Jeffrey C. Hastings

"Brimfield - Jeffrey C. Hastings, 68, passed away on February 10, 2015 at home with his family by his side. Born February 24, 1946 in Southbridge, MA, he was the son of Lawrence "Chucky" and Beatrice (Dickinson) Hastings. Jeffrey grew up in Holland and moved to Brimfield in 1963. He and his family are well known throughout the community for owning and operating Brimfield Auto Service, better known as "Hastings" Garage. In 1963, Jeffrey joined his father in the family business and owned it from 1980-1986. Jeff had the "gift of gab" and would talk to anyone about anything for hours. He could tow anything and did the towing for the state police. Jeff also enjoyed fishing and his greatest passion was his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 46 years, Janet (Lachapelle) Hastings along with his children, Jeffrey "Jay" and his wife Erin Hastings of Brimfield, John and his wife Bonnie Hastings of Palm Bay, FL, James and his fiancée Kimberlee Caron of Southbridge, and Joy Hastings and Danniel O'Keefe of Palmer. Jeffrey also leaves his brother Frank Hastings of Brimfield and his nine dear grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Donald Hastings in 2005. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 20th, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Feb 21st, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Christopher's Church with burial to follow in Brimfield Cemetery. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Baystate Wing Hospice, 40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 01069 or Sr. Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital, 271 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. For details, please visit www.beersandstory.com. "