Obituaries

Feb 4, 2017

Brimfield- Lorraine R. (Blake) Stanton, 85, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 surrounded by the love of family.  Lorraine was born in Wilbraham to the late Ernest E. Blake and Genevieve (Bugno) Blake Prouty.  Lorraine lived in Wales before moving to Brimfield in 1955.  She enjoyed camping, had a great love for horses and spent many hours cooking and caring...

Jan 22, 2017

Monson- Edmund H. Beaulieu, 63, died unexpectedly January 22, 2017.  Ed was born November 29, 1953 in Palmer to the late Sidney J. and Julie M. (Munk) Beaulieu.  He was a graduate of Monson High School and has been a life long resident here.  Ed worked as a mechanic for State Line Potato Chip and more recently Payne Gang...

Jan 16, 2017

BEDFORD, NH - Marilyn B. (Young) McGrath Maclean, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 at CMC Hospital in Manchester, NH after a period of declining health.  She was born on October 11, 1935 to the late Sherwood and Dorothy (Mizen) Young.  A graduate of Monson High School and Lasell College, she lived much of her adult...

Jan 11, 2017

Monson, MA - Bonnie F. (Lemon) Bruneau (formerly, Bonnie F. Trant) 65, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, surrounded by her family  following an extended, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Bonnie was born in Palmer, January 23, 1951.  She grew up in Monson, attended Monson High School and later graduated from Cosmetology School. Bonnie lived most of her adult life...

Jan 9, 2017

Springfield, MA - George Henry Patterson (A.K.A. Jamissohn ‘Jamo' Scott), passed away, Monday, January 9, 2017.  George was born in Palmer June 6, 1948 to the late Harold and Dorothy (Brettenheimer) Patterson.  He grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School.  He then continued his education and was a graduate of Brevard College in North...

Dec 28, 2016

Robert S. McConchie, 75, of North Attleboro, beloved husband of Alyce (Tenczar) McConchie, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.  Born on July 2, 1941, in  Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late James F. and Ruth S. McConchie. Bob graduated from Monson High School in 1959 and went on to receive his...

Nov 30, 2016

Monson- John A. Hall, 86, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016.  John was born March 7, 1930 in Montclair, NJ to the late Everitt H. and Helen (Hunter) Hall. He was a graduate of  Wellesley High School and Williams College.   He served in the US Airforce as a Lieutenant.  John was a Stock Broker and Analyst for several Springfield Investment...

Nov 27, 2016

Monson- Kenneth G. Jack, 95, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 surrounded by the love of family.  Kenneth was born April 2, 1921 in Providence RI to the late Gennesse F. Jack and Ida (Forant) Jack Paquette. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. Ken has been a long time resident of Monson.  Ken retired from Rathbone Corp in...

Nov 21, 2016

All services are private.

Nov 17, 2016

Margaret "Nancy" Black Dooley, 89, a longtime resident of Longmeadow, died on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at The Reserve assisted living facility in East Longmeadow, with her family by her side.

Born in Auburn, MA, in 1927, Nancy was a graduate of the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Class of 1949. She met her husband,...

Nov 13, 2016

Worcester/ Monson- Haley A. Sanderson, 30, died Sunday, November 13, 2016.  She was born in Springfield, MA to the late Elizabeth "Betsy" (Pincince) Sanderson and Richard H. Sanderson.  Haley was a graduate of Monson High School class of 2004. She had a love of animals, music and art.  She enjoyed traveling and had a deep love for family. Haley...

Oct 26, 2016

Palmer- Mary C. (Perrot) Corbin, 80, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 surrounded by the love of family.  Mary was born in Springfield, MA, August 15, 1936 to the late Carl and Helen (Donahue) Perrot.  She has lived in Palmer since 1965 and retired from Monson Developmental center after 24 years. Mary was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle...

Oct 26, 2016

Enfield, Ct (Springfield, MA) - Janice E. (Baker) Michaelis, 69, passed away on October 26, 2016.  Janice was born in Stafford Springs, CT on April 7, 1947 to the late Frank M. and Agnita L. (Davis) Baker.  She was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School and the former Westfield State College.  She was a long time resident of...

Oct 23, 2016

Springfield- Kevin N. Bacon, "Kip", 61, died Sunday, October 23, 2016.  Kevin was born October 27,1954 in Ludlow to the late Raymond C. and Helen R. (Labelle) Bacon.  He was a graduate of Monson High School and lived in Monson before moving to Springfield a few years ago.  Kip was employed at Sanderson MacLeod in Palmer for over 32...

Sep 16, 2016

Monson - Margaret “Peg” A. (Merrill) Shaw passed away at home September 16, 2016 with her husband by her side. Daughter of the late Amos A. and Margaret (Gunther) Merrill. The seventh of eight children, she was born in Springfield, Mass. September 11, 1940. She was pre-deceased by her brothers, Francis “Bud,” Amos “Zeke,” James “Donnie” Merrill, and her...

Aug 28, 2016

Monson, MA-Eleanor G. Kapsia, 91 of Monson, MA and a former longtime resident of Glastonbury, Ct, died Sunday, August 28, 2016.  Eleanor was born June 23, 1925 in Shenandoah, Pa to the late Chester and Stella (Rutkowski) Torbick.  Eleanor and her late husband were the former owners of Frank's Market in Hartford, Ct and Frank Kapsia and Son Excavator...

Aug 24, 2016

Monson- Wilfred J. "Fred" Fredette, died Wednesday August 24, 2016 with family at his side.  Fred was born May 4, 1938 in Spencer to the late Jalma and Florence (Ethier) Fredette.  He was a graduate of David Prouty High School in Spencer and served in the Army.  Fred has been a Pastoral Minister with the Roman Catholic Church and...

Aug 21, 2016

Monson- Ann Elizabeth (Fountain) Metzdorf, 52, died Sunday, August 21, 2016.  Ann was born in Ware, MA, June 12, 1964 to Francis E. and Gertrude L (Ouellette) Fountain.  She was a graduate of Quaboag Regional High School and has been a resident of Monson for many years.  Ann was a customer service agent for American Airline. She then became...

Aug 20, 2016

Springfield- Michael D. Kamm, 54 died August 20, 2016.  He was born in Hartford Ct, to the late Donald and Sandra Kamm.  He served in the US Navy from March 1980-August 1981.  Michael leaves a daughter, Britney Joray; sister, Christine Grady; aunts, Lorna Thomas and Beverly Giordano; grandson, Oliver Galanek and cousin Sharon Jackson. Military honors will take place...

Aug 19, 2016

Monson- Joseph M. Girard, 24, of Monson, died Friday, August 19, 2016.  Joe was born in Ware, March 30, 1992 to Jeanne M. (Arbour) Girard and Wayne L. Ilnicki. He attended Monson schools and worked at Vulcan Metals in Monson as a machinist.  Joe was a fabulous drummer in the band "Junt".  He enjoyed skate boarding and biking. He...