Jerrilynn J. (Stoddard) Hackett

Jerrilynn Jessie (Stoddard) Hackett, 80, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on May 29, 2025. She is now reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Paul Hackett II, and cherished son, Paul Hackett III. Jerrilynn was born on October 9, 1944 in Westfield to the late John and Jessie (Hentnik) Stoddard.

Jerrilynn had a gift for hospitality and found joy in bringing people together, especially around the table. Whether she was cooking up a meal or hosting friends and family at the camper in Newfane, Vermont, she created a warm and welcoming space filled with laughter and love. She was truly the life of the party, never one to shy away from a good time or from speaking her mind.

She leaves her loving daughter, Joelene Hackett and her partner Robert Green of Wales, MA; her cherished grandchildren who were her pride and joy: Cameron Guzzo and his fiancé Sophia Perkins, Mitchell Guzzo and his fiancé Serena Richardson, and Angelina Guzzo; her sister Joan Murray of Agawam; her sister-in-law Deena Harris and her husband Charles; her lifelong best friend Beverly King of Ludlow, along with other extended family members and many friends. She was also predeceased by her sister, Judy Real.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 with Calling Hours from 8:30-10:30am at Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services and proceeding to Christ the King Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Island Pond Cemetery, Ludlow. To extend online condolences to the family, please visit www.nowakfuneral.com.

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