All Obituaries

Aileen Rita Hanson, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Governor’s Center in Westfield.  Aileen was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, on October 10, 1928 to the late Lester and Eula (Biswanger) Weagle.  In 1950, Aileen graduated as a Registered Nurse from Pazant Memorial Hospital in Windsor, Nova Scotia.  She worked for  hospitals in Montreal and Toronto, and later moved to West Warwick, RI, in 1957.  Upon moving to Westfield in 1962, she...

Westfield - Marcia Louise Helland, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester.   Marcia was born on December 15, 1934, daughter to the late William L. and Laura M. (Fernandes) Nelson. Marcia was raised in New Bedford and was a graduate from New Bedford High School and got her B.A. from Simmons College. She was a recipient of a College Club Scholarship and the Skirtball Scholarship and was also part of the Simmons Review staff. She lived in Oregon,...

Sandy (Laptew) Huot, age 63, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving friends and family after a courageous battle with ALS. Sandy was born November 11, 1955 in Westfield to Michael and Florence (Merrell) Laptew.  A native of Granville, Massachusetts, Sandy found life most fulfilling when traveling, taking day trips to the beach, opening her home to friends and family, biking and running. Sandy will be remembered by her smile, compassion towards others, laughter and...

James Scott Fuller, 49, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019 at Western Massachusetts Hospital.  Jimmy was born September 17, 1969 in Pittsfield and joined the Fuller family headed by the late Charles A. Fuller and Nancy A. (Weeks) Fuller.  Jimmy grew up in the town of Williamsburg MA and graduated from Hampshire Regional High School, Westhampton MA.  Jimmy worked as a painter for many years until Multiple Sclerosis entered his life but he never lost his sense of humor,...

Shirley A. Hilton, 71, passed away expectedly on Friday, April 12, 2019.  Shirley was born on October 21, 1947 in Westfield to the late Henry E. And Ruth A. (Tuma) Cowles.  She was a life-long resident of Westfield.  She worked for the Westfield School Dept. as a teacher’s aid for over 35 years and also for Big Y for over 25 years before she retired. Shirley cherished her time with all of the students, coworkers that she worked with for so many years. She is survived by...

Alicia Nicole (Clink)White, 36, passed away April 11, 2019 in Clarksville, TN.  Alicia was born January 21, 1983 in Springfield to Leslie and Dale (Duda) Clink.  Alicia was very out going, always positive and was kind hearted.  She had a love for pigs and the outdoors.  Alicia is survived by her mother Dale (Duda) Clink, her children Elizabeth, Isabell, Tamara, Aramae, and Gregory Jr., her brothers Michael and Jarrod Clink, and her uncles Ray, Eugene and David...

Leona Frances Leveille, age 97, passed away peacefully at home in Monson.  Leona was born in Conway, Massachusetts on February 3, 1922 to Oliver and Ruth(LaCrosse) Plant.  After graduating from high school she achieved her life long dream of becoming a nurse.  She attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Springfield and became a registered nurse.  During WWII she worked at a hospital in Washington DC for a few years before returning to Massachusetts where she met her...

Margarete J. Deso, 78, passed away peacefully on March 26. She was born February 26, 1941 in Guesfeld, Germany. Moving to the United States in 1963, Margarete began work at Cantell’s and later at St. Anne’s Country Club. She enjoyed knitting for her family and charities. Margarete was a longtime member of Bethany Assembly of God. Her faith was her strength and joy, sharing it with many. Margarete leaves her daughters Gail Whigham Dufresne of York, Maine and her husband...

Jason Lloyd Desormier, 48, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home in Westfield.  Jason was born in Westfield, on April 1, 1970 to Robert and Carolyn (Bruneau) Desormier.  He grew up in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High School.  He later attended Dean Vocational School for their nursing program.  Jason spent most of his career working as a nurse at various  nursing homes and in-home care agencies.  He excelled in his career and took great pride...

Robert “Bob” Donald Recor, 54, passed away at home on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  Bob was born in Springfield on October 30, 1964 to Robert George Recor and Barbara (Lamoureux) Browder.  He was a born and raised in Springfield only to return to Massachusetts after living in South Carolina for many years.  Bob was the proud owner of Recors Siding and Roofing for many years.  His mother was his universe and was proud of the home he built just for her.  He...