Obituaries

Obituary Notices

Joanne M Devanski

Joanne M Devanski

Sep 4, 2017

Palmer- Joanne M. Devanski, 53, died Monday, September 4, 2017.  Joanne was born in Palmer, April 23, 1964 to the late John E. and Patricia A. (Hall) Devanski.  She grew up in Monson and attended Monson Schools.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and quilting.  Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. Joanne leaves her partner, Steven P....

Evelyn (Kouroubacalis)  Getchell

Evelyn (Kouroubacalis) Getchell

Sep 3, 2017

Monson- Evelyn (Kouroubacalis) Getchell, 80, died Sunday, September 3, 2017, surrounded by the love of family.  Evelyn was born October 27, 1936 in Boston to the late Charles P. and Bessie (Barakas) Kouroubacalis, she grew up in Peabody and was a graduate of Peabody High School. Evelyn lived in Plainville, MA for many years before moving to Monson in...

David W Worth

David W Worth

Sep 2, 2017

Wales-David W Worth, 73, died on Sept 2 at Harrington Hospital of a cardiac arrest.  He was born to Walter & A. Sylvia(Creelman) Worth and was a lifelong resident of the town of Wales.  David leaves his wife of 21 years Kaye(nee Ziegler),  two daughters Amanda Pascale, her husband Kevin of Brimfield and Rachael Worth of Palmer. A Stepson...

Judy A (Wagner)  Van De Geer

Judy A (Wagner) Van De Geer

Aug 28, 2017

Monson - Judy A. (Wagner) Van de Geer, 69, died Monday, August 28, 2017, surrounded by the love of family. Judy was born August 5, 1948 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Dr. Tibor and Renee Wagner. In 1956, Judy fled communist Hungary with her parents and settled in the Philadelphia area. She became a proud U.S. citizen in...

Nancy R (Kimmer)  Larro

Nancy R (Kimmer) Larro

Aug 28, 2017

Wilbraham- Nancy R.(Kimmer) Larro, 64, longtime resident of Wilbraham, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family August 28, 2017.  Nancy was born October 23, 1952 to George E. and Elinor (Harrison) Kimmer.  Nancy was a loving, daughter, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother.  After graduating from Southwick High School in 1970, Nancy devoted her life to raising her three...

Kimberly L (Slingerland)  Gilbert

Kimberly L (Slingerland) Gilbert

Aug 21, 2017

Ware- Kimberly L. (Slingerland) Gilbert, 54, died Monday, August 21, 2017.  Kim was born January 10, 1963 to Charles W. and Alice J. Slingerland.  She lived in Monson for many years and was a graduate of STCC. She then attended Bay Path College and AIC.  She was a radiology technician for area hospitals before becoming a devoted Mother to...

Paul R Costa

Paul R Costa

Aug 10, 2017

Monson- Paul R. Costa, 90, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 surrounded by the love of family.  Paul was born March 21, 1927 to the late Paul J. and Ada M. (Morris) Costa.  Paul was baptized in St. Patrick's Church in Monson where he was a life long communicant. Paul was an usher at church and assisted at...

Edna M (Parker)  Brouthers

Edna M (Parker) Brouthers

Aug 6, 2017

Brimfield- Edna M. (Parker) Brouthers, 97, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 surrounded by the love of family.  Edna was born June 20, 1920 in Springfield, MA to the late Maurice M. and Susan C. (Carleton) Parker.  She grew up in Springfield and graduated from Commerce High School. She then lived in Monson for many years before moving to...

Dudley Charles Strum

Dudley Charles Strum

Aug 1, 2017

Monson-Dudley Charles Strum, 74, of Monson passed away on Tuesday, August 1.  He leaves his wife Carol (Kolodzinski) Strum, son Daniel Strum, daughter Kimberly Baymiller and three dearly loved grandchildren, Taylor Strum, Owen Strum, and Anna Baymiller.  He also leaves his sisters Rocquie O'Rourke and Elizabeth Lippe. All services will be private and have been entrusted to Lombard Funeral...

Lois M (Lloyd)  Cady

Lois M (Lloyd) Cady

Jul 30, 2017

Monson- Lois M. (Lloyd) Cady, 86, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 surrounded by the love of family.  Lois was born May 16, 1931 in Easton, Maine to the late Burton Lloyd and Anne (Williams) Maskell.  She has been a resident of Monson since the 1950's. Lois retired from Springfield Moulders as a supervisor.  She was a member of the...

