Derek Joseph Graves

Derek Joseph Graves, 37, of Chesterfield, passed away Sunday December 8, 2024. Derek was born in Northampton on April 2, 1987, to Gary and Colleen (Demerski) Graves. He was a 2005 graduate of Hampshire Regional. After graduating high school, he worked alongside his father as an apprentice electrician, later receiving his electrical license and taking over his father’s business. Derek lived life to the fullest and had many hobbies he enjoyed, such as golfing, playing on a pitch league with his uncle Mike, snowmobiling and his absolute favorite, boating on the Connecticut River with his family and friends. He was an amazing father to both of his daughters and was active in all their activities as well as coaching his daughters T-ball team. Derek had an amazing personality and made friends everywhere he went and was always willing to lend a helping hand with anything. Derek is survived by the love of his life, Amber Spiess, two beautiful daughters, Emery Jade and Raelynn Rose, his father Gary and mother Colleen, all of Chesterfield, his brother Austin and his girlfriend Amanda Ashton, his nephew Aiden all of Westhampton, his grandmother, Constance Geiger of Florida, uncle Mike and aunt Kathy Graves, aunt Kathy Rice and her husband Bob, uncle Kevin and his wife Nancy Graves, aunt Carol Demerski, uncle Peter Demerski, best friends Alex and Whitney Antosz, dogs Ruby and Daisy, and many cousins and friends. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Francis Demerski, and paternal grandparents, Philip and Theresa Graves. Calling Hours will be Sunday December 15, 2024, from 2-5 PM at the DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME, 120 DAMON RD., NORTHAMPTON. Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an account set up for his daughter's college fund. Please make checks payable to Raelynn and Emery Graves, and it may be sent to Easthampton Saving Bank, 297 King St., Northampton, MA 01060 or to Amber Spiess, 62 Willcutt Rd., Chesterfield, MA 01012. For more information, or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com.

Derek Joseph Graves

April 2, 1987 - December 8, 2024