Peter T. Connors 1934 – 2026 WEST SPRINGFIELD – Peter T. Connors, aged 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Waltham to the late James and Ruth (Bragg) Connors, Peter spent his early years there before settling in West Springfield for the majority of his life and recently moving to Manchester Center, VT. He graduated in 1956 from Fitchburg State Teacher’s College and served in the Army National Guard for six years. Peter dedicated his career to teaching English in West Springfield, retiring in 1993. He was actively involved as an officer in the local Teacher’s Union and a member of the West Springfield Knights of Columbus. A lifelong learner, he pursued advanced degrees and participated in numerous book clubs. Peter is predeceased by his beloved wife, Ann F. (Cavanaugh) Connors, who died in 2024. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Jim and Kim Connors, Judy and Mark Verespy, and Kathleen and Joe Karl; his brothers, Phil Connors and his wife Sandra, and Patrick Connors and his wife Jeanne; his sister-in-law Margaret Superneau; as well as his cherished grandchildren Kaitlyn and Ryan Connors, Connor, Shane and Molly Verespy, Riley, Paige and Brigid Karl, Hugo Gualberto, and great grandchild Azaryia Edes. The family will announce the funeral arrangements at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home in the spring with burial to follow at St. Thomas Cemetery. For online condolences please visit curranjones.com. Memorial contributions may be made to BAYADA Hospice, 1085 US-4 Suite 2, Rutland, VT 05701. Peter’s legacy of kindness, dedication, and love will be forever remembered by all who knew him.