James Michael West Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Michael West (Springfield, Massachusetts), born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on February 11, 2025 at the age of 66, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Michael West to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father William James West. He is survived by: his wife Mable West (Coulon) of Springfield; his children, Robert Porter of West Springfield and Jacqueline Porter of Springfield; his mother Eleanor S. Wehrlen (Morrissey); his sisters, Shannon West-Buxton (Greg) and Pamela West (David Street); and his grandchildren, Deidra Borden-Hines, Deija Borden, Damani Porter, Jarrod Morales, Julliani Mendez and Derek Goodrow. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John's Congregational Church (45 Hancock St, Springfield, MA 01109). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St John's Congregational Church (45 Hancock St, Springfield, MA 01109). A burial was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 at the Oak Grove Cemetery (426 Bay St, Springfield, MA 01109).
Donations may be made in James's memory to the Children's Study Home, Inc. 44 Sherman Street, Springfield, MA 01109 http://www.studyhome.org or to the NAMI National Alliance for Mental Health 331 Montvale Ave. Ste. 200, Woburn, MA 01801-4675 http://www.namimass.org.
