Margaret Elsie (Sielaff) Swift, 91, passed away May 14, 2019 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Syosset, New York to the late Edward and Margaret (Rau) Sielaff, she was a longtime resident of Holbrook, New York. Margaret was a payroll clerk for the Suffolk New York Department of Public Works and had also worked as a secretary at Suffolk County Community College. She leaves a son, Russell Swift, Jr., his wife Maryann of Wilbraham, MA and a granddaughter, Michaela Swift of Arlington,...

Marilyn M. (McCaffrey) Bonneau, 67, formerly of Tremont St., Springfield, passed away on May 13, 2019 at UMass Medical Center, Worcester. Born in Springfield to the late James and Marjorie (Cade) McCaffrey, she was a lifelong Springfield resident. Marilyn was a hostess for 8 years at the Olive Garden restaurant on Boston Road in Springfield. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #148 in Springfield. She was an avid watcher of “The Walking Dead” since the...

Michael Edward Moodie, 60, of Ludlow passed away peacefully at home following a brave battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Springfield, he considered the Orchard his home. He attended Putnam Vocational High, later received his GED from OWL, and then went on to graduate from NETTS, as well receive his Culinary Certification. He was later employed in Food Service Delivery. A die-hard Trekkie and proud member of the Geek Squad, he was a formidable foe in the game of Trivial Pursuit and...

Marie A. (Radway) Chase, 80, of Springfield died at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Born in Tewksbury on Jan. 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late  Clarice B. Radway. A lifelong resident of Springfield, Marie loved her work and previously worked at Michael’s Craft Store on Cooley St. in Springfield and also at the M.S.P.C.A. in Springfield. Marie was a true people person with a wonderful sense of humor who loved life, music, butterflies and the beach, and she was an avid...

Jerome William Foley, 86, passed away April 23, 2019. Born in Holyoke to the late Michael Jerome and Rose Ann (Bumbera) Foley, he was a lifelong area resident. Raised in Holyoke, he was a 1949 graduate of Holyoke High School and was a Springfield resident for over 30 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Jerome was a store manager at several locations for Food Mart, where he met his beloved companion of 31 years, Mary Hurley. He was a former member of the...

Gertrude A. (Scott) Pease, 98, of Wilbraham, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Ludlow on March 20, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Nellie (Atkinson) Scott. Gertrude lived in Enfield, CT prior to moving to Wilbraham in the 1980’s. She previously worked as a sales clerk at the former Steiger Company. The wife of the late Clifford N. Pease who died in 1972, Gertrude is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Danek and her...

Raymond Joseph Latour, 91, passed away April 11, 2019 at Wingate at Wilbraham. Born in Chicopee to the late Arthur and Lillian (Daudelien) Latour, he had lived in Ludlow for 30 years before residing in Wilbraham for the past 30 years. Raymond served in The U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for many years as an engineer for United Engineers and then formed his own company, Eclipse Associates. He was a former member of the Moose Club in Chicopee and enjoyed fishing and...

Elaine (Rosinski) Robitaille, 71, passed away April 5, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center after a short illness. Born and raised in Wilbraham, she had resided in Springfield for many years. One of four children, she predeceased in death by her loving parents, Joseph and Helen (Skrzyniarz) Rosinski. Elaine loved listening to Polka music and spent many Sundays at the Polka dances at Pulaski Park in Three Rivers. She also enjoyed trips to the casino. She leaves behind two brothers, Ronald J....

Joseph H. Bolduc Jr. died Sunday April 7, 2019 in Westfield, Mass at the age of 83. Joseph was born in Chicopee, Mass on August 24, 1935. His parents were Joseph and Pearl Lina Bolduc. Joseph was predeceased by his parents and brothers Larry, George and David, sisters Vee, Helen and Eleanor. Joseph is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Marie Bolduc (Caron) of Chester MA. He leaves behind his sons: Joseph, and his wife Paula of Cartersville Georgia; Dennis,...

Richard Paul Housman, 44 died surrounded by his family and friends on March 29, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to Denise (Artruc) Pepin and the late Paul Housman, he was a lifetime Springfield resident. Richard attended Springfield schools and was self-employed as a house painter. He loved spending time with his family.  He enjoyed being outside landscaping, playing his Xbox, remote control cars, bike riding, and enjoyed fishing with his friends. He loved music and...