Nancy J. Chagnon Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nancy J. Chagnon of Agawam, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nancy J. Chagnon to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Nancy's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David I. Chagnon and Anita M. Chagnon (Purchase); her brother D. John Chagnon; and her nephew John B. Bonavita. She is survived by: her sisters, Ellen Bonavita and Judie Gibbs; her niece Jennifer Bonavita; her sister-in-law Martha Chagnon; her niece Johnna Chagnon; and her great-nephew Dylan Soper.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA 01001; Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, 25 Carew Street, Chicopee MA 01020; or Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01105.
