Northampton, Massachusetts - Lois Hersey, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2025, in hospice care at CareOne at Northampton, Massachusetts. She was born on February 23, 1934, in Monticello, Maine, daughter of Allison and Nina (Wotton) Burtt.

Lois' early childhood was spent surrounded by nearby family and close friends of the church. She was an avid member of the church and enjoyed the singing and fellowship with friends. She mentioned often about her close relationship with her high school best friend, Carol Hersey. Through Carol, Lois met the love of her life, Norville Hersey, and they eventually married and moved to East Hartford, Connecticut. There they lived there for 37 years and raised four boys. Upon retirement they relocated near their hometown in Littleton, Maine for the next 20 years. After Norville's passing, to be closer to family, Lois relocated to Rockridge Retirement Community of Northampton, Massachusetts. There at Rockridge, she soon had a circle of close friends who she loved and respected.

Lois is survived by her four sons, Stephen N. Hersey of Mystic, CT, Allison C. Hersey and his wife, Patricia, of East Longmeadow, MA, Terry S. Hersey and his wife, Roberta, of Easthampton, MA, and Glenn W. Hersey and his wife, Kimberley, of Turners Falls, MA; nine grandchildren, Kayte, Jillian, Jennifer, Garrison, Chris, Jason, Scott, Shannon, and Melissa; eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Theodore, Piper, Griffin, Anthony, Natalie, Mila, and Ian; two brothers, Vaughan Burtt and wife, Bobby, of Anson, Maine, and Milton Burtt and friend, Cheryl, of Easton, Maine. She was predeceased by her sister, Anna A. (Burtt) Everett. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews who loved her dearly.

A memorial service and burial at Jewell Cemetery, Monticello, Maine is planned for early summer. Details will be shared with family and friends once determined.