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...
Robert Zimmermann
May 9, 2024
Robert A. Zimmermann, 86, passed away suddenly at his home in Florence on May 9, 2024 with his wife by his side. Robert was born July 17, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late William and Margaret (Leukens) Zimmermann. He was raised in Wyncote, Pennsylvania and attended local schools. He got his Bachelor of Science degree at Amherst College then...
Frank K. Stiebel
May 7, 2024
FLORENCE-Frank Stiebel returned to the planet from which he came on May 7th of 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. In his last weeks, Frank was able to be at home, peaceful and surrounded by friends and family who loved him very much. While his physical body is gone, we are reminded how expansive our universe is and...
Carol F. Keller
May 7, 2024
Carol F. (Hirst) Keller passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born October 31, 1934, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Carleton and Helen (Carroll) Hirst. She was raised in the New Bedford and Fairhaven area and attended local schools. She furthered her education at the University of...
Sen Thi Ha
May 4, 2024
All services for Sen Thi Ha will be private with a family cremation service at Hillcrest Crematory, Springfield.
Charles J. Mazeski Jr.
Apr 28, 2024
NORTHAMPTON-Charles J. Mazeski Jr., 77, of Northampton, passed away on April 28, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Charles was born in Northampton August 27, 1946, the son of Charles and Muriel (Schumann) Mazeski. He was raised in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High School in 1964. Following graduation, he joined the United States Marines. He...
Helen A. Torrey
Apr 26, 2024
Helen A. (Fogg) Torrey, 77, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Helen was born July 20, 1946, in Northampton to John and Arabelle (Knox) Fogg. She was raised in Chesterfield and attended local schools. Helen continued her education at Holyoke Community College, where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing License....
Patricia Mcgill
Apr 24, 2024
On April 24, 2024 our beloved, Patty McGill, passed away in her sleep, in her apartment in Northampton. “Hamp” or “Noho,” it did not matter to her. She grew up going to her grandparents’ house near the Tri-County Fairgrounds and she knew everyone in Northampton. She saw people first and welcomed newcomers, the “Noho” crowd. She embraced Old Hamp and...
Stephen M. Smith
Apr 24, 2024
WILLIAMSBURG-Stephen M. Smith, 82, of Petticoat Lane passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness. Stephen was born in Northampton, a son of the late Arthur B. & Mary (Burke) Smith. He grew up in Northampton and was educated in local schools. Steven was a US Army veteran, serving with the 540th...
Peter G. Tobin
Apr 23, 2024
LEEDS-Peter G. Tobin, 59, of Evergreen Rd in Leeds passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, with his daughter Meghan and his former wife, Cathy Tobin at his side. Peter leaves his devoted daughter Meghan and his beloved cat, Tigsy. He was born in Northampton, a son of the late William and Rita (Bressette) Tobin. He has siblings; Marie,...
Shirley L Atwood
Apr 22, 2024
Florence, MA - Shirley Louise (Burke) Atwood, 90, passed away peacefully at home with her children at her side on April 22, 2024. Shirley was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, daughter and artist; a self-taught student of Shakespeare, the French language, culture, politics, classical music and opera, and the natural world; a skilled seamstress, interior decorator, gardener and birder;...
Mary F.R. Watson
Apr 20, 2024
Mary F.R. Watson, 77, formerly of Providence, R.I. , Boston, MA. and of Laurel Park in Northampton passed peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Friends of Mary may gather with her husband, Kevin Gilligan of Providence, RI. and are welcome to attend a Graveside service on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Wildwood Cemetery, 70 Strong St., Amherst,...
Maryann Burke
Apr 19, 2024
Maryann Burke (DeMatto), beloved wife, mother and Nonna, passed away on April 19, 2024, with her loving husband by her side. Maryann was born in Holyoke, MA on September 3, 1944, to the late Joseph and Emelia DeMatto. Maryann attended St. Michaels Catholic High School and Fitchburg State College where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Maryann...
Jacques Ben Abbes
Apr 14, 2024
HADLEY-Jacques Ben Abbes, 69, of Russell Street in Hadley passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Jacques was born in Saigon, Vietnam, a son of the late Ben Larbi Salah Ben Abbes and Ngoc Hoang Thi Vo. He emigrated to the United States many years ago, settling in the Hadley area. He worked as...
Elizabeth Ann O'Brien-Means
Apr 11, 2024
WILLIAMSBURG-Elizabeth Ann O’Brien-Means, 71, of Briar Hill Rd. passed peacefully on Thursday at the Senior Living Campus at Linda Manor in Leeds. Betsy, as family and friends called her, was born in Cambridge, MA., daughter of the late William J. and Loulie M. (Clements) O’Brien. She furthered her education at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia receiving a Doctor of...
Raymond P. Ewitz
Apr 10, 2024
Raymond Drewitz, 40, of Greenfield, MA passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side on April 10th 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Ray grew up in Ashfield, MA and attended Mohawk Regional High School where he ran cross-country and was a two time state champion. Ray loved the outdoors and he was an avid...
Mary M Mcgrath
Apr 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family and dear friends of Mary M McGrath announce her passing on April 8, 2024. Her life-long friend Mary Ellen, was by her side. Mary had been a resident at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility for nearly 20 years. She was the second child born to Robert McGrath and Kathleen (Gougeon) McGrath on...
Kristopher Lizee
Apr 7, 2024
FLORENCE-Kristopher Marc Lizee, 44, of Spring Street in Florence passed away peacefully on Sunday April 7, 2024, surrounded by his family at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, after a brief illness. Kris was born in Northampton, the son of Mary (Boynton) Lizee and the late Elie R. Lizee. He was educated in local schools. Kris worked for Prospect Meadow Farm in Hatfield...
John Galvin
Apr 5, 2024
NORTHAMPTON, MA — John Galvin, 87, of Warner St. in the Baystate section of Northampton passed away peacefully on Friday evening at Linda Manor Senior Campus with his family at his side. John was born in London, England, to John and Mary Elizabeth (Cullen) Galvin. He was raised in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland by his father and stepmother Hannah along...
Lillian E. Mcphee
Apr 1, 2024
Lillian Edith McPhee of Florence, MA, aged 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born in Boston, MA, on February 1, 1931, to Giosue and Emilia (Iannuzzo) Finizio. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Waltham, MA, and pursued her passion for nursing, earning her RN at Lawrence...
