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Raymond J. Mccoy Iii

Raymond J. Mccoy Iii

Jul 15, 2024

CHICOPEE-Raymond J. McCoy III, 67, of Felix Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ray as family and friends knew him as, was born in Northampton on December 25, 1956, the best Christmas present his parents could ever receive. He was the son of Rose (Lesieur) McCoy of...

David Sean Powers

David Sean Powers

Jul 12, 2024

David Sean Powers David was born in Cambridge, MA to Glady (Chandler) Powers and David Powers but grew up in Northampton, MA where he lived for the majority of his life. He also had a second home in the country of Thailand and would travel between the two in the latter part of his life. He died from cancer in...

David S. Powers

David S. Powers

Jul 12, 2024

David was born in Cambridge, MA to Glady (Chandler) Powers and David Powers but grew up in Northampton, MA where he lived for the majority of his life. He also had a second home in the country of Thailand and would travel between the two in the latter part of his life. He died from cancer in the arms of...

Christopher R. Patterson

Christopher R. Patterson

Jul 9, 2024

WORTHINGTON-Christopher Roy Patterson, 64, of Worthington passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning with his devoted partner, Cindy Dubchak at his side. Chris or “Outback Pat” as he was known to family and friends, was born in Northampton, the son of the late Robert and Sandra (Duda) Patterson. He was educated in local schools. Chris was a longtime...

Thomas E. Diemand

Thomas E. Diemand

Jul 9, 2024

FLORENCE-Thomas E. Diemand, 87, of Ryan Road passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Tom was born in Northampton, one of eight children to the late Raymond & Margaret (Wentzel) Diemand. He was a lifelong Northampton resident, attending local schools and graduated from Northampton High School. Tom was the assistant Farm Manager for Smith Vocational &...

Irene Theresa Steidler

Irene Theresa Steidler

Jul 7, 2024

Florence- Irene T. Steidler, of Florence, passed away on July 7, 2024, at home with her loving family. She was born January 5, 1939, in Northampton, the daughter of the late David and Mae (Barnes) Steidler. Irene was a lifelong resident of Northampton; she attended local schools and graduated from Northampton High School. She dedicated her entire career to helping...

Judith B Zahn

Judith B Zahn

Jul 5, 2024

Judith B. Zahn, 76, of Hatfield, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 5, 2024. Judy’s generous spirit, sage advice, and warm embraces will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Judy grew up in Doylestown, PA and graduated from Bucks County High School in 1966. She was in a terrible automobile accident at that time and shifted...

Shirley G. Lashway

Shirley G. Lashway

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley G. (Gross) Lashway, 95, a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She left this world on Friday July 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in her beloved Leverett to Eva Gross on October 29, 1928. She was raised by her adoring foster parents, Walter and Bertha Richardson. Shirley attended the Leverett one room schoolhouse and...

Richard "Dick" J. Barrett

Richard "Dick" J. Barrett

Jun 21, 2024

Richard “Dick” Barrett passed away on June 21, 2024 at the age of 86 in Florence. Barbara “Bobbie” (Cumm) Barrett passed away on February 3, 2021 at the age of 84 in Florence. Richard was born in Northampton on June 13, 1938. His parents were Edward F. Barrett and Shirley L. (Robbins) Barrett of Northampton. His mother passed away when...

Joanne Jean Diemand

Joanne Jean Diemand

Jun 14, 2024

Joanne J. (Laguori) Diemand, 70, of Lovefield Street passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 14, 2024. Joanne was born in Northampton August 19, 1953, the daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Benoit) Laguori. She was raised in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High School. Joanne worked as a housekeeper for many years,...

Glenn A. Eastman

Glenn A. Eastman

Jun 11, 2024

Glenn A. Eastman, 61, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Glenn was born in Northampton on September 14, 1962, the son of Wayne and Alice (Holderith) Eastman. He was raised in Leeds and attended local schools, graduating from Smith Vocational in 1981. Glenn worked as a machinist for many years,...

Helen D. Fitzgerald

Helen D. Fitzgerald

Jun 11, 2024

Helen D. FitzGerald, 72, of Northampton was called safely home to Heaven on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland on October 8, 1951, a daughter of the late Thomas O’Connor and Mary (O’Donnell) O’Connor. She was raised in Ireland, attending catholic schools. Helen furthered her education, matriculating at Crawford College...

Richard K. Fleming

Richard K. Fleming

Jun 8, 2024

EASTHAMPTON-Richard K. Fleming, (81) passed away on June 8, 2024. He is survived by family, his loving and wonderful wife, Diane R. Gonyea-Fleming, his adored cat, Mr. Cooper, and (step) children Lisa DeTomas, (Patrick Barlow) Granby, MA, and Tony DeTomas (Anita Lambert) Hampden, MA. Rich was honored to hold most close to his heart as their loving and devoted Grampa,...

William Chip Tornow

William Chip Tornow

Jun 7, 2024

William Chip Tornow, 72, formerly of Easthampton, died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Fisher Home in Amherst after a long struggle with chronic illness. Chip was born in Worcester on August, 26, 1951, the son of Dr. William Tornow and Marilyn (Staab) Tornow. Chip and his family moved back to Northampton when Chip was young, where he was raised...

Ai S. Annis Jr.

Ai S. Annis Jr.

May 27, 2024

WHATELY- Ai Stillman Annis Jr., 81, of River Road passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Ai was born on April 27, 1943, in Holyoke, the son of the late Ai and Florence (Gottsman) Annis. Ai was raised in Chicopee and attended local schools. He met Carol Hatch, and they were married, and...

Thomas M. Byrnes

Thomas M. Byrnes

May 23, 2024

Thomas M. Byrnes, 70, of Ashfield, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, with his loving family and friends by his side. Tom was born on June 19, 1953, in Pittsfield, MA to the late George and Claire (O’Donnell) Byrnes. Raised in Lenox, Tom attended local schools and after graduation, he joined the United States Air Force serving...

Betty G. Powell

Betty G. Powell

May 21, 2024

Mrs. Betty Greer Powell, 94, of Northampton, MA passed away on May 21, 2024. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Pine Bluff, AK, the daughter of the late Rudolph Greer and Estelle “Honey” (Vining) Greer. Betty grew up in Albany, GA, and graduated from Albany H.S. (1947), and Georgia College for Women, Milledgeville (1951). She pursued a career...

Henry L. Badner Dds

Henry L. Badner Dds

May 19, 2024

WEST CHESTERFIELD-Henry L. Badner DDS, 78, of Ireland Street passed away peacefully on Sunday morning with his wife at his side. Henry was born in Charleston, WV., a son of David Badner & Evelyn Mendolshon. He was raised and educated in West Virginia and went on to receive his Degree in Dentistry. He served as a Captain with the US...

Linda J. Mazeski

Linda J. Mazeski

May 16, 2024

NORTHAMPTON-Linda J. Mazeski,76, of Coles Meadow Road in Northampton passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was a resident of Western Massachusetts for many years and had also resided in West Palm Beach, Florida. Linda was born in Northampton, on July 6, 1947 a daughter of the late John Palmisano and Wanda (Rybecki) Klys. She was educated in...

Douglas J. Gagnon

Douglas J. Gagnon

May 13, 2024

GOSHEN-Douglas John Gagnon, 61 of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, doing what he loved most, logging. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Elinor (Kellogg) Gagnon of Goshen. At a young age his parents instilled a great work ethic and determination in Doug. He spent much of his younger years working at the Goshen Town farm, tending to...

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