Tributes & Obituaries

East Longmeadow- Stanley “Stan” P. Chrzan Jr., 93, died December 9, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield. Stanley was the husband of the late Roberta (Casey) Chrzan who predeceased him in 1999. Born in Ludlow, MA he was a son of the late Stanley and Mary (Popek) Chrzan. He was a 1943 graduate of Huntington High School. Stanley served his country in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Fessendon. He was the owner of Old Towne Realty and Old Towne Custom...

Evelyn Joyal, 95, entered into eternal rest Monday, December 9, 2019. Born July 24, 1924 in Springfield, MA, she was a daughter to the late Joseph and Margaret (Lanzetta) Polcetti and lived in Longmeadow for over 50 years. She enjoyed gardening, taking an occasional trip to the Casino and cooking. Her family will always remember the countless Sunday meals she enjoyed preparing. There was no greater joy for Evelyn than spending time and caring for her family, especially watching her...

Southwick- Roger J. Graham, 67, passed away at home with his wife Diane by his side on December 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on July 31, 1952 in Bristol England to the late Gordon and Dorothy (Honey) Graham. Roger immigrated to the United States with his family in 1966 and settled in the Westfield area. After graduating from Westfield Trade High School for auto mechanics he earned a post-grad certificate in electronics. Roger worked in various local...

LONGMEADOW – Elaine T. Nolet, 84, passed away alongside her husband and friends on December 7, 2019. Born on August 31, 1935 in Biddeford, ME, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Metayer) Chenard. First and foremost, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and animal lover. Over the years, Elaine volunteered at the Polls in Longmeadow and was a faithful communicant of St. Mary’s Parish. Additionally, she was an avid reader and excellent bridge player. She also...

Richard A. Noyes, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, December 6, 2019. He was born and grew up in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, MA and was a son to the late Ernest E. and Grace (Fairbanks) Noyes. He served his country proudly with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953-55. He was a member of the Liberty United Methodist Church in Springfield, and once married, transferred to the Agawam United Methodist church where he was an usher on Sunday mornings and served on the Board...

Nancy M. Leary, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 5, 2019. Born March 5, 1939 in Framingham, MA, she was the daughter to the late Charles and Marie (Murphy) Greene. She attended schools in Worcester and summers were spent on Cape Cod where her father owned several cottages. She graduated from Clark University and later A.I.C. where she received her Master’s Degree in teaching. Nancy taught in Western MA schools for 35 years, eventually retiring from South Middle School in...

Agawam - Concetta “Joyce” Colburn passed away on Dec. 4, 2019 while a resident of Heritage East in Agawam MA. She was born on September 26, 1926 in Enfield, CT to parents Thomas L. and Amelia V. (Gatto) Casiello. She graduated from Agawam High School and then worked as a secretary for the A&P in Springfield MA. Joyce was a volunteer driver for the American Red Cross for several years. In 1967, she married Robert Colburn who predeceased her in 2001. Joyce was a member of St. John the...

Mafalda Carra, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on December 4, 2019, a week shy of her 102nd birthday, at the Jewish Nursing Home with her caring family by her side. Born in Springfield, she was one of six children. Her parents are the late Carlos and Carmella (Tranghese) Aschettino. Muffy, as her family and friends called her, worked for Hamilton Standard before retiring. Family was most important to Muffy, as she cherished the weekly Sunday dinners at...

Agawam - Concetta “Joyce” Colburn passed away on Dec. 4, 2019 while a resident of Heritage East in Agawam MA. She was born on September 26, 1926 in Enfield, CT to parents Thomas L. and Amelia V. (Gatto) Casiello. She graduated from Agawam High School and then worked as a secretary for the A&P in Springfield MA. Joyce was a volunteer driver for the American Red Cross for several years. In 1967, she married Robert Colburn who predeceased her in 2001. Joyce was a member of St....

John C. Joyal, 96, passed away peacefully Monday, December 2, 2019 surrounded by his family at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. Born November 29, 1923 in Springfield, MA, he was a son to the late George and Mary (Gould) Joyal and lived in Longmeadow for over 50 years. John served his country proudly in the US Army and was a member of the 101st Airborne Division and part of the 506th Parachute Infantry serving in Rhineland, the Ardennes and Central Europe during WWII. He fought in battles...