All Obituaries
Eileen O'Connor Easthampton/Westfield
Eileen O’Connor (94) passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 9th, 2019 with family members by her side.
She was born Eileen Vachon to Julia Loretta (O’Donnell) and Adelard Vachon on April 2nd, 1925 in Holyoke Massachusetts.
Eileen grew up in Holyoke with her siblings Jack, Loretta and Robert (Bob). Eileen was the second to youngest. She attended neighborhood schools in Holyoke and graduated from Holyoke High School. In her early twenties she studied to become a medical...
Eileen O’Connor (94) passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 9th, 2019 with family members by her side.
She was born Eileen Vachon to Julia Loretta (O’Donnell) and Adelard Vachon...
Richard "Richie" Preston Jr. Northampton/Easthampton
Richard "Richie" Lee Preston Jr, age 47, of Northampton died at his residence on early Wednesday morning October 9, 2019 after a brief illness.
He was born in Northampton on September 15, 1972 and was the son of the late Dawn Lorraine (Decker) Neumann and Richard Lee Preston Sr. Richie was educated in the local public schools and graduated from Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School in 1990. He worked for Look Park in Northampton for a period of time with the grounds...
Richard "Richie" Lee Preston Jr, age 47, of Northampton died at his residence on early Wednesday morning October 9, 2019 after a brief illness.
He was born in Northampton on September...
John Francis Courtney, born in Northampton, MA on July 23,1947, died October 7, 2019 in the house he built with his family in their Southampton meadow.
John is survived by his wife, Maribeth (Durepo) Courtney of 38 years, daughter Caitlin Courtney-Biedrzycki and husband Aaron Biedrzycki of Beverly, MA, daughter Meghan Hoagland and husband Woody Hoagland of Florence, MA, and daughter Brighid Courtney and Robert Sullivan of Boston, MA. John is survived by 3 grandchildren: Hadley and Forrest...
John Francis Courtney, born in Northampton, MA on July 23,1947, died October 7, 2019 in the house he built with his family in their Southampton meadow.
John is survived by his wife, Maribeth...
Bernard "Bunny" Shea Sr Easthampton/ Leeds
Easthampton- Bernard “Bunny” Francis Shea Sr, age 86, formerly of the Leeds section of Northampton, died on early Saturday morning September 28th , at his residence in the comfort of family after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born in Northampton on June 14, 1933 and was the son of the late John Joseph Shea and Rita (Bernard) Shea Hubbard. Raised in the Northampton he was educated in the public elementary schools and was a graduate from Northampton High School in...
Easthampton- Bernard “Bunny” Francis Shea Sr, age 86, formerly of the Leeds section of Northampton, died on early Saturday morning September 28th , at his residence in the...
John "Johnny" Gryszan Holyoke/Easthampton
Northampton- John “Johnny” Lucjan Gryszan, age 56, of Holyoke and formerly of Easthampton, died in Northampton at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital on Friday September 20th , 2019 after having a medical emergency, while riding his beloved bicycle on the Rail Trail in Easthampton.
Johnny was born on Christmas Day December 25, 1962, along with his twin brother, Stanley A. Gryszan to the proud parents, Lucjan Frank and Aniela (Szpak) Gryszan. He was raised in Easthampton and educated...
Northampton- John “Johnny” Lucjan Gryszan, age 56, of Holyoke and formerly of Easthampton, died in Northampton at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital on Friday September 20th , 2019 after...
Shirley Cranston Williamsburg
Shirley Theresa (Delisle) Cranston, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2019. She was born December 21, 1934 in Northampton, MA. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard Delisle and Delia (Barnaby) Heath and her younger brother Ernest Delisle. Shirley was raised in Northampton, MA and Easthampton, MA and attended local schools. In 1950 she married Henry Bovat and had two daughters, Debra McDonald of Agawam, MA and Susan Ryan of Lenox, MA. In 1957 Shirley married Gordon...
Shirley Theresa (Delisle) Cranston, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2019. She was born December 21, 1934 in Northampton, MA. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard Delisle and...
Alice York Easthampton
Easthampton- Alice Sophie (Olczak) York, age 85, a life long resident of Easthampton died on Thursday September 12, 2019 at the Linda Manor Extended Care Facility in Leeds after a brief period of failing health. She was born in Northampton, MA on March 2, 1934 and she was the daughter of the late, Ignacy and Aniela (Orzek) Olczak. Alice was educated at the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Parochial School and graduated from Easthampton High School with the class of 1952.
Alice worked for...
Easthampton- Alice Sophie (Olczak) York, age 85, a life long resident of Easthampton died on Thursday September 12, 2019 at the Linda Manor Extended Care Facility in Leeds after a brief period of...
Thaddeus "Ted" Chmura Easthampton/ Leeds
Easthampton- Thaddeus “Teddy” John Chmura, age 84, died peacefully at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Tuesday September 10, 2019. Teddy was born in Northampton on January 2, 1935 and was the son of the late, John and Stella (Baldyga) Chmura. He was a resident of Easthampton his entire life, and was educated at the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Parochial School and graduated from Easthampton High School in the class of 1953, where he played soccer, basketball and baseball...
Easthampton- Thaddeus “Teddy” John Chmura, age 84, died peacefully at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Tuesday September 10, 2019. Teddy was born in Northampton on January 2,...
Alan Bernadis Hatfield/ South Hadley
Alan John Bernadis, age 67, of Hatfield, died on Tuesday September 10th at his residence after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his caring family. He was born in Holyoke on May 22,1952, the son of the late John Peter Bernadis and Helen Mary (Zajchowski) Bernadis. Alan was raised in South Hadley and educated in the elementary schools there and graduated from South Hadley High School. He continued his education in Mechanical Engineering at Springfield Technical...
Alan John Bernadis, age 67, of Hatfield, died on Tuesday September 10th at his residence after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his caring family. He was born in Holyoke...
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