Martin B. Ostrowski, born September 26, 1947, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 years old on June 6th at his home. Although he was originally born and raised on a farm in South Deerfield, he spent most of his life on Lake Wyola in Shutesbury. He spent his life as a carpenter. His greatest accomplishment was slowly building his dream home until the day he died. He used to say “a carpenter’s house is never done until after they die”. He held true to the saying. Some people knew him as Marty “Crazywolf” Ostrowski.

     Around Lake Wyola, he was known to drive his tractor around helping any neighbor who needed it. If he wasn’t riding the tractor, he was riding lawn mower, and always waving hello.

     Marty surrounded his life with motorcycles and music. He cherished his Triumph bikes more than anything. The dream in the last few years was one last ride with a sidecar. Every year, he made sure to attend the Green River Music Festival and supported his musical friends and local music community.

     He reunites with his love, Kathleen A. O’Connor, and dearest friend, Jeff Martell. He leaves behind his son, Kyle J. Ostrowski, and stepdaughter, Colleen M. Glidden. He will be greatly missed by all. The lake already misses Marty waving from his tractor. There will be a celebration of life at the end of July. As details become finalized, his family will make them known. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com

Michael Light Chernoff died on June 14, 2022 at home, with his beloved wife and daughters at his side. The cause of death, as explained by Michael’s three-year-old grandson Isaiah, is that “his heart got old and stopped working.” The workings of Michael’s joyful and generous heart had been impaired by the recurrence of incurable liver cancer. Michael met this diagnosis, and his death, with courage, acceptance, and an indomitable sense of humor.

Michael was 77 years old, and by his own account, had “lived a charmed life.” He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 25, 1945 to Harold and Florence Chernoff and had a happy childhood with his younger brother, John Chernoff. The family spent the summers in Beach Haven, New Jersey and Michael always carried with him the happy memories of those long summer days, the sound of his parents and their friends speaking Yiddish and drinking cocktails in the evening on the beach, the feeling of taking a nap in the sun after swimming in the ocean.

Michael attended Shadyside Academy in Pittsburgh and then Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he earned a degree in Sociology. On May 21st of his junior year he went on a blind date with a girl named Jaymie Wolcott. Michael went to pick up Jaymie at her dorm and when she walked down the stairs to meet him it was, as he explained later, “game over.” He fell in love instantly, and – as anyone who ever met him knows – he stayed madly in love with her all of his life.

Michael and Jaymie loved their adventures together, beginning with their one-way tickets to Greece in 1971, two years after they were married. They lived and worked in Athens, and then on the small island of Syros. They continued to travel over the years while they shared the everyday adventure of working, raising their two girls, Nina and Bryn, and being a part of the Amherst community. In retirement they embarked on a new adventure together, studying Spanish and eventually buying a home in Queretaro, Mexico where they lived for part of each year. Michael was passionate about Mexico and called his time there a “complement to his soul.” The adventure, the novelty, and the freshness were invigorating to him. He loved the warm and patient culture of the Queretanos, the concerts on every corner, and “Numero 73,” their beautiful home filled with flowers and hummingbirds. 

Michael’s professional life was shaped by his intellectual curiosity and his determination to be a good provider. He earned a master’s degree in Sociology at the University of Chicago, and a PhD in Sociology at UMass Amherst. He started his career as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Georgia State University, but found he was drawn more to real-world projects and New England. He left academia and joined the marketing team at National Evaluation Systems in Amherst. At the time of his retirement in 2010, he was a development officer for the UMass Engineering College where he was fascinated by the engineering projects and broke office records in outreach and fundraising. 

What Michael brought to every job was an intense work ethic and irreverent sense of humor. He had treasured colleagues over the years, many of whom became dear friends, who joined him both in his philosophy that “everything worth doing is worth doing well” as well as a variety of hijinks. For all his professional success, he would say that his best job had been on the garbage truck in his high school summers in Beach Haven; he loved the early morning camaraderie, stopping at the Coast Guard station for donuts and coffee, and finishing in time for an afternoon at the beach.

