Obituaries

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...

Jan 28, 2018

Monson- Vernie Merritt, 81, a former resident of Monson, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, surrounded by the love of family.  Vernie was born in Waycross, Georgia January 21, 1937 to the late Sylvester and Rhoda (Rowland) McKinnon.  For many years Vernie worked at Monson Developmental Center in the food service department. She leaves her children, Katherine Merritt of...

Jan 26, 2018

Monson-Bernice B. Allen, 96, passed away, January 26, 2018.  Bernice was born in Monson, April 26, 1921 to the late Egbert D. and Blanche M. (Nelson) Allen.  She was a graduate of Monson High School class of 1939. Bernice was a member of First Church of Monson, Congregational, and the Monson Senior Center. She was a Veteran of WWII...

Jan 22, 2018

Monson- Rosemary (Tunnell) Finnegan, 92, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018.  Rosemary was born in Ada, Oklahoma to the late Oscar A. and Zuma (Horton) Tunnell.  She leaves three children, a sister, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. All services are private.

Jan 22, 2018

Monson- Wesley A. Smith, 77, died Monday, January 22, 2018.  Wesley was born in Ware June 4, 1940 to the late Arthur L. Smith and Margaret H. (Potter) LaBarge.  He has lived in Monson for more than 60 years.  Wesley retired from Pierson's Industries in Palmer after 30 years. He enjoyed 1950's music and collecting records. Wesley leaves his...

Jan 21, 2018

Palmer-Chelsea A. Tibbetts, 28, passed into eternal peace on January 21, 2018. Chelsea graduated from Pathfinder Regional High School in 2008 before going on to obtain her Associate's degree from Holyoke Community College. Her personality was as fiery as her love for family and the outdoors. She loved being outside, and spent much of her time hiking, kayaking, or...

Jan 12, 2018

Monson- Alfred L. LaBaff, Jr., 92, died Friday January 12, 2018 surrounded by the love of family less than a week before his 93rd birthday.  Alfred was born in Springfield January 17, 1925 to the late Alfred L. LaBaff, Sr. and Verdie Ann (Demarais) LaBaff.  Alfred served in the US Coast Guard during WWII.   He was a dental lab...

Jan 7, 2018

Monson- George J. LaFromboise, 86, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 surrounded by the love of family at the home of his daughter in Agawam.  George was born in Ludlow , November 7, 1931 to the late Ozea and Dora (Recor) LaFromboise.  He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea for 18 months during the Korean war. ...

Jan 6, 2018

Palmer-William M. Chaiffre, 50, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born February 9, 1967 at Fort Dix , located in Lakehurst, NJ.  He was a graduate of Berkshire Community College with an Associates degree in Criminal Justice and a graduate of the Police Academy.  Bill has been a dispatcher for the Town of...

Jan 2, 2018

Monson- Marcus H. Phipps, Sr, 79, formerly of  Monson, died Tuesday January 2, 2018.  Marcus was born August 11, 1938 in Southbridge to the late Roland and Louisa (Walker) Phipps.  He  lived in Monson for many years and retired from Pratt and Whitney.  He enjoyed  watching the Redsox, Patriots and Celtics. Marcus leaves his children; Marcus H. Phipps Jr...