On January 10, 2026, at his home in Plainfield, MA, Peter Bumpus met death in much the same way he lived his life: with courage and inner strength. Born in Boston, September 7, 1943 to Amy Virginia Nelson, Peter was adopted as an infant by Dean and Katherine (Miner) Bumpus and raised in Woods Hole. He graduated from Tabor Academy in 1961 and Marlboro College in 1965. Peter’s love for adventure and the outdoors was evident from an early age. With his father he summited Mount

Michèle Anastasia Smith 1959-2025 Michèle Anastasia Smith, 66, passed away on December 31, 2025 due to complications from pneumonia and the flu. Born May 18, 1959 in Santa Monica California she was the daughter of J. Howard Smith and Anastasia Betty Boretos Smith. During Michèle's childhood her family moved frequently. In 1963 they left Los Angeles for Keeseville New York, followed by moves to Columbia, Missouri, and then to Morrisville New York in 1966. About two year

Margaret "Greta" Lippman 1948-2025 Margaret "Greta" Lippman (McClellan), age 76, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born to Margaret (Bradford) and George McClellan on December 29, 1948, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Greta lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and quiet strength. She devoted her professional career to nursing, specializing in wound care. As a registered nurse, she brought comfort and healing to countless patients