All Obituaries

Westfield – James Joseph Dowd left this life on November 21, 2021 at Heritage Hall North in Agawam. Born on October 3, 1933 to Matthew and Mary (Dowling) Dowd, who had emigrated from Country Kerry, Ireland, James began his rich and fulfilling life. He attended the Westfield Public Schools and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Westfield. Jim entered the United States Marine Corps in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1957 at the rank of sergeant. He continued his educational...

Frances Theresa Curran, 86, gently passed away with her devoted husband, Richard (Cracker) Curran by her side on Friday, November 19, 2021. Frances was born December 3, 1934 to Benjamin and Anna (Jegelewicz) Grigalunas and graduated Westfield High School in 1952. She was a beautiful woman, most importantly in the way she lived her life - boldly, courageously, with confidence, independence, tremendous intellect and unshakeable faith. First married to Charles Bristol she was widowed at 24. She...

Diane Rosingana, of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 18, 2021, after a long illness.   Diane (Restel) Rosingana was born in Pittsfield, MA, on February 11, 1944, the eldest daughter of Dot and Jimmy Restel. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1961 where she met the love of her life and husband of 54 years, Aldo Rosingana. Diane and Aldo were married on June 3, 1967and moved to Westfield in 1968 to start their family. Diane...

Camille C. Bienvenue, Jr., 81, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at home in Southwick surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsfield to the late Yvonne and Camille C. Bienvenue, Sr. and was a graduate of Pittsfield High School.  Cam started his career as a licensed electrician with T. King Haswell in the late 1950’s. Then worked for the City of Pittsfield as an electrician working his way up to Assistant Superintendent from 1969-1981. He then took a position with...

Rosanna Iacovelli 81, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at Winterberry Heights Assisted Living in Bangor Maine, after a lengthy battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease on November 17th, 2021. She was born in Clinton MA to Giovanni and Santina (Negro) Valentino. She was the youngest of three children.  She was a 1958 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School in Holden MA. After graduating she applied her love of fashion, style and...

Richard E. Holloway, 75, of Westfield, MA, passed away peacefully on November 15th after a long illness. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Richard managed his illness with strength and grace. He resided at The Soldier’s Home in Holyoke, MA for the past 5 years where he received wonderful care from an amazing staff who fondly cared for him. Richard was born in Gideon, MO in 1946 to Lillie and Chester Holloway, who both passed in 1956. Richard's 2nd parents were his...

Clara A. Page, 90, of Westfield died Friday, November 12, 2021 at Westfield Gardens. She was born in Westfield to Louis Rousseau and Minnie (Broga) Rousseau. She married Newell Page on February 3, 1951 who preceded her in death. Clara graduated with a Master’s Degree in education and taught in the Westfield School system for 35 years. She started at Highland Elementary, then Smith Avenue and finished at South Middle. She loved teaching and her world revolved around the teaching...

Westfield-Betty L. (Slater) Allen, 86, passed away on November 12, 2021 at the Governor’s Center in Westfield surrounded in love by her children and grandchildren. She was born on April 8, 1935 in W. Suffield, CT to the late Raymond Slater and Pansy (Labombard) Slater. She attended local schools and retired in 2004 from the Palczynski Agency. She loved reading, crocheting, and watching the Western channel on TV. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 48 years Ron Allen Sr. in 2010 and a...

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Neylon, passed away peacefully at home in Westfield on November 12th, 2021, after a long illness.  She was a lifelong resident of Westfield, Massachusetts, enjoying time away at both West Yarmouth, Massachusetts and Marco Island and Isle of Capri, Florida.  She was 73 years old. Betty was born June 5, 1948, in Westfield, Massachusetts to Audrey Joan Hampton and William Marshall...