Obituaries

Obituary Notices

Leonard E Grimes

Leonard E Grimes

Dec 4, 2018

Monson- Leonard E Grimes, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Leonard was born in Ludlow, June 3, 1934 to the late Arthur and Agnes (Brown) Grimes.  He was a high school graduate and served in the Army from 1957-1959.  Leonard was a truck driver for many years and prior to his retirement...

David W Brothers

David W Brothers

Nov 27, 2018

Brimfield/Monson- David W. Brothers, 71, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  David was born in Stafford, CT, June 12, 1947 to Theodore W. and Phyllis E. (Matchett) Brothers.  David was a graduate of Springfield Trade School and then owned and operated Precise Machine Tool for over 50 years in Monson. For many years...

Blanche K Hodge

Blanche K Hodge

Nov 22, 2018

Monson- Blanche K. Hodge, 91, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center where she had been residing for the last several years.  Blanche was born February 8, 1927 in Middletown, CT to the late Dwight and Nellie (Spencer) Hodge. Blanche lived in Monson for many years and worked at Blatchley's Printers for several...

Frederic F Warman

Frederic F Warman

Nov 20, 2018

Monson-Frederic F. Warman, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, surrounded by the love of family.  Fred was born in Norristown, PA to the late Henry J. and Retta M.(Montgomery) Warman.  He was a graduate of  South High School in Worcester. After graduation he enlisted in the Army Reserves. He was accepted at Springfield College and completed a 4-year...

Alice M (Ackley)  Stockman

Alice M (Ackley) Stockman

Nov 20, 2018

Monson- Alice M. (Ackley) Stockman, 96, a longtime resident of Monson passed away, Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  Alice was born in Worcester, February 22, 1922 to the late Willis S and Gladys I (Partelo) Ackley.  Alice taught nursery school and kindergarten for many years before she retired. Mrs. Stockman was a member of the First Church of Monson, Congregational. ...

Barbara L (Royce)  Hornacek

Barbara L (Royce) Hornacek

Nov 18, 2018

Monson- Barbara L. ( Royce) Hornacek, 97, died Sunday, November 18, 2018.  Barbara was born in Wales, MA to the late William and Cora (Winn) Royce and was a longtime resident of Wales before moving to Monson.  Barbara enjoyed gardening, bird watching and cats. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Stephen J. Hornacek in 1993.  She leaves her daughters;...

Jennifer S Foisy

Jennifer S Foisy

Nov 17, 2018

Springfield- Jennifer S. Foisy, 45, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, surrounded by the love of family.  Jennifer was born in Springfield, August 9, 1973 and was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School.  She lived in Monson for many years before moving to Springfield.  Jennifer enjoyed reading and traveling the coast of Maine.  Her greatest joy came...

Nancy M (Nothe)  Garon

Nancy M (Nothe) Garon

Nov 16, 2018

Monson- Nancy M. (Nothe) Garon, 70, died unexpectedly, Friday, November 16, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Nancy was born in Palmer, July 1, 1948, to the late Everett "Skip" and Thelma M. (Cleveland) Nothe.  She was a graduate of Monson High School class of 1966. Nancy was hardworking, and for many years she worked at Springfield Molders...

Benjamin A Auld

Benjamin A Auld

Nov 14, 2018

Springfield-Benjamin A. Auld, 60, passed away November 14, 2018.  He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Robert J. and Amalia J. (Lawrence) Auld.  He was a graduate of Chicopee High School and for many years was a Real Estate Appraiser for area companies.  Ben was a 3rd degree Knight for the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, boating, listening...

Jeanne (Ploof)  Brodeur

Jeanne (Ploof) Brodeur

Nov 11, 2018

Monson/Zephyrhills, FL-Jeanne Brodeur, wife of Ronald and mother to Todd and Julie, passed away with her loving family by her side on the evening of Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Florida Hospital of Zephyrhills. She was 74. Her friends and family love her very much and miss her greatly. Jeanne lived in Monson, Massachusetts for much of her life,...