Michael has been an active member of the Amherst community for over forty years. He spent a few lively years as a member of the Amherst School Committee; he was a volunteer tutor and Board Member of the Amherst Literacy Project; and most recently was fundraising for The Jones Library. He was a former Board member of the Jewish Community of Amherst, a writer of sharp and thoughtful letters to the editor of the Gazette, and a stalwart fan of American Legion games at the high school field.

Michael loved his circle of long-time friends in Amherst, his new friendships in Mexico, being a part of the Jewish community, having meaningful conversations, his Spanish lessons, physics, his daily volunteer role managing finances for his daughter Bryn’s business, astronomy, loud music, reading, coffee, working out, checking things off lists, drag racing, a good nap (he always recommended the “luge” position for napping), and especially his Pittsburgh Steelers. He often expressed his affection by heckling and was always cracking jokes, but he was serious about love. He loved his wife and daughters with a force and depth that made their lives rich and safe and joyful; a love that will sustain them in the days to come.

Michael’s surviving family members include his wife of more than 53 years, Jaymie Chernoff; their daughter Nina Chernoff and her partner Mark Sylvester; their daughter Bryn Chernoff and her husband Tim Yu, and their children, Simone and Isaiah; his brother John Chernoff and John’s wife Donna Chernoff; his sisters-in-law Jill Wolcott, Janine Wolcott, Joan Wolcott and her husband Craig Elliott, Jennifer Wolcott and her husband Bernard Cabrera, and his beloved nieces and nephews, Eunice, Eva, Harlan, Avram, Jemma, Sergei, Cate, Oliver, Owen, Alex, Nat, and Nick. Michael is predeceased by his beloved parents, as well as his dear cousins Harvey and Lenore Light.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21st at the Jewish Community Center of Amherst. All who knew and cared for Michael are welcome. The family will be sitting shiva at their home at 97 Gray Street from 7 to 9 p.m. on June 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. (Shiva is an opportunity for anyone reading this to come by and call on the family to offer condolences and support; you do not need to be Jewish to attend.) Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com

Amherst – Ronald D. Lashway Sr., 72, died at home, Sunday May 22, 2022, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was born August 10, 1949 to the late Leo E. and Anna L. Lashway (Reynolds). He was born and raised in Amherst and a life-long communicant of St. Brigid’s Church. He attended Amherst schools and graduated from Amherst High School in 1967. He was a star soccer and baseball athlete, impressing others with his speed and earning him the nickname, “Flash”.

He graduated from the University of Stockbridge in 1971 and returned to schooling at the New England Institute in 1982 where he earned a degree in Mortuary Science to pursue his life-calling career as Funeral Director.
At a young age, following high school, Ronnie graduated from the Police Academy and served the community as an Amherst Police Officer until 1976. During the 1970s and early 1980s Ronnie was an avid softball player, scratch golfer, harness horse driver and trainer, co-restaurant owner with his wife Cyndy, and auctioneer and antique enthusiast. He excelled in anything he set his mind to, leaving some to admire his perfectionism.
Ronnie was deeply involved in the Amherst sports community and Amherst sports teams. He served as a well-known baseball umpire for Little League and Amherst High School baseball in the 1990s, carrying his iconic can of Pepsi wherever he went. He coached his daughter’s softball team and was an omnipresent fan at his children’s softball, soccer, baseball and football games. He even made an appearance with his pet squirrel, Harvey. 
Ronnie was a life-long supporter of the Town of Amherst and its athletics, in particular in North Amherst and the Cushman area where he was born and raised. He was a season ticket holder for UMass athletics. He loved striper fishing with his wife and vacation at Hampton Beach. In line with his faith and philosophy, Ronnie admired Coach Mike Krzyzewski, a family-first man, and was a devoted supporter of Duke basketball.
He was the founder and President of the Amherst Regional High School Athletic Alumni Association where he rallied the community to raise funds and put lights on Community Field, which started the Friday night football tradition. Through his leadership and resolve, his efforts led to new field scoreboards, needed team equipment, and a two-story Press Box where you could hear him volunteer his color commentary to announce the High School Football Games. One of his proudest moments was announcing the 1999 Football Season where the team won the first Super Bowl in 25 years, coached by his son, Ron Jr.
He and his wife Cyndy, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary earlier this year, purchased the Douglass Funeral Home in 1995. Side-by-side, they served Amherst and the surrounding communities and thousands of families as if they were their own. They believed in helping families during their most difficult times in their lives, and if they could make it a little easier, it was truly their reward.
Ron loved tooling around in his old “Blue” Chevy pick-up truck, and made a daily visit to J&J Farm to visit the girls (cows), feed a bottle to the calf and visit with his nephews, Butch and Mike. His love for animals extended to his treasured Siamese cats, Patience and Gunner; K9 Artie and grand-dog, Jax.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Cyndy I. (Borowski), of 50 years. He was the proud father to five children; his son, Ronald David Lashway Jr. and wife Tara; daughters Tammy Jean Stanley and Rick, Susan Ann Brand (Stanley) and husband Art, Colleen Lynn Ayres and husband Larry, and Jaimie Patricia Ruddock and Jimmy; He was “Grampy” to eight grandchildren; Marissa Janelle and Colin James Brand, Chase Ronald and Max David Lashway, and Morgan Reese, Miss Ivy “May”, Devin Thomas and Nicole Lauren Ayres. He is also survived by his three sisters, Patricia Connly, Loretta Hurston and Doris MacDonald and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Donald, Leo and Robert “Buddy” Lashway and his sisters Beverly “Babe” Waskiewicz, Marrion Lovett and Shirley Borowski.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in honor of Ronnie to V Foundation Cancer Research (14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513), Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst or St. Brigid’s Church of Amherst.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Brigid’s Church on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM with burial following at St. Brigid’s Cemetery in Hadley, MA. Calling Hours will be held at The Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst, MA. from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
 

