All Obituaries

Our beloved Jimmy passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on July 18, 2021.  James Anthony Lemarier was born on December 28, 1984 in Holyoke, son to Albert “Al” and Suzzanne (Smith) Lemarier.   He was raised and educated in Westfield and was a graduate from Westfield Vocational School, Class of 2004 for Manufacturing.  He had a love for mechanics, music, and dirt bikes, and was always there to lend a helping hand.  He was a former Altar server and a...

Edward J. Proulx, long time resident of Westfield, MA passed away on Sunday, July 18th. Ed was born in Manchester, NH in 1947, son of the late Joseph M.R. Proulx and Charlotte (Stebbins) Proulx.  He graduated from Clearfield High School in Utah.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965-1971.  Ed worked as a property maintenance manager for many years before he retired.  Ed was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and being out in...

Donald E Popek passed away on July 4 at Arbors in Westfield. He was born on October 11, 1931. He grew up in Becket but spent most of his life in Huntington with his wife of almost 69 years, Joyce (O‘Brien) Popek.  He leaves behind seven daughters and their families: Virginia Andrews of Pittsfield, Phyllis (Al) Lussier of Huntington, Christine Czepiel of East Hartford, Donna (Larry) Achee of Port Allen La, Valerie Popek of Pittsfield, Heidi (Rick) Pike of Granville and Heather...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donald George Veto on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Donald was born in Springfield, on October 10, 1955, to the  late George and Barbara ( Maloney) Veto and lived in Westfield, MA with his loving wife and soulmate, Nancy for over 38 years, where they raised their beloved son Dominic.  Donald had a love of sports, the likes of which no one but him could. comprehend. He loved to make people laugh and took...

Julian Michael Villan passed away suddenly on June 5th 2021 at his home in Brooklyn New York.   Born on October 19th 1981, Julian grew up in Westfield, and worked in the field of Cyber Security for Prescient Security in Manhattan. Julian was the son of Bernadette Parker, and Brian J. Parker (deceased).  Julian had many interests including computers, bike riding and reading. He also enjoyed using his culinary skills cooking for family and friends....

Justin Marc Souvannasack, 32 of Lunenburg, MA passed away happy at home on May 22, 2021.  Justin was born on May 5, 1989 in Leominster, MA.  He leaves behind his loving and devoted mother Donna Cormier and her fiancé Steve Szocik of Lunenburg, MA, his father, Justin Souvannasack of Lunenburg, MA and his wife Jenny, his daughter that he loved so dearly, Angelina Souvannasack and her mother Kacy Ellowitz, 2 brothers Michael Desaulnier and long-time girlfriend Christina Lee,...

Leo J. Blake Jr., 72, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center.  Leo was born on April 25, 1949 in Westfield, son to the late Leo and Charlotte (Moore) Blake Sr.  He was raised and educated in Russell, a graduate of Gateway Regional High School, Class of 1968.  He worked for many years at Old Colony Envelope before his retirement. Leo was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid reader who enjoyed reading about United States History...

We learned on the morning of Wednesday May 19th of the unfortunate and sudden passing of our Mother, Wife, Daughter and Sister, Deanna Hicks. Dee passed peacefully in her sleep with her pup Miela by her side. She leaves behind her best friend and husband of 40 years, Ken Hicks, her father Thomas McKenna, her son Ryan Hicks, her daughter and son-in-law Katie and Kyle Devoe, as well as her grandson Cole DeVoe. She also leaves behind her brother and his wife, Michael and Michele McKenna, her...

John Cobb Syphrit, 84, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  John was born on May 26, 1936 in Newark, NJ, son to the late Jake Sr., and Fay (Seal) Syphrit.  John was a longtime resident of Westfield, working as a computer software engineer for many years before retirement.  He will be remembered by family and friends as a loving and devoted father and grandfather.  He continuously put others before himself and was always...

Shannon Marie Hernandez, 33, passed away on April 22, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center after a short illness.  Shannon was born on December 20, 1987 in Holyoke.   She was raised and educated in Westfield and was a graduate of Westfield High School.  She enjoyed being a wife, mother and nurse, she loved the out doors and camping with her family at Sodem Mountian in Southwick, and enjoyed trips to the beaches in Rhode Island.    She was an amazing woman and loved her...