All Obituaries

Paulette Rae Cottrill, of Greenfield, MA, was reunited with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Friday morning, July 10, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born to Raymond and Donna Maurer on April 6, 1943, in Barberton, OH. Paulette was preceded in death by her parents, brother Michael, and sister Margaret. Paulette is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wayne, and sons James (Julie) of Whitehall, OH, Raymond (Patricia) of Manassas, VA, Father Nick of Rocky Mount, NC, and Edward ...

Lewis William Porrovecchio passed away peacefully at home with family on June 29, 2026 at the age of 92. He was the son of Carl “Jim” and Eva (Shumway) Porrovecchio. He was one of four siblings, Charlotte May Porrovecchio, Lois (Porrovecchio) Flannigan and Carl Porrovecchio. Lew lived his entire life in Charlemont, MA and attended the Little Red Schoolhouse and graduated from Charlemont High School. While in high school he played basketball and baseball. He joined a baseball ...

GREENFIELD — Cynthia A. (Allen) Bukowski, 71, of Laurel Street, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. Cindy was born in Sanford, Maine, on June 20, 1955, the daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Turner) Allen. She graduated from Greenfield Community College. She worked for many years in the deli department at Stop & Shop before pursuing a career as a staff counselor at the Greenfield Family Inn, where she did what she loved and helped those in need. She remained there until her ...

WEST SIMSURY, CT - Carolyn M. (Rozicki) Roberts passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 21, 2026, at UCONN John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, CT. Carolyn was born June 6, 1933, to Joseph Rozicki and Susie Korpita in Sunderland, MA, at home with her father delivering her. Whenever she told someone her birthday, she would quickly add, “D-Day was on my 11th birthday—I will never forget it.” Carolyn was educated in the Sunderland school system. During her ...

Marilyn T. Davis-Bobetsky, of Ashfield, MA, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on June 14, 2026. She was the daughter of Harwood F. and Marion Thayer of Ashfield, MA. Marilyn graduated from Sanderson Academy in 1952 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Bridgewater State College in 1956. Following graduation she moved to Fairhaven, Vermont and began her teaching career. While in Fairhaven, Marilyn met her future husband Gerard M. Davis. Following their wedding, the couple moved to ...

Phyllis (Coutu) Shaw passed away on June 12th .  She was born on August 1, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Cora Coutu.  She grew up in Griswoldville and attended Arms Academy in Shelburne  Falls, MA. Phyllis marred Bertram Shaw on June 17th, 1944 and celebrated sixty-one years together before his passing.  She has now joined him in heaven to celebrate a heavenly 82nd anniversary.  Phyllis is survived by her son Bernard Shaw and his wife Linda,  daughter Marie ...

Robin Wells Nims Reynolds of Colrain, MA passed away Sunday morning, June 7, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston from complications due to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Her family was by her side at the time of her passing. Robin was born in Northampton, MA to Janet and David Nims on October 9, 1967 and raised in Hatfield until the age of 8 when the family moved to Colrain.  Robin attended local schools and graduated from Franklin County Technical School in 1986. Following ...

Warren Kirkpatrick, 80, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born to Charles Phillips and Mildred (Mac Manis) Hull. He was a caring husband, beloved father, grandfather, brother, friend to all and his presence will be greatly missed. Warren led a life in selfless service for others, often putting their needs before his own. As a scout Air Explorer from a very young age, he continued his love and sense of duty for his community and country when he ...

Jonathan M. “Jon” Tower, 49, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield, MA on September 22, 1976 the son of Richard and Christine (Dow) Tower, Sr. He was a graduate of Mohawk Trail Regional High  School, class of ’95. He was a certified HVAC technician employed with Suburban Propane for a number of years and also maintained his CDL. Jon was the guy who made friends wherever he was. His blue eyes, big ...

Edmund S. Arruda, 80, of Old Stage Road, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 9, 1945, he was the son of Francisco and Gilda (Costa) Arruda. Ed proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his service from 1967 to 1971, one of his responsibilities was debriefing pilots returning from missions, a role that required both professionalism and compassion. Following his ...