Helen attended Cushman Grammar School and Amherst High School graduating in 1949.  It was in the tobacco fields one summer that she met her soulmate, a handsome young man named Ed, who was just returning from WWII and a friend of her brothers Walt and Frank.  In September of 1949 she married Edward Perron and moved only a short distance from her childhood home to Flat Hills Rd. 

In marriage, Helen was very supportive and encouraging to Ed, they made a great team. Helen joined Ed in the business world by keeping the books for his auto repair business, eventually moving from her home office to an office at Boyden & Perron.  At Boyden & Perron, she became a respected king pin in the power equipment division, handling the sales and parts departments.  To this day customers will come in and say they remember buying their first mower from Helen over 40 years ago.  Up until the pandemic, she would come into work every day for a few hours and enjoy chatting with customers.

Helen’s love of farming and green thumb never left her.  She would keep beautiful flower and vegetable gardens and there was never a weed that didn’t get pulled.  She was proud of her blueberry patch were she and her high school friend, Doris Drake would spend quality time picking and chatting.  She was a firm believer in taking care of herself, eating well and exercising.  In their spare time, she and Ed loved to go Polka dancing. 

Helen was always welcoming, either at the business or at home.  She loved to cook and could put on a good meal for a crowd at the spur of a moment from her well stocked pantry.  Summer picnics with family and friends were always a favorite for her.  No one ever went hungry or thirsty at her house.  Putting others needs before hers, she never complained about her daily workload that might be on her.  Her favorite used phrase was “Just do it”.  She was an eternal optimist, a selfless caregiver and always grateful for the good deeds bestowed upon her.

Polish Heritage, customs and her faith were integral parts of family life.  She was a lifelong communicant of St Brigid’s Church of Amherst, rarely missing a Sunday Mass either here or away while wintering at their home in Kissimmee, Florida.  Ed and she always looked forward to visiting family and friends along their annual east coast journey. 

We would like to thank the compassionate skilled caregivers that enabled her to stay at home: Sara, Angie, Kate, Kara, Kaitlin, Vicki and Deb, Father Smegal and the staff of the Hospice of the Fisher Home.

