Obituaries
Jan H. Boomsma, “Boomer”, age 73, passed away at home on Saturday May 14, 2022. The only son of Henry and Winifred Boomsma and adopted son of Elizabeth Boomsma, he was a 1967 graduate of Westfield Trade School. After serving in the U.S. Army, including two tours of duty in Viet Nam, he returned to Western MA pursuing a lifelong career in the construction industry. Jan was a man who loved a good challenge and had an innate ability to analyze and execute difficult projects. To his family...
Jan H. Boomsma, “Boomer”, age 73, passed away at home on Saturday May 14, 2022. The only son of Henry and Winifred Boomsma and adopted son of Elizabeth Boomsma, he was a 1967 graduate of...
Ann Marie (Hayes) Cirelli, 85, devoted wife of 61 years to Vincent Cirelli, Ascended Into the Journey of Everlasting Life, on May 13, 2022; in the care of her loved ones. She was born in Springfield and spent her early years in Ludlow, MA. She then moved to Springfield where she grew up in the North End, though she always considered herself a farm girl. She devoted most of her adult life to her family. Prior to her marriage, she worked at Monarch Life Insurance and the Bridal Shop in...
Ann Marie (Hayes) Cirelli, 85, devoted wife of 61 years to Vincent Cirelli, Ascended Into the Journey of Everlasting Life, on May 13, 2022; in the care of her loved ones. She was born in...
Patricia A. Kane
1928 – 2022
Springfield – Patricia A. (Samson) Kane, 93, died on Thursday May 12, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on August 18, 1928 to the late Filmore and Catherine (Steitz) Samson in Springfield MA.
Pat was a woman of faith, love and family. Most recently she was a parishioner of St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church in Springfield. She had been involved with the Machegian Club in Agawam, Padrio Pio Prayer Association, Priests of Sacred Heart...
Patricia A. Kane
1928 – 2022
Springfield – Patricia A. (Samson) Kane, 93, died on Thursday May 12, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on August 18, 1928 to the late Filmore...
Henriette Jamieson, 84, passed away on May 10, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Biblingshausen, Wetzlar, Germany on April 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George Greishiemer and Margaret (Karrash) Greishiemer.
Henny was very proud of her German heritage. She came to the United States when she was very young in 1957 at the age of 19, and though she happily embraced her new home and citizenship here in the US, she just couldn’t wait to return to her...
Henriette Jamieson, 84, passed away on May 10, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Biblingshausen, Wetzlar, Germany on April 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late...
East Longmeadow – Gladys Margaret (Holmes) Petelle, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Gladys was born on February 7, 1926 in Springfield MA to the late Hollis and Anna (Gutowski) Holmes.
Gladys grew up in East Longmeadow and stayed there her entire life. She worked at the Springfield Armory as a tool keeper, and retired as a supervisor and manager of the cafeteria in the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow. Gladys was a communicant of St. Michael’s...
East Longmeadow – Gladys Margaret (Holmes) Petelle, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Gladys was born on February 7, 1926 in Springfield MA to the late Hollis and Anna...
Bernard "Butch" "Bernie" J. Drewnowski Jr.
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to share that Bernie “Butch” Drewnowski, Jr., 77, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Mercy Medical Center. Bernie will be remembered for the love he gave his family, his dedicated work ethic, and being an avid sports fan. His love for the Yankees and the Giants is an understatement; however, nothing compared to being at his grandsons sporting events, watching them in action. Family was everything to him....
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to share that Bernie “Butch” Drewnowski, Jr., 77, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Mercy Medical Center....
Wethersfield CT – Margaret Mary (Newcombe) McCracken, 102, died on Monday May 9, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on March 17, 1920 to the late John and Margaret (Manley) Newcombe in Archbald PA. Margaret was a longtime resident of Longmeadow and a communicant of St. Mary’s Parish in Longmeadow. She worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Longmeadow School Department until her retirement.
She will be deeply missed by her children Richard McCracken and his wife...
Wethersfield CT – Margaret Mary (Newcombe) McCracken, 102, died on Monday May 9, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on March 17, 1920 to the late John and Margaret (Manley)...
Agawam — Gina M. Letellier, 55, of Agawam, passed away on May 10, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. A family lawyer and an Agawam City Councilor for more than two decades, Gina found her greatest happiness in life as the mother to her son, Matthew, whom she called her "gift from God." Gina was born in Springfield to Walter T. and the late Maryanne (Maloni) Letellier in 1967. A lifelong resident of Agawam, Gina graduated from Agawam High School and Trinity College, Hartford, before...
Agawam — Gina M. Letellier, 55, of Agawam, passed away on May 10, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. A family lawyer and an Agawam City Councilor for more than two decades, Gina found her...
Feeding Hills - Thomas J. Moriarty Jr. 71, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and teacher passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022. Tom was married to the love of his life, Barbara (Woishnis) Moriarty for 45 years.
Tom was born in Springfield, to the late Thomas J. Moriarty Sr. and Edna (Krager) Moriarty. Tom was a longtime resident of Agawam and an active parishioner of the former Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Springfield. Thomas received a Bachelor’s Degree from...
Feeding Hills - Thomas J. Moriarty Jr. 71, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and teacher passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022. Tom was married to the love of his life, Barbara (Woishnis)...
AGAWAM – Robert C. Meagher, Jr., 84, passed away on May 8, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, MA on October 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Robert C. Meagher, Sr. and Louise (Pelletier) Meagher. He obtained his Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and proudly served in the United States Army Reserves.
For 35 years, Robert was employed by the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2001. In his spare time, he loved watching 22...
AGAWAM – Robert C. Meagher, Jr., 84, passed away on May 8, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, MA on October 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Robert C....
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