Jason R. McDiarmid

Jason Ryan McDiarmid, 41, died unexpectedly on November 13, 2023. Jay was born in Springfield, MA on May 5, 1982, and was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. He continued his education, and completed an Associates Degree at Springfield Technical Community College and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business at American International College, graduating Cum Laude with a major in Accounting.
He worked at the Friendly’s plant in Wilbraham for over 15 years as an accomplished and well-liked Production Group Leader. He loved weight training and fitness, bicycling and taking very long walks.
He leaves his mother Martha McDiarmid, his father Jack McDiarmid, his brother Robert McDiarmid, his nephew Tyler and his niece Brooke, and many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Visitation will be on Tuesday November 21, 2023 from 9am – 11am in Forastiere Smith Funeral & Cremation, 220 N Main St., East Longmeadow MA. A service will follow at 11am. Burial in Glendale Cemetery, Wilbraham MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jay’s name to the Springfield Rescue Mission, 10 Mill Street, P.O. Box 9045, Springfield, MA, 01102. To leave an online condolence visit www.forastiere.com.