She is survived by her two sons Don and his wife Maggie of Amherst, Tom and his partner Alison Penza of Amherst, her daughter Sandy Perron of South Deerfield; one grandson Nicholas Perron of Amherst; her brother, Edward Wysocki and his wife Alice of Ellington, CT; many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband Edward Perron (2013), daughter in law, Susan (Killam) Perron; brothers, Francis Wysocki, Walter Wysocki and sister, Josephine Matera. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday May 24, at 10:00AM, at St. Brigid’s Church, Amherst. Burial will follow in North Amherst Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 – 7 PM at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice of the Fisher Home, 1165 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002 or St Brigid’s Roman Catholic Church, 122 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com

Helen attended Cushman Grammar School and Amherst High School graduating in 1949.  It was in the tobacco fields one summer that she met her soulmate, a handsome young man named Ed, who was just returning from WWII and a friend of her brothers Walt and Frank.  In September of 1949 she married Edward Perron and moved only a short distance from her childhood home to Flat Hills Rd. 

In marriage, Helen was very supportive and encouraging to Ed, they made a great team. Helen joined Ed in the business world by keeping the books for his auto repair business, eventually moving from her home office to an office at Boyden & Perron.  At Boyden & Perron, she became a respected king pin in the power equipment division, handling the sales and parts departments.  To this day customers will come in and say they remember buying their first mower from Helen over 40 years ago.  Up until the pandemic, she would come into work every day for a few hours and enjoy chatting with customers.

Helen’s love of farming and green thumb never left her.  She would keep beautiful flower and vegetable gardens and there was never a weed that didn’t get pulled.  She was proud of her blueberry patch were she and her high school friend, Doris Drake would spend quality time picking and chatting.  She was a firm believer in taking care of herself, eating well and exercising.  In their spare time, she and Ed loved to go Polka dancing. 

Helen was always welcoming, either at the business or at home.  She loved to cook and could put on a good meal for a crowd at the spur of a moment from her well stocked pantry.  Summer picnics with family and friends were always a favorite for her.  No one ever went hungry or thirsty at her house.  Putting others needs before hers, she never complained about her daily workload that might be on her.  Her favorite used phrase was “Just do it”.  She was an eternal optimist, a selfless caregiver and always grateful for the good deeds bestowed upon her.

Polish Heritage, customs and her faith were integral parts of family life.  She was a lifelong communicant of St Brigid’s Church of Amherst, rarely missing a Sunday Mass either here or away while wintering at their home in Kissimmee, Florida.  Ed and she always looked forward to visiting family and friends along their annual east coast journey. 

We would like to thank the compassionate skilled caregivers that enabled her to stay at home: Sara, Angie, Kate, Kara, Kaitlin, Vicki and Deb, Father Smegal and the staff of the Hospice of the Fisher Home.

She is survived by her two sons Don and his wife Maggie of Amherst, Tom and his partner Alison Penza of Amherst, her daughter Sandy Perron of South Deerfield; one grandson Nicholas Perron of Amherst; her brother, Edward Wysocki and his wife Alice of Ellington, CT; many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband Edward Perron (2013), daughter in law, Susan (Killam) Perron; brothers, Francis Wysocki, Walter Wysocki and sister, Josephine Matera. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday May 24, at 10:00AM, at St. Brigid’s Church, Amherst. Burial will follow in North Amherst Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 – 7 PM at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice of the Fisher Home, 1165 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002 or St Brigid’s Roman Catholic Church, 122 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com

AMHERST, Margaret “Peggy” Ross Roberts died at age 94 on April 24th, 2022. Peggy was born in 1927 in Westwood California, daughter to Ruth Collison Ross and Gene Ross. Peggy was a world traveler, teacher, wife, mother, friend, and a human dynamo that lived life to the fullest. Peggy’s love of travel allowed her to experience all 50 United States, and 32 other Countries. Yet the pull of traveling couldn’t keep her away from Amherst, her home for almost 70 years. She dedicated much of her life to the town of Amherst, and in doing so left an indelible mark that will last for generations.

Peggy had to grow up quickly after her mother contracted polio in 1933 in the midst of the Great Depression. She would go by herself from her elementary school to the market with her handwritten list and then cook dinner. Her first job was working in her father’s photography studio. In 1939 the Ross family was featured in LIFE Magazine after completing their 14 month marathon adventure across the Country in a trailer. Peggy’s favorite story was when the Ross family reached Florida and Peggy put the family’s baby pet raccoon in a stroller and the President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thinking this was a baby, parted the blankets and found a little raccoon peeking out. 

