A mother. Teacher. Wife. There was no shortage of hats that Beth Illingsworth wore throughout her life and not enough words to capture the colossal impact she had on everyone she touched. A yoga instructor. Artist. Prankster. Fashion and nature lover. The list goes on. But after she died on July 15 at the age […]
Author Archives: Sam Ferland
Sam Ferland is a reporter covering Easthampton, Southampton and Westhampton. An Easthampton native, Ferland is dedicated to sharing the stories, perspectives and news from his hometown beat. A Wheaton College graduate, he began at the Gazette in 2025. He can be reached at sferland@gazettenet.com or 413-585-5234.
