All Obituaries

Harold (Pete) Almon Roberts, age 95, passed away May 23, 2020 in Palm Coast, Florida.  Born in Plainfield, Massachusetts November 18, 1924 to Edward R. and Annie D. (Grady) Roberts.  He leaves two children Donna L. (Dennis) Forgea of Cummington, Massachusetts and Leonard H. (Joan) Roberts of Ashfield, Massachusetts.  Five Grandchildren, Deanne (Craig) Calvert, Denise (Michael) Perkins, Darren (Mary Catherine) Forgea, Whitney Roberts and Hunter Roberts.  He also leaves...

James A. Fournier, 54, died at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, on May 23, 2020, after failing health from COPD. He was born August 25, 1965 in Greenfield, MA the son of Philip and Ruth Fournier of Heath, MA. James attended Rowe Elementary, Mohawk Regional and graduated from Franklin County Tech in Turners Falls. He attended and graduated from Diesel Mechanic Training in Connecticut. Jim worked for E.J. Roberts in Jacksonville, VT, Sawyer Bentwood in Whitingham, VT, Central Appliance...

Mary “Alice” (Bousquet) Beaudet, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH. Alice was born in Ware, MA on May 18, 1933 the daughter of Edward and Cecelia (Beauregard) Bousquet. Following high school she began her professional career at the Milton Bradley Company as assistant to the vice president. Among some of her day to day responsibilities was the development of new board games. Through playing the games, the makers could test the...

Christopher B. “Chris” Nichols, 32, died Saturday May 23, 2020 following an automobile accident. Chris was born in Worcester, MA on June 19, 1987 the son of Brett J. and Robin (Long) Nichols. Chris was a hard-working man of many talents. He had experience making home repairs, roofing, landscaping, tree cutting and being a farm hand. Anything that had to do with the outdoors was when he was at his best. While he worked hard, he also knew how to relax around a campfire with...

Millie E. Hanas, 87, passed away May 21, 2020 at her home in Conway after a period of failing health. She was born in Buckland, the daughter of George and Viola Peters. After graduating from Arms Academy she worked at the Enterprise Store in Greenfield. On this day, May 21, exactly 65 years ago she married Peter Hanas of Conway. They worked side by side operating the Hanas family dairy farm for 33 years. Upon retirement from the farm she worked for the University of Massachusetts for 23...

Marion C. (Andrew) Giffin, 88, formerly of Route 2, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the Buckley Health Care Center in Greenfield. Marion was born in Northfield, MA on December 31, 1931 the daughter of Milford and Della (Fay) Andrew. She graduated from Northfield High School as a co-salutatorian and continued her education at Miss Hiltner's Secretarial School. In 1950 she started working for Greenfield Tap & Die as a clerk. In 1957 she was married to Harry Giffin, Jr. and they resided in...

Robert W (“Pat”) Hanks, fondly known by many as Bubba, left this world to rest with his lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020.  Pat was born during a blizzard at home, January 18, 1929 in Jacksonville, Vermont.  Pat was the oldest of 5 Children born to Wilbur and Della (Bennett) Hanks. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Pat settled on a career with the IBEW as a commercial electrician and worked all over New England and a short time in New Brunswick, Canada.  He retired...

Lynne L. Culbertson, 69, died at home with loved ones at her side after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, on Friday, May 15, 2020. Lynne was born in Arlington, MA on February 24, 1951 the daughter of Francis and Helen (Yates) Culbertson. She graduated from UMass in Amherst in 1973 with a bachelor of science degree. After graduating, Lynne volunteered with the Peace Corps and served in the Middle East for 2 years, and then spent a year traveling the world before returning to...

Martha (Deane) Townsley passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, in the comfort of her home in Apple Valley. She was 93 years old. Born in Somerset, MA, on October 11, 1926, she was the second daughter of Lendell Briggs Deane and Laura Bisbee Deane. Growing up, Martha would visit her Grandma and Grandpa Bisbee in Williamsburg, MA. She had many fond memories of summertime spent at her aunt and uncle Smith’s camp on Damon Pond in Chesterfield, MA. Upon her father’s death in 1942, she...

Bonnie Lou T. (Phelps) Craig, 69, of Shelburne Falls Rd., died at home on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Bonnie Lou was born in Greenfield on November 1, 1943 the daughter of Francis and Mabel (LaPierre) Phelps. She grew up in Shelburne Falls and was a graduate of Arms Academy. At one time she owned a beauty salon in Shelburne Falls and enjoyed her days visiting with her clients. She sold the business after she discovered an allergic reaction to some of the chemicals she was working with. Bonnie...