All Obituaries

Catherine J. (Crean) Hallaman, 85, passed away on March 5, 2021 at Genesis at Westfield Center. She was born in Holyoke, MA to the late James R. and Florence E. (Allen) Crean. A lifetime resident of Agawam, she was a 1953 graduate of Agawam High School. Kate entered the former Springfield Hospital School of Nursing and graduate with her nursing diploma in 1956. She was employed by Springfield Hospital as an assistant head nurse for ten years, before working for the Town of Agawam as the...

Bruce C. Neumann, 79, passed away on March 3, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke to the late Herbert and Alma C. (Wolfe) Neumann. Bruce served his country with the United States Army in Germany from 1960-1963 and attained the rank of SP4. He owned and operated Franklin Auto Body in Westfield until his retirement. Bruce was a lifetime Red Sox fan and attended Opening Day at Fenway Park for many years. An avid hunter and fisherman he enjoyed spending time with family and...

Wladyslaw T. Urbanek 72, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on March 1st, 2021. The son to the late Tadeusz and Helena (Slowik) Urbanek. He worked for Monarch Valves in Westfield as a Valve Technician for many years. Wladyslaw was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, mushroom picker and was a wonderful cook creating his favorite polish dishes. He also loved being home watching TV and reading books. Wladyslaw was a very hardworking man and built a few houses in his life...

Westfield-James F. Shea, a lifelong resident of Westfield, passed away February 28, 2021. Born to John and Anne Shea from Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland on July 22, 1939, Westfield, MA. He was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Westfield. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Western New England College. He also served in the Army National Guard. He began his career at Van Norman Machine and Pratt and Whitney. James worked for the Westfield Public...

Stanley C. Gregson Sr. passed away in the hospital on February 26, 2021. He was born on Feb, 23 1953 in Westfield, MA. He worked at Strathmore Paper Company for 20 years as a paper maker. Stan was a member of the First Methodist Church in Westfield, he enjoyed fishing, collecting, classic tv shows and jokes, He was well known for his distinct brand of humor. Sadly he was predeceased by his sister, Katherine Nicol in 1993, his ex-wife Joyce Gregson in 2001, his father Clyde Gregson in 2004,...

Paul R. Farrell, 71 passed away peacefully with family at his side on February 26, 2021 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Paul was born in Manchester NH to Michael F. and Sally Farrell. He grew up in Springfield and was a long-time resident of Westfield, MA.  He received his Associates Degree from Springfield Technical Community College.  He wore many hats during his career, always doing what was necessary to make certain he...

Richard F. Simmons, 94, passed away at home on Friday, February 26, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born in Rockland Maine to the late Floyd G. and Grace E. (Lindsey) Simmons and was a 1943 graduate of Rockland High School. Richard served his country in the United States Army from 1944-1946 during World War II. He attained the rank of Technician 5, and received the Army of Occupation Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Upon returning...

Irving F Hillard Sr, 76, passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family on February 26, 2021. Born December 25, 1944, Irving was born and raised in Westfield, attended Westfield public schools and moved onto have 3 children. Irving worked for more than 30 years at United Industrial Service in Agawam and retired from there in 2013. In his retirement, Irving enjoyed continuing to drive with his own vehicle through the countryside enjoying the views of easy living.  Irving was loved...

Stephen S. Crooker, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, February 24th after fighting as hard as he possibly could until the very end at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. We his family, made sure his final days were completely pain free and peaceful. Born in Springfield MA on December7, 1954, he was the son of the late Harold and Jennie (Strout) Crooker. Along with his two predeceased brothers, Michael and Peter. He is survived by his sister Linda Lindemann of Agawam, along with...

Henry “Tucker” E. Paul, 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born in New Britain, CT to the late Leo and Dora (Cloutier) Paul and attended Chicopee Schools. Henry proudly served his country in the United States Merchant Marine and Coast Guard during World War II from 1944-1946 as a Fireman second class. Tucker owned and operated Henry Paul General Contracting since 1952 and was a master of masonry and fine home...