Obituaries

Timothy Magane

East Otis – Timothy (Tim) Magane, 52, of East Otis, passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Friday, Nov. 18, after suffering a brain aneurysm while at work.              He leaves his wife, Shannon Magane, his children — Alexis Magane, age 5, and Lauren Ostrander, 25, and stepchildren Max Nolan, 13, and Noelle Nolan, 11.

He also leaves his brother and sister-in-law, Russell (Rusty) and Roxanne Magane, and his aunt and uncle, Ellen and Clay Dilts, all of East Otis. He was the son of the late Marylu and Russell Magane.   Tim was employed by J. S. Lane Trap Rock Inc. in Westfield for more than 30 years, most recently as plant superintendent. Prior to joining J. S. Lane, he worked as a logger.  He had served as a member of the Otis Volunteer Fire Department. Tim was an organ donor.

He was born in Fitchburg, Mass., attended school in Otis, and graduated from Lee High School.

Friends have established a fund to help the family through this difficult period. Contributions may be made to the Magane Family Fund at Berkshire Bank, 30 E. Otis Rd., Otis, MA 01253.

A celebration of Tim’s life will be held at a later date.

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