South Deerfield, Massachusetts
John Nove SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA - John Nove, 77, died peacefully at home on July 1, 2025 after a serious illness. A 16-year resident of South Deerfield, he established the Grey Seal Bindery and served as Chair of the Deerfield Historical Commission. He leaves behind Elizabeth (Liz) Sorenson of...
Read MoreI did not know John well; saw him once a year as he undertook some bookbinding. He struck me as a man with integrity and interest in others; never centered on self. I will miss him and hope his family will be able concentrate on happy memories.
Jonathan M. Daube
August 11, 2025
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Solomon and Judith
July 28, 2025 | Washington
For many years a bookbinder and book repairman I knew as a friend. He will be greatly missed by me and the greater community. A fair and honest man with integrity to spare. Always treated me right. RIP, John. We'll all miss you.
Gary Sanderson
July 11, 2025 | Friend
I always enjoyed seeing John at the library. My condolences to the family.
Sara Woodbury
July 09, 2025 | Work
I´ve long been grateful to John for his follow- through on Historical Commission projects. Condolences to his family.
Edie Lipp
July 09, 2025 | Other
