All Obituaries

Edna M. (Kucefski) Lajeunesse, 86, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was born in Westfield to the late William and Edna (Thompson) Kucefski. She worked for many years in customer service for Young and Trusty. Edna enjoyed crafts, ceramics, cooking and baking, watching game shows and the news. Mostly she loved Sunday car rides all over New England with her family, attending outdoor concerts at Stanley Park and dancing. She was predeceased by her...

Louise (Cowles) PIerce, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Palmer Healthcare Center. She was born in Westfield to the late Harold and Eugenia (Benoit) Cowles. She worked as a bank teller for many years. Louise was predeceased by her beloved husband Theodaore R. Pierce on January 17, 2010, and her brothers Leslie H. Cowles and Bruce L. Cowles. She is survived by her son Theodore M. Pierce of Southwick and her daughter Lynn Walter and her husband Edward of Bedminster, NJ and several...

Holyoke-Muriel V. (Fournier) Lupien, 86, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Mt. St. Vincent Care Center. She was born in Holyoke on January 12, 1932 to the late Charles and Melvina (Marier) Fournier. She grew up in the South End of Holyoke attended Holyoke public schools and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. She worked at Orlandi’s Restaurant during High School. She married her husband Armand G. Lupien in 1951. Muriel worked at Holyoke Wire and...

Jean T. Janis, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2018 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine, Florida. She was born in Westfield, Massachusetts on February 27, 1927 to the late Jozef and Josefa Jeneralczyk. She lived her entire life in Westfield until moving to St. Augustine in 2016 and resided at the Silver Treasures Assisted Living facility. Jean is survived by her beloved daughters Patti Janis Rodriguez (Jose), Jan Halloran (Michael), her cherished grandchildren,...

Joyice Ann (Moretz) Mann, age 71 of West Palm Beach, FL, beloved wife of Nelson Mann, passed away on July 16, 2018 at Wellington Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with a respiratory infection.  A loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt. Born in North Carolina Joyice was the daughter of the late Edward and Odessa (Pennell) Moretz. After living in Otis, MA, she resided in West Springfield, MA for 40 years before moving to Florida to be close to her son and...

Robert J. Tomasini, 66, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at home. He was born in Westfield on August 31, 1951 to the late Thomas and Doris (Herbele) Tomasini. He was a lifelong resident attended local schools and was a graduate of Westfield High School and attended Holyoke Community College. Bob was a business rep. for Columbia for many years and was the bar manager at the Italian Fraternal Club for over 20 years. He loved horse racing and owned several horses over the years and was an avid fan of...

Westfield-Arlene M. (Bouthellette) Grimaldi, 86, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 in a local nursing home. She was born in Easthampton on August 1, 1931 to the late Roland and Irene (Shepard) Bouthellette. She grew up in Easthampton and was a graduate of Notre Dame Catholic School. She worked two jobs at an early age to support her family at local factories and restaurants. She married her husband James J. Grimaldi in 1957. She moved to Westfield in 1958. She worked at White’s Quaint Shop,...

Jeanette Irene (Kandel) Griffin, age 89, died at Governor’s Center in Westfield on Friday, July 13, 2018. Jeanette was born on April 28, 1929 in Westfield, Massachusetts to Paul Kandel and Caroline (Krieger) Kandel of Westfield, originally from Germany. She attended Westfield Schools and was a graduate of Westfield High School. A lifelong resident of Westfield, Jeanette worked for Edwards Food Warehouse in Westfield until her retirement in 1989.  She was a confirmed member of St....

Westfield-Maria L. (Fitchet) Giordano, 51, died Thursday July, 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton, MA. She was born in Springfield on September 14, 1966. She grew up in Westfield attended local schools and was a 1984 graduate of Westfield High School. She was a preschool teacher at Mittineague Church in West Springfield for several years and then provided Day Care at her home for 12 years. She worked for Physical Therapy Partners in Westfield and most recently worked for...

James P. Alamed, 79, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center due to complications following lung cancer surgery. He was born in Westfield to the late Fredrick A. and Martha V. (Grant) Alamed. Jim served honorably in the United States Navy from 1956-1959 and excelled in his position as electrician’s mate, including aboard the USS Rushmore. He was skilled as a master electrician and worked for Digital Equipment Corp. for over 20 years, retiring in 1995. From...