Kevin A. Ladd
Dec 2, 2023
Kevin Arnold Ladd, 66, of Chesterfield passed away peacefully on Saturday Dec 2, 2023, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Kevin was born in Northampton on September 17, 1957, the son of Everett William Ladd Jr. and Dorothy (Stinson) Ladd. Kevin grew up in Leeds and spent his adult life in Chesterfield. He was educated in local schools and...
Janet Bombard
Dec 1, 2023
FLORENCE-Janet (Jan) Bombard (86) passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Jan was born on December 23, 1936 to the late Jocko and Nest (Pugh) Cirillo of Springfield. She was raised in Springfield, attended Springfield schools, and graduated from Commerce High School. During her senior year, friends introduced her to the love of her life Raymond Bombard....
David B. Thomas
Nov 30, 2023
David Buchanan Thomas, also known as Plooble and DBT, amongst many other nicknames, passed away on November 30, 2023, at the age of 58. Born in Metuchen, NJ, David led a vibrant and dynamic life, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. Dave's journey began in Metuchen, but it was in Raleigh, NC, that he truly found his home...
George E. Wade
Nov 29, 2023
George E. Wade, 86, of Chesterfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. George was born on August 13, 1937, the son of the late George and Alice (Bangs) Wade. He was raised in Northampton and attended school locally. George served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army, serving...
Esther N. Bassett
Nov 27, 2023
Esther N. (David) Bassett referred to as Norma by family and friends of Rockridge Retirement Community, formerly of South Hadley passed away November 27, 2023. Born in Northampton in 1926, the daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Hershey) David. She was raised in Northampton and was a graduate of the former Saint Michael’s High School in that city. For...
Claire H. Sears
Nov 24, 2023
Claire H. Sears passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. Claire was born in Northampton on February 10, 1939, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen (Duffy) Waite. She was raised in Northampton and attended local schools. When her children were younger, Claire was a devoted stay at home mom to her...
Shirley A. Larose
Nov 23, 2023
Shirley A. LaRose, former Northampton City Treasurer, died peacefully on November 23, 2023 at the Linda Manor Extended Care facility surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Northampton on July 20, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Bombard) LaRose. She was raised on Walnut Street in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High...
Patricia A. Forrest
Nov 22, 2023
Patricia A. (McDonald) Forrest, 75, of South Main Street in Florence passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Patricia was born in Northampton on August 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Orechia) McDonald. A lifelong resident of the city, Patricia was raised in Florence and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High...
Robert L. Haynes
Nov 10, 2023
Robert L. Haynes, 69, of Northampton passed away peacefully at home on Friday November 10, 2023. He was born in Northampton on February 21, 1954 to the late Floyd and Cecile Haynes. He was a Northampton Native and worked for many years as a tin knocker at Young Roofing, Plumb Auto Supply among many other adventures locally and out west....
Barbara K. Valenta
Nov 9, 2023
Barbara K. Valenta, 87, of Florence Rd. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Barbara was born at home in Easthampton, a daughter of Paul and Kina Marie (Duseau) English. She was raised in Easthampton and attended local schools. Barbara worked for Chartpak in her younger years and then later ran Nana’s Daycare for many...
George O. Henry Jr.
Nov 4, 2023
George Orson Henry Jr. 88 passed away on November 4, 2023 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was the son of George Orson Henry Sr. and Edith Ida Henry. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Louise R. Ward Henry, four sons; G. Douglas (Debbie), Clifford R. (Marie) and twins, Jeff and David. He had 6 grandchildren...
Michael T. Barry
Nov 1, 2023
Michael T. Barry, 90, formerly of Huntington Rd. in Hadley passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Quabbin Health Care in Athol after a brief illness. Michael was born in Northampton, the son of the late Francis and Sylvia (Bridgman) Barry. He was raised and educated in Northampton, attending local schools, and graduating from Northampton High School. Michael enlisted...
Joel C. Emrick
Oct 28, 2023
Joel Calvin Emrick, 75, of Leonard Street, a lifelong native of the village of Leeds passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 28, 2023. In addition to his family and friends, Joel loved the Dodgers, Pemaquid, Cooperstown, and drumming. Joel was born in Northampton on June 27, 1948, a son of Ralph Emrick and Marion (Lynch) Emrick....
Marin Richard "Dick" Klarich
Oct 20, 2023
Marin Richard “Dick” Klarich, 82, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family and the beautiful autumn colors of the surrounding woods. Dick was born in Chicago, IL to Marija Klarich and Slavko Klarich, recent immigrants from Croatia, and lived on the South Side for the next eight decades of his life. His earliest...
Pamela E. Stone
Oct 19, 2023
LYNN-Pamela Ellen Stone, 62, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2023, at her home in Lynn, MA. She was born in Northampton, MA on March 27, 1961, the daughter of the late Justin B. And Ellen (Hodge) Stone and grew up in Florence. She graduated from Northampton High School and earned an associate degree from Greenfield Community College in Early...
David A. Hulley
Oct 18, 2023
David Aitken Hulley of Northampton, born 30 March 1945 in Rockville Centre, NY, to Horace and Dorothy Hulley, died 18 October 2023 in Cooley Dickinson Hospital (having received two weeks of professional and tender care), of complications related to Parkinson’s Disease and other chronic health issues, which he bore for many years with grace and bravery. David and his wife...
Michael Jenike
Oct 17, 2023
Michael Andrew Jenike, 78, of Hampton Falls, NH died after a long battle with lymphoma, surrounded by loving family and friends. Michael was known for being passionate and generous with a wild spirit that was not afraid to push the boundaries for the betterment of others. He was athletic and loved being outdoors, especially hiking and boating. He had a...
Nancy C. Alden
Oct 14, 2023
Nancy Chapman Alden, 93, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, MA. Nancy was born on January 11, 1930 in Joanna, South Carolina to Charles Ernest Chapman and Annie Whitmire Chapman. She graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, SC in 1947. In 1951 she was a proud...
James M. Myers
Oct 14, 2023
Florence - James M. Myers, 66, of Florence, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 14, 2023. James was born on May 12, 1957, in Morgantown, West Virginia, son of James P. Myers and Barbara (Stalnaker) Myers. James was educated in local schools and completed his graduate education at UMass Amherst. James spent his career serving those affected by...
Ruth Hawkins
Oct 10, 2023
Our Ruthie died October 10, fifteen days before her 100th birthday, after a long gentle twilight of vascular dementia, where her warm and affectionate nature stepped forward from the anxiety that plagued her middle years. As she once told us, "I was a lovebug when I was little, kissing everyone." We wish we'd had the lovebug and the strong, accomplished...
