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Deborah Ann King, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, MA. Deborah was born on December 31, 1951, in Springfield, MA to Redford King and Victoria (Lis) King. Deborah enjoyed walks in nature and spending time with friends seeing shows and dancing. Deborah will be remembered as an amazing cook and hostess. She enjoyed hosting her family and friends for dinner parties. Deborah is predeceased by her parents Redford and Victoria King. She is survived by her son Lee Jennings of Boston, MA, her brother Peter King and his wife Lydia of Montgomery, MA, her sister Karen Leff of Pittstown, NJ, her granddaughter Maya Sen-Jennings, her...

Joseph A. Sanctuary, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2021. Joe was born on March 18, 1951 in Northampton to the late Eugene and Doris(Dewey) Sanctuary. He was raised and educated in Northampton and was a graduate of Smith Vocational High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corp and the United States Army National Guard. He enjoyed visiting his cousins in Worthington and sledding with car hoods with his brothers and sisters. Joe was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and camp with his wife at Forest Lake, NH. But most of all his family was the most important to him. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Freddie M....

Sean Martin Noonan was born on November 26,1950 in High Gate, London, England and died at home in Worthington on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, due to complications from polycystic kidney disease. A few months after his birth, Sean and his mother returned to her native Ireland and he was raised in Ennis, County Clare on the west coast of Ireland. Later, he worked in an eye glass factory in Ennis after being trained to do lens grinding in Germany. He realized quickly that an indoor job did not suit him and he began working on different local farms milking cows. At one point, he had over 40 milking goats and made soft cheese which he sold at a local shop. In 1975, at Vaughn's Pub in Broadford,...

George H. Johansmeyer Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9th at Hillcrest Commons Nursing Home. George was born on July 6, 1955 in Bronx, NY, son to the late George Sr., and Carol (Johnson) Johansmeyer. George was raised and educated in Ardsley, NY and was a graduate of Ardsley High School He was a graduate of Concordia College with his bachelors degree. George was proud to be a life long member of the Eagle Scout Association, and was a Mason. He enjoyed hiking and camping. George is survived by his brothers Jeffrey Johansmeyer and his wife Mary of Shelburne Falls, Eric Johansmeyer and his wife Diane of Norton, and Michael Johansmeyer of Montague Center. He is the...

On Thursday December 3rd 2020; Abeda(Hajira)Obaid Mohamed, 97, passed away peacefully in her home in Hadley, MA, surrounded by loved ones. Abeda Mohamed, a graceful and accomplished woman devoted her life to her family, her community, and to the betterment of the lives of women and children across the globe. She believed in the importance to portray Islamic values through exemplary behavior, and to spread interfaith/intercultural understanding She joins her husband Obaidulla H. Mohammad, and son Arif Obaid Mohammad and leaves behind daughter Naz Mohamed, four grandchildren, Tania, Siddiq, Sehba and Hafiz, their spouses, and two great-grandchildren, Zara and Noah. Born and educated in...

Gary "Goob" Steven Thompson, 64, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Gary was born on December 13, 1955, son to the late Franklin and Corrinne (Young) Thompson. Gary was raised in Keene, NH, and was a graduate of Keene High School. Gary worked as a burner technician for many years before retirement and was a member of the Montague Elks Club, the Van Club, and Lions Club. Gary enjoyed 26 years of camping with his family (19 years at Forest Lake Campground) and loved hanging out with his friends, including those of the four-legged variety. He enjoyed his Sunday afternoon pitch games, and a good game of horseshoes. Those who knew Gary knew he was the kind of...

Gail Ann Phillips, 68, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Jewish Nursing Home, with her daughter by her side. Gail was born on October 12, 1951 in Springfield, daughter to the late Donald and Vivian (Goewey) MacGilvray. Gail was a high school graduate of Commerce High School in Springfield. She was a stay at home mother while her children were young, babysat for many years, and various other jobs. Gail's love was taking care of her grandchildren. Gail is predeceased by her loving husband Joseph Phillips of CT and her former husband and friend Leonard Patryn of Southampton. Gail is survived by her children Jason Patryn and his wife Dalia of Chula Vista CA, her...

Jane Kathleen Castro, 88, passed away peacefully on March 5th, surrounded by her family at home. Jane was born on May 18, 1931 in Westfield, daughter to the late William and Catherine (Gafga) Crowley. Jane was a life long resident of Russell and worked at the Post Office for many years, as the Library Trustee and was on the Counsel of Aging. She was a devout communicant of Holy Family Parish, and spent most of her time helping in the church. She had an extensive doll collection and she loved to attend the annual flower shows around New England. Jane is survived by her sons; Mark Castro of Chesterfield, James and his wife Jodie and Peter Castro all of Russell. She was the cherished...