Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Springfield- Debra D. Picard, 30, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 from injuries sustained in an accident.  Debra was born in Springfield, September 23, 1990 to Lisa A. Bouchard and Nicholas P. Picard.  She had a love of travel and had an amazing heart.  She enjoyed working for Amazon writing reviews and testing products. Debbie leaves her two children...

Jun 23, 2021

Townshend, VT/Monson, MA - Shirley Terese (Cantwell) Sherman went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2021.  Shirley was born September 15, 1931 to her loving parents Bernard Cantwell and Eva (Gaudette) Cantwell.  She grew up in Thorndike Massachusetts, a village she truly loved.  She always spoke fondly of the wonderful neighbors and the eighty-eight steps.  She attended...

Jun 6, 2021

BRIMFIELD-Kelly A. Jablonski, 44, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021.  Kelly was born in Ware, December 19, 1976 to Leon A. and Patricia C. (Porter) Jablonski.  She grew up in Brimfield and attended Tantasqua where she played for the Varsity softball team. She loved dancing and received trophies for performing Modern Jazz and Tap. Also during her high school...

Jun 4, 2021

Holland- Dorothy "Dottie" M. Cox, 83, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 4, 2021 at the home of her son, Ryan and Kelly in Sturbridge surrounded by family and love.   Dottie was born June 13, 1937 to the late Richard McDonald and Helen (Jackson) McDonald Westergard. She was raised in Michigan by her mother Helen and step-father Olaf Westergard.  Dottie...

May 28, 2021

Monson- Irene A. (Scarfe) Webber, 79, passed away , Friday, May 28, 2021 surrounded by love in her home.  Irene was born September 7, 1941 in Springfield, MA to the late Clarence and Norma (Grimshaw) Scarfe.  She was a graduate of  Springfield Schools and has been a resident of Monson for many years where she raised her family.  Irene...

May 20, 2021

Monson- Julian E. "Ed" Szarlan, 90, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by the love of family, May 20, 2021.  Ed was born in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield April 21, 1931 to the late Julian M and Cecelia (Cieplik) Szarlan.  He was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School class of 1949.  He served honorably in...

May 18, 2021

Ludlow- Garry W. Gallo, 62, of Ludlow, MA, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on May 18th 2021 after a short illness surrounded by his family.  Garry was born February 11, 1959 in Springfield Ma. to the late Franklin W. Gallo and Dorothy L. Pease of Monson MA. He was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional.

May 3, 2021

Ellington, CT- William D. Sprout, 60, passed away May 3, 2021.  Bill was born May 24, 1960 in Ft. Eustis, Newport News, VA to James E. Sprout and Marilyn F. (Phillips) Bolaske.  He spent his formative years in Wales, and was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School.  He continued his education at Western New England College and then...

Apr 13, 2021

WARREN -Elroy T. Beaudry, 81, passed away at home, April 13, 2021, surrounded by love.  Roy was born in Ware, September 26, 1939 to the late Francis and Helen (Mara) Beaudry. Roy was a graduate of Warren High School and Worcester Trade School.  He served in the US Army and upon his honorable discharge he began his career at...

Apr 10, 2021

Wilbraham-Kelly L. (Slingerland) Gregoire, 52 passed away at home Saturday, April 10, 2021.  She was born in Springfield to the late Charles W. and Alice J. (Lovelace) Slingerland.  Kelly attended Monson schools before continuing her education and graduating from Pathfinder Regional Technical High School.  Kelly's greatest joy came from being a mom and grandmother. She supported her daughter with...

Apr 5, 2021

Monson- Gordon C. Royce, 89, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 in Florida.  Gordon was born in Stafford, CT , July 8, 1931 to the late Burt T. and Verna L. (Bradway) Royce.  He was a life long resident here and spent many winters in Lake Placid, Florida. Gordon honorably served his country in the US Army.  Upon his...

Mar 27, 2021

BELCHERTOWN - “I hope we all here together this time next year.” That was how he always made his toasts. Sometimes, the routine was groan-worthy in the predictability.

In all his callous-causing hard work, and all the kooky inventions created out of plywood, screws, and bungee cords, the all-nighters filled with food, wine, music, and...

Mar 25, 2021

MONSON-Alice May (Ross) Nothe, 94, of Stafford Road in Monson, passed away March 25, 2021 at Life Care of Wilbraham after a brief illness.  Alice was born June 21, 1926, to Albert and Doris (Williams) Ross.  She retired from Monson Developmental Center in 1984.  She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Gilbert C. Nothe, in 1995 and...

Mar 16, 2021

WALES – Wayne Thomas Peck, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Wayne was born in Ludlow, MA on July 15, 1947 a son of the late Earl and Evelyn (Kolhepp) Peck and was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School. After graduating Wayne enlisted in the US Air Force and served honorably during...

Mar 12, 2021

Springfield-Roland H. Turgeon, Jr, 92, passed away surrounded by love of family, March 12, 2021.  Roland was born in Holyoke July 15, 1928 to the late Roland H. and Fredericka (Gryek) Turgeon.  He was educated in local schools and was a graduate of American International College.  Roland served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII and was honorably...

Mar 9, 2021

Monson-Joan G. (Cuoco) Mulloy, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 surrounded by love of family.  Joan was born in Springfield March 31, 1936 to the late Angelo and Ella (Aschettino) Cuoco.  She grew up in  Springfield and was a graduate of Commerce High School. She and her husband moved to Monson 53 years ago where they raised a...

Mar 7, 2021

Gregory C. Garman, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Bay State Memorial Hospital, in Springfield, MA, surrounded by the love of his family.  Greg was born on October 30, 1962 to the late Ruth A. (Flemming) and James F. Garman.  He was raised in Morrisonville, NY and graduated from St. John’s High School.  Following graduation...

Feb 23, 2021

WEST STAFFORD- Joseph Negrelli Jr., 90, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Cavanaugh) Negrelli died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Cherry Brook Health Care Center in Canton from complications of diabetes and pneumonia. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 45 years, Diana Josephine (Kosior) Negrelli. Together, they lived in West Stafford for over 30 years...

Feb 21, 2021

BRIMFIELD- Daniel Quattrocelli, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. He was born in Southbridge on March 24, 1952 a son of the late Eustis Quattrocelli and Marie (Bastian) Quattrocelli of Holland. He was raised in Holland and was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School where he studied drafting and design. He enjoyed...

Feb 19, 2021

Ware-  Sylvia "Emma" R (Suprenant) Ash, 69, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, surrounded by love of family.  Sylvia was born in Springfield, MA , October 12, 1951 to the late Ernest and Lois Suprenant.  She grew up in Springfield and began to raise her family there before moving to Ware in the 1980's.  While in Ware she was...