All Obituaries

Peter B. Boguszewski, 88, of Westfield died Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Westfield on October 5, 1930 to Josef and Bernice Szymaniak. Peter was a lifelong resident of Westfield, attended local schools and graduated from Westfield Trade School. He retired from the former Old Colony Envelope Company as a Supervisor after forty-five years of service. Peter was a Korean War Air Force Veteran. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament...

Mary T. Phelon of Westfield, MA passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on November 15th, 2018. Mary was a beloved member of her family and she enriched the lives of so many, especially her 18 nieces & nephews as well as her 14 great nieces and nephews- teaching them songs, crafts, baking and showing them the joy of volunteerism and generosity. She was involved in 4-H for her entire life, first as a member and then as an extension agent and volunteer. Her passions included the...

Linda Jean Marie (Cyr) Byers, 70, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born in Westfield, MA to the late Joseph and Davina (Stewart) Cyr. She enjoyed lighthouses and the beach. Sadly she was predeceased by two grandchildren, Taryn Evers Byers and Alysha MacInnes Byers. Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jerry V. Byers, Sr., her three loving children, Jerry V. Byers, Jr. with Kimberly Draghi of Enfield, CT, Jeanine V. Byers of Westfield and James V....

Westfield-Peter Mark Armstrong, 83, died Monday, November 12, 2018 in a local nursing home. He was born in Springfield on November 20, 1934 to the late Earl and Marguerite (Cain) Armstrong. He has lived in Westfield and Springfield and was a U.S.A.F Veteran. He was a 1952 graduate of Westfield High School. He attended Wilbraham Academy for 1 year. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Vermont. Peter taught Spanish for a short time at Westfield High School and on...

Westfield-Anna C (Harrington) Johnson, 85, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at Westfield Gardens. She was born in Springfield on February 18, 1933 to the late Cecilia and Daniel Harrington. She grew up in Springfield, graduating from Commerce High School. After graduation Anna entered the field of cosmetology working at Valentine Beauty Salon. In 1970 Anna began a new career at Digital Equip Corp retiring in 1994. Westfield has been her home since 1970, where she and her husband Ray have...

Mary T. (Moran) Breau, 84, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Edward F. and Clara Mae (Norton) Moran. She worked for many years for Dr. George Flessas as a secretary and receptionist and retired Pediatric Associates of Hampden County.  Sadly, Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, Charles A. Breau and a sister Jacqueline Walls.  She is survived by her loving children,...

Arkadiy "Arky" Zhovkliy, 47, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2018 due to a brain aneurysm. Arkadiy lived in Granby, CT with his loving wife Irina (of 20 years) and his lovely children Mark, 9, Matthew, 4, and Mia, 1.Arkadiy was born in Perebrody, Ukraine. He immigrated to United States in 1994.He was a skilled and hardworking builder. He especially loved challenging, unique, and custom projects be it frame, finish, or anything in-between.Arkadiy had a great burden for...

Winifred M. (Durant) Beaulieu, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Baystate Noble Hospital. She was born in Burlington, VT to the late Edward and Marie (Cadaract) Durant. Winifred was predeceased by her beloved husband Norman J. Beaulieu in 2005 and is survived by her loving children, Sheila M. Mullarney and her husband Brian of Easthampton, Joey Beaulieu and his wife Celeste of Easthampton and Joyce N. Bates and her husband Timothy of Westfield, six grandchildren,...

Westfield-Donald L. Masciadrelli, 83, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 14, 1935 in Westfield to the late Livio and Christine Masciadrelli. He grew up in Westfield and was a proud lifelong resident and a 1954 graduate of Westfield Trade School certified in Auto Repair. Don worked at the former Foster Machine and Box Makers. He worked at the Quarry for John S. Lane as a maintenance supervisor for 31 years. His true passion was cars as...

Eleanor “Elly” Jacobs was carried to heaven in the loving arms of her beloved husband Rollie on November 3, 2018.  Elly was the daughter of Frederick and Mabel Schrank and was born in Brooklyn, NY.  She was the first in her family to graduate from high school (Freeport, Long Island, NY) where she was a drum majorette with the school band.  She also twirled her fire baton at the local track prior to car races.  Elly was an active member of many civic...