Obituaries

Apr 27, 2018

Monson-Marylynn (Connelly) Griggs, 53, passed away after her courageous battle with multiple sclerosis,  Friday, April 27, 2018, surrounded by the love of family.  Marylynn was born September 24, 1964 in Norwood, MA to Joan P (Cusick) Connelly and John J. Connelly.  She has been a resident of Monson for many years.  Marylynn was a registered nurse and worked at...

Apr 27, 2018

Monson-Donald E. Riggie, 73, died Friday, April 27, 2018 after a long illness.  Donald was born in Ware, MA  March 27, 1945 to the late Eugene R. and Mary R. (Chmura) Riggie. He has lived in Monson for many years.  He worked at Monson Developmental Center as a special services assistant and retired after 30 years. He enjoyed day...

Apr 16, 2018

Monson-Bertha C. (Gola) Samkin, 96, passed away Monday April 16, 2018 at Lifecare Center of Wilbraham.  Bertha was born in Monson, December 19, 1921 to the late Anthony M. and Caroline (Tomczyk) Gola.  She was was a graduate of Monson High School.  She was a LPN for 32 years and retired from the Monson Developmental Center.  Bertha was a...

Apr 15, 2018

Monson- Randall G. Ketterman, 92, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018.  Randall was born in Elkins, WV July 29, 1925 to the late Glen and Jessica (Shreve) Ketterman.  He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and has lived in Monson since 1955. He was a union carpenter and along with his late wife they owned and operated Ket-Tree Farm...

Apr 13, 2018

Wales- Robin L. (Williams) Bradbury, 60, passed away April 13, 2018 in Worcester, MA.  Robin was born August 15, 1957 in Iowa to Buddy and Martha (Powers) Williams.  She was a 1975 graduate of Newton North High School and has been a resident of Wales for many years.  Robin was a Travel Consultant for business travel with American Express...

Apr 13, 2018

Monson-Eugene "Sonny" Plescia, 81 , passed away April 13, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Eugene was born in Liberty , New York to the late Frank J. and Mary (Smiraglia) Plescia.  He has been a longtime resident of Monson.  He served in the US Marine Corps from 1956-1959 and then for a period of time was a...

Apr 11, 2018

Palmer- Dean Christian, 53, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2018. Dean was born on January 20, 1965 to the late Clifford Christian and Joanne (Manzi) Thalassinos. Dean was a graduate of Monson High School where he excelled at sports. Dean had many interests including vintage cars, motorcycles, and the Boston Red Sox. He leaves behind a son; Liam,...

Mar 20, 2018

All services are private.

Mar 14, 2018

Palmer-Mark J. Ammann, 56 ,died Wednesday, March 14, 2018.  Mark was born in Palmer, November 19, 1961 to  John J. Ammann and Patricia E. (Partelo) McCarron. He was a graduate of Monson High School and has work at Mustang Motorcycles in Three Rivers for the past 18 years. He was an Avid RedSox fan and enjoyed traveling the East...

Mar 13, 2018

Wales-Ruth (Lawson) Morgan, 93, of Wales, MA passed away March 13, 2018. She was the daughter of Herbert Lawson and Inez (Neagus) Lawson, born December 22, 1924 in New Bedford, MA.

Ruth was predeceased by husband George in 1997. She is Survived by children Jim and wife Brenda of TX, Bev and husband Jim Zissulis of NH....

Feb 27, 2018

Wales- Patricia M. (Moore) Haley, 89, passed away February 27, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Patricia was born May 23, 1928 in Springfield to the late John P. and Mary M. (O'Connell Dawson) Moore.  She was a graduate of Palmer High School and has been a resident of Wales for 65 years.  Pat retired from Monson Developmental...

Feb 16, 2018

Brimfield, MA- Leo G. Richer, 85, passed away at the home of his son Stephen Richer, February 16, 2018.  Leo was born in Woonsocket, RI, April 30, 1932 to the late Ovila H. and Cecile (Ledoux) Richer. Leo had two brothers Roland Richer and Ovila A. Richer. He is survived by Ovila A. Richer of North Eastham MA. Leo...

Feb 6, 2018

Wales- Joan Arlene Ferraro passed away at her home in Wales, MA on Tuesday, February 6th.  Born on April 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Fred and Bertha Hoarle of Springfield.  Over the years, Joan was a Brownie leader, Library Trustee, and Planning Board member. Joan and her husband George have been active in the community for over...

Feb 3, 2018

Monson- Alice Jean Jacobs, 76, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018, surrounded by the love of family.  Jean was born in Monson October 21, 1941 to the late Harold and Mary Gladys (Daley) Moriarty.  She was a graduate of Monson High School and worked many years as a waitress.  She also cooked at Woodbine in Brimfield and worked at...

Feb 2, 2018

Monson- Lois J. (Turnberg) Foisy, 84, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, surrounded by the love of family.  Lois was born in Springfield, December 25, 1933 to the late Eric A. and Ethel M. (Parks) Turnberg.  Lois has been a resident of Monson since 1955.  She retired from Thorndike Mills in Palmer. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's...

Feb 2, 2018

Palmer- Viola Ellis, 90, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at her home.  Viola was born in Williamson, West Virginia to the late James G. and Ianthia G. Smith. Viola leaves her Daughter Viola E. Jackson of Palmer; a brother James Smith of Ohio; sisters Laura Smith and Loretta Stuart of West Virginia; six grandchildren and several great grandchildren....

Feb 1, 2018

Monson-  Shirley R. Good, PhD, 88, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018.  Shirley was born in Toronto, Canada and has been an area resident for many years. She was a University Professor and Nurse. Shirley's career in nursing spanned over 40 years beginning in Toronto, Canada. She was a graduate of the University of Toronto and then moved to...

Jan 29, 2018

Monson- Lucy Asencio-Velez, 84, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Lucy was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, February 26, 1933.  She was a co-owner of Norcross Appliance in Monson for over 20 years. She was also a nurses aid at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford, Ct and the Monson Developmental Center. Lucy...

Jan 29, 2018

Wales- Clinton M. King, 52, passed away unexpectedly at U-Mass Medical Center in Worcester, January 29, 2018. Clinton was born May 30, 1965 to the late Jann P. King Sr. and Doris M. (Sherman) King.  He was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional High School and worked at Lamcotec Inc.of Monson for many years.  Clint loved boating and fishing.  He...

Jan 29, 2018

Springfield- Robert M. Deland, 65, passed away January 29, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Robert was born January 7, 1953 in Palmer to the late George H. DeLand  and Mildred Lois (Clark) Wilcox. He grew up in Monson before moving to Springfield.  For many years he was a welder at Palmer Structural Steel and more recently he...