Ahearn Funeral Home

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

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10/30/2026

Joseph M. Ustaitis Jr.

NORTHAMPTON / OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME - Joseph Michael Ustaitis, Jr., 77, was born on January 1, 1949 and passed away from a short illness on October 23, 2026. Joe was a longtime resident of Northampton, Massachusetts, and Old Orchard Beach, Maine, where he enjoyed splitting his time between the two places he called home.

Joe proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and later dedicated almost 30 years of his life to serving the community as a police officer for the City of Northampton. His commitment to helping others and his dedication to his community were an important part of who he was.

Outside of work, Joe loved being active and surrounded by friends and family. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing and participating in adult league slow-pitch softball, volleyball, and basketball. Whether competing on the field or court, or simply spending time with the people he cared about, Joe had a passion for staying active and making memories.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Eunice (LaPlante) Ustaitis and by stepson Michael Frenier. Joe will be deeply missed by his son, Seth; his daughter-in-law, Jolene; his grandchildren, Ava, Harlen, and Layla; his longtime partner, Jean Bryant; Jean’s son, Chris Frenier and Chris’s children, Jack, Cameron, and Vincent; and his three sisters, Joanne Arnold, Nancy Milne and Barbara Donovan, along with their husbands, children and grandchildren.

Joe leaves behind a lifetime of service, friendship, laughter and memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Northampton Country Club. Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating Joe’s life and sharing memories of a man who meant so much to so many.

The family asks that donations be made to the Lowell Humane Society at 951 Broadway Street Lowell, MA in Joe’s name.

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10/28/2026

10/27/2026

Anthony Francis Kowal

SOUTHAMPTON-Anthony F. Kowal, 60, of Strong Road passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning of October 22, after a long illness. Tony was surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was a hardworking and honest man. One never had to guess how Tony felt about things. His integrity and work ethic were admirable. He cared deeply about his entire family. As the oldest son, he felt an incredible sense of responsibility and followed through on that. Tony was born in Northampton, the son of Kenneth Kowal and Francine (Labrie) Phelps. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. During his time there he enjoyed working on the school farm in addition to working in the machine shop. He married Danielle Martula and they settled in Southampton to build a home and raise their family. Tony began a long career with J & E Precision Tool in Southampton. He was a CNC Programmer, working on projects for some of the largest aerospace, marine, microwave, and defense customers in the world. He retired after a 40-year career with J & E Precision. When not at work, Tony loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He was so proud and happy for every accomplishment. He enjoyed coaching his children in their youth, including softball, soccer and basketball. On any given day, he would be off fishing with his kids and enjoying the simpler things in life. Tony took great pride in caring for the home he built. Anyone driving by the house, would notice the meticulousness of his lawn. He enjoyed mowing, but also loved spending time on his front porch with his bulldog Zoe. He enjoyed talking about the wonderful childhood memories he had with his grandparents Armand and Paulette Labrie, at the Baystate Hotel and Cozy Oaks restaurants. Tony’s favorite place to vacation was Camp Ellis in S**o, Maine. The family rented a cottage each year for nearly twenty years and he enjoyed inviting any and all, creating timeless and cherished memories. Tony was also a volunteer with the Southampton Fire Department in his younger years, giving back to the community with his sense of stewardship. He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth Kowal and stepfather Robert Phelps. He leaves his beloved wife, Danielle (Martula) Kowal. His cherished mother Francine (Labrie) Phelps. His devoted children; Garrett Kowal of Pendleton, SC, and Jessica (Kowal) Feyre and her husband Michael of Montgomery. His cherished grandchildren, Rosalie and Sawyer and his siblings; Denise (Kowal) McCarthy, her husband John, Robert Phelps and his wife Shannon, and Francis Phelps and his wife Tanya and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the AHEARN FUNERAL HOME, 783 Bridge Rd., Northampton on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Family and friends may gather directly at Our Lady of the Valley Church, Adams St., Easthampton on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. to celebrate the Liturgy of Christian burial for Tony. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Northampton. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the St. Jude’s children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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10/27/2026

David B Patenaude

NORTHAMPTON — David B. Patenaude, 70, of Jackson Street passed away surrounded by the love and care of his family on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

David was born in Northampton and spent his entire life in the city. He graduated from Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School. He began his career at ChartPak in Leeds as a screen printer, later working for One Way Screen in Hadley before joining Community Enterprise in Greenfield as a supervisor. David found fulfillment in supporting individuals with disabilities.

David loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Ice fishing was a favorite pastime he regularly enjoyed with family and friends. He also enjoyed chatting with neighbors and passersby and was often found socializing in his front yard.

David is survived by his loving wife, Virginia (Sniado) Patenaude of Northampton; his mother, Nancy Marhar of Northampton; his stepson, William Schalk, and grandson, Steven Audette, both of Florence; his siblings, Richard (Margaret) Patenaude of Northampton, William Patenaude of Florida, and Lori Ann (Steven) LaMontagne of Plainfield; his stepmother, Patricia Patenaude; and many nieces and nephews.

David was predeceased by his father, Richard L. Patenaude of Northampton, and his brother, Gary.

He leaves many dear friends, including lifelong friends Ed Kubasek, David Lamica, Shawn Hebert, Mickey Spaulding and Ruby Rufo.

The family thanks Dr. McCracken, Nikki, Nicole and the Cooley Dickinson Hospital care team for the care and dignity they showed David and his family.

Calling hours will be Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at AHEARN FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON, 783 Bridge Road, followed by a Religious service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Northampton.

Memorial donations may be made to Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School or Hospice of Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

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10/21/2026

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10/20/2026

Sidney A. Montague

Sidney A. Montague passed peacefully on October 5, 2026. He was born on October 22, 1930 in the family farmhouse at Bridgmont Farm in Westhampton, MA. His parents were Edward Montague, Sr and Sadie (Church) Montague. He lived in Westhampton, a place he loved dearly, his entire life. Growing up on a farm during the depression era was significant to Sidney’s later life. He believed in fixing items, not replacing them, hanging onto things for possible later use, and was known to search for a sale and clip coupons. Sidney’s early life in Westhampton was simple - focused on family, farming, school, church, and town events. He enjoyed his early school days attending Westhampton’s (then) 3 room Center School. He was active in 4-H, showing prize winning cattle. He was a plane spotter during World War 2.

He attended Northampton High School where he made new friends. After graduation in 1948 he attended Cornell University. In 1950 he transferred to the University of Massachusetts in order to help out on the family farm, and completed his degree in Animal Husbandry. One summer Sidney worked as a ranch hand on ‘A Bar A Dude Ranch’ in Wyoming. After college he had the opportunity to travel and live on farms in Scotland through the International Farm Youth Exchange Program (IFYE). This led to lifelong friendships and visits between the Montague family and Scottish friends.

Upon his return from Scotland, Sidiney met Louise Pelton at a local Grange Meeting. They married in 1953 and settled down on the family farm to raise their family. In 1958 Bridgmont Farm received The New England Green Pastures Award recognizing the farm as one of the best dairy farms in New England. In 1962 the growing family moved into a new house Sidney was instrumental in building. He left the family farm and started a career as a specialty farm product salesman, traveling across New England, meeting with many farmers and farm product distributers. Sidney continued to help his children in their pursuit of farm activities including raising dairy cattle, riding horses, and gardening.

Sidney and Louise moved to their retirement home, still in Westhampton in 1983. They enjoyed traveling abroad and across the U.S., often spending time in Florida during the winter months. They had an active social life and enjoyed spending time with their many friends and family. They often babysat their grandchildren. Sidney’s life-long interests included spending time outdoors, reading, collecting watches, and knowledge regarding family and local history.

Sidney was predeceased by his wife, Louise in 2025. He leaves his five children: Kim (Joe Gazillo), Jill, Robin (Susan Wilder), Todd (Lanette), and Troy. Sidney also leaves four grandchildren: Chelsea Gazillo, Julia Gazillo (Daryl Barone), Alden Montague, and Rose Montague.

Burial will be private. A Celebration of Life for Sidney will be held on Thursday, October 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Summit View Banquet House, 555 Northampton St. (Rte. 5), Holyoke, MA.

Memorial donations may be made to the Westhampton Blacksmith Shop, 5 Stage Rd, Westhampton, MA 01027.

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10/19/2026

Elsie R. Racz

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