Peggy’s love of animals continued into adulthood. Throughout her life she had cats, a racoon, terriers, a variety of rodents, birds, turtles, an opossum, a large collection of reptiles, fish, a tarantula, and a skunk she and her sister Betsy gave to their brother Gene Jr. 

Peggy graduated from Mills College in 1949, and received her Masters degree in Botany from UCLA in 1951. It was there that she met her husband John Roberts while teaching a botany field class. When they moved to Amherst in 1952, Peggy went on to be a research assistant at Amherst College, doing early research on the DNA of salmonella. In the following years she was a lecturer and instructor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Mount Holyoke College. Peggy’s research on Clarkia, a flowering plant, is widely cited. 

When you look around Amherst, please think of Peggy Roberts. She loved living in the town of Amherst and devoted her life to improving it. Her work can be felt across the town from her 48 years on the Redevelopment Authority, over 30 years as Chairman. She helped change the footprint of downtown Amherst, from the Clark House, Ann Whalen Apartments, the Bangs’ Community Center, Boltwood Walk to the Parking Garage. One of her favorite projects was Kendrick Park.  

Peggy was on the parking commission from 1994 to 2000, the parking garage building committees from 1997 to 2001, the Town Meeting Coordinating Committee from 2005 to 2019, and she was a town meeting member from the mid-1960s until 2018 when town meeting ended. She was the ultimate consensus builder and was respected by her peers.

Peggy was an active member of the League of Women Voters for 66 years. It was there that she met many of her lifelong friends, and was in a group known as the “lunch bunch”, a group of close friends who met regularly for decades to discuss politics, current events, and life in general. Peggy and John built their 1955 mid century modern house in a new neighborhood full of young couples and children. She became close with her community of neighbors, and loved attending the yearly block parties.

Peggy always had time for her children and their friends. She was a 4-H leader of the Busy Bees, and she encouraged her daughter Judy to be creative, always participating in artistic activities with her. Peggy’s love for the outdoors was shared with her son David. They frequented Quabbin reservoir and many other bodies of water. She not only provided transportation, but took an active interest in his fishing, even staying up late to help him search for nightcrawlers. For Peggy, going that extra mile for her friends and family was normal. She would never take half measures, and always finished what she started. Judy often said her mother was a combination of a favorite aunt, sister, and best friend rolled into one. Peggy loved her grandchildren, and the family has dozens of videos of her carrying out a birthday cake and everyone singing happy birthday off key. She made every celebration feel special. 

Peggy is survived by her daughter Judy of Amherst, and son David of Sunderland. Their spouses David Leith and Lyn Roberts will miss her greatly. John Roberts, Peggy’s husband of 60 years, predeceased his wife, as well as her sister Betsy McCormick, and brother Gene Ross Jr. Peggy was so proud of her grandchildren Kyle and Aidan Leith, and Benjamin and Abigail Roberts. A memorial service is planned for this fall.

Sidney Feshbach, Professor, Author and Resident of Amherst, died at 90 on May 11, 2022

Sidney Feshbach, a leading James Joyce scholar, prolific author, and professor of English, died peacefully at a hospital in Springfield surrounded by his family, on May 11, 2022, following a fall.

Sidney held a lifetime devotion to literature and teaching, retiring after many decades in 1994 as Professor of English from the City College of New York. He previously was an Associate Professor at the University of Hartford and at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Sidney was a preeminent James Joyce scholar, whose credits include delivery of the first paper at the First International James Joyce Symposium in Dublin, Ireland in 1967, presiding as the longest-serving president of the James Joyce Society, and Advisory Editor since 1987 of the influential James Joyce Quarterly. With a deep love of literature and literary criticism, he was an author or editor of numerous influential scholarly works on James Joyce, Marcel Duchamp, and Herman Melville, and was completing a book on Wallace Stevens at the time of his death.

Sidney was intensely curious about history and politics and always sought to develop a connection with everyone he met. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, always devoted to his family, a brilliant scholar, mentor, and a generous mentor and friend to many. Sidney is leaving a large hole and many memories in the lives of all that knew him.

