SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Community members continue to mourn the loss of a beloved dining supervisor at Umass who was found dead on campus last week.

Her husband, an award-winning chef at Umass, is believed to be responsible. Jeffrey ManDonald has been charged with first-degree murder.

The memorial for Emma MacDonald continues to grow with flowers and tributes left behind.

Friends and community members said she was a devoted mother with an infectious laugh and a warm personality, and was deeply loved in the campus culinary community.

As friends, family and community members continue to process this tragedy, Western Mass News wants to help share Emma’s story.

If you knew her or and would like to speak about her life and impact, you can email [email protected]

You can also donate to a GoFundMe here.

Coming up at 6 p.m., our Addie Patterson will share reactions from students on campus who stopped by Emma’s memorial.