All Obituaries

William (Wink) N. Wall of Buckland, MA, departed this life while at home surrounded by the love of his family on August 10, 2022, after a valiant fight against prostate cancer. Wink had just celebrated his 75th birthday with close family and friends, outdoors at his pavilion, in what became known within the family as “Poppy’s Palace,” amongst all the fruit trees that he planted as well as the nature and wildlife that he so loved. Wink was born in Greenfield, MA, son to the...

Robert H. Drew, 96, of Nelson Rd., passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield after a brief illness. Bob was born in Greenfield, MA on October 26, 1925 the son of Ernest and Mary (Totman) Drew. He graduated from Greenfield High School, class of 1943. Bob worked for A.R. Sandri in Greenfield as the data processing manager for 27 years, retiring in October of 1991. He was married to Beatrice (Peters) on May 8, 1954. ...

Rowe- Norma Lee (Mason) Denson, 60, of Leshure Rd., passed away peacefully on Friday August 5, 2022. Norma was born in North Adams, MA on August 2, 1962, the daughter of Thomas and Norma (Errichetto) Mason. She was an administrative assistant for the Vermont Bread Company and most recently for the Center for Responsive Schools. She enjoyed her work and it was obvious to all who worked with her. At home, Norma loved to be outside and take in the beauty of her home. She volunteered at the...

Paul E. Champigny, of Ashfield, MA, and Clearwater, FL, 87, unexpectedly passed away on July 28, 2022, while playing golf on his favorite local golf course, Edgehill in Ashfield. Paul was born on September 25, 1934, to Emile and Genevieve (Clare) Champigny, in Holyoke. After graduating from Holyoke Catholic High School in 1952. He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers union. In 1966, he began his career as a systems analyst at Yankee Atomic in Rowe, MA, moving...

Shelburne- Rosemarie (Hunkler) (Turner) Churchill, 91, formerly of the Mohawk Trail, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the Buckley Healthcare Center in Greenfield. Rosemarie was born in Adams, MA on April 10, 1931 the daughter of Lawrence and Eva (Leazer) Hunkler. She was a graduate of Charlemont High School, class of 1949. Rosemarie was a clerk at the former Big Indian Shop on the Mohawk Trail in Charlemont. She is survived by her son Douglas Turner of Northfield, daughter Diane...

Roberta P. (Herzig) Purington, 77, formerly of Avery Brook Rd., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Roberta was born in Colrain on May 29, 1945 the daughter of Howard and Eva (Giard) Herzig, Sr. She was married to Roger Purington, Sr. on November 4, 1961. She was employed in the food service department at what was then the Franklin Medical Center, now Baystate Franklin Medical for many years. Roberta was a big fan of country music and traveled to...

  Anna Mae (“Nancy”, née Vincent) Smith, 97, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022, of natural causes.  Nancy was a lifelong resident of various Franklin County towns.  She was one of ten children born to the late Alexander and Marie-Anne Vincent, in Conway, MA on May 7, 1925.  In 1945, she married Vincent B. Smith, who predeceased her in 2002, quickly assuming motherhood of his two young sons, Donald and Dennis.  The couple soon...

Jessica Clare (Baxter) Randall, 42, died from cancer at home on July 17, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born in York, PA on May 6, 1980 the daughter of Clare Reigart and Joseph P. Baxter, II. Jessica had been married to Stefan Randall for 21 years and was a stay at home Mom for their three daughters; Kaitlyn, Haley and Ashley. Beside her husband and daughters, Jessica is survived by her mother Clare Reigart, a sister Sarah Baxter, a brother Joseph P. Baxter, III, all of South...

Joseph John Matysiewicz (Joe), 83, of Stratford, CT (formerly of Trumbull, CT, Sunderland, MA, and Jensen Beach, FL), passed away with loved ones at this side on July 6, 2022. Joe was born on October 5, 1938, to Adolf Matysiewicz and Sophie Reska Matysiewicz in Northhampton, MA. Joe grew up in Sunderland, MA, graduating from Amherst High School in 1956 where he was an accomplished athlete and made many lifelong friends. Joe served in the United States Navy from 1956-1959. Joe became a...

Caroline Davis Murray of Ashfield, MA died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the age of 77. Caroline was a vibrant, compassionate woman of integrity who cared deeply about her family and friends, her church, her neighbors, and the wider community. She was a loving and supportive wife and mother, and through letters, events and visits was at the center of her extended family, holding everyone together.  She also held her community together. Known for her strength,...