All Obituaries

Robert C. Warner, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16th after complications from a fall.  Born in Springfield, he was a life long resident of West Springfield with his beloved wife, Patricia (Crowley) Warner who predeceased him after 63 years of marriage in 2018.   Bob retired after a 34 year career as a Route Sales Representative with the Unifirst Corporation in Springfield.  He enjoyed 40 years as a crew chief for New England Modified race teams, enjoying great...

The world got a little darker and the heavens got a little brighter on April 1st, 2021 when Noah Stanhope unexpectedly passed away in his sleep at home in Monson, MA.  Noah was a 2020 graduate of Monson High School where he played basketball and lacrosse. There are few people in the world whose light shines as bright as Noah's did.   He brought joy and laughter to anyone he spent time with. To know Noah was to love him. Always quick to strike a hysterical pose for...

Judith Ann (Martin) Nimchick, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in the presence of her cherished family.  Judith was born on December 13, 1945 in Springfield. Daughter to the late Clifford and Ida (Curry) Martin.  She was raised in Hampden, and attended Springfield schools.  Judith loved her walks on the Atlantic City Board Walk and Jersey shore, Alan Jackson music, and many car rides.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years Paul...

Joseph R. Convery passed away at home on Sunday, March 28, 2021.  Joseph was born in Butler, PA on December 16, 1974 and spent most of his life in Westfield, MA.    He enjoyed good music, good people and good times.  He was sweet, kind and generous, he had the best laugh and could always put a smile on your face.   He learned the skills to be a mechanic from his father, Roger J. Convery, worked many years side by side with him and took over his business,...

Joseph A. Sanctuary, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2021.   Joe was born on March 18, 1951 in Northampton to the late Eugene and Doris(Dewey) Sanctuary.    He was raised and educated in Northampton and was a graduate of Smith Vocational High School.  He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corp and the United States Army National Guard.  He enjoyed visiting his cousins in Worthington and sledding with car hoods with his brothers...

Catherine Malachowski, 97, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 26, 2021.  Catherine was born on September 23, 1923, daughter to the late Sidor and Anna Rachek.  She was raised in Feeding Hills and was a graduate from Agawam High School.  Catherine was more of a homemaker raising her children, until she started to work for the City of Westfield in the Assessor’s Office.  She retired from the City of Westfield after 20 years of service.  She was a...

Susan Ann Lafreniere( Poleto) 61, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family on Monday, March 22, 2021.  Susan was born on August 26, 1959, in Holyoke, daughter to the late Joseph A. Poleto Jr. and Mary Lou (Hatton) Poleto. Susan was raised in Westfield and later moved to Granville, to where she worked on her dairy farm for over 15 years and was an EMT for Granville.  Susan loved going on motorcycle road trips and light houses.She enjoyed gardening and her lawn, and...

Philip Joubert, 50, passed away at home unexpectedly on March 21, 2021.  Phil was born on February 4,1971 in Holyoke, Ma. and was a son to Joseph Joubert and Karen Brill (Parenzo). Phil was raised in Westfield, Ma and later moved to Gloucester with his wife and children to work at, and later own, a Pet Store - Dog Daycare – Kennel business named Paws at Play, Inc.     Many knew him as the face of Paws at Play, or Uncle Phil to the pups. He was also a selfless husband,...

Aida Irene Villamil, 80 passed away on March 11, 2021. Aida born on January 28, 1941 in San Juan, PR. Daughter to the late Federico Villamil and Vangie Cuyar. Aida was raised and educated in Puerto Rico and later moved to Westfield, MA over 30 years ago. She worked as a Direct Care/Manager in MCS for 26 years.  She is a member of Iglesia Embajadores de Cristo. She enjoyed knitting and camping at Laurel Ridge Campground. She is survived by her kids Maria Aguiar, Juan C. Aguiar, his wife...

John P. Sylvain, 71, passed away at home on March 9, 2021.  Born in Westfield on November 1, 1949, he was the son to the late Wilfred and Dama Sylvain.  John enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam Era.  He later worked for the Westfield Public Works Department until his retirement.  He was a free spirit, dog lover, collector of knives, proud veteran and deep down, a very gentle soul.  John is survived by his sisters...