Edward Heon
Jun 9, 2025
Edward Joseph Heon passed in the early afternoon on June 9th after almost 89 years of life at home with his family by his side. Ed leaves his children Christopher (Cindi) of Shelburne Falls, Daniel (Alison) of Casco, Maine, and Pamela Smith (Jeffrey) of Hatfield, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his sisters, Carolyn...
William Carver
Jun 2, 2025
CUMMINGTON-William H. “Bill” Carver, 89, of Snow Road in Cummington passed away on Monday June 2, 2025. Bill was born in Cummington and resided in town for all 89 years of his life. He married Phyllis Howes, and they spent many happy years together. Bill worked for the Town of Cummington where he spent 25 years and later worked as...
Marie Ann Bates
Jun 1, 2025
NORTHAMPTON-With deep sadness we announce that Marie Ann Bates, 65, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday June 1, 2025. Born in Northampton on September 8, 1959, she was the daughter of Carol (Williams) and Norman Gougeon, both deceased. Marie graduated from Northampton High School. Out of high school, Marie attended Holyoke Community College and graduated with an associate’s...
Lillian A. Walsh
May 30, 2025
Lillian A. Walsh, 95, of Northampton, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all, passed peacefully Friday, May 30, 2025, strong in her faith and her love for God, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 12, 1930, in East Hartford, CT, Lillian was the daughter of the late Bartolo and Elizabeth (Casella) Aloisi. The family moved to Florence and...
Nancy Genevieve Belcher First
May 23, 2025
LEEDS, MA - Nancy Genevieve Belcher First passed away peacefully, early on Friday morning May 23rd, at Linda Manor extended care in Leeds, Massachusetts; she was 95 years old. Nancy was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 11, 1929, to Laura Elizabeth Armstrong and John Goddard Belcher. She was a graduate of Cornell University, where she studied botany. Nancy was...
Jane Frey
May 23, 2025
Jane Frey lived an extraordinary life of commitment to justice, beauty, community, and love. Growing up in Wadsworth, Ohio, she was deeply influenced by the pacifist teachings and egalitarian culture of the Mennonite Church. Her first protest was as a little girl, against the town’s efforts to cut down the old trees lining the street of her neighborhood. While she...
Deborah Marie O'Connell Mcguire
May 19, 2025
With deep grief and under the circumstances of a great loss, we announce the passing of Deborah Marie O'Connell McGuire, a woman of extraordinary spirit, who departed this life peacefully on May 19, 2025 of cancer, at the age of 64, surrounded by her loving family in Northampton, MA. Born in Watertown, MA on October 25, 1960, to Edmund O’Connell...
Ruth "Betsey" Macleod Johnson
May 18, 2025
Ruth MacLeod “Betsey” Johnson, died peacefully on May 18, 2025, after a months long effort to recover from the effects of a fall suffered in early December 2024. She had made it back to the home she loved in Amherst in early March so that she could be surrounded by the love and care of family and dear friends. This...
Maureen Mcguiness Barron
May 16, 2025
FLORENCE-The family of Maureen McGuiness Barron of Florence is saddened to share her passing on May 16, 2025. Maureen was born on January 14,1931 to Desmond and Amy (Thomas) McGuiness in Washington Village, Tyne and Wear, England. She spent her childhood with sisters Sheila and Patricia, attended local schools, and had as normal a childhood as possible during World War...
Mary Ann (Kacprzynski) Phoenix
May 14, 2025
Port St. Lucie/Easthampton-Mary Ann (Kacprzynski) PHOENIX Austin, 88, of Port St. Lucie, Florida and formerly of Easthampton passed away peacefully with her daughter and grand-daughter at her side on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Mary Ann was born in Syracuse, NY, and was a daughter of the late Francis & Florence (Klimek) Kacprzynski. She was educated in New York Schools and...
Carol Ann (Godek) Wojcik
May 11, 2025
WORTHINGTON- Carol Ann (Godek) Wojcik, 82, of Kinnebrook Rd. passed away at home on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a brief illness. Carol was born in Adams, MA. The daughter of Floyd and Dorothy (Baker) Godek. After she married the love of her life, Walter C. Wojcik, they spent many years building a life of love, happiness, and memories at...
Richard W. Purrington
May 8, 2025
CHESTERFIELD- Richard W. Purrington, 90, of Main Road in Chesterfield, MA, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 8, 2025, his daughters holding his hands. Richard was born in Northampton, a son of the late Rollo and Marion (Herter) Purrington. He was educated in local schools, graduating from High School in 1953. He enlisted...
Samuel Rivera
May 8, 2025
Samuel Rivera, 64, of Northampton passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Samuel was born August 20, 1960 to the late Angel Rivera and Gloria Morales in Comerio, Puerto Rico. He grew up in Pennsylvania and then moved to Northampton to be closer to his family. Sammy was a landscaper for...
Dominic L. Demello Md
May 3, 2025
NORTHAMPTON – Dr. Dominic L. DeMello, 56, of Barrett Street was called safely home on Saturday May 3, 2025, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a long illness. His unwavering catholic faith and his many dear friends surrounding him in his final days. Dominic DeMello was born in Bombay, India, a son of the late John DeMello and Ana Celine DeMello....
Donald J. O'Brien Jr.
May 1, 2025
LEEDS-Donald J. O’Brien Jr, 85, of Leeds, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 1, 2025, on Beltane, a Celtic day marking the beginning of summer and the renewal of life. His family surrounded him in these last days, laughing, remembering and enjoying his wonderful wit and smile right till the end. Don was born in 1939 in...
Marianne Larochelle
Apr 25, 2025
Marianne LaRochelle, 67, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 after her courageous battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. Marianne was born in Northampton on July 9, 1957 to the late Ralph and Barbara (Morse) Smart. She grew up in Northampton and went to local schools. Marianne was an office clerk at the Northampton VA for many years and...
Robin A. Forsythe-Mias
Apr 23, 2025
Robin Forsythe-Mias passed from this world on April 23rd, a beautiful, warm, spring morning full of possibility, which was her favorite kind of day. Trek, her soul sister, was by her side to wish her well on her journey. Robin had a singular gift for making the most of all things, may it be allowing her child to ride her...
Joyce A. (Sliwa) Makowski
Apr 21, 2025
SOUTH DEERFIELD-Joyce A. (Sliwa) Makowski, 91, of Conway Road passed away peacefully on Monday Morning at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness. Joyce was born in Northfield, a daughter to Joseph and Helen (Smolen) Sliwa. She married Edward Makowski on April 26, 1958 at St. Patrick’s Church in Northfield. They enjoyed 55 years of love, memories and wonderful times...
James K. Allyn
Apr 10, 2025
CONWAY-James K. Allyn, 75, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He grew up in Holyoke and has lived in Conway for the past 30 years. Visiting hours will be Monday, April 21, 2025 At AHEARN FUNERAL HOME, 783 Bridge Rd., Northampton from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by burial in Village Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg. Donations in Jim’s memory...
