Obituaries

Aug 24, 2010

Robert E. Avondo, 82, of Carpenter Road died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 surrounded by the love of his family. Born May 5, 1928 in West Springfield to the late John and Margaret M. (Daly) Avondo, he was raised in Agawam and has lived in Monson since 1981. Prior to moving to Monson he operated The Old Coffee Shop on...

Aug 23, 2010

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Theodore A. Smith died peacefully just a few days before his 91st birthday on August 23, 2010 at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris, Maine after a long illness. His was a long and extraordinary yet ordinary life. Ted was born on September 4, 1919 in Springfield MA to a large French-Canadian family. He married his beloved...

Aug 13, 2010

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James S. Murphy, 72 of Peck Brothers Road died Friday August 13, 2010 surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Boston January 19, 1938 to the late Samuel and Christine (McIntyre) Murphy, he served in the US Navy and has lived in Monson Since 1966. He owned and operated Jafco in Bloomfield, Ct for 15 years,...

Aug 9, 2010

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Catherine Steele, 83, a long time member of the community of Monson Developmental Center died Monday August 9, 2010. Born December 27, 1926 in Milford, MA to the late Lawrence P. and Margaret F. Steele, Catherine was one of five children. Catherine enjoyed community outings and recently attended a wedding of one of her caregivers. She will be...

Aug 8, 2010

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Thomas F. Hull, 89, of Oak St. died, Sunday, August 8, 2010 at home. He was born in East Douglas, MA, October 30, 1920, son of the late Frank and Victoria Hull. He has lived most of his life in Monson. Tom was a communicant of St.. Patrick's Church in Monson, a member of the Polish-American Citizen Club...

Aug 6, 2010

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Roland R. Coto, Sr, 81, of Bridge St. died Friday, August 6, 2010. Born in Palmer he was a graduate of Palmer High School and has lived in Monson for many years. He leaves his wife Sylvia L. (Fuller) Coto; two sons Timothy Coto and Roland R. Coto, Jr both of Monson; three daughters, Carrie Dean and Victoria...

Aug 2, 2010

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Richard B. Wortman, 67, of Monson died suddenly Monday , August 2, 2010. Born in Niskayuna, New York to the late Floyd E. Wortman and Dora L. (Johnson) Wortman, he was a graduate of West Genesee Central High School and has lived in Monson since 1999. For many years he was a Terminal Manager for the trucking company...

Jul 28, 2010

Russell A. Temple, 44, of Monson passed away July 28, 2010. Born in Hampden, MA to the late Richard E. Temple and Dorothy M. (Freshwater) Temple he has been a life long area resident. Russell was a graduate of Monson High School, he loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, fishing and camping. Russ leaves his sisters; Pamela Harris of Wales,...

Jul 20, 2010

Ernest B. Heck, 84, died Tuesday July 20, 2010. Born in Stafford, CT, January 26, 1926 to the late Ernest B. and Ellen E. (Dodge) Heck he has been a resident of Wales for many years. Ernest worked at Johnson Memorial Hospital for many years and prior to the hospital he worked at Stafford Printers. He was a friend to...

Jul 14, 2010

Rita Brown, 89, died Wednesday July 14, 2010 in Palmer. Born November 1, 1920 in Springfield, MA to the late Henry J. and Mary E. (Yeddo) Berry, she has been a long time resident of Monson. Rita was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson and a former member of the Palmer Grange. She worked at Monson Jr.,Sr High...

Jul 13, 2010

Ernest W. Gunther Sr., 88, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in Palmer. Born December 27, 1921 in Monson to the late Andrew J. and Bertha (Johnson) Gunther he has been a life long resident here. Earnest was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army. Mr. Gunther owned and operated Ernie's Service Station in Monson for more than 29 years and...

Jul 8, 2010

William G. Gregoire, 85, of Main St. died Thursday, July 8, 2010 at home. Born August 14, 1924 in Wales, MA to the late George and Emma (Johnson) Gregoire, he has been a life long resident here. He was a graduate of Cole Trade High School in Southbridge and an Army Veteran of WWII. Bill worked at Zero Manufacturing in...

Jul 1, 2010

Paul F. Batch, Jr., 58, a resident of Monson for over 20 years died Thursday July 1, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Holyoke, MA to the late Paul F. Batch Sr. and Constance (Turconi) Gancarz, he was a graduate from the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, CT, class of 1972. Paul was the Program...

Jul 1, 2010

Mary L. Walters, 87, died Thursday July 1, 2010 at Quaboag on the Common Nursing Home. Born August 16, 1922 in Pepperell, MA to the late Luis C. and Lettie P. (Dubel) Nutting, she has lived in Wales for over 20 years. Mary was a Registered Nurse and in her younger years she worked in several New York Hospitals....

Jun 12, 2010

James J. Egger, 61, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. Born September 30, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Thomas D. and Margaret (Zottman) Egger. He was a graduate of John Adams High School in Queens, NY and received a Bachelors degree from Pratt Institute majoring in art education and photography. He has...

Jun 10, 2010

John "Jack" M. Laffan, 61, of Palmer Rd, died Thursday at Wing Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Born June 17, 1948 in Taunton, MA to the late Vincent and Geraldine (Ehrlich) Laffan, he has been a resident of Monson for many years. Jack retired from Mass Mutual after 21 years as an actuary. He was an active...

Jun 3, 2010

Lance T. Farber, 62, died Thursday June 3, 2010 after a brief illness. Born August 21, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Alfred J and Edna J. (Moreland) Farber he has been a longtime area resident including Monson and Palmer. Lance worked at Garelick Farms, plastics division, in Agawam for many years. He had a love of Nature and...

May 28, 2010

Edward A Kozikowski, 84, passed away peacefully at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA on Friday, May 28, 2010, with his family by his side. A lifelong resident of Monson, MA, he was born to the late Andrew and Bridget (Murach) Kozikowski. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Delia Kozikowski and Emily Nietupski, a niece,...

May 22, 2010

Harriet M. Royce, 80, died Saturday, May 22, 2010. Born in Wales, Massachusetts July 7, 1929 to the late Gordon C. and Anna G. (Hynes) Royce, she was a lifelong resident of Wales. Harriet retired in 1989 from the Burgess Elementary School in Sturbridge after thirty years of teaching. She was a communicant of St. Christopher's Church in Brimfield, a...

May 20, 2010

John L. Hanic, age 89, of Monson, Massachusetts died May 20, 2010 while visiting his son in North Carolina. Born in Fairfield, Connecticut, on December 21, 1920, he grew up in Wales, MA. In 1944 he married Dorothy Ruth Cantwell and moved to Monson. He has lived in Monson for the last 66 years. He was a member of Saint...