Obituaries

Aug 17, 2022

Brimfield- Lawrence J. LaMontagne, 61, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his home.  Larry was born in Springfield, May 14, 1961 to Joyce (O'Brien) LaMontagne and Aime LaMontagne.  He was a graduate of Minnechuag Regional High School and has been a resident of Brimfield for many years.  Larry worked as an electrician for Beaudry Electric and recently began...

Aug 7, 2022

Ware-Lynda M. North, 59, passed away Sunday,  August 7, 2022, in Monson at her Aunt's home, after a brief illness, surrounded by love of family.  Lynda was born in Palmer, September 28, 1962 to Cathleen M.(Zisk) Mushenko and George H. North.  She was a graduate of Monson High School.  Lynda enjoyed her many decades of work at Dunkin Donuts,...

Aug 5, 2022

Kim I. Athearn, nee Koehler, 1955-2022 passed away August 5, 2022, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.  Her best friend/husband of 46 wonderful years was at her side.  Her love, compassion and laughter will be sorely missed by all those fortunate enough to know her.  Kim’s skill and tenderness as nurse was unparalleled. Her life was filled...

Jul 31, 2022

Palmer-Rosaline A. (Beauregard) Arventos passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 surrounded by love of family. Rosaline was born July 3, 1931 in the Bondsville section of Palmer. She resided in Monson for over 40 years before returning to Palmer. She attended the former St. Anne’s Church  in Three Rivers and St. Patrick’s Church in Monson. Rosaline leaves her sons  ...

Jul 31, 2022

Palmer-Ronald J. Guertin, 57, passed away at home, July 31, 2022, surrounded by love of family.  Ron was born in Palmer, April 23, 1965 to the late Barbara J. (DesMarias) Lovell and Bruce E. Guertin.  He attended Pathfinder Vocational High School and worked for many years at various construction trades. Ron was a past President of the Monson Quaboag...

Jul 26, 2022

Monson-Merryl MacLeod, 74, passed away surrounded by love in her home, July 26, 2022.  Merryl was born in Ware, MA to the late Irene E. (Lewandowski) MacLeod and Bruce H. MacLeod.  She was a graduate of Palmer High School and attended AIC.  Merryl was the bookkeeper at Quaboag Country Club and retired in 1978.  She had a zest for...

Jul 25, 2022

Odenville, AL/Holyoke, MA - James T. Rooney, 39, unexpectedly passed away, July 25, 2022.  James was born August 9, 1982 to Debra (Peck) and James Rooney Jr.  He grew up in Holyoke and was a graduate of Holyoke High School.  Most recently he has been a resident of Odenville, AL. James was the owner and DJ of JT Productions. ...

Jul 25, 2022

Monson- Laurie B. (Kulig) Milne, 68, of Monson, was called safely home on Monday, July 25, 2022.  She passed into eternal life at Baystate Hospital after a five year battle with cancer, surrounded by the comfort of her family.  She had "Rebellious Hope" to the end. Born in Chicopee she grew up in Ludlow and was a graduate of...

Jul 23, 2022

Monson- Andrea M. Lamb, passed away, Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Mass General Hospital in Boston.  Andrea was born October 10, 1980 to Stephen D. and Kimberly A. (Turowsky) Lamb.  She was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional High School  and was a licensed hair stylist.  Most recently she worked with the Monson School Department as van monitor.  Andrea enjoyed...

Jul 23, 2022

Monson-Richard F. Knight, 92, of Monson passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on July 23, 2022. Son of the late Fredrick W. and Sophie (Puchta) Knight.  He grew up in Monson where he attended Monson schools and graduated in 1947. He was drafted into the US Army in 1951 and served in Korea at Punch Bowl,...

Jul 22, 2022

Southwick- Gregory R. Jordan, 37 passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 22, 2022.  Greg was born in Springfield June 3, 1985 to Scott Jordan and Pamela D. (Bauer) Jordan Foster.  He grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School where he excelled on the Varsity Soccer Team. Greg worked construction and was employed by Fleury Excavation...

Jul 21, 2022

Brimfield-Mark O. Muska, 64, passed away July 21, 2022 surrounded by love of family.  Mark was born in Hartford, CT July 5, 1958 to the late Leonard A. and Ruth E. (Ouellette) Muska.  He was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School and Springfield College.  Mark retired from the Physical Education Department at  Tantasqua Regional High School in 2017. ...

Jul 18, 2022

Monson- Antoinette “Toni” (Jacobs) Hale, 92, passed away peacefully in Florida with family members by her side. Antoinette was born on September 22, 1929, the daughter of the late Anthony and Augusta (Santini) Jacobs of Italy and was educated in Monson schools. She graduated from the former St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Pittsfield. She continued her education, earning...

Jul 18, 2022

Palmer-Jeremy L. Harvey, 32 passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2022.  Jeremy was born May 15, 1990 in Rockville, Ct.  He grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School. Jeremy worked at Palmer Paving for the last several years.  Jeremy loved anything that gave him an adrenaline rush: motocross, motorcycles, snowmobiling, snowboarding, and fishing. He...

Jul 16, 2022

Monson-Milton R. Barnes, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Milton was born on December 18, 1943 in Northampton, Massachusetts to the late Milton R. Barnes, Sr. and Betty (Reynolds) Barnes. Milton was a beloved husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather—he delighted in his family and his love was...

Jul 13, 2022

Monson – Floyd L. Davenport, 95 passed away at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA on July 13, 2022. Floyd was born in Monson, MA on December 11, 1926 to the late Floyd L Davenport and Cecilia (Alonzo) Davenport. Floyd served in the US Army during World War II, was a member of the Monson Volunteer Fire Department and...

Jul 6, 2022

Monson-Donald J. Sprowl, 74, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones, July 6, 2022.  Donald was born in Boston, MA, September 4, 1947 to the late Melvin F. and Marie D (Carmondy) Sprowl.  Don was a graduate of UMass Amherst and received his Masters from Western New England College now University.  Don served four years in the...

Jul 2, 2022

Monson-Clifford J. Scott, 74, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by his loving family, July 2, 2022. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served as Sergeant in the US Army.

Clifford was born in Springfield to the late John and Bessie (Fuller) Scott of Monson. It was here in...

Jun 23, 2022

Palmer- Patricia A. (Kelley) Foisy, 65, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 one week before her 66th birthday.  Patricia was born June 30, 1956 in Jacksonville, NC to Douglas A. Kelley and Gwendolyn J (Frazier) Kelley Mettig.  Pat worked for the State of Massachusetts in adult group homes for over 30 years.  Her compassion could be seen with the...

Jun 20, 2022

Wales - Kenneth W. Hooker Jr., age 79, of Wales, MA, died peacefully and comfortably in his home on June 20, 2022.

Born in Rochester, NY on November 10, 1942, to the late Kenneth Ward Hooker and Mary (Mitchell) Hooker, he was the middle child and only son of five children.

Mr. Hooker was raised...