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Earl Owen Obituary
Granby, MA — Earl Francis Owen, 70 of Granby, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 4, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with his family by his side.
Earl was born on October 31, 1951 in Northampton, son of the late Albert and June (Carey) Owen. He attended local schools, graduating from St. Michael's High School in 1970. He leaves behind his children Ashley Owen and Brandon Owen; granddaughter Lilian Owen; sister Mary Ann Phelon and life partner Mark, and her children Jack, David, Brian, Patrick and Laura Phelon and their significant others and extended family. Earl will also be remembered by his many cousins and dear friends.
Earl loved and cherished his Ayrshire cattle devoting his weekends on the road traveling to local fairs with his daughter creating memories shared for a lifetime. He was a longtime volunteer of 4-H and many local agricultural committees while always serving breed organizations throughout the country he admired his extended fair families. Serving as a high school softball umpire he spent much of his time during the summer at softball tournaments enjoying his time staying connected to the sports community. Earl's commitment and lifelong career with the University of Massachusetts Amherst started with roots in Agriculture at the campus farm. Earl planned his year around his annual Super Bowl trip to Las Vegas with his best friend Gordy Richardson. Earl's Cheshire Cat smile, bright sparkling blue eyes and contagious laugh brought so much happiness and so many amazing memories to all those that knew him or had the pleasure of spending time with him.
Services will be held January 15, 2022 at Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton, MA from 4-8pm. A celebration of life will follow at a later time to be announced by Earl's family. To leave condolences online, please visit Czelusniakfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MA Ayrshire Club, Attn. Kristen Lapierre at 230 Wine Road, New Braintree, MA 01531.
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Greg Leduc
January 14, 2022
If there were softball games to be umpired, more often than not, Earl would be the first on the scene always greeting the rest of the crew with a great big smile. RIP, my friend.
Bill Ferenc
December 14, 2021
We'll miss him at our Thursday breakfasts. I enjoyed working with Earl for over 30 years at UMass.
Diane Kennedy Brooks
December 14, 2021
To the Owen Family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Earl. He was a classmate of mine at St. Mike's. I will always remember his sense of humor and kindness. He is a great loss to all the people who know him. May his soul Rest in Peace.
My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Diane Kennedy Brooks
Louise Bevan-Cole
December 12, 2021
Ashley & Brandon,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful and loving memories of your Dad!
With deepest sympathies,
Weezie
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Annette
December 10, 2021
I am so sorry about Earl he was a great guy he worked with my dad many years me and my family was shocked to hear about Earl I am so sorry Ashley and Brandon for your dad if u need anything let us know Please add me on Facebook Ashley take care merry Christmas and happy new year love u all
Michael Churchill
December 10, 2021
On behalf of all of the Western Mass Softball Umpires, we offer our condolences at this most difficult time. Earl will be sorely missed by all of us.
SG
December 10, 2021
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one, may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. (Psalms 46 :1)
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