Obituaries

Apr 23, 2024

Monson-Arabella M. Olander, 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2024, after a year-long battle with lung cancer. 50 years ago, upon unpacking in her new home, she declared “I want to die in this house” and so it was.

Born in Dorchester, she attended local public schools, graduating from Hyde Park High school where...

Apr 13, 2024

Palmer- Dorothy E “Cookie” Palmere, 61 passed away April 13, 2024 at home. Born Dorothy Ellen Harris on July 11th, 1961 to Margaret and Elmer Harris She was known as Cookie. She enjoyed traveling and her grandchildren were the loves of her life. Dorothy worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts- Department of Developmental Services for 27 years.

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Apr 11, 2024

Monson- Alice Kozikowski, 93, passed away peacefully at Orchard Valley Assisted Living in Wilbraham, MA on Thursday, April 11, 2024 with her family by her side. Alice was born in CT to the late Edmund and Alice Cantwell and later was raised in Monson, MA where she lived for the rest of her life. Alice is predeceased by her...

Apr 7, 2024

Monson- Judith C. (King) Chlebus 83, passed away April 7, 2024. Judith was born on May 3, 1940 to the late Burton and Selma (Dehulla) King in Palmer, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Monson High School and for many years worked at Thermotec.  Judy attended the First Church of Monson and  enjoyed vacationing with her family, especially camping...

Apr 5, 2024

Monson-Kenneth A. “Ken” Corbett, 68, passed away after a brief illness, Friday April 5, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Alexandria, Virginia December 20, 1955 to the late Arthur J. and Karen V. (Hansen) Corbett. He has been a lifelong resident of Monson. Ken was a graduate of Monson High School where he excelled in...

Apr 3, 2024

Monson-Catherine A. (McCauley) Watts, 80, passed away April 3, 2024 at home surrounded by the love of family.  Catherine was born in Moriah, NY to the late Doris McCauley. She was a graduate of Port Henry High School class of 1962 and Plattsburgh State University class of 1966.  Catherine taught in numerous schools in New York State and Massachusetts....

Apr 2, 2024

Monson- Edward B. Hallett, III, 33, passed away April 2, 2024. Eddie was born June 29, 1990 to Nancy L. Hallett in Imperial Beach, CA. He has been a resident of Palmer and Monson for most of his life.  Eddie played youth football for many years with the Palmer Cowboys and went on to play at Pathfinder Regional Vocational...

Mar 29, 2024

Monson-Elizabeth R. (Adams) Raymond, 84, passed away Friday March 29, 2024. Elizabeth was born in Athol, MA August 6, 1939 to the late Collis and Paulina (Stone) Adams. She was a graduate of Athol High School and retired from Zero Manufacturing in Monson after more than 20 years. Elizabeth attended the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church over the years. She...

Mar 19, 2024

Glenn R. Putek, 74, of Monson, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1949, in Stafford, CT, to the late Robert and Barbara (Partelo) Putek. Glenn was a graduate of Monson High School before honorably serving in the US Marine Corps “Semper Fi”. He was the proud owner and operator of Glenn's Mobile...

Mar 16, 2024

Carol M. (Valcourt) Monte, 77, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born May 24, 1946 in Holyoke to the late Charles and Irene (Casey) Valcourt. She graduated from Chicopee High School where she was a member of the National Honors Society and received her associates degree at STCC. She then continued...

Mar 12, 2024

Monson-Richard P. Roman, 75, of Old Lyme, CT and formerly of Monson, MA lost his valiantly fought battle with prostate cancer. He is deeply missed by his wife Janet of 45 years, brother Louis, children Evan and Caitlin, her partner Ben Nyzio, and his dog and best pal Fionn. He was born in Palmer, the son of Mary and...

Mar 11, 2024

Hampden-Lawrence W. Hatch, 84, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 surrounded by love of family.  Larry was born in Stafford Springs, Ct to the late Carl H. and Barbara D. (King) Hatch.  He was a lifelong resident of Hampden.  Larry was a graduate of Agawam High School where they had an agricultural program.  He was a heavy equipment operator...

Mar 8, 2024

Monson-Doris E.(Stacy) Schofield, 90, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 two days before her 91st birthday with family at her side.  Doris was born in Monson, March 10, 1933 to the late Ernest and Henrietta (Douty) Stacy. She was a graduate of Monson High School and a lifelong resident here. For many years she worked at Tyco in Stafford,...

Mar 8, 2024

Monson- Jane H. (Furgal) Robert, 87, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 surrounded by love of family. Jane was born April 6, 1936 to the late Martin and Rose Catherine (Jablonski) Furgal. She was raised in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School. She traveled all over the country having her children in different states of the...

Feb 27, 2024

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Feb 25, 2024

Monson - Wayne D. Dewey, 69, passed away at home on February 25, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family. Wayne was born on March 10, 1954 to the late David E. and Muriel F. (Boudreau) Dewey and was a graduate of Monson High School. Wayne was a manufacturing engineer for Electro-Term/Hollingsworth for many years. Wayne had a...

Feb 20, 2024

Monson-Carol A (Storm) Wesson, 81, a lifelong resident of Monson, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.  Carol was born January 15, 1943, in Fitchburg, MA to the late John E and Barbara (Connors) Storm.  Carol was a graduate of Monson High School. She had many accomplishments throughout her life. Carol was...

Feb 14, 2024

Monson-Maureen A. (McGee) Table, 76, passed away February 14, 2024. Maureen was born in Springfield, September 4, 1947 to the late Richard J and Ruth H. (Berndt) McGee.  She grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Cathedral High School.  Maureen and her husband, Lawrence have lived in Monson for many years, where they raised their family.  Maureen...

Feb 14, 2024

Monson- William David Braskie, 82 passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. David was born in Palmer on May 5, 1941, to the late William and Rita (Morgan) Braskie. He attended Monson Academy and was a graduate of Monson High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the Army and served during the Vietnam era.  David had a strong passion for...

Feb 13, 2024

Palmer- Roland D Burton 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wing Hospital in Palmer. Roland was born on March 28, 1935 to the late Darrell and Marion (Clark) Burton in Corinna Maine. Roland later moved to Western Mass where he earned a degree from STCC and went on to do insurance evaluations for ISO. While Roland...