Sidney was born in the Bronx, NY, the youngest son of Russian Jewish immigrants David Feshbach and Ida Lapiner Feshbach. He attended the Birch Wathen School in Manhattan and held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Columbia University. He resided during his lifetime in New York City, Leonia, NJ, and in Amherst for his last 40 years.

Sidney was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Herman and Bernard, and his sister Florence Nadelman. His first wife Ann Freundlich Feshbach, sadly passed away in 1976. He is survived by his wife Oriole Horch Farb Feshbach, and his daughters Riva Feshbach and Devra Feshbach-Meriney. He will be mourned by his stepsons Daniel Farb and Thomas Farb-Horch, his sons-in-law Chris Burgess and Paul Feshbach-Meriney, his dozen grandchildren Isaac, Aaron, Nathan (wife Liza), Julian, Avi (wife Keren) Shmuel (wife Channa), Miriam, Noam, Simcha, Peter, Siana, and Andreas, and his five beloved great-grandchildren.as well as 10 nieces and nephews.

The family will hold private arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that donations be made to the James Joyce Society https://www.joycesociety.com/  or the Union of Concerned Scientists. https://www.ucsusa.org/https://www.ucsusa.org/

Memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

He was born in Amherst, MA June 24, 1938, the son of Alton and Jesse Dorrell both who predeceased him.  He attended Amherst schools until high school when he then attended and graduated from Smith Vocational High School.  He then began his long career as a skilled mechanic starting first at Blyda Ford in Northampton and then moving on to be head mechanic for Massachusetts State Police, Troop B, until his retirement in 2002.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and general lover of the outdoors.  He enjoyed working in his garden but mostly it was the time with his family that brought him the most joy.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Riverside Cemetery in Sunderland MA., followed by immediate burial. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com

Ken was very proud of his career spanning decades with Western Mass Electric Company, now Eversource.  He was the quintessential self made man, never finishing high school but instead starting as a young lineman in Greenfield long before bucket trucks, climbing utility poles with boot spurs and a leather belt strap to support him.  In the sixties, he took his final position with the company as Superintendent of Distribution for the Amherst area and helped greatly in the transition from their old Amherst building to the new facility in Hadley.  He loved his job and especially enjoyed mentoring the younger members of his crew in both their lives and their work.

Ken also loved golf.  Years ago, he and his early golfing buddy, Fran “Rags” Descavich, were a well known duo on the links as well as at numerous “watering holes” in the area.  When Ken moved with his family to Hadley, he started his long playing career at Amherst Golf Course. Those who knew Ken knew it was his second home.  Not only did he enjoy playing with his best friend, Dick Simpson, and various other members, but he also had daily visits with course pro Dave Twowig, often over a Guinness on the porch. Ken continued to play up until the day he left us.

Over the years, he won several tournaments including the Division 1 Club Championship, was one of the founding members of the Legends senior golf group, and participated in the Triathlon Tournament named in his honor.  The unusual nuances of his golf swing were once compared to the unconventional pitching style of Luis Tiant and truly became legendary when dubbed “The swing that stood the test of time” on an honorary brick at the course.

Ken loved his family.  He and his wife, Helen, were blessed with a love affair marriage and he and his daughter, Bonnie Bobetsky, now living in Beaufort, NC with her husband, Ted, shared a special bond which only grew stronger as the years passed.  He enjoyed his visits with his beloved grandchildren, Brianna, Kyle and Shauna Seaver, and was very proud of them and their accomplishments.  His furry housemate, Cooper the cat, also held a special place in his life.

In addition to his family and golf friends, Ken enjoyed spending time with his Wednesday coffee group  and visiting with many of his neighbors. Besides his daughter and grandchildren, Ken also leaves a half brother, Richard Moore, of Jupiter, FL and half sister, Barbara Anderson, of The Villages, FL and several nieces and nephews.  Ken was known for his quick wit, strong presence, incredible energy and ageless spirit. He will long be remembered by all whose lives he touched. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday May 20, at 10:00 AM at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Hadley. Burial will be private. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com