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Joshua Jay Dostis

New Salem, MA - Joshua Jay Dostis, aka WafflesTClown, aka Joshua Waffleman, relinquished his life to the cancer he'd been stoically enduring for over two years on November 9, 2024. He refused all treatment. He is survived by his brother... Read More


John H. Bos

Greenfield, MA - John H. Bos, 88, (Greenfield) left us, peacefully, on Dec. 11, 2024. No doubt, he is off now to "Connecting the Stars." John was an inspiring creative spirit, a lover of community and an accomplished professional and pe... Read More


Richard Baker

Richard (Dick) Baker Shelburne Falls, MA - Richard (Dick) Baker, 83, of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the home of his daughter, on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, after a lengthy battle with... Read More


Joseph Simkus

Port Richey, FL - Joseph Stephen Simkus Jr., 70, of Port Richey, FL passed away at home on 12/5/24. He was born in Greenfield, MA, the first son of Joseph Simkus and Doris (Schack) Simkus. He graduated from Greenfield High School i... Read More


Rosemarie Dufresne

BUCKLAND, MA - Rosemarie Dufresne, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with her children by her side. Fondly known as Rose, she was a cornerstone of her community. Rose was passionate about sewing, quiltin... Read More


Roger A. Farrington

Colrain, MA - Roger A. Farrington, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Roger was born in Colrain on Sept. 18, 1938 the son of George and Jennie (Fairbanks) Farrington. He was a graduate of Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls... Read More


Shane E. Thayer

Northfield, MA - Shane E. Thayer, 55, of Northfield died Monday 12/2/24. He was born in Montague on February 25, 1969, the son of Paul A. Thayer and Carol (Boucher) (Thayer) Curtiss. Shane attended local schools and was a graduate of Tu... Read More


Eugene Wapner

Greenfield, MA - On December 4th, as the first snow of the season began to fall, Eugene (Gene) Wapner quietly passed away. Gene was a man of strength, boundless love, and immense talent. His presence was a cornerstone for his family, of... Read More


Marvin L. Kelley

Greenfield, MA - Marvin L. Kelley, 82, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst after seven months of declining health. Marv grew up in Rocky Hill, CT, the youngest son of Martha (Bearse) K... Read More


Ruth M. Akey

Greenfield, MA - Ruth M. Akey passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 96, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Known by so many as Mom, Meme, Meme 2, she is now reunited with her beloved husband Clifford, and we take ... Read More


Timothy J. Gessing

Greenfield, MA - Timothy (Tim) James Gessing, 64, of Greenfield passed away at home on December 3, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He will be forever missed but not forgotten by those who loved him. He was born in North Kingston, R.I., a... Read More


Allen A. Rockwood

[IMAGE]Allen A. Rockwood Greenfield , MA - Allen Albert Rockwood, 79, of 88 Oakland Street, died Friday, November 29, 2024. He suddenly took ill at home, transported to Baystate Franklin Medical Center where he passed away. Allen was bo... Read More


Margaret C. Kabaniec

Erving, MA - Margaret C. (Madden) Kabaniec, age 91, formerly of Erving passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 2, 1933, the daughter ... Read More


Barbara Ann LeBlanc

Bernardston, MA - Barbara Ann (Martin) LeBlanc, 89, of Bernardston, MA passed away peacefully Wednesday 11/27/24 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Rumford, ME on July 26, 1935, the daughter of Wilfred and Delphine (Hebe... Read More


Marianne Preger-Simon

Addison, VT - November 22, 2024, Marianne Simon, dancer, educator, therapist, died peacefully in hospice care in her daughter's home, surrounded in her final days by the music and love of family and friends. Born April 18, 1929, Mar... Read More


Elsie M. Kolakoski

South Deerfield, MA - Elsie M. (Kennedy) Kolakoski, 88, of North Hillside Road passed away 11/29/24 after a period of failing health with her family by her side at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield. Elsie was b... Read More


Margaret C. Kabaniec

Erving, MA - Margaret C. (Madden) Kabaniec, age 91, formerly of Erving passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 2, 1933, the daughter o... Read More


Christine Towse

Westfield, MA - Christine A. (Armey) Towse, 83, passed away on her 83rd birthday on November 29, 2024 at home. She was born in Hartford, CT to the late Francis and Lillian (Carney) Armey. Chris graduated from St. Borromeo School and att... Read More


Susan Tefft

Easthampton, MA - Susan Kathleen Tefft died peacefully Wednesday morning, November 13, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Her family was with her in her last days and the exquisite care she received was a true gift and balm to a... Read More


Elizabeth M. Day

Deerfield, MA - Elizabeth Mary (Lapointe) Day, 72, passed away Wednesday 11/27/24. She was born in Greenfield on September 28, 1952, the daughter of Arthur and Amelia (Kawecki) Lapointe. Elizabeth attended Holy Trinity School in Greenfi... Read More



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