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Michael Donovan
Aug 2, 2024
HOLYOKE -Michael Donovan, 57, was born in Northampton Massachusetts on November 8, 1966. Mike grew up in Worthington where he spent a lot of time outside, usually with a dog at his side. He attended Gateway Regional High School. He also attended High School in Brookline Massachusetts. Mike worked as a carpenter alongside his father Winston Donovan and several other...
Linda M. Walden
Aug 2, 2024
Linda Mae (Thorndike) Walden, 80, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Northampton on September 14, 1943, the only daughter of Horace and Maebel (Braman) Thorndike. Linda grew up in Pelham and went through schools at Pelham/Amherst High. After graduating, Linda spent thirty years working...
Bettylou Long
Jul 30, 2024
EASTHAMPTON -Bettylou was born August 15, 1932 in upstate New York. She was the daughter of Donald and Helene Ramsey and sister to Bill, Don Jr. (Tuck) and Doug. She became wife to William Long and mother to Linda, Matthew, Andrew and Trecia. She then became grandmother to Brian, Keely, Anna, Jenna, Kajsa, Madeline, Jack, Colby and Carson. Bettylou was...
Barbara J. Debastiani
Jul 30, 2024
EASTHAMPTON - Barbara J. (Stejna) DeBastiani, 88, of Bassett Brook Drive in Easthampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening with her four daughters by her side. Barbara was born in Ludlow, MA, the daughter of Walter and Sophie (Majowicz) Stejna. She grew up in Indian Orchard, MA, and later moved to Ludlow. She married Walter DeBastiani of Northampton, MA, and...
Charles F. "Cookie" Cooke
Jul 27, 2024
FLORENCE-Charles F. Cooke, 97, retired CFC US Navy passed peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday July 27, 2024. Charlie was born in Northampton in 1927, the son of Howard R. & Ethel C. (Williams) Cooke. Charlie grew up in Amherst with his thirteen siblings. He attended Amherst Public schools. He joined the US Navy in 1946 at...
Owen J. Richter
Jul 22, 2024
Owen J. Richter, 87, of Florence passed away peacefully on Monday July 22, 2024 after a brief illness. Owen was born in Northampton, a son of the late Louis and Margaret (Werzal) Richter. He attended Northampton High School, graduating in 1955. He furthered his education, graduating with his Degree in Pharmacology from the former Hampden School of Pharmacy. Owen began...
Rachelle Thomas
Jul 22, 2024
Rachelle (Rutkowski) Thomas, 58, of Hatfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Rachelle was born in Northampton November 14, 1965, the daughter of William and Carol (Raymun) Rutkowski. She was raised in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High School. While in high school, she was a member of...
Robert R. Asher
Jul 15, 2024
Chicopee-Robert R. Asher, 68, formerly of Northampton, passed July 15, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Northampton March 2, 1956 to the late Robert and Genevieve (Gontarz) Asher. Bob leaves his brothers Ronald Asher of Longmeadow and James Asher of Easthampton, special friend Susan Pietras, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and canine companions Riley, Tucker, and Tigger. He...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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