Stuart William Smith 1936-2026 Stuart William Smith February 11, 1936 - August 29, 2026, A Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend. Stuart William Smith passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, August 29, 2026. His wife, Joan Christine Smith, predeceased him in July, 2023. Stuart was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 11, 1936, and was one of two sons of the late Mr. Earl and Mrs. Euphemia Smith, and he leaves behind his brother Brian Smith and si

John Irving Blackwell III 1959-2026 John Irving Blackwell III age 66 died on September 28th 2026 at Baystate Medical Center. John is survived by his mother Josephine Blackwell, his two sisters Mary Blackwell and Susan Danielik , his three children John, Katherine, and Jesse Blackwell, as well as his girlfriend Linda Wright and her four children Jacob Wright, Kaitlyn Wright, Maghan McClain and Ceara Hoyt. A service honoring his memory will be held privately.

Bob Keefe March 11, 1938 – September 29, 2026 Loomis Village resident Robert (Bob) Keefe, known for his acerbic wit and evocative writing, died on September 29, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center following a period of declining health. His wife Jan was at his side. Bob was born in Natick MA into a colorful, hardscrabble family he called chaotic and ultimately dysfunctional. Neither his mother, grandmother or older brother went beyond the 8th grade, and his father was absent