Lorraine W. Spencer 1933-2025 Lorraine W. Spencer, 92, passed away on November 14, 2025 at Linda Manor Extended Care facility in Northampton with her family by her side. She was born in Northampton on August 16, 1933, to Richard and Geneva (Blakesley) Warren. Lorraine worked for the Federal Government as an administrative assistant at the Soil Conservation Service for 30+ years. She is predeceased by her husband Rolland Spencer. Lorraine leaves her loving family daughters Car

Marianne (Burr) Craig 1944-2025 Marianne (Burr) Craig, 81, passed away on November 15, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Holyoke on July 12, 1944, her parents were William F. and Leona M.  (Lake) Burr. She was a lifelong resident of Easthampton growing up there she was a graduate of Easthampton High School and later went onto Kay Harvey Hairdressing Academy, where she earned her license as a professional hairdresser. Marianne worked for over 61 y

Patricia Wrightington Tripp 1941-2025 Patricia Wrightington Tripp, of Southampton, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on November 13, 2025, surrounded by members of her loving family. She was born on January 5, 1941, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Alden and Dorothy Wrightington. She was a 1958 graduate of Fairhaven High School, followed by graduation with honors from the New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Boston, acquiring h

Royal Wayne LaPlante 1943-2025 Royal Wayne LaPlante, 83, passed at home peacefully among his family on November 11, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen Mae LaPlante. He was born in Chicopee, Mass, March 14, 1943. He was the son of Margaret (nee Goudy) LaPlante and Robert LaPlante, both predeceased. Two sisters, predeceased, Dorothy LaPlante and Joanne Anderson. He is survived by his sister Barbara Theroux of Vermont and his brother Ronald LaPlante of Chic