All Obituaries

Michael A. Purington, 75, of Colrain, MA, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 surrounded by his wife and two children. Born on April 6, 1950 in Greenfield, MA, Michael was the son of Walter and Lillian (Joy) Purington. He grew up in Colrain, attending Colrain Central School, Arms Academy, and was a member of the first graduating class of Mohawk Trail Regional School in 1968. Enlisting in the Navy in 1968, he served 3 years, mostly on the USS Ajax battleship and the USS Enterprise ...

Marion Jane Taylor of Shelburne MA passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2026, after a period of failing health. Marion was the daughter of Eli H & Julia (Howland) Felton and grew up in Pittsfield MA, graduating from Pittsfield High in 1950. During high school and college she was an active girl scout, working as the waterfront director and then camp director at Camp Marion White in Richmond MA. While in high school she won a school safety contest securing a $2,000 scholarship ...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Charles Edward Kestyn. Born in South Deerfield MA on June 20, 1931, he grew up in Greenfield, Ma, until joining the Navy during the Korean War, afterwards he used his VA Benefits to attain a business degree at Bryant College, in Rhode Island where he also met his lovely wife Carol, and they married 1957. With 4 children and a mortgage, Charles landed a job with Northeast Airlines until a merger forced him to decide, despite the free travel ...

Steven E. Lively, 76, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, passed away on February 18, 2026, after a courageous battle with chronic kidney disease. He spent the last three years of his life on dialysis, facing each day with the same stubborn determination and strength that defined him. Born August 19, 1949, to Edward and Alice (Hebard) Lively, Steve grew up in Colrain, Massachusetts, and attended Arms Academy with the Class of 1967. In 1968, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army stationed ...

Petr G. Denisevich, born March 14, 1932 passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and quiet strength touched many lives. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Lidiya Denisevich; his two sons and two daughters; as well as many cherished grandchildren, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever hold his memory in their hearts. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral ...

Linda Frances Jones 1951 – 2026 CHARLEMONT— Linda Frances Jones, 74, a lifelong artist and devoted advocate for animals, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, surrounded by memories of a life well-lived.  Those who knew her described her as a rare and precious friend who was exceptionally brave and loving. Born in July 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Norman J. Jones, Jr. and Jean (Woolley) Jones. Linda’s ...

Philip Nolan III, “The Mayor of Ashfield,” passed away on February 10th, 2026, in the loving home he shared with his wife Melissa and dog Sophie. Phil was born October 27th, 1958 to Philip Jr. and Ardis and was a lifelong resident of Ashfield, MA, attending Sanderson Academy, MTRHS, and later graduating from GCC. He worked as a land surveyor, but found his calling in 1988 as an attendant of the Ashfield Town Dump where he was always eager to greet everyone in town with a smile ...

The Reverend Michael Corrigan of Colrain MA, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Feb 1st at the age of 80. Born in Baltimore MD to Bishop Daniel and Elizabeth Corrigan, he grew up in St. Paul, MN, Denver, CO and New York City. Informed by his parents’ dedicated works of civil disobedience and gender equality in the Episcopal Church, Michael spent his early adult years at Columbia University, there he protested the Vietnam war, served on the Strike Coordinating Committee during ...

Cummington- Edith E. (Snow) Morton, 87, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on January 19, 2026 Edith was born in Northampton, MA on January 17, 1939 the daughter of Cecile and Leone (Barnes) Snow. She was a graduate of Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls, class of 1957. Edith married Donald E. Morton on December 27, 1958 and they had two daughters, Deborah and Donna. She worked in banking for many years and retired as bank manager in 2000 at the Conway branch ...

COLRAIN – Steven Wilfred Coutu entered into eternal rest on January 19 following a courageous, three-month battle, with Glioblastoma Multiforme.  Affectionately known to others as simply “Coutu,” he touched the lives of many through his humor, kindness, compassion and friendship. He was born on June 12, 1952 in Greenfield, MA to Wilfred Joseph Coutu and Jean Pauline (Stone). He graduated from Mohawk Trail Regional High School in 1971. He shared 32-years of marriage ...