Obituaries

Jul 30, 2015

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Ware-Justen A. Smith-Bednarski, 36, died Thursday, July 30, 2015. Justen was born February 14, 1979 in Manchester, CT to Nancy K. Smith-Bednarski and Richard A. Bednarski. He grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Technical High School. Justen was Honorably discharged from the US Army with the rank of sergeant. He received the Army...

Jul 29, 2015

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Monson- May F. (Paholko) Verlotta, 100, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She was born November 30, 1914 in Bronx, NY. She was a graduate of Monson High School and has lived in Monson for many years. May was employed by CF Church where she worked in the company cafeteria. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in...

Jul 29, 2015

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George E. Gauthier 1936-2015 Monson-George E. Gauthier, 78, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. George was born in Springfield to the late Louis and Flora Gauthier and has been a long time Monson resident. He retired from Zero Manufacturing in Monson after many years. George enjoyed camping, helping people and love gardening. George was pre deceased by his wife...

Jul 27, 2015

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Monson-Stacia J. (Kielton) Midura, passed away July 27, 2015 at age 93. She was born in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield, MA, April 17, 1922 to the late John and Bronislava Kielton. For many years Stacia was employed by Ware Millinery and Sanderson-Macleod, Inc of Palmer. She was a former owner of Midway Pizza in Palmer. Stacia...

Jul 20, 2015

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Monson-Diane E. (LaMountain) Davenport, 61, passed away July 20, 2015, surrounded by the love of family. Diane was born in Springfield, March 4, 1954 to Robert P. LaMountain and the late Mary F. (Cahill) LaMountain. She was a graduate of Westfield High School and has lived in Monson since 1985. Diane worked at Monson Developmental Center and retired...

Jul 2, 2015

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Monson-Gerald (Gerry) Alifano , 79, died Thursday July 2, 2015 surrounded by the love of family. Gerald was born in Cambridge, MA on February 22, 1936 to John J. Alifano, Sr., M.D. and Helen (Ferrace) Alifano. He graduated from Classical High School in Springfield, MA and American International College. He received his law degree from New England School...

Jul 1, 2015

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Monson-Dorothy J Dipietro, 78, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 surrounded by the love of family. Dorothy was born in Ware, MA, November 10, 1936 , to the late Noah and Julia (LaBair) Fountain and she has been a resident of Monson for many years. Dorothy retired from Monson Developmental Center after 25 years of service. She had a...

Jun 11, 2015

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Monson-Laura A. "Zannah" Casolla, 74, died June 11, 2015, with her daughter at her side. Laura was born in Palmer to the late Herman and Laura E. (LeMay) Winter and was a graduate of Monson High School. She was a teachers assistant at the Hampden Middle school and a home health aid. Laura was a communicant of St....

Jun 8, 2015

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Monson- Shelly A (St. Marie) Ellsworth, 59, died Monday, June 8, 2015 surrounded by the love of family. Shelly was born in Palmer, July 20, 1955 to the late Sydney St. Marie and Nancy (Kibbe) Usher. She was a life long resident of Monson. Shelly worked as a caregiver for Sunshine Village and prior Shelly worked at Lucky...

Jun 8, 2015

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Monson - Retired Navy Reserve Lieutenant Commander, William F. Donovan, age 90, died Monday, June 8, 2015 surrounded by his family. Bill was born November 15, 1924 in Springfield, MA to the late David F. and Bertha (Chamberlain) Donovan. He was a graduate of Monson Academy, Harvard University, and Boston University, where he earned his Masters of Education....

Jun 2, 2015

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Wales-Earle H. Chisholm, 75, passed away June 2, 2015. Earle was born in Palmer to the late Edger and Mildred Chisholm. He grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Springfield Trade School. He lived in Wales for many years and was a truck driver for Construction Services in Wilbraham. Earle enjoyed antique cars, antique tractors and...

May 31, 2015

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Monson- Grace E. (Gustafson) Jack, 94, died Sunday, May 31, 2015 surrounded by the love of family. Grace was born in Monson February 28, 1921 to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Duncan) Gustafson. She was a graduate of Monson High School and was a member of the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church. Grace was a member of the United...

May 27, 2015

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Monson-Kathleen E. (Fleming) Donovan, 92, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 surrounded by her family at Marina Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Quincy, MA. Kathleen was born August 9, 1922 in Ware to the late Patrick H. and Mary (McMahon) Fleming. She was a graduate of Ware High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Kathleen was a...

May 20, 2015

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Monson-Alice Faye Waldron, 75, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, surrounded by the love of family. Faye was born June 23, 1939 in Kernersville, NC to the late Henry and Essie (Peeples) West. She has been a longtime Monson resident. Faye enjoyed playing and watching sports. She especially enjoyed softball, bowling and dancing. Faye leaves her loving husband of...

May 5, 2015

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Monson-Patricia A. (Kozak) Fish, 98, died Tuesday May 5, 2015. Patricia was born in Springfield, June 20, 1916 to the late Nicholas and Christina Kozak. She has been a longtime resident of Monson. She loved to play "Bingo", taking bus trips to the casino, and enjoyed sewing. Patricia was pre-deceased by her husband Stewart E. Fish in 1984....

Apr 28, 2015

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Monson-Priscilla A. Ketterman, 87, passed away, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, surrounded by the love of family. Priscilla was born in Northampton, March 13, 1928 to the late Albert R. and Doris W (Perry) Tomlinson and has been a longtime resident of Monson. She co-owned Ket-Tree Farms with her husband Randall for many years. Mrs. Ketterman made crafts and...

Apr 6, 2015

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Irene Wilson passed away peacefully on April 6, 2015 after 95 years on this planet. Irene was born on January 23, 1920 in Macon, Georgia, which should say a lot for her wanderlust genes, as her parents, Otto and Irene Stack were originally from Chicago. The family returned to the Windy City, but subsequently moved to Philadelphia where...

Mar 28, 2015

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Monson- Yvonne A. (Gibeau) Szarlan, 82, passed away, Saturday, March 28, 2015 surrounded by the love of family. Yvonne was born in Springfield, August 13, 1932 to the late Dona and Corinne (Therrien) Gibeau. She was a graduate of Commerce High School, class of 1950. Yvonne retired from the Monson Public Schools, Superintendent's office after 17 years. Yvonne...

Mar 23, 2015

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Monson-Roger M. St. Martin, 76, passed peacefully away, Monday, March 23, 2015 with his wife by his side. Born in Webster, MA, January 6, 1939 to the late Armand St. Martin and Margaret (Szczepaniak) Sheridan. He graduated from Warren High School in 1956. Roger was employed by Zero Corporation in Monson, later called Zero Enclosures, Inc, Salt Lake...

Mar 20, 2015

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