Obituaries

Jul 3, 2012

Biography

Monson-Thomas Donald Smart, 71, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ware, MA to the late Thomas and Sophie (Soltys) Smart, he has been a life long resident of Monson. Don was a self employed contractor for over 30 years. He and his wife Teresa operated Smart Builders in Monson, building many homes...

Jun 30, 2012

Biography Monson- Lori Ann Grippo, the cherished daughter of Dr. John O. Grippo and Constance M. (Corr) Grippo died Saturday at Wing Memorial Hospital with her loving family, and friends at her side. She was born in Springfield on May 26, 1960 and for many years was a resident at the Monson Development Center. Lori recently moved into a group...

Jun 25, 2012

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Monson-Robert E. Grammo, 69, died Monday, June 25, 2012. Born in Ware to the late Edmund C. and Marion D. (Pierre) Grammo he has been a life long resident of Monson. Bob was a graduate of Springfield Trade High School. He worked at Wright's in Warren and then Zero Manufacturing in Monson where he retired from after more...

Jun 16, 2012

Omar Joseph Gagne

March 13, 2008 - June 16, 2012

Monson- Omar Joseph Gagne, 4, died suddenly June 16, 2012. Born in Springfield March 13, 2008, to Diana Heredia, he was lovingly adopted by Brenda J. (Jacobs) and Joseph H. Gagne. Omar attended Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church where he enjoyed going to Sunday School. He was also...

May 30, 2012

Monson- Francis J. O'Shea, 83, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at home surrounded by the love of family. He was born April 5, 1929 in Worcester, MA to the late Bennett and Annie O'Shea He was a graduate of St. John's High School in Worcester and was the class Valedictorian. He then graduated from Holy Cross College in Worcester...

May 18, 2012

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SPRINGFIELD, MA-Garold Wesley Thumm, 96, a resident of Keystone Woods in Springfield, died peacefully at the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow on Friday, May 18, of complications from a fall on April 18. Garold was born to George Wesley and Myrtle Virginia (Jarrett) Thumm on September 22, 1915, at Pinch, WV, a village some ten miles up Elk...

May 17, 2012

Brimfield-Leonard H. Poirier, 87, of Haynes Hill Road, died Thursday May 17, 2012 at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home. Born October 11, 1924, to the late Frederick and Exilda (Duquette) Poirier, he has been a long time resident of Brimfield. Leonard was a WWII Army Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart as well as the European African Middle Eastern...

May 13, 2012

Biography Monson- Corinne Ann "Cookie" (Storozuk) Goncalves, 61, died May 13, 2012 from complications due to an illness she had been fighting. She is predeceased by her parents Erline and Angelo Buttieri and her brothers Francis and William Storozuk. Cookie was a doting Mother, Grandmother, Wife and friend. She is survived by her husband Venancio Goncalves; two daughters Kimberly Brodeur...

May 10, 2012

Wales-W. Alexandra Pietrowski (Norma Jean Chambers), 62, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, surrounded by the love of family. Born in Portland, Maine, July 14, 1949, to the late Bruce McBane and Ella Chambers, she has been a longtime resident of Wales. Alexandra was a case manager working at residential group homes. Her life was dedicated to helping people, unconditionally, with...

May 8, 2012

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Wales-Robert Carl Chrabascz, 63, of Mt.Hitchcock Rd., died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at his home after a long battle with diabetes and complications . Born in Ware, MA May 12, 1948 to the late Frank and Nancy (Kozik) Chrabascz he was a graduate of Ware High School and received his BA degree in History from Saint Anselm College...

May 5, 2012

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Monson-Dora E. Jaworski, 84, of Wilbraham Rd, died Saturday, May 5, 2012. Born in Ware July 13, 1927 to the late Romeo and Geneva (Bushey) Rivers, she was a longtime resident of Monson. Dora was a nurses aid for the Palmer Nursing Home for many years. She also worked at the Monson Public Schools in the cafeteria for...

May 3, 2012

Biography Goose Creek, SC- Barbara E. (Brown) Chaffee, 82, died Thursday, May 3, 2012. Born August 22, 1929 in Stafford Springs, CT to the late Philip T. and Lena (Bolter) Brown she was educated in Brimfield, MA and Graduated from Hitchcock Free Academy in Brimfield, MA in 1947. She furthered her education and graduated from Westfield State College in 1964...

May 2, 2012

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Monson- Matilda "Tillie" (Kaczmarczyk) Gola, 88, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Wing Memorial Hospital. Born in Palmer to the late Anthony and Julia (Lazarz) Kaczmarczyk, she was a graduate of Palmer High School and lived in Monson for over 50 years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson. Tillie worked at William Wright Co....

Apr 13, 2012

Biography

Monson- Priscilla A.(Moore) Douty, 79, died Friday, April 13, 2012. Born in Monson to the late Philip and Alice (Cook) Moore, she has been a life long resident here. She was a graduate of Monson High School and was a member of the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church. Priscilla worked for several area businesses including A.D.Ellis Mills, Grants, Dan...

Apr 12, 2012

Charles "Babe" Johnson Jr. & Mae E. (Bristol) Johnson Charles "Babe" Johnson, Jr. passed away at his home in Yucaipa, CA on November 5, 2007, he was 94 years old. Born in Monson, Massachusetts on February 3,1913. Son of Charles Johnson Sr. and Alma (Anderson) Johnson. He was husband to Mae E. (Bristol) Johnson of 74 years. He was predeceased...

Apr 11, 2012

Biography Palmer- Kathryn M. "Teddy" Church, 71, of Beacon Drive, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Born in Dorchester, MA to the late Willis A. and Katherine M. (Nickerson) Church, she resided in Monson for many years before moving to Palmer in the year 2000. Kathryn was a certified nurses aid and worked at Wing Memorial Hospital and several area nursing...

Apr 6, 2012

Biography Monson-Stephanie T. (Banach) Hull, 89, died Friday, April 6, 2012. She was born March 25, 1923 in the Three Rivers section of Palmer to the late Frank and Mary Banach. Stephanie worked at Jane's Dress Shop as a presser for more than 25 years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson and has been a longtime...

Apr 4, 2012

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Monson-Martin "Marty" J. Gamache, 53, died suddenly April 4, 2012 after an industrial accident. Born in Ludlow, August 16, 1958, to the late Joseph C. and Annette A. (Laprade) Gamache, he was a graduate of Putnam Vocational Technical High School and STCC where he received his Master's Electrical License. Marty grew up in the Indian Orchard section of...

Mar 23, 2012

Biography

Therese Anita Bailey (nee Russo), a long-time resident of Old Stagecoach Lake, Monson MA, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012. Tess Bailey was born to Giuseppe and Lorenzina DiErrica Russo in West Springfield MA. She graduated from high school in West Springfield, attended college at Westfield State Teacher College, and did her graduate work at American International...

Mar 15, 2012

Springfield-Our beloved Lisa (48) was called home to the Lord suddenly on March 15,2012 in her home. She was born on December 5, 1963 in the city of Springfield MA. Lisa worked many years within the hospitality and restaurant field. Most recently, she was a manager at the Wong Wok Restaurant on Sumner Avenue in Springfield. She attended local schools...