All Obituaries

   Colin M Ridgway 34 of West Springfield, died peacefully on November 26, 2020 in his family's presence from complications from his recovery from cancer. He is survived by his father and stepmother Carl and Dee Ridgway; mother Michele Duval; siblings Ariel and Alex Ridgway, Zak Duval; his grandmother Doris Fortin, aunts, uncles, cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dana Farber 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. www.firtionadams.com

Adeline D. ( Assels) Gregson, 98, passed away at home on November 20, 2020, with family by her side. She was born in Bismarck, ND to the late Thomas R. and Lucinda (Cushman) Assels. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in education, and was a one room schoolhouse teacher in North Dakota. Adeline service her country in the United State Navy W.A.V.E.S during WWII. Adeline was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Westfield, she enjoyed reading and loved her family, and they were...

Robert D. DeRock, 73, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield to the late Arthur and Marjorie (Mesick) DeRock. Robert worked for the Westfield Fire Department for 20 years before retiring in 1991 as a Captain. He also worked for H.E. Wood and sons for many years as a mechanic retiring from there in 1985. Bob enjoyed restoring antique cars into hot rods and was a member of the Moose Lodge. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years,...

Kenneth C. “Kenny” Swartz, Jr, of Westfield, passed away November 19th 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Kenneth and Bernice (Ramsey) Swartz, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the United States Airforce serving with distinction for over twenty two years retiring out of the 104th ANG as a T-SGT. He worked at Family Medicine in Westfield for many years before retiring 2018. Kenny leaves his beloved wife of 25 years Beth Swartz of Westfield, two...

Richard Carl Johnson, age 48, passed away at his home in Westfield on November 17, 2020.  He was born in New London, Connecticut to Robert and Constance Johnson.  He married his friend and love, Melissa Kathleen Woodward, in April 2006. Richard was a loving and ambitious man who was like a father to many and was looked up to by others.  He worked as a podiatrist and helped many people.  He enjoyed running, boats, and a good cigar.  He was very handy and was...

Barbara New Heisler passed away peacefully Monday, November 16, 2020. Barbara was born in Westfield on March 5, 1931, to the late Samuel and Gertrude (Finnell) New. She was a resident of Washington, D.C. until her family moved back to Westfield when she was 12 years old. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1949 and returned to Washington to attend the Greet Dramatic Academy. Returning to Westfield to marry her high school sweetheart Robert F. Heisler in 1951, she and Bob welcomed...

Westfield-Raymond James Pelletier was called safely home on November 12, 2020. He was born in Chicopee, MA to the late James J. Pelletier and Isabelle Graziano. He attended Assumption School in Chicopee and graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield, MA. On December 26, 1951 a young Ray reported for duty to the U.S. Navy volunteering for training on torpedo launchers. He was assigned to the Destroyer U.S.S. Cogswell 651. Over the next 4 years, the Cogswell was assigned to a World...

Eunice Pomeroy, 94, formerly of Montgomery and Agawam passed away peacefully at the Governor's Center in Westfield on November 12th, 2020. She was born in Feeding Hills, where she grew up, to the late Annie (Briggs) and Louis Holloway. She is predeceased by her beloved son Francis O'Leary and her beloved husband Arthur (Tom) Pomeroy. Eunice loved to travel with her husband and spent many winters in Florida. She loved gardening and yard work, which was reflected in the beautiful...

James J. McMahon, III, 53, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at UMASS Memorial in Worcester. He was born in Northampton to the late Verna (Graham) and James J. McMahon, Jr. Jim was employed for many years at Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp in Agawam. He was an avid board gamer; enjoying many trips to “Gathering of Friends” in Niagara Falls and GenCon in Indianapolis where he met many friends from around the country. He enjoyed traveling: Disney World, the Corning Glass...

Westfield-Robert L. Fulton Jr., 72, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Mercy Hospital. He was born in Owossa, Michigan on January 2, 1948 to Robert L. Fulton Sr. and Ethel Mae (Mahoney) Fulton. He grew up in Michigan and attended Michigan State University. He worked at Bob Weiner Tire, Westfield River Paper and worked at Millennium Die Group where he retired. He was a member of a bowling league and enjoyed playing golf. He leaves his wife of 44 years Rose M. (Senecal) Fulton, their...