Amherst, Christiane V. Norton of Amherst, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on April 16, 2018, from cancer, with her family by her side.  

Christiane was born in Québec, Canada, daughter of Monique (Samson) Gourdeau and of the late Eric Gourdeau on January 4th, 1955.  She will be lovingly remembered for her generosity, her wisdom and her fun-loving and adventurous spirit that took her from Québec to the island of Martha’s Vineyard, where she met her husband, David, then to Colorado and finally, to Western Massachusetts where she and David settled with their two daughters.  

She cherished time spent with her good friends and her family more than anything.  Many memorable evenings were spent in her kitchen and around the table, talking, laughing and enjoying delicacies.  She also loved meeting new people and learning their stories.  She prided herself on making connections between her new and old friends and her family. 

She had an impressive work ethic and was successful in all the positions she held during her life, first as an esthetician and then as an administrative assistant at a dental office, at the University of Massachusetts and most recently at an accounting firm.  Perhaps the greatest joy in her life, however, came from her role as a devoted mother and grandmother who was so proud of her children and grandchildren.  

She will also be remembered for the grace and dignity with which she faced her illness.  Determined to enjoy the last couple of months of her life, she delighted in visits from her friends and family, sharing stories, jokes, lots of chocolates and extravagant desserts and inspiring us all.

Christiane is survived by her two daughters, Vanessa Duffy and her husband, Brian Duffy,  Amanda Norton and her husband Brian Durie, her grandsons, Samuel and Benjamin Duffy and her partner, Daniel Thibodeau.  She is also survived by her mother, Monique Gourdeau, her sister, Elisabeth O’Rourke, her brothers, Frédéric and François Gourdeau, her partner Daniel’s family and her many cousins, nieces and nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law with whom she was very close.  She was predeceased by her husband, David Norton, her sisters, Danielle, Sylvie and Mireille Gourdeau and her father, Eric Gourdeau.      

Please join us in a celebration of her life at 11 am on Sunday, April 29th at the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA. All family, friends and others whose lives Christiane touched are invited to attend. In respecting her wishes, a private burial will take place at an earlier date.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA. 01923. Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst will be handling arrangements.

Amherst, Dr. Richard Ellsworth Mudgett died April 10, 2018. Born November 4, 1925 in Boston, MA to Anna Field Mudgett of Philadelphia PA and Richard Ellsworth Mudgett, Sr. of Boston. His wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Marion Reino Mudgett, died in 1987. Survived by his partner of 25 years, Carol A. Lee of Amherst; three sons, David Richard Mudgett and wife Judy Carol Shrum Mudgett of State College, PA; Richard Mudgett Caiander and wife Louise Homstead of Shelburne Falls, MA; and Daniel Field Mudgett and wife Jean Ly Mudgett of West Windsor, NJ; grandchildren Carolyn Elizabeth Mudgett and partner Brandon Michael Wagner of Bensalem, PA; and Carter Daniel Mudgett, Emma Rose Mudgett, and Logan William Mudgett of West Windsor; Carol’s daughter Amity Lee Bradley of Amherst and her children Owen and Ellis Bradley; niece Deborah Chadbourne Schneider and husband Ronald Schneider of Tyngsboro, MA and their children; nephew William Chadbourne and his wife, Jan Potter Chadbourne of Florida and their children; and niece Janet Smith and husband Timothy Smith of Lake Placid, NY, and their children. Dr. Mudgett served with the 3rd Marine Division Joint Assault Signal Company during World War II on Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Completing electrical engineering and business degrees under the GI Bill, he worked in the electronics industry and raised a family in Boston. He was active in church, outdoor activities, and coached Little League baseball. Then after completing a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering, he spent the remainder of his career as a Food Science and Engineering professor at UMass Amherst, retiring in 1994. He and Carol traveled extensively and were active in the adult learning community while residing in Amherst for the last 25 years.

Calling hours will be Monday, April 16, 2018 from 10:00-11:30am at the Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst. A funeral service will be at 11:30 Monday at the funeral home, burial with Military Honors will follow at Wildwood Cemetery.

The family wants to thank the hospice staff at the Fisher Home in Amherst for their support.

