Obituaries

Mar 5, 2020

Somers, CT-Patrick Joseph Maia, age 46, of Somers CT passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was born in Springfield MA on April 3, 1973. Patrick’s warmth and love of life were both infectious and reassuring to all who knew him. He always was eager and able to make people laugh and feel comfortable around him even...

Feb 27, 2020

Shirley E. Tatro , 92, passed away Thursday February 27, 2020 surrounded by the love of family. She was born November 15, 1927 in Springfield, MA to the late Earl and Lena Harris. She leaves her loving family; Lee & Paul of Weare, NH, 4 granddaughters, Donna and her husband Steve of Concord, NH, Lisa and Jonathan of Ware,...

Feb 23, 2020

Erich Porth 1930-2020 Monson-Erich Porth, 89, passed away in his home Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Erich was born in Warnitz, Germany, June 28, 1930 to the late Karl and Sophia (Schwarzwalder) Porth.  He served in the German Navy and then was a carpenter for many years before moving to the United States.  Erich, along with his late wife Rosemarie,...

Feb 18, 2020

Monson-Leona M. Robert, 84, passed away February 18, 2020 with family at her side.  Leona was born June 30, 1935 in Cornwall, Vermont to the late Norman O. Lowell, Sr and Kathleen B. (Fey) Lowell.  She has been a resident of Monson for many years.  Leona was a Senior Billing Clerk in the Pediatrics Department at Baystate Medical Center...

Feb 16, 2020

Holyoke-Earl Robert Cathro passed away on February 16, 2020 at the Soldier’s Home in Holyoke, MA. He was born December 20, 1944 in Holyoke, MA. Earl graduated from Sacred Heart High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served aboard the USS Hornet for four years from 1963-1967. He was a radar operator during the Vietnam...

Feb 12, 2020

Brimfield-Sean Michael Martin – 1992-2020. In the afternoon of February 12th, 2020, Sean passed at the home of friends in Warren, Massachusetts, just weeks after celebrating his 28th birthday. Sean was born to James T. Martin and Cindy Martin and raised in Brimfield, quickly becoming an actor, rapper, and comedy accomplice to his older brother Jimmy. After...

Feb 12, 2020

IRENE GUILMETTE HAUGHEY

CHICOPEE- Irene Ann (Heintz) Guilmette Haughey, 72, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 with her husband James and her family at her side at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, MA to the late Arthur F and Josephine (DePace) Heintz. She grew up on Bethany Rd. in Monson, graduating from...

Feb 8, 2020

GERTRUDE L. FOUNTAIN

WARREN- Gertrude Lorretta (Ouellette) Fountain died on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 96 years young after a short illness. She was born in Thompsonville, CT on July 29, 1923 a daughter of the late George and Elsie (Miller) Ouellette. She was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School and at the age...

Feb 8, 2020

MARY LOU BREWER

MONSON- Mary Louise Brewer, 75, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Life Care Center in Wilbraham. She was born in Amarillo, TX on October 14, 1944 a daughter of the late Lynn and Harriet (Marschat) Brewer. She was a lifelong educator and received her B.S. from North Adams State College...

Feb 6, 2020

Frederick W. Shaw Sr.

MONSON- Frederick “Fred” W. Shaw, 83, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT on February 6, 2020. He was born in Springfield, MA July 16, 1936 the youngest son of the late Robert D. Shaw and Martha N. (Fewtrell). He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret “Peg” A....

Jan 30, 2020

Monson-Tina L. (Holcomb) Mann, 58, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 surrounded by the love of family.  Tina was born January 22, 1962 in Ware, MA, the daughter of Norma A. (Holcomb) Jutras. Tina has been a life long resident of Monson.  Her career was was a bus driver for special needs children, her passion was her love of family...

Jan 27, 2020

JOEL M. WILSON

1964 – 2020

WILBRAHAM- Joel Michael Wilson, 56, passed away unexpectedly in Providence, RI on Monday, January 27, 2020 after an episode while performing with his group Bomber on January 17, 2020. He was a longtime area musician and is well known for his longtime band Bomber, the “Motorhead” tribute band as...

Jan 26, 2020

Wales- Elizabeth "Lisa" A Lisowski, 61, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 surrounded by the love of family.  Lisa was born in Boston, June 29, 1958 to  David B. Colville and Twila K. (Umholtz) Colville.  She was a high school graduate and a graduate of STCC with an associate degree as a medical assistant.  Lisa was a volunteer for...

Jan 24, 2020

Monson-Donna M. (Heller) Sayward, 60, passed away surrounded by the love of family, Friday January 24, 2020. Donna was born October 2, 1959 in Springfield to the late William J. and Myrtle (Brinson) Heller.  She was a graduate of West Springfield, High School and has worked in the insurance industry for 40 years. Most recently Donna worked for Hanover...

Jan 16, 2020

Monson/Springfield-M. Lois DeLand Wilcox, 97, passed away surrounded by love of family, Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Springfield. Lois was born July 28, 1922, in Palmer, MA to the late Marshall and Mildred (Hollingworth) Clark. Lois grew up in Palmer and was a graduate of Palmer High School. She was a resident of Monson for many years before moving...

Jan 16, 2020

Monson-Donna L. (Graybill) Kapsia, 68, passed away January 16, 2020, surrounded by the love of family and friends.  Donna was born September 8, 1951 in York, PA to the late Stanley M. and Helen L. (Holland) Graybill.  She was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and later continued her education to become a Registered Nurse. She retired from...

Jan 8, 2020

DANA E. ARTRUC

1952 – 2020

WEST BROOKFIELD- Dana “Danny” E. Artruc, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Dana was born March 12, 1952 in Palmer, MA to the late Ernest E. and Imogene Rose (Bennett) Artruc. Dana grew up in Monson and lived...

Jan 6, 2020

Palmer-Mary Jo (Rauber) Wainwright, 94, passed away at her home surrounded by love, January 6, 2020.  Mary Jo was born in Rochester, NY December 23, 1925 to the late John Rauber and Edna (Spencer) Collins.  Mary Jo was a member of the Quaboag Valley Baptist Church in Brookfield.  Her love of family was immeasurable.  She loved engaging in conversations,...

Dec 31, 2019

Monson-Alfred G. "Abe" Gola, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 surrounded by the love of family at Quabbin Valley Healthcare Center in Athol, MA.  Abe was born in Monson, July 30, 1925 to the late Anthony M. and Caroline (Tomczyk) Gola. He was a lifelong resident of Monson where he graduated from Monson Academy in 1947 and New England...

Dec 24, 2019

MARTY (CATHRO) USHER POOLE 1940 -2019 HOLYOKE- Martha Louise (Cathro) Poole, 79, passed away on December 24, 2019 at Holyoke Medical Center. She was called home on Christmas Eve to see the beautiful lights from her heavenly home above. Marty was born on November 8, 1940 a daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Blanchette) Cathro. She was raised...