Obituaries

Nov 14, 2015

Palmer-Joyce Maybel (Scott) Barnes age 79 died on Saturday November 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.  Joyce was born in Ware MA on October 6, 1936, the daughter of the late John J. Scott and Bessie Irene (Fuller) Scott.  She was educated in Monson, graduated from Monson High School.  She was a housewife before becoming a caregiver, working...

Nov 3, 2015

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Monson- Polly (Apolonia) T. (Starzyk) Gustafson, 100, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, surrounded by the love of family. Polly was born in the Bondville section of Palmer, September 19, 1915 to the late Joseph and Bertha (Kos) Starzyk. When she began school she did not speak english. She learned a new language and persevered to work hard for...

Nov 2, 2015

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Hampden-Margaret Bracebridge Pauly, 95, died Monday November 2, 2015 surrounded by the love of family. Margaret was born in Worcester, MA, June 16, 1920 to the late John and Lillian L.M. (Thompson) Bracebridge. She was a graduate of Commerce High School in Springfield and has been a resident of Hampden since 1946. Margaret was a member of the...

Oct 23, 2015

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Somers, CT-Frances (Cookie) Tetreault Picco Kwasnik, 81 of Somers CT passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on October 23, 2015. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Picco who died December 7, 1987. She later married Andrew Kwasnik originally of Monson who passed away on October 13 of this year. She was also predeceased...

Sep 21, 2015

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Monson- Robert A. Gregoire, 75, died Monday September 21, 2015. Bob was born in Southbridge, April 11, 1940 to the late Alphonse and Edna Gregoire. He had been a longtime resident of Monson before retiring and residing in Stuart, Florida. Bob was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He also was an Antique dealer and operated Craft and...

Sep 7, 2015

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Palmer- Genevieve M. (Houle) Pascale, 69, died Monday, September 7, 2015. Genevieve was born in Ware, MA, November 30, 1945 to the late Frank and Mariah Houle and has been a life long area resident. She worked at Monson Developmental Center for several years but her greatest joy came from being a homemaker, taking care of her family...

Sep 7, 2015

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John M. Lawrence 1948-2015 Monson - John M. "Jack" "Papa" Lawrence, 66, of Main St. died Monday September 7th 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Marietta, OH to Mary E. Cummins and the late John W. Lawrence. He graduated from Marietta College in 1970 and also earned his MBA from Western New England University. Jack...

Aug 5, 2015

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Palmer- Virginia P. Disley, 93, died Wednesday, August 5,2015, surrounded by the love of family. Virginia was born in Palmer, October 22, 1921, to the late Everett E. and Pearl B. (Crosby) Marshall. She has been a life long resident of Palmer. Virginia was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Palmer and was active with the...

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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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 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 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 - 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 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 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...