Amherst, Dr. Richard Ellsworth Mudgett died April 10, 2018. Born November 4, 1925 in Boston, MA to Anna Field Mudgett of Philadelphia PA and Richard Ellsworth Mudgett, Sr. of Boston. His wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Marion Reino Mudgett, died in 1987. Survived by his partner of 25 years, Carol A. Lee of Amherst; three sons, David Richard Mudgett and wife Judy Carol Shrum Mudgett of State College, PA; Richard Mudgett Caiander and wife Louise Homstead of Shelburne Falls, MA; and Daniel Field Mudgett and wife Jean Ly Mudgett of West Windsor, NJ; grandchildren Carolyn Elizabeth Mudgett and partner Brandon Michael Wagner of Bensalem, PA; and Carter Daniel Mudgett, Emma Rose Mudgett, and Logan William Mudgett of West Windsor; Carol’s daughter Amity Lee Bradley of Amherst and her children Owen and Ellis Bradley; niece Deborah Chadbourne Schneider and husband Ronald Schneider of Tyngsboro, MA and their children; nephew William Chadbourne and his wife, Jan Potter Chadbourne of Florida and their children; and niece Janet Smith and husband Timothy Smith of Lake Placid, NY, and their children. Dr. Mudgett served with the 3rd Marine Division Joint Assault Signal Company during World War II on Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Completing electrical engineering and business degrees under the GI Bill, he worked in the electronics industry and raised a family in Boston. He was active in church, outdoor activities, and coached Little League baseball. Then after completing a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering, he spent the remainder of his career as a Food Science and Engineering professor at UMass Amherst, retiring in 1994. He and Carol traveled extensively and were active in the adult learning community while residing in Amherst for the last 25 years.

Calling hours will be Monday, April 16, 2018 from 10:00-11:30am at the Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst. A funeral service will be at 11:30 Monday at the funeral home, burial with Military Honors will follow at Wildwood Cemetery.

The family wants to thank the hospice staff at the Fisher Home in Amherst for their support.

Amherst, Evelyn G. Crossman, 82, died Tuesday April 10 2018 at the Center for Extended Care, Amherst. Evelyn was a 1954 graduate of Amherst High School and married her beloved husband of 63 years, Roger, right after graduation. Sadly, Roger predeceased her just six weeks ago. Evelyn was a longtime employee for Umass at the infirmary. After retirement she and Roger spent 17 winters in Florida. She enjoyed vacationing in Maine, Nascar racing, Country music, playing cards and doing puzzles.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter Peggy son Edward and wife Song, grandchildren Mary and Matthew, as well as his great-grandchildren Calina, Tiana, Siana, Damon and Claire, her sister In-law Ann Weston and several nieces.

Funeral services will be Tuesday April 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst a calling hour will precede the service from 12 – 1pm.  Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery.

Amherst, Harrison Lewis Gregg, 76, passed away on April 2nd, 2018 at Bay State Hospital after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He faced his illness with the humor, dignity and grace with which he lived his life. He leaves his wife Nancy Nell (Lynch) Gregg, 76, daughter Leah Charity Gregg, 43, son Evan Gregg, 38, son-in-law Scott Jackson, grandson Jacob, 9, dog Daisy, 10, and cat Hazel, 7, as well as other family and life long friends spread throughout the country.

Harrison was born May 16th, 1941 in St Paul, Minnesota to Lewis H. and Verna Sylvia (Stolpe) Gregg. At a young age his family moved to Russell, Minnesota and later to Wichita, Kansas where he graduated from Southeast High School in 1958.  He moved to Western Massachusetts in 1971 with his wife Nancy, and remained there until his passing.

Harrison was known for his keen intellect and sharp wit. He graduated from Harvard University in 1963 and attained a Masters Degree in Literature from UMass, Amherst in 1978. He was a renowned authority on the poetry of Emily Dickinson, participating in and leading several discussion groups on the topic.  For many years he led the Emily Dickinson Walk on the anniversary of her death and became a guide at the Emily Dickinson Museum upon retiring from his administrative position at Amherst College in 2012.  He was also an avid composer of limericks and light verse and lover of wordplay of all kinds.

Harrison believed in public service and civic engagement and followed a strong moral compass.  While attending Harvard he took a year off to work in the head office of the Peace Corps in Washington DC shortly after its inception.  There he met his wife of 47 years, Nancy.  Together they became active in the Civil Rights movement, participating in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.  After serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the Vietnam War he joined Nancy in Washington DC where they participated in anti-war demonstrations. Harrison’s dedication to public service is most exemplified by his 19 years as the Town Moderator of Amherst and his work with South Congregational Church.

