All Obituaries

JoAnne E. (Quesnel) Duga, 81, peacefully passed into eternal life surrounded by her loving family on June 3, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on September 8, 1941 in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada to the late Joseph and Mary (McLinden) Quesnel. JoAnne and her parents came to the United States in October 1947 moving to Westfield, MA in August 1953. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1959 and soon after met Donald Duga in a chance encounter on Court St. in Westfield, who...

Joseph V. Garcia, Jr. 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Westfield to the late Anne (Carasco) and Joseph V. Garcia, Sr. and was a 1951 graduate of Westfield Trade High School. Joseph served his country during Korea from 1951-1955 in the United States Navy. He was employed as a lathe operator foe Advance Manufacturing in Westfield for 22 years and retired in 1997. He was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. Joseph is survived...

John “Jack” Stanley Lis Jr., 85, of Wayland MA, died peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston. He was born August 12, 1937, in Westfield, Mass., the son of John Lis and Mary (Horkun) Lis. He attended Westfield schools and Cheshire Academy (CT), playing football and baseball, before enlisting in the United States Army.  Jack was stationed near Seoul during the Korean War. After returning from Korea, Jack attended the University of...

BLANDFORD, MA Alfred L. Caron, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Son of the late Charles and Anne (Bousquet) Caron, Fred was born in Fall River, MA on July 20, 1934. He served his country in the United States Air Force from December 1, 1956 to January 23, 1960. One of his most prized tours of duty in the military was his time in Japan. After his honorable discharge, he went on to pursue higher education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he obtained his Bachelor’s...

Dolores C Graczewski, 87, of Southwick, MA beloved wife of the late Edward J Graczewski passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on Monday, May 22, 2023. Born on January 20, 1936 in Windsor Locks, CT, daughter of the late Walter and Celia (Kozaczuk) Kulas, grew up in Windsor Locks, CT and later moved to Southwick, MA. Dolores was the face of Jasmine Garden Farm Stand for many centuries. She treated all like family and made countless personal connections with her customers. Dolores...

 Nan passed away on Saturday May 20, 2023 at the age of 75.  She was traveling in Italy with her husband Gary and four of their dearest friends when she died unexpectedly but peacefully.  She was having a glorious time enjoying life and putting a smile on the face of everyone she met, as was her trademark. Nan was born in Lancaster, Ohio and always considered herself a “Buckeye”.  She grew up in northern Illinois where she spent summers water...

Jolena Vega-Martins, 19, passed away, Saturday, May 20th. She graduated from Westfield High school last year and was set to start college this fall. She had dreams of graduating college, finding a career, traveling the world, and finding a love she could call her own. She loved swimming, music, movies, playing video games, and finding the newest, cutest succulents for her room. She was a beautiful, loving, and loyal daughter and friend and will be remembered as such. Her life, though short...

Anita Duffy, our beloved Mother, Nana, Sister, and much more, passed away peacefully at 86 on May 20, 2023. Anita was born August 2, 1936, in Cambridge, MA, to the late Joseph and Josephine Procito. Anita was married for 49 years to her high school sweetheart, Francis Duffy, who passed away in 2005. They left Cambridge in 1976, settling in Westfield, where they purchased their home and raised their children. More than anything, we will never forget her generosity, courage, devotion to...

Paul W. Schubach, 79, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at home. He was born in Westfield to the late Paul and Mae. (Connor) Schubach) and was a graduate of Westfield High School. Paul served in the United States Army during Vietnam from 1962-1965 being honorably discharged at the rank of SP5. He was employed by Pratt and Whitney for 45 years and retired in 2010. He was a member of the Southwick American Legion Post 338. Paul was predeceased by his beloved wife Linda A. (Moon) Schubach in...

Mabel B. Lemieux, 102, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2023.  Born in West Springfield, MA, October 24, 1920, to the late Noble and Rose (Foisey) Bovat.  She grew up and attended schools in Southwick and West Springfield, graduating from West Springfield High School in 1938. After graduation, she married Benjamin Feist with whom she shared 28 loving years.  They lived in NYC and later moved back to Southwick, MA where they built their first home.  She began working...