Josette J (Lauvergeon)  Briggs

Josette J (Lauvergeon) Briggs

Nov 8, 2018

Agawam- Josette J. (Lauvergeon) Briggs, 87, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family.  Josette was born in Fez, Morroco, February 12, 1931 to the late Louis and Renee (Williume) Lauvergeon.  One of the things she loved most was spending time with her family. Josette leaves her sons, Timothy Briggs of Holyoke; Gerald Briggs...

Joseph V Serrato

Joseph V Serrato

Nov 3, 2018

Monson- Joseph V. Serrato, 70, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Joe was born in Palmer, October 23, 1948 to the late Albert J. and Elizabeth (Giaquinto) Serrato.  He has been a long time resident of Monson.  He owned and operated Palmer Core Company formerly of Palmer and Monson.  For many years he...

Bonnie P (Bradway)  Matos

Bonnie P (Bradway) Matos

Oct 22, 2018

West Warren- Bonnie P. Bradway (Griswold, Matos) 73, arrived in heaven on Monday, October 22, 2018 after being surrounded by the love of family.  Bonnie was born in Stafford Springs, CT, August 31, 1945 to the late Ellsworth H. and Mary (Norcross) Bradway.  Bonnie grew up in Wales and raised her family there. She moved to Florida then returned...

Margaret J (Partridge)  Baxter

Margaret J (Partridge) Baxter

Oct 22, 2018

Monson- Margaret J ( Partridge) Baxter, 82, died Monday, October 22, 2018 surrounded by love of family.  Margaret was born in South Stifford, England, March 12, 1936.  She traveled to the United States in 1966 with her husband, 3 children and the dog.  Margaret lived in East Longmeadow and  in Monson. Margaret was a high school graduate and when...

Shirley J (Jackson)  Gauthier

Shirley J (Jackson) Gauthier

Oct 21, 2018

Wilbraham- Shirley J. (Jackson) Gauthier, 90, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.  Shirley was born in Deep River, Ct, to the late John S and Esther Jackson, Sr.  Shirley was a buyer for many years for Uniroyal/ Goodrich Tires. She loved the beach and was an avid reader.  She enjoyed taking care of children. Shirley was predeceased by her...

Robert William Bacon, Jr

Robert William Bacon, Jr

Oct 17, 2018

Wales-Robert William Bacon Jr., 57, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 after being overcome with carbon monoxide.  Bill was a truck driver for area trucking companies. He loved his time driving trucks and was always available to help family, friends, and neighbors.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, and fixing anything that needed repair. Bill was a...

Edward V Richards

Edward V Richards

Oct 8, 2018

Monson- Edward V. Richards, 83, passed away suddenly, Monday, October 8, 2018.  Ed was born in Westfield, MA January 20, 1935 to the late Edward A.and Alice A. (Cote) Richards.  He has been a resident in Monson for more than fifty years.  He served in the US Army from 1954-1957 and was Honorably discharged. Ed was a oil burner...

Melodie M (Bissonnette)  Albino

Melodie M (Bissonnette) Albino

Oct 7, 2018

Wilbraham- Melodie M (Bissonnette) Albino, 101 passed away on October 7, 2018 at the Lifecare Center of Wilbraham surrounded by her loving family members and the wonderful caregivers who have loved and supported her for the past three years.  Melodie was born on March 31, 1917 in Indian Orchard, MA the daughter of Hector George Bissonnette and Anna M...

Carol A Gaudette

Carol A Gaudette

Sep 30, 2018

Hampden – Carol A. Gaudette 83, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Wingate Nursing Home in Hampden, MA. Carol was born to the late Richard L. Gaudette and Dorothy (Hanifan) Gaudette of Uxbridge, MA. Carol fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease for well over 7 years. Carol was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Milford,...

Helen V (Carew)  Morris

Helen V (Carew) Morris

Sep 15, 2018

Helen Virginia Carew was born on July 27, 1917 at Palmer Hospital in Palmer, MA.  She was the second (first surviving) child of Sara Broadfoot Carew and Ralph Noble Carew of Monson, MA. She and her seven siblings survived the polio epidemic of 1930, but their Father did not.  Following graduation from Monson High School, she attended Massachusetts State...

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