All Obituaries

Robert T Briand,60, of Huntington, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving children on Tuesday September 15, 2020. He was the loyal and proud father of Alisha Briand, Brad Briand and Robert Briand Jr. A devoted son of the late Albert E Sr. and Dorothy A. (Lynch) Briand. Robert grew up in and was educated in Holbrook. As a young father of 3, he became a self-taught mechanic and welder, in which Robert successfully thrived with his own diesel mechanic business. Robert...

Wayne Anthony Murphy, 61 of St Albans VT passed away on September 13th at home. He was born on March 16th, 1959, the son of John J Murphy Sr and Pauline (Belair) Murphy. He grew up in Granby MA and So. Burlington, VT. After graduating high school, he worked for IBM, in Burlington VT until his retirement. Wayne was a very engaging man who made many long-standing friends that shared his interests in music, riding motorcycles, ATV’s, boating on Lake Chaplain, time at the caboose hunting...

Timothy Bliven, 67, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Baystate medical Center. Tim was born in Westfield to the late Raymond and Catherine (Ronan) Bliven. He was employed as a machinist for over 30 years for B&E Tool and retired in 2019. Tim enjoyed going to car shows and working in the woods. He is survived by his beloved wife Jerri (Larrabee) Bliven of Montgomery, his loving children, Kelly A. Pleshaw and her husband David of Feeding Hills, Kate E. Bliven and her partner...

Eunice E. (Keesy) Elliott, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Life Care Center in Wilbraham. She was born in Freeport, PA to the late Alfred and Mabel (Goldinger) Keesy. Eunice moved to Westfield Ma and began working for Meadows’ Pool’s, WT Grants and CVS, she also worked for Genesis Spiritual Life Center for over 15 years. She enjoyed square dancing and was a member of the Pioneer Valley Square Dancers, and square danced in the 300th year parade in Westfield. She...

Westfield- Philip G. Bellinghausen passed peacefully, surrounded by his family on September 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Phil was born on December 10, 1957 in Hartford, CT. Philip attended Pulaski High School, then moved to Massachusetts to start his own business called Red Oak Construction. Eventually Philip concentrated on paving driveways throughout Massachusetts. His greatest love was boating off Block Island and was also an avid Minnesota Viking’s fan. He leaves...

Daniel Brenson Holland of Westfield and Holyoke died unexpectedly on September 8, 2020. He was the loving son of the late Margaret Karen Holland and beloved brother of Ramona Juel Holland. Dan was born in the Marshall Islands in 1997 and came to the United States when he was three years old. Dan loved to laugh and make other people laugh. In addition to being fun loving, he was kind and generous. At the time of his death, he was working hard to improve his education. He was grateful to the...

Linda A. (Moon) Schubach, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Governor’s Center in Westfield. She was born in Westfield to the late Walter and Flora (Dowd) Moon and was a graduate of Westfield High School and an associate’s degree from Northampton Business School. She is survived by her beloved husband Paul W. Schubach of Westfield, her son, Paul Schubach of Westfield, her daughter Candice Perry of Sunderland, her siblings, Walter Moon of Waltham, Sharon Barry of...

Helen Wydra Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6th.  She was born and raised in Westfield, daughter of the late Mary (Sczesna) and Zygmunt Wydra. Helen graduated from Westfield High School in 1946, and went on to work for the Bell (AT&T) Phone Company as a telephone operator until her marriage to Harold W. Johnson in 1954.  Helen was a very accomplished seamstress, cook and artist, as well as a quiet and modest woman. She loved her animals and plants,...

Westfield- Frances (Pacosa) “Fran” C. Sheaffer, 74, of Westfield passed away on Saturday after suffering a stroke late last week. Fran spent many years working as a school bus driver. She first drove school buses in Easthampton in the 1970s while on hiatus from the phone company. Taking an early retirement from Nynex in the 1990s, she went to work for Lecrenskis driving buses in Westfield and surrounding towns. Fran was a dedicated 4-H volunteer. In addition to 4-H she also...

Richard T. Kareta, 88, passed away at Genesis at Westfield Center on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was born in Westfield to the late Theodore and Victoria (Premny) Kareta and attended Holy Trinity Schools. He was the owner of Dick Kareta Concrete Construction from 1954-1993. Dick enjoyed golfing and fishing and boating at his home in Holland, MA. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Ruth J. (Stolarz) Kareta, his son David B. Kareta and his wife Charlene of Westfield, his...