All Obituaries

Patricia A. Lewis, 75, passed away Friday May 29, 2026 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Robert G. “Bob” Barber Sr., 88, of Elm Terrace, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was born in Greenfield on October 16, 1937, the son of George and Catherine (Bellows) Barber. He attended Holy Trinity School and Greenfield High School. Prior to his retirement, Bob worked in security at Historic Deerfield. Previously, he worked as a hardener at Bendix Tools for over 20 years.  He was a proud U.S. Army ...

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that the family of Bill Chmyzinski announces his passing on May 21, 2026.  He was born in Greenfield, MA on November 7, 1971, he later made his home with his wife, Lynn, in the quaint town of Winchester, NH.  Bill’s life was a testament to his resilience, love and unwavering strength. Bill was the beloved son of Ed Chmyzinski and Brenda Stetson. Brenda Stetson, predeceased him, becoming his guardian angel, watching over him with ...

Alfred J. Breor III, a Vietnam veteran and purple heart recipient, passed away on May 19th, 2026, at Charlene Manor in Greenfield.  Alfred, or “Butch” as he was known to close family and friends, was born to Alfred J. Breor and Eleanor M. (Herman) Breor on March 5th, 1947. He was raised in South Deerfield as the eldest of 12 siblings: Richard Breor, Barbara Skanse, Linda Lewis, Maureen Sheerman, Bonnie Reyor, Joann Morin, William Breor, Mark Breor, Darleen Breor, Brenda ...

      James P. Andrew, 70, of Greenfield passed Wednesday 5/13/26, surrounded by his loving family, at the Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield.  He was born in Brattleboro, VT on October 4, 1955, the son of William and Barbara (Holton) Andrew.  Jim attended local schools and was a graduate of Turners Falls High School.  He served in the United States Marine Corp, obtaining the rank of Corporal.  Jim loved his job as a school bus driver, always ...

Joseph P. LaChance, 84, of Leyden Road, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born in Brattleboro, VT, on May 30, 1941, the son of Edmund and Helen (Rancourt) LaChance.  Joe was a graduate of Hinsdale High School and continued his education at Greenfield Community College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, earning his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.  Joe dedicated his life to public service. He served with the Greenfield Police ...

Joyce A. (Sopollec) Deskavich, 88 of South Deerfield, died on May 11, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center.  Joyce was born in Turners Falls on August 15, 1937, daughter of the late Stanley and Jane (Mimi) Sopollec.  She graduated from Turners Falls High School in 1955.   Joyce married Francis E. Deskavich on January 28, 1956, at St. Mary’s Church in Turners Falls.  They made their home in South Deerfield.  She worked for GTD and Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance ...

Dianna Dunn, 68, passed away Saturday May 9, 2026. She was born in Trenton, NJ on September 13, 1957, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (Bearce) Dunn. Dianna graduated from Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, NJ. She went on to receive a BA in Archeology from Amherst College, a Masters in US History from UMASS Amherst and a Masters in Education from UC Santa Cruz.  Dianna was a free spirit who lived life on her own terms. She was an artist who was always writing her own ...

Nancy “Nana” A. George, 91, of Harrison Ave. passed away May 8, 2026 at the Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. She was born in Colrain on January 6, 1935, the daughter of William and Celia (Perrault) Tetreault.   Nancy attended and graduated from Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls, MA.   Nancy was an Assistant Manager at the Millers Falls Credit Union, retiring in 1997. She took great pride in raising her three children, Gary George (Cathy), Linda Momaney ...

Kelly Lynn (Decato) Deziell, 53, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday (05-06-26) at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, Ma, while hand in hand with her beloved husband, Mikele.  Born on April 9, 1973 in Greenfield, Ma, Kelly was the daughter of Philip and Linda (Merrifield) Decato. She was a 1991 graduate of Greenfield High School. She married the love of her life, Mikele Deziell, at the Greenfield Faith Baptist Church on March 15, 2014. They enjoyed 12 years of ...