Harrison had many other interests including music, art, film, history, and baseball. With his family he explored much of the United States through long car trips to national parks and historic homes like The Carter Fold in Hiltons, Virginia. For many years he played clarinet in the Amherst Town Band and enjoyed singing in South Congregational Church choir and the Pioneer Valley Symphony chorus.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers can be sent to the John P Musante Health Center in Amherst by emailing the Development Director at mburkart@hchcweb.org or calling 413-238-4111.  Memorial services will be held at South Congregational Church 1066 S East St Amherst, MA.  Calling hours will be Friday April 20th, 2018 from 5-7pm and a memorial service will take place on Saturday April 21st at 11am.

Wyman, David S., A Memorial Remembrance for David S. Wyman will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday April 15th, 2018 at South Congregational Church in South Amherst, MA.  (1066 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01002) 

David died peacefully on March 14th, at his home in Amherst following several years of declining health.  It was his fervent wish to remain at home until the end.  

He was born March 6, 1929 in Weymouth, MA to Hollis and Ruth (Sword) Wyman, and grew up during the Depression and World War II in Auburndale, MA.  He married Midge Smith, a college classmate, in 1950. 

David began teaching history at the University of Massachusetts in 1966, remaining there until his retirement.  In the 1980s, he was one of the founders of the Judaic Studies Department.  He is known for his best-selling book, Abandonment of the Jews, published in 1984, as well as several other writings about the holocaust and is viewed as a leading scholar on the American response to the holocaust.  His work continues at The David S. Wyman Institute of Holocaust Studies in Washington, DC.

David’s other great interest was baseball, especially minor league baseball.  During his retirement he traveled throughout the United States and Canada to locate sites of minor league ballparks and research their history.  His hope of writing a book on this subject ran out of time.  He also loved nature, being outdoors, and smelling blossoms. He and Midge took many long walks in the woods, usually with a dog or two.  He loved animals, particularly dogs, and especially greyhounds.

David was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife, Midge, in 2003, his brother, Hollis, and a sister, Patricia.  He is survived by his youngest sister, Nancy Spraragen, of Oakland, CA, a son, Jim Wyman of Ashford, CT, a daughter, Teresa Wyman of Canterbury, NH, two grandchildren, Tom Wyman and Katie Harden (Brian), of Minnesota, a great-grandson, Ralph Harden, and several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Donations in memory of David may be made to Fast Friends Greyhound Adoption.  Please make checks payable to Fast Friends Rescue, and send to “Fast Friends”  P.O. Box 10093, Swanzey, NH 03446 or to The Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies via credit card at www.wymaninstitute.org, or by sending a check to the Institute at 1200 G St. NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20005.

Greenfield, Murray Malcolm Goodhind III, 71, died Wednesday March 7, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. Murray was born November 8, 1946 in Northampton, MA to the late Murray and Geraldine {Clark} Goodhind. Murray took delight in all things nature and being outdoors. He enjoyed watching birds and other animals, hiking, trail walking, fishing, camping, and gardening. He was a formidable Scrabble and Cribbage player, who enjoyed a laugh and good times with his family and friends. He shared his wisdom, in letter and word, which will live on in those who loved him. He leaves behind his daughter, Jennifer Goodhind Blakeman and her husband Michael, son Murray M. Goodhind IV and grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, and baby Malcolm Goodhind. Predeceased by his loving sister Virginia Pinard, Murray also leaves behind brothers, Robert and David, nephews, Todd and Steven, and several friends and acquaintances. There will be a private burial at a later date.

Easthampton, David F. Mix, Esq. died peacefully on March 18, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Penfield, PA on March 19, 1931, and lived for most of his life in Buffalo, NY.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and government from the University of Buffalo, NY in 1951 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. David received his law degree from the University in 1954. He spent a post-graduate year at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC. David’s varied legal career included private practice, service as an Assistant District Attorney, legal counsel to the New York State Assembly Temporary State Commission on Water Resources Planning, counsel to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority and City of Buffalo. For many years, he proudly served as an arbitrator and instructor at the NY Judicial Conference. Like his distant ancestor, Tom Mix, David loved the outdoors, wildlife, and an extra dry gin martini.

David is survived by former Erie County Family Court Judge Marjorie Creola Mix, his wife of 64 years. He spent his last years in Easthampton, MA near his oldest daughter, Jessica Mix Barrington (Dr. David Mix Barrington). In addition to Marjorie and Jessica, David is survived by his daughters, the Honorable Kristen L. Mix, Dr. Wende A. Mix (Daniel Carlson), and the Honorable Phoebe A. Mix (Mark Sewall, Esq.), seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his brother, W. King (Sally Parr) Mix, and sister, E. Pamela (Ken) Bucholtz, and nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church 695 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY Saturday April 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Fisher Home, 1165 N. Pleasant St. Amherst, MA 01002