All Obituaries

David L. St. Amand, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away May 2, 2024 at his home in Springfield, MA. Born in Palmer to the late William and Irene (Vautraine) St. Amand, he was a lifelong area resident. Enlisting in the Army National Guard Reserves, David served his country with honor and distinction for many years. He attended Palmer high School where he played on the basketball team. David continued his education at Western New England College,...

Marilyn (Bergdoll) Kempesty, 81, of Ludlow, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Marilyn was born in Springfield, MA on December 29, 1942. She was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Krajeska) Bergdoll. She graduated from Trade High School in Springfield in 1961. She was married to the love of her life, Anthony “Tony” for 55 years. Marilyn loved her day trips to Cape Cod with Anthony and enjoyed the...

After a 4-year battle with cancer, Barbara Joan (Zuber) Craig, at the age of 87, died on April 10, 2024, at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center (MA). Barbara was born and raised in New York City. She graduated from Grover Cleveland High School and enlisted in the Air Force (AF). Her first duty assignment was Offutt AFB, located in Omaha (NE), where she met her future husband, SSgt Bob Craig. After Barbara and Bob were married, she separated from the AF to become a mother. In addition...

Gail Frances (Bernier) Hackett Sugalski, 83, entered into Eternal Rest on April 28, 2024, Gail passed away surrounded by her loving family who cared for her in her final days in the comfort of her own home.  Born in Ludlow on February 26, 1941 to the late Valere and Celeste (Ballard) Bernier, she was a lifelong Springfield resident and was a 1958 graduate of Commerce High School.   Gail was a pioneer for women in her 26 year career with the U.S. Postal Service. The first woman...

Edward Allen Bernard, 62, passed away at home on April 17, 2024. Born in Springfield on January 9, 1962 to Joan (Terzi) Staples and the late Harold Bernard, he was a lifelong area resident. Ed worked for 15 years as an assembler of aerospace parts for Triumph Group. An avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast, he relished the thrill of the open road and the camaraderie of fellow riders. Saturday mornings were reserved for exhilarating rides, where he would rev up his bike, accompanied by his...

Dorothy Henrietta (Kowalski) Corish, 85, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 at the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow. Born in Ludlow on November 19, 1938, to the late Henry and Stella (Workum) Kowalski, she was raised in Wilbraham before settling in East Longmeadow, where she raised her family. Dorothy's love for golf was evident throughout her life. An avid and gifted golfer, she was a member of both Hampden and Elmcrest Country Clubs for over three decades. Her dedication to the...

Sadie Adams was born September 16, 1947 in  Brookhaven, MS to John and Esther Adams. She graduated in 1966 from Alexander High School and relocated to Springfield, MA shortly after. She was employed at Monson Redevelopmental Center and the Center for Human Development in Direct Care.  Sadie transitioned this life on April 19, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was 76.  Sadie is preceded by her parents, 5 siblings, and a grandson. Her memory is cherished by her surviving...

Maria da Conceicao Santos of Wilbraham, formerly of Indian Orchard died peacefully at home on April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving and adoring family. She was born on December 8, 1938, in Sobral da Lagoa, Obidos Portugal to Maria Eulalia and Joaquim Fernando. She immigrated to the United States with the love of her life Jeronimo Santos in search of a better life for her family and children. She was married to her husband until his passing in 2011.  She worked for the former Milton...

Kimberly A. Dube, 54, left this earth on December 19, 2023 to be reunited with her father, Raymond Dube. She passed away at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a short illness. Born on December 1, 1969 in Springfield, MA, she was a lifelong Springfield resident and a 1987 graduate of Putnam Vocational High School. She worked in concessions for Mass Mutual. Kim enjoyed going to Red Sox and hockey games with her partner, Bob. She especially loved their furry dog friend, Zoey. She...

Nubia I. (Franco) Castro, 63, passed away at home on April 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 7, 1960 in Montebello, Colombia she was a daughter of the late Joaquin Franco and Maria Franco-Ramirez. Nubia grew up in Colombia and immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 24, residing first in New York and for the past 30 years was an Indian Orchard resident. She was a faithful parishioner at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. Nubia found joy in life’s simple...