Obituaries

Oct 3, 2012

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Monson- Lois (Buffington) Ellis, 94, a life long resident of Monson, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Born in Palmer, October 18, 1917 to the late Allen J. and Esther (Beckwith) Buffington, she was a graduate of Monson High School and worked as an Inspector at CF Church Co., known as "The Best Seat in the House" for over...

Sep 27, 2012

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Pleasant Ridge Plantation, ME -William R. Lombard, 76, died Thursday, September 27, 2012. Born February 22, 1936 in Springfield, MA to the late Francis W. and Mildred L.(Rowell) Lombard, he was a resident of Monson, MA until he retired in 1999 and moved to Pleasant Ridge Plantation. Bill was a graduate of Monson Academy class of 1954. He...

Sep 25, 2012

Biography Monson- June Gustafson Hermanson, 88, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. June was born January 19, 1924 in Plaistow, NH to the late David and Jane (Thompson) Chase. She has been a resident of Monson for many years. June attended First Church of Monson-Congregational with her family and friends and she was a member of the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church,...

Sep 24, 2012

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Monson-Michael T. Bohacik, 66, died suddenly Monday, September 24, 2012. Born February 22, 1946 in Rockville, CT to the late Joseph A. and Mary Rose (Phillips) Bohacik, Michael has been a longtime resident of Monson. He was an employee of Zero Manufacturing in Monson for more than 20 years. Most recently he worked for PTI Industries in Enfield,...

Sep 11, 2012

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Sep 11, 2012

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Monson- Richard Anable, 68, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Born in Palmer, July 14, 1944 to the late Fred A. and Eva K. (Trotta) Anable, he was a longtime Monson resident. Richard was a graduate of Monson High School class of 1962, a Graduate of The University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Graduate of the State University of...

Sep 9, 2012

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Wilbraham- Tami L. Przybycien, 47, died Sunday September 9, 2012 surrounded by family. Born in Springfield September 23, 1964 to the late Chester Przybycien and Toni (Wheeler) Looney, she has been a life long area resident. Tami was an iron worker for area construction companies. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with her dog Shadow and her...

Sep 6, 2012

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Palmer-Jon A. Hale, 65, passed away September 6, 2012 at home. Jon was born November 16, 1946 in Stafford Springs, Ct to the late Ernest "Barney" and Rena (Panciera) Hale. He was a graduate of Monson High School and lived in Monson for 62 years before moving to Palmer. Jon worked at Friendly's in Wilbraham for over 40...

Sep 1, 2012

Monson-Kathleen T. (Murphy) Drake, 99, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Born in Ware, MA to the late Thomas Murphy and Mary (Carmody) Murphy Tobin, she has been a longtime Monson resident. Kathleen had a deep love of family and faith. She loved to discuss politics, enjoyed shopping and traveling. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson....

Aug 27, 2012

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MONSON - Shirley R. Gentry, 90, formerly of West Springfield and Westfield, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 27, 2012. Born in Westfield, the daughter of Charles W. and Eva F. Root, she was a graduate of Westfield High School in 1940. She attended American International College and the former Northampton Commercial College. Shirley...

Aug 13, 2012

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Wales- Richard F. Verville of Wales, formerly of Monson, husband of Wanda Keaton Verville, passed away peacefully, August 13, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Richard was born on August 25, 1942 in Holyoke, the son of Emile and Ann Verville. He leaves his wife Wanda of Hampden and is also survived by his son Mark Verville and...

Aug 9, 2012

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Edward W. Roberts, Jr. 1947-2012 Monson- Edward W. Roberts, Jr, 65, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 after a period of declining health. Born in Southbridge, MA he has been a longtime Monson resident. Ed graduated from Springfield Trade High School and STCC. He worked at the former Jarvis & Jarvis Company in Palmer for over 20 years and...

Aug 3, 2012

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Monson-Elizabeth H. Colleton, 92, died on August 3, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 3, 1919 in New Haven, CT to John and Frances Hennrikas. Elizabeth was a teacher in the Monson Public Schools for over 30 years. She taught values to her students as well as to her children and all recognize those...

Jul 30, 2012

Biography SANDRA T. LUNDRIGAN 1943-2012 BRIMFIELD - During a gallant fight against a very aggressive cancer, Sandra T. (Camerota) Lundrigan died unexpectedly at the Milford (NH) Medical Center on Monday and entered into eternal life. She was the loving, faithful, and endearing wife of Edward Lundrigan, a devoted mother to her sons Stephen and Shawn (d) Lundrigan and daughters Maria...

Jul 28, 2012

Biography Arcadia, Florida- Adeline J. Moulton, 90, of Arcadia, Florida, died Saturday July 28, 2012 at DeSoto Nursing Home. She formerly lived in Monson before moving to Florida over 30 years ago. She worked for many years at Springfield Moulders in Monson. While living in Florida she was very active in her church, Sonrise Assembly of God doing volunteer work...

Jul 25, 2012

Monson-Edward Freeman Clark, 84, passed away on July 25, 2012, at his home, Stillmeadow Farm, in Monson, Massachusetts. Born May 24, 1928, at the Pitcher Farm House on Round Top Farm in Damariscotta, Maine, Edward was the oldest of eleven, and always fondly remembered playing war with his siblings because as the eldest he got to play general. As a...

Jul 17, 2012

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Monson- William H. "Bill" Aldrich, 80, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, surrounded by the love of family. Born October 19, 1931 in Monson to the late Arthur and Lila (Plumley) Aldrich he has been a life long resident here. He was and Army Veteran of Korea. Bill worked at Caraster- Box Shop, the former Federal Paper Board for...

Jul 4, 2012

Ware- Lynn J. (Hall) Paydos 28, died suddenly Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Born in Springfield, August 21, 1983, to Steven R. and Janet C. (Lopes) Hall, she has been a life long area resident. Lynn was a graduate of Tantasqua High School class of 2001. She then completed her degree and was a LPN at Quaboag on the Common, Nursing...

Jul 3, 2012

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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...