Obituaries

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

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald R Roy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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...

May 14, 2022

Springfield- Rosemary A. Dowling, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.  Born on September 30, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Mary E. Dowling.  She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Springfield and American International College class of 1955.  Rosemary worked for many years at Mercy Hospital as a Medical Secretary and helped out at...

May 14, 2022

Geoffrey H. Osgood, 89, of Monson passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, just nine short days after his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Carolyn (Nichols) Osgood, who passed away unexpectedly on May 5th. Geoff was born in Boston, MA on February 5,1933 to the late Ernest and Katherine (Arnold) Osgood. He was a 1951 graduate of Needham...

May 14, 2022

James F. Mulloy, 84, of Monson, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on June 12, 1937 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Supernor) Mulloy. James worked as a truck driver for many years, retiring in 1997 from Consolidated Freightways in Chicopee. After retirement, James enjoyed driving...

May 7, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Priscilla J (Whipple) Stacy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 5, 2022

Monson-Carolyn A. (Nichols) Osgood, 85, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, May 5, 2022.  Carolyn was born in Upper Darby, PA, February 10, 1937 to the late Conrad and Grace (Davenport) Nichols.  She was a 1955 graduate of Dover High School in Dover, DE.  She married her husband Geoffrey H. Osgood on June 9, 1956, eventually moving to...

May 5, 2022

Monson-Joan R. (Swanson) Shields, 89, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 surrounded by love of family.  Joan was born in Ware, March 23, 1933 to Albert Langlois and Edith (Cross) Swanson.  She was a graduate of Monson High School Class of 1951 and a communicant of St. Patrick's Church. She married her late husband, Thomas L. Shields in 1953...

May 3, 2022

Palmer-William L. Thornholt, 64, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family..  Bill was born in Hartford, CT to the late Walter and Ann (Gunderson) Thornholt.  He grew up in East Longmeadow and was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School. He raised his family in Monson before spending some time in Florida then returning to...

Apr 29, 2022

Wales-Robert B. Griggs, 82, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022.  Bob was born July 24, 1939 in Webster, MA to the late Elmer C. and M. Jeanette (Gaulin) Griggs.  Bob grew up in Sturbridge and was a graduate of Tantasqua High School class of 1957. He has lived in Wales since 1963 where he raised his family.  Bob retired...

Apr 28, 2022

Monson/Wilbraham-Yolanda M. Grieve, 99, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 surrounded by love of family.  Yolie was born February 25, 1923 in Holyoke to the late Anthony and Nellie (Gionfriddo) English.  She moved to Monson in 1951 after she married her late husband David W. Grieve.  Yolie worked at Holyoke Savings Bank for a short period of time and...

Apr 24, 2022

Monson- Michael W. Lord, 57, passed away suddenly, Sunday April 24, 2022.  Mike was born in Chicopee, MA November 12, 1964 to the late Kenneth C. and Eileen S. (Bissel) Lord.  He was a graduate of Putnam High School in Springfield, Valedictorian Class of 1982 and has lived in Monson for many years.  Mike was a machinist for CNC...

Apr 20, 2022

Monson- Salvatore P. Fidi, 89, entered into eternal rest, surrounded by his loving life partner of 55 years David Meurisse, on April 20, 2022, at their farm in Monson, MA. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Adolfo Raphael Fidi and Felicita Danella Fidi. He attended schools in Rhode Island and graduated from Bryant College...

Apr 18, 2022

Monson-David W. Schofield., 68, passed away April 18, 2022.  David was born October 16, 1953 in Stafford Springs, CT to Stuart S. and Doris E. (Stacy) Schofield.  David drove truck all over the country before he became a mechanic for Tyler Equipment in East Longmeadow for 30 years.   David enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. David leaves his children,...

Apr 3, 2022

Phyllis Graham (née Guilford), died on Sunday April 3, 2022 at her son's home in Leeds, MA surrounded by family. She was born on January 11, 1929 in Wauseon Ohio to George and Emma (Baer) Guilford. She married Hugh Graham of Cambridge, MA on July 9, 1955. She is survived by her seven children: Martha Oakes and her husband...