Raymond A Blanchette

Raymond A Blanchette

Jul 26, 2017

Monson-Raymond A. Blanchette, 65, passed away, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 surrounded by the love of family. Ray was born August 6, 1951 in Southbridge to the late Arthur and Loretta (Julien) Blanchette.  He was a 1977 Graduate of Western New England Law School.  In 1979 he opened his own law practice and in 1984 he formed the Law Practice...

Rachel G (Jalbert)  Dusza

Rachel G (Jalbert) Dusza

Jul 25, 2017

Holland-Rachel G. (Jalbert) Dusza, 88, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by the love of family.  Rachel was born January 12, 1929 in Southbridge to the late Josephat and Mabel E. (Benoit) Jalbert.  She attended school at Notre Dame and was a graduate of Southbridge High School and Springfield Trade School.  Rachel was a telephone operator in Southbridge.  She...

Elaine P (Rogers)  Nothe

Elaine P (Rogers) Nothe

Jul 24, 2017

Monson-Elaine P. (Rogers) Nothe, 91, died Monday, July 24, 2017 surrounded by love of family.  Elaine was born February 14, 1926 to the late Wilfred E. and Lillian (Parker) Rogers in Bronx, New York.  She was a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.  Mrs. Nothe retired from Monson High School in 1988 after 18 years of teaching...

Joseph Arsenault

Joseph Arsenault

Jul 5, 2017

Joseph Arsenault 42 of Monson passed away suddenly on July 5, 2017.  Joseph was born November 21, 1974 in Ware MA and has been a life long area resident.  He was a master fiber optic specialist for over 20 years with multiple companies. He cherished his family and friends.  Joseph was a huge Miami Dolphins fan and loved heavy...

Judith E (Spinn)  Porth

Judith E (Spinn) Porth

Jul 1, 2017

Monson- Judith E. (Spinn) Porth, 60, died Saturday, July 1, 2017 surrounded by the love of family.  Jude was born April, 13, 1957 in Texas City, TX,  to the late Charles W. and Thelma A. (Corn) Spinn.  She grew up in Springfield and has lived in Monson for more than 30 years. She was a graduate of Springfield Technical...

Lynn M Moore-Chase

Lynn M Moore-Chase

Jun 28, 2017

West Orange, New Jersey- Lynn Moore Chase, 66, of West Orange New Jersey and former resident of Easthampton, MA passed on to eternal peace in the arms of Jesus on June 28th, 2017. Lynn was born, July 26,1950 the first child of Jeanne (Swanson) Moore and Charles B. Moore. She was a 1968 graduate of Easthampton High School and...

Edward J Szarlan

Edward J Szarlan

Jun 16, 2017

Monson- Edward J. Szarlan, 61, died Friday, June 16, 2016, surrounded by the love of family.  Ed was born in Springfield, June 9, 1956 to J. Edward and Yvonne A. (Gibeau) Szarlan.  He was a graduate of Monson High School and University of Massachusetts-Amherst .  Ed was a sales manager for Altria Group, based in Richmond, VA.  He was...

Renee D (Lecours)  Bartlett

Renee D (Lecours) Bartlett

Jun 12, 2017

Renee Danielle (Lecours) Bartlett, age 36, of Monson MA entered heaven's gates on Monday, June 12th, 2017 with her family by her side. She was a loving mother of Angelique Belle Cifone (15) and Zachary Phillip Bartlett (3), who were her greatest sources of pride and happiness. Renee was born in Springfield, MA on August 12th, 1980. She grew...

Linda J Croll

Linda J Croll

May 30, 2017

Somers, CT- Linda J. Croll, 71,  passed away, May 30, 2017 after a long illness.  Linda was born November 23, 1945 to the late John J. and Constance A. (Buczyniski) Croll and was a resident of Somers for many years. Linda  retired from Combustion Engineering as an administrative assistant. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in...

Robert H Foisy, Sr

Robert H Foisy, Sr

May 27, 2017

Monson- Robert H. Foisy, Sr, 83, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, surrounded by the love of family.  Bob was born in Monson, August 13, 1933 to the late Harley J and Louise (Laverdiere) Foisy and has been a lifelong resident here.  He was a graduate of Monson High School.  Bob retired from Palmer Paving in 1995 where he...

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