Obituaries

Feb 13, 2016

Monson - Mary Hart Murphy, 84, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 13, with her large and devoted family at her side.  Mary was born in Amherst March 7, 1931 to the late Francis and Margaret Kelley Hart. Since 1956 Mary has been a resident of Monson where she was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church.  Mary was...

Feb 5, 2016

Monson, MA- Keith R. Jilson, 58, died Friday, February 5, 2016 at his home after a long illness. Born in Springfield MA, March 14, 1957 to the Late Ralph A. Jilson Jr. and Inez R. (Skinner) Jilson Kaynor. Keith was  a long time local resident of Monson. He spent his grade school years on Cape Cod in Yarmouth. This...

Feb 3, 2016

Palmer- Yvonne M. (Rich) Nichols-Corish, 74, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 surrounded by the love of family at home.  Yvonne was born in Palmer to Joseph J. Rich and Annette Y. (Madelle) Rich Lord.  She retired in 2002 from Monson Developmental Center as a direct care attendant and CNA. Yvonne loved to travel, enjoyed watching the RedSox and football,...

Jan 28, 2016

Monson- Carol A. (Vigneault) Plescia, 73, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilbraham, MA on December 24, 1942, to the late Rene and Sophie (Swienton) Vigneault she has been a longtime resident of Monson. Carol was self employed as a barber/hairdresser, and operated Frank's Barber Shop, more recently known as Creative Styles, in...

Jan 25, 2016

Monson- Helen I. (Ackley) Pikul , passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.  She was born in Spencer, MA,  September 6, 1923 to the late Willis and Gladys (Partelo) Ackley. She was employed at Diamond National as an inspector  for many years.  She was a member of the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church and active...

Jan 23, 2016

Monson- Donald E. Fuller, 89, died Saturday, January 23, 2016.  Donald was born January 29, 1926 in Falmouth, MA to the late Edgar S. and Gertrude B. (Gorman) Fuller. He served during WWII in the Army and was a machine operator at Diamond National in Thorndike for many years.  He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Palmer....

Jan 22, 2016

Debra Kelley died on January 22, 2016 from complications caused by Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.  In her final years she lived in Belchertown, Massachusetts.

Debra was born in New York City on November 13, 1953.  She grew up on Long Island in Commack, New York.  She graduated from high school in Commack and went on to...

Jan 20, 2016

Monson-Helen Klisiewicz, 92, passed peacefully, Wednesday, January 20, 2016, surrounded by the loving and attentive staff of the Jewish Nursing Home of Longmeadow, MA, for which she lived out her final months. Helen was born in Palmer, MA, May 21, 1923 to the late Frank and Veronica (Wytrwal) Borowiec. During her childhood she lived on the family dairy farm...

Jan 18, 2016

Monson-Bernice M. (Chalue) Blakeborough, 99, died Monday, January 18, 2016.  Bernice was born in Monson, MA,  May 26, 1916 to the late Benjamin Chalue and Jane (Schooler) Chalue.  She was formerly employed by Curtis Insurance Agency for 14 years. Bernice was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson; a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Monson Senior Center...

Jan 12, 2016

Ware-Richard F. Carr Sr. passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 12 at his home in Ware.  Richard was born in Springfield MA to the late Floyd Carr and Alice (Perrault) Carr.  He was formerly employed by Pierson Industries and served in the Army during the Korean War. Richard enjoyed golf, motorcycling and fishing. Richard is survived by his wife, Carol...

Jan 12, 2016

Monson- Nancy K. Bednarski, 54, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, surrounded by the love of family.  Nancy was born in California to Allen and Miriam Smith, she has been a resident of Monson since 1979.  Nancy worked at Zero Manufacturing in Monson and then Quaboag Rubber in North Brookfield.  Her greatest joy came from being a devoted Mom to...

Dec 31, 2015

Monson- Robert E. Cote, 76, died Thursday, December 31, 2015.  Robert was born in Bristol, CT to the late Ernest and Bertha (Turcotte) Cote.  He served in the US Navy from 1957-1960 on the USS Essex Air Craft carrier.  Robert was a retired truck driver for RM Sullivan for 25 years.  He was a member of the Teamsters Local...

Dec 30, 2015

Wales-Michael W. Bowden, 67, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015.  Michael was born in Stafford Springs, CT, April 6, 1948, to the late William T. Bowden  and Rena (Mills) Bowden. Michael was a graduate of Tantasqua High School and a resident of Wales for many years.   He was a veteran of the Army and served during Vietnam.  Michael was a...

Dec 19, 2015

Monson-Robert J. Thomas , died  Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Baystate Wing Hospital.  Robert was born in Alexandria, VA on April 12, 1961, the son of William Thomas and Marilyn (Deveson) Cramblit.  He was employed by Madison Security in Westfield.  Robert volunteered at the First Church of Monson after the tornado in 2011. Robert loved animals, music and was...

Dec 15, 2015

Dec 13, 2015

Palmer-John D. Cheesey , 78 , died  Sunday, December13, 2015 at Baystate Wing Hospital.  John was born in Rockville, CT on February 1, 1937, the son of the late John Cheesey and  Christine (Parciak) Cheesey.  He was employed by Quabbin Wire & Cable until his retirement in 1999.  John was a co-girl scout leader in Palmer and Ware, and...

Dec 11, 2015

Monson- Nellie A. (Cernauskas) Koslowski, 90, died Friday December 11, 2015 surrounded by the love of family.  Nellie was born in Barre, Ma, April 9, 1925 to the late George and Anna (Kudzma) Cernauskas.  She was a graduate of Springfield Technical Coummunity College Nursing program and was a Registered Nurse and Nursing Supervisor at Monson Developmental Center for 28...

Dec 11, 2015

Wales-William C. Towns, 91, died Friday, December 11, 2015, surrounded by the love of family.  William was born in Worcester, MA, September 27, 1924 to the late Chandler M. and Edith E. (Perron) Towns.  Bill served in the US Air Force during WWII.  He was a Supervisor and Draftsman at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, Ct and retired after...

Dec 8, 2015

Monson- Edna R. (Robak) Gola, 92, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015.  Edna was born in the Bondsville section of Palmer, September 19, 1923 to the late Maciej and Mary (Starzyk) Robak.  She was a graduate of Palmer High School and has lived in Monson for many years.  Edna was a secretary at the wire mill in Palmer known as...

Dec 4, 2015