Obituaries

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...

Jun 12, 2022

Monson-Janice D. (Regan) Rice, 85, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Janice was born in Waterbury, CT on January 25, 1937 to the late John and Ola (Ferguson) Regan.  She graduated from the Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for over 50 years.  She was a member of the...

Jun 11, 2022

Monson-Conrad S. Chaffee, 73, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's disease at his home, Saturday June 11, 2022.  Conrad was born in Vermont to the late Lawrence Chaffee and Emma Murray.  He lived many years in Vermont before moving to this area.  Conrad was an independent contractor and did all aspects of construction and building.  He enjoyed...

Jun 9, 2022

Belchertown- Ernest Osterman, 91, died peacefully at his home in Belchertown, MA on June 9, 2022, after a period of declining health. Ernest was born July 22, 1930, in Whitinsville MA, the youngest child of Raymond and Elizabeth (Haringa) Osterman

After attending Northbridge Public Schools, Ernest enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving his country in the...

Jun 7, 2022

Stafford Springs, CT- Richard H. Martin, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Richard was born in Palmer, MA June 21, 1938, to the late Harry Wesley Martin and Edna W. (Ritter) Martin.  He grew up on Lake Sherman in Brimfield, MA.  Richard owned a franchise route for Mutual Biscuit Company and was affectionately known as the "Cookie Man"....

Jun 6, 2022

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Jun 1, 2022

Palmer-John A. Nichols,87, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 surrounded by love of family.  John was born in Monson, March 31, 1935 to the late John "Jack" and Josephine (Verlotta) Nichols.  He was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War from 1954 and being honorably discharged in 1957.  For over 30 years John was a security guard for...

May 31, 2022

Monson- Patricia M. Keegan, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 surrounded by love of family.  Patty was born in Palmer, October 10, 1934 to the late Dominic and Doris A. (Forsman) Magrone.  She was a Monson High School graduate Class of 1952 and a lifelong resident of the town she adored, Monson, growing up surrounded by her close...

May 28, 2022

Monson-Cathy A. (Amo) Jolicoeur, 68, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022.  Cathy was born in Holyoke, MA, December 10, 1953  to the late Carl B. and Phyllis Amo.  She was a graduate of Frontier Regional High School and STCC.  Cathy worked in the Admissions Department at STCC for over 30 years.  She enjoyed playing softball throughout high school and...

May 18, 2022

Monson- Aaron D. Church, 47, passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  Aaron's death was completely unexpected and he leaves behind his wife Jenn and their seven year old daughter, Amelia. He was born in New London, Ct  July 4, 1974 to Everett F. and Julie M. (Judkins) Church.  Aaron was an information and technology specialist at...