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Nicholas Aaron Rock
Mar 21, 2025
Nicholas A. Rock, 36, a beloved son, and brother, passed away on March 21, 2025. Nick was born in Springfield on February 22, 1989, he grew up in Monson and later graduated from Pathfinder with a concentration on carpentering. Nick then went on to enjoy a career as a driver, most recently for Bell Simon.
Nick grew up playing many sports,...
James B Hobbs
Mar 15, 2025
James B. Hobbs of Monson, MA, 78, passed away on March 15, 2025, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA. He was born in Rochester, NY, to Russell and Helen (Moran) Hobbs on November 12, 1946. He grew up in Springfield, MA. He was a graduate of Cambridge College and held a Master of Arts in Education Management. He began...
Barry G Muldrew
Mar 12, 2025
Monson-Barry George Muldrew died on March 12th at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke after a 10-year battle with frontal-temporal lobe dementia, with his wife, Janice, by his side. He was born on May 6, 1947 in Springfield to William and Frances (West) Muldrew. He was raised in Springfield and graduated from the High School of Commerce in 1965. He was...
Phillip Dana Plumley
Feb 24, 2025
Phillip Dana Plumley, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 24, 2025. Born on February 23, 1938, in Monson, to the late Ray Hale and Clara Ella (Boomhower) Plumley. Phillip graduated from Springfield Trade School and worked many jobs utilizing his skills as a mechanic, but his passion was his farm. He enjoyed raising cattle...
Claire M. Milette
Feb 21, 2025
Wales, Massachusetts - Claire M. (Chapdelaine) Milette was born December 6, 1925, in Chicopee, Massachusetts. She was married to the late Leo A. Milette. They were blessed with four children: Suzanne Becker (Rick), Paul G. Milette (Anne), Judi Doyle (Sean), and Liz Macon (Charlie). Claire’s family was the center of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her children, and...
Sandra L. Moriarty
Feb 19, 2025
Monson- Sandra L. Moriarty, affectionately known as "Sandy," was born on June 5, 1943, in Palmer. She passed peacefully at home on February 19, 2025. Sandy graduated from Monson High School and dedicated her career to the Menasha Corporation, formerly Thermotech, where she worked diligently as a secretary before retiring.
Throughout her life, Sandy was known for her caring nature and...
Richard A. Bednarski
Feb 15, 2025
Richard Allen Bednarski, a dedicated father and friend, passed away on February 15, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1956 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to John and Helen Bednarski.Richie proudly lived his life to be a loving husband to his wife and supportive father and grandfather to his four children and 5 grandchildren.
He will be dearly missed by his...
Rudolph Handzel
Feb 11, 2025
Palmer-Rudolph Handzel, 81, a devoted husband and skilled machinist, passed away on February 11, 2025, in Springfield, MA. He was born on September 27, 1943, in Palmer, MA. Rudy was a life long resident of Palmer and was a graduate of Palmer High School.
Rudy dedicated many years of his life to his profession at Rathbone Corporation in Palmer, MA. He...
Kenneth A Klisiewicz
Feb 9, 2025
Monson-Kenneth A. Klisiewicz, 73, passed away on February 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Ken was born on May 22, 1951 in Palmer, MA. Ken was a lifelong resident of Monson.
Ken dedicated much of his professional life to the hospitality industry, serving as a former Human Resources Director of Fine Hotels in Wellesley, MA. His career was...
Philip R Wallander
Feb 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Philip Roy Wallander, who departed this life peacefully on February 7, 2025 at the age of 85.
Phil was born on February 28, 1939 in Los Angeles, California. He joined the US Air Force in 1956 and was stationed at Westover Air Force Base, where he served his country with...
Robert F Miller, Jr
Feb 6, 2025
Robert F. Miller, Jr. was born on December 15, 1952, in Tioga, Texas. He passed away on February 6, 2025, in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Bob was a dedicated self-employed truck driver for many years. His love for writing also led him to serve as a journalist while he was in the United States Army and later at the Springfield Republican Newspaper. He...
Thelma Helen Illig
Feb 2, 2025
East Longmeadow- Thelma H. (Salter) Illig, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Thelma was born on February 17, 1931 in Springfield to the late Horace and Edith (Wickett) Salter. She was a graduate of Commerce High School. She spent many years working for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as a...
Thomas R Stone
Jan 28, 2025
Palmer-Thomas R. Stone, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Tom was a successful, hard working, self-made business owner, T. R. Stone Trucking, Inc. Tom Stone was a legend in the trucking industry. He will be best remembered for his “shiney” trucks & excellent service in the transportation industry. Tom was a contractor with the United States Postal Service for...
Robert E Marsden
Jan 27, 2025
Monson-Robert E. Marsden, 81, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 surrounded by the love of family in his home. Bob was born September 28, 1943 in Springfield to the late Gilbert and Anna M (Fournier) Marsden. He was a graduate of Springfield Trade School and enlisted in the US Navy Seabees. Bob served during the Vietnam War from September 1964...
Thomas J Reed
Jan 22, 2025
Wales-Thomas J. Reed passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, January 22, 2025 at the age of 86. Tom was born in Pittsfield, MA, March 9, 1938 to the late Thomas C. and Helen D. (Kushi) Reed. He was a graduate of high school and enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged and began his career as...
Judith M Kelley
Jan 21, 2025
Judith M. (Tourville) Kelley, 84, of Palmer, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 with her loving daughters by her side. Judy’s outgoing spirit and infectious laughter filled every room she entered. She had a unique ability to bring joy to those around her, always offering a kind word and her beautiful smile. As a...
John C Benedict
Jan 21, 2025
Monson-John C. “Benji” Benedict, 73, passed away at home surrounded by love of family, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. John was born in Worcester to the late Julius T. and Evelyn l. (Waite) Benedict. He was a graduate of Palmer High School and has lived in Monson since 1973. “Benji” was a lineman/crew leader for Mass Electric now National Grid and...
Stewart I Royea
Jan 11, 2025
Wales-Stewart I. Royea, Sr, 94, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Stewart was born in St. Armand's , Quebec, Canada May 29, 1930 to the late Lester A. and Doris B. (Killen) Royea He has been a resident of Wales for many years. Stewart honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the...
Sharon A. Allen
Jan 6, 2025
Sharon A. (Dane) Allen, 76, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Baystate Wing Hospital after an illness.
Sharon was born on November 22,1948 to Howard and Muriel (Griffin) Dane and had lived most of her life in Monson. She worked many years with her husband, Larry at the family’s oil burner sales & service company as well as Squire...
Edgar "Buck" George Morin
Jan 6, 2025
DOUGLAS – Edgar “Buck” George Morin, 91, formerly of Wales, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 26, 1933 to Rouville and Bernadette (LaVallie) Morin in Taftville, CT.
In 1951, Buck enlisted into the armed services and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant in the...
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