Obituaries

Betsy A (Thorin) Augusta

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...

Richard P Graveline

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...

Robert P Lobik

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,...

Gordon A Moore

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...

Mary C (Gelinas) Richer

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...

Donald R Bradway

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...

Ruth A Rietzel

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...

Edward L Hatch

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. ...

Ronald J Laviera

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...

Eric D Sherman

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....

Lorraine R (Blake) Stanton

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...

Edmund H Beaulieu

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...

Marilyn B (Young) Maclean

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...

Bonnie F (Lemon) Bruneau

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...

George H Patterson

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...

Robert S Mcconchie

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...

John A Hall

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...

Kenneth G Jack, Sr

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...

Stanley E Mega

Nov 21, 2016

All services are private.

"Nancy" Margaret Black Dooley

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,...