North Adams, MA, Zach was a cherished son, brother, godson, friend, and a source of love and joy to all who knew him. He will be remembered for his humor, determination to win, compassion for others and the lasting impact he made on the lives around him. Zach treasured spending time with friends and family, ...

AGAWAM - Ursula M Baron, 95, passed away on May 17, 2026, in Agawam, MA.  All services for Ursula will be private and have entrusted to Westfield Funeral Home, 4 Princeton St., Westfield, MA 01085  Visit www.westfieldfuneralhome.com 

WARE – Michael John Mongeau, 62, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, after an extended illness.  Michael was born on March 9, 1964, in Holyoke, MA.  He attended local schools and had worked in construction for many years.  Many will miss his caring and compassionate heart and the warm friendship he so easily shared with others.  Michael gave himself to all he knew.  Michael loved all animals from a very ...

Thomas Laptew, 78, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he grew up in Granville, Massachusetts. He attended the local trade school and began his career working alongside his father at Stevens Paper Mill. He later went on to work for the City of Springfield at the Cobble Mountain Reservoir. Tom, known to many as “Gunner,” had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing, truly embodying the spirit of an outdoorsman. He also ...

Juan Carlos Aguiar, 62, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center following a brief illness.  Juan was born on February 25, 1964, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the late Luis Armel Aguiar, Sr. and Aida Irene Villamil. In 1983, he graduated from Santa Verde, Puerto Rico, and continued on to study Business Administration at Sagrado Corazon in Santurce, Puerto Rico.   In 1991 Juan moved to Massachusetts, where he worked as a vocational trainer at Work ...