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Alton Barcomb Obituary

Alton Barcomb Jr., 64, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully at his home in Holyoke on Monday May 5, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born in Northampton, MA on September 10, 1960, to the late Alton Barcomb Sr. and Pauline (Schultzki) Sexton. He worked for several years as a landscaper for various landscaping companies. Alton is survived by his brothers, Peter and Stanley Barcomb of Holyoke, his sisters, Barbara Szwajkowski of Holyoke, and Teresa Rytuba of Amherst, as well as several nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service on Friday May 9th at Calvary Cemetery in Hatfield, MA at 11 AM. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Dakin Humane Society, 17 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105. DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON HAS BEEN ENTRUSTED WITH HIS SERVICES.

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Published by Franklin County Now on May 6, 2025.

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11:00 a.m.

Calvary Cemetery

Hatfield, MA 01038

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