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05/11/2026

Josephine Calkins

Josephine (Sisco) Dansereau-Calkins, age 95, passed away at Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow, MA. on April 25, 2026.

Josephine (Sisco) Dansereau-Calkins, originally from Whitefield, NH, moved with her family as a young girl to New Braintree, MA, where they re-established their dairy farm. A graduate of Hardwick High School, she was an active member of the New Braintree Grange. In 1951, Josephine married Noel R. Dansereau (deceased) and began raising her family in Gilbertville before moving to Bondsville. There, she took great pleasure in cultivating her flower gardens, decorating cakes and sewing. Her professional career included 15 years as a clerical worker at Monson Development Center and 10 years as a real estate agent before retiring. Josephine resided in West Brookfield, MA. after her marriage to Charles A. Calkins (deceased), where they traveled the United States together. She moved to Brimfield and Ludlow before her final residence in East Longmeadow. A pillar of her community, Josephine was always eager to help those in need. She delighted in hosting holiday celebrations with her loved ones, singing in the church choir, and took pride in knitting hats and gloves as treasured gifts. Josephine's generous spirit and kind heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Preceded in death by her parents, Earline (Pike) Sisco-Jones and Leonard Sisco; her four brothers, three sisters, two half-brothers, and four half-sisters; her first husband of 30 years, Noel R. Dansereau; and her second husband of 15 years, Charles A. Calkins.

Josephine is lovingly survived by her four children: Betty & Raymond Rebello of Conway, SC; Sandra & John Kopacz of Belchertown, MA; Paul & Loretta Dansereau of Belchertown, MA; and Gayle & (Andrew, deceased) Smith of Wethersfield, CT. She leaves behind nine grandchildren: Lisa, Allison, Christina, Zachary, Katie, Kevin, Sara, Laura, and Allen; eleven great-grandchildren: Kyle, Camryn, Jacob, Annahliese, Zane, Tattiannah, Madison, Charlotte, Rohan, Reza, and Florence; and three great-great-grandchildren: Margaret, Josephine, Theodore.

She is also survived by her stepson Charles; two step-grandchildren: Eric, Jacob, Ryan, and (Shane, deceased); and five step-great-grandchildren: Lizette, Lauryn, Dillon, Kendal, and London. Josephine's legacy of love and devotion to her family will continue to be cherished by all who knew her.

A burial service is scheduled for June 6 at 11:00 AM at Saint Anne's Cemetery, located at 121 East Main Street, Three Rivers, MA. A friends & family gathering will follow at Tony & Penny's Restaurant, 18 Canterbury Street, Ludlow, MA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made in memory of Josephine to: Macular Degeneration Research, a BrightFocus® Foundation or National Audubon Society (reflecting her passion for birds)

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05/07/2026

Christopher Joseph Clark

Christopher J. Clark passed away on May 3, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1967, in Springfield, Massachusetts to his loving parents Attorney Owen S. Clark and Linda M. Clark. He was a long-time resident of Palmer, and recently of Ware, Massachusetts.

Christopher graduated from Palmer High School. He earned an Associate's Degree in Art from Holyoke Community College, and a B.A. in Education from American International College. He worked as a sales representative in the electronics department of several retail stores.

Chris was a wonderful artist, winning awards for his paintings. In his youth, he was an avid chess player and collector of comic books. Chris also enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons, and later his favorite video game, Skyrim. He always shared a keen sense of humor with family and friends.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Linda Clark; sister, Anne McDonald, and her husband, Bob; sister, Lisa Lavoie; brother, Kevin Clark; and brother, Kenneth Clark, and his wife, Rachel Eisenhaure. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Daniel and his wife Thamyris, Ryan and his wife Liesel, Katherine and her husband Taylor, Rainier, Caleb, Owen, Agatha, Margaret, and David. Christopher was preceded in death by his father, Owen Clark, and his brother-in-law, James Lavoie.

Services will be held on May 11, 2026 at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home with a period of visitation from 11:30am-12:30pm followed by a funeral home service at 12:30pm. Burial will follow in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Palmer.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palmer Food Share, 39 Walnut St., Palmer, Massachusetts, 01069.

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05/02/2026

John W. Corcoran

John W. Corcoran, 82, of Bondsville, MA, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026 at his home. Born on May 8, 1943, in Springfield, MA, he was the beloved son of the late William and Lydia (Bono) Corcoran.

John honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he dedicated 21 years to the City of Springfield as a firefighter, protecting and serving his community. He then went on to build a long and successful career at Big Y Foods, as a category manager, where he formed many lasting relationships and was respected for his hard work and dedication.

Even in retirement, John remained busy and embraced each day with a sense of energy and purpose. He was a proud member of the AMVETS Post 74, serving two terms as Post Commander. He could often be found there chatting with friends while playing a game of Keno. He was a loyal fan of the Red Sox and Patriots, loved the music of Rod Stewart, and enjoyed playing his online slots. He cherished time with his family and made wonderful memories vacationing in Maine. He was looking forward to spending more time at his cottage in Rhode Island and enjoying a glass of wine on the porch.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William Corcoran.

He leaves behind his devoted wife, Paula (Midura) Corcoran; the children who loved him, Robert Corcoran (Maria), David Corcoran (Lisa), Nikki Caci (Mark), and Ross Corcoran; and their children, Alexis, Sophia, Madison, Ashley, Cameron, Nico, Hannah, Sophia, Madeline, and Ariana who will forever miss their beloved Poppi and Grampy. He is also survived by his brother, Michael.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Palmer, MA followed by a Celebration of Life at AMVETS Post 74.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to Baystate Hospice at baystatehealth.org.

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04/30/2026

Judy A. Stacy

Judith “Judy” Anne Stacy, 71, of Monson, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. Born on July 6, 1954, in Stafford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Clifford E. Stacy and Margaret (Nothe) Stacy.

Judy was a proud graduate of Monson High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree, dedicating her life to a meaningful and compassionate career as a registered nurse. She worked for many years at Baystate Medical Center, where she served as a respected head nurse in the operating room.

She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her nephews, James Stacy, and Matthew Bratianu.

Judy is lovingly remembered by her longtime partner, Joseph Rourke; her sister, Donna Bratianu; her brothers, Clifford Stacy (JoAnne), Jimmy Stacy (Rose), and Eddie Stacy (Janet); her stepchildren, Maria Rourke and Matthew Rourke (Heather); her granddaughter, Chloe Bier (Christian); her nieces and nephews, Scott, JoAnne, Ryan, and Samantha; and her great-nieces and great-nephew, Margaret, Ryan and Belle.

Judy had a vibrant personality and a warm, welcoming spirit. She was an avid fan of the New England Patriots and NASCAR, and loved traveling with her partner Joe. She was very social, kind-hearted, and had a special ability to get along with everyone she met. Above all, she deeply adored her family and cherished the time she spent with them.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home, with a funeral home service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers can be made to the Dementia Society of America or to the Rays of Hope at baystatehealth.org.

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04/13/2026

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