All Obituaries

Nancy Petersoli would like to share to her friends, that her husband, known as Butch(William Petersoli) passed away Sunday, April 28th  doing what he enjoyed, Riding his motorcycle with his son and grandson.  There are no services or calling hours. God Bless You All!

Retired F.B.I. Special Agent Edward "Ed" Lahey, known for his unwavering dedication to family, community, and justice, passed away peacefully at his home in Lee, MA, on April 27, 2024, at the age of 85, one day before his birthday. He was the only child of Frank and Madeline (Gibbons) Lahey.  His life was a testament to fidelity, bravery, integrity, and a tireless passion for coaching. Ed's career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) spanned 25 years, during...

Karen Lynne Fay went to be with the Lord Monday, February 5, 2024. She died peacefully at Fairview Hospital with family members at her side. Lynn was born  in Milford, CT on April 28, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Myra and Kenneth Sheldon. The Sheldons lived in Cranford, NJ and Lynne graduated from Cranford High and later, graduated with a teaching degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH. She married David Fay, a former US Marine, a year after she graduated from...

Josephine “Irene” Boyne, 93, of Lee passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22nd at Mount Greylock Extended Care. Irene was born in Lee on March 19, 1931. She was the youngest of ten children born to John D. and Teresa Trovatelli Naventi. As a lifelong resident of Lee, she attended local schools, graduating from Lee High School in 1949. After graduating she worked for Frank P. Consolati Insurance Agency before leaving to raise her two daughters. She later worked as an...

Norma E. Maroney (Heon), 88, of South Prospect Street in Lee, passed away Wednesday at her daughter’s home. She was born in Springfield, MA on May 8, 1935, the daughter of  Nelson and Annette Dupuis Heon.  She grew up in West Springfield and graduated from West Springfield High School in 1953. In 1955, Norma married William J. Maroney Jr, who predeceased her in 2013.  Upon moving to the Berkshires, Norma was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church. She was a member of...

Robert “Bucky” Briggs passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the age of 56 surrounded by his loved ones. Bucky was born on January 6, 1968 the son of Edward “Buddy” and Madeline Bartini Briggs. He was brought up as an avid outdoorsman and nature lover. Bucky was very charismatic, fun loving, and full of jokes at the drop of a hat. During their thirty years together, Kristin and Bucky had an incredibly loving relationship while making friends wherever they...

Richard E. “Dick” Briggs, 88, of South Lee, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2nd surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lee, on May 21st, 1935, to the late Richard Leo and Mae [Decker] Briggs. He grew up in Lee and was a graduate of Lee High School, class of 1953. Following his graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge from serving his country, he returned to his...

Lynn Shaw passed away on April 1, 2024. She lived her life in the town she loved, surrounded by the things she was most passionate about - family, friends, and books. Lynn was born on August 31, 1944 to Albert C. Mitchell and Shirley Sweet Mitchell in Rensselaer, New York. Her childhood was spent in Rensselaer until the family moved to Lee, MA in the mid-1950s. As the new kid in town, she quickly fell into step with her classmates, forging lifelong friendships with Debbie, Brooke, Linda,...

Donna Ann Broga Carnevale, 74, of Becket, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Donna was born in Westfield on March 11, 1950 just before her twin brother Duane, the youngest children of Arthur and Kate (Rice) Broga. Her paternal grandparents were Duane E. Broga and Minnie A. Houle of Westfield and her maternal grandparents were David N. Rice and Catherine M. Mallison of Becket. Donna was initially raised in...

Mr. Everett S. Fennelly, 84, of Tyringham, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. Everett was born in Tyringham on March 23, 1939, the son of Richard and Amy Woodin Fennelly. He was educated locally and was a graduate of Lee High School.  Mr. Fennelly served in the United States Army from 1958 until 1960 when he was honorably discharged. On his return home he worked as a carpenter for RJ Nickerson and then went into business for himself. He was a finish...