Obituaries

May 15, 2017

Springfield- Renee "Gus" M. Prinz, 53, died Monday, May 15, 2017.  She was born September 11, 1963 to Charles T. Joren and Paula L. (Comer) Bednarski.  Gus grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and moved here in 2004. She managed a Leslie's Pool Store for years before she became her own business, building and maintaining pools, on her own. ...

May 7, 2017

Monson-Kevin A. McDonald, 63, passed away Sunday May 7, 2017 surrounded by family.  Kevin was born in Milford, December 29, 1953 to the late Dennis L and Betty (Beauregard) McDonald and has been an area resident for many years.   He was a musician, luthier and a great storyteller.

Kevin leaves his wife Kerien L. (Mahoney) McDonald and...

May 5, 2017

Monson- Helen F. (Murphy) Colling, 95, died Friday, May 5, 2017. Helen was born in Monson, June 15, 1921 to the late Thomas F. and Mary A. (Hogan) Murphy.  She was a graduate of Monson High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Framingham State College. Mrs. Colling has been a life long resident of Monson....

May 1, 2017

Thomas James McDonald, wonderful husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully in his home with his family and his cat Henry on May 1, 2017.

Tommy was born on September 28, 1958 in Palmer, MA to Fred McDonald Jr. and Alma McDonald, and grew up riding horses and exploring the woods around "the hill" on Munn Rd....

Apr 28, 2017

Stanley Raymond Klisiewicz, age 63 of Monson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather died suddenly at his residence on Friday evening April 28, 2017. Stanley was born on May 13, 1953 in Palmer MA to the late Raymond and Adella (Janulewicz) Klisiewicz. He was raised and educated in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School.  For 37 years...

Apr 28, 2017

Monson- Robert “Bobby” Chalue, age 59 of Wales Road Monson, died on April 28, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born in Wilbraham on May 31, 1957 the son of the late Arthur and Charlotte (Welch) Chalue.  Bobby was raised and educated in Monson.  He worked as a self employed drywaller in the construction...

Apr 24, 2017

Apr 22, 2017

Monson- James F. Murphy, 70, died Saturday, April 22, 2017, surrounded by the love of family.  Jim was born in Holyoke January 10, 1947 to the late James W. and Viola  (Wenig) Murphy.  He was a graduate of Springfield Trade School  and has been a longtime resident of Monson.  Jim retired from Monsanto/Solutia in 2012.   Prior to working at...

Apr 21, 2017

Monson- Joseph N. Beaudoin, 95, died Friday, April 21, 2017 surrounded by the love of family.  Joseph was born in St.Raphael, P.Q., Canada, June 9, 1921 to the late Joseph N. and Alfreda (Fecteaux) Beaudoin.  He has been a resident of Monson since 1962.  He retired from F. Schumacher & Co as a quilting engineer.  Joe was a communicant...

Apr 21, 2017

Monson-Pauline T. (Petrin) Blando, 86, died Friday April 21, 2017 surrounded by the love of family.  Pauline was born in Chicopee December 7, 1930 to the late Victor and Alexina (Picard) Petrin. She was a resident of Monson for many years.  Pauline was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson.  Her greatest joy came from spending time with...

Apr 5, 2017

Westfield- Betsy A. (Thorin) Augusta, 73, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017.  Betsy was born in Palmer, January 23, 1944 to the late Dorothy (Moore) Thorin and Harry Thorin.  She spent her childhood in Monson before moving to Springfield and graduating from  Springfield Technical High School, Class of 1962. Betsy attended and had many friends at Green River House in...

Mar 13, 2017

Monson- Richard P. Graveline, 71, died peacefully, Monday, March 13, 2017.  Richard was born in Palmer, March 6, 1946 to the late Alfred H. and Marie R. (Stone) Graveline.  He was a graduate of Monson High School, an Army Vietnam Veteran and a retired Monson Police Officer. Dick was an avid NASCAR fan and was a member of the...

Mar 10, 2017

East Longmeadow- Robert P. Lobik, 74, died peacefully from complications of acute renal failure, Friday, March 10, 2017. Bob was born June 11, 1942 in Ware to the late Joseph J. and Janet (Kogut) Lobik.  He grew up in Monson and served in the Army National Guard from 1962-1968.  Bob was self-employed for many years. He enjoyed playing golf,...

Mar 6, 2017

Brimfield - Gordon A. Moore, 83, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at LifeCare Center of Wilbraham.  Gordie was born February 26, 1934 in Monson, to the late Wolcott R. and Lauretta L. (Bradley) Moore.  He was a graduate of Monson High School and served in the US Army  from 1955-1957. He has lived in Brimfield for over 59years. Gordie...

Mar 4, 2017

Brimfield, MA - Mary C.(Gelinas) Richer, 86, passed away at Care One in Millbury Mass on March 4, 2017. She was born in Woonsocket RI,  January 29, 1931 to the late Alfred and Mary (Fleming) Gelinas.

Mary was raised in Woonsocket, RI where she met her husband Leo.  They lived in Enfield, CT for many...

Feb 18, 2017

Palmer- Donald R. Bradway,74, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 surrounded by the love of family.  Donald was born November 13, 1942 in Stafford, Ct to the late Ellsworth and Mary (Norcross) Bradway. He has been a resident of Palmer for many years.  He was a mechanic for area garages including Hitchcock and Tri County Express both in Palmer.  He...

Feb 16, 2017

Monson-Ruth A. Rietzel, 92,  passed away February 16, 2017.  Ruth was born July 15, 1924 in Attleboro, MA to the late Herman A. and Annie (Sharrat) Rietzel. Ms. Rietzel was a teacher in the Monson, Belchertown and East Longmeadow school departments.  She retired form East Longmeadow in 1986 after 38 years of teaching.   Ruth was a member of Quaboag...

Feb 12, 2017

Hampden-Edward L. Hatch, 54, passed away suddenly, February 12, 2017.  Ed was born in Gardner, MA, August 24, 1962 to JoAnne M (Ober) Shay and Lawrence W. Hatch.  He was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School class of 1980, he then continued on at Holyoke Community College and received a bachelor's degree from American International College in Springfield. ...

Feb 9, 2017

Brookfield- Ronald J. Laviera, 65, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 surrounded by love of family.  Ron was born July 31, 1951, in Bronx, New York to the late Alice D. (Colon) Laviera and  Jose E. Laviera. He was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge and has been a resident of Brookfield for many years.  Ron loved...

Feb 5, 2017

Monson- Eric D. Sherman, 26, died Sunday February 5, 2017.  Eric was born in Springfield, September 14, 1990, to Mark F. and Michelle A. (Douville) Sherman.   Eric attended Monson schools, he was a Boy Scout, and was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church.  He enjoyed music and played the guitar.  Eric also enjoyed skiing, camping, fishing and being outdoors....