Obituaries

Jan 21, 2011

Biography Gabrielle M. (Dery) Cardin, 87, died Friday, January 21, 2011 surrounded by the love of family. Born February 25, 1923 in Latuque, Quebec, Canada to the late Joseph Antonio and Anna (LaFrance) Dery, she has been a resident of Monson for many years. Gale worked at Worthington Pump in Holyoke and was a housekeeper for St. Patrick's Church Rectory...

Jan 21, 2011

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Rosa Rana, 79, died Friday January 21, 2011. Born in Worcester, MA to the late Mauro and Angela Rana, she has lived in Monson since 1957. When she was a child she lived in Italy and learned fluid Italian. Rosa loved jewelry, hats, singing and pasta. She was predeceased by her brothers Dominic, Anthony and Aldo Rana. She...

Jan 17, 2011

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Jan 16, 2011

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Anita C. (Malo) Shunaman, 86, of Masonic Hill Rd., and a longtime resident of Palmer died Sunday January 16, 2011. Born October 12, 1924 in Ware, MA to the late Louis and Bertha (Brunelle) Malo she grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School. Anita worked at CF Church Co. in Monson until 1968...

Jan 7, 2011

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Frances Virginia "Ginny" Mizen died January 7, 2011, at Garden View Care Center in O'Fallon, Missouri, at nearly 98 years of age. She and her husband, Ernest W. "Ernie" Mizen, were long-time residents of Monson until Ernie's retirement from American-Standard. They were members of First Church of Monson. After Ernie's retirement, Ginny and Ernie relocated to Melbourne, Florida,...

Dec 28, 2010

Francis E. "Brud" Fountain, 85, passed away surrounded by the love of family Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Born in Warren, MA, January 19, 1925 to the late Wallace and Agnes (Grammo) Fountain, he has been a lifelong area resident. Francis was an Army Veteran of WWII. After serving his country he returned to Warren and operated Fountain's Dairy Products for...

Dec 14, 2010

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David B. Clark, 64, a former resident of Monson, died Tuesday December 14, 2010. Born in Holyoke to the late Raymond W. and Jessie N. (Smart) Clark he lived in Monson for many years before moving to Southwick in the 1980's. David was a manager for Image Inks, a US distributor of printing supplies and products. Prior to...

Dec 13, 2010

Carole A. (Graveline) Bressette, 67, was called home, surround by the love of her family, Monday, December 13, 2010. Born in Palmer, MA, January 4, 1943, Carole has been a life-long resident of Monson. She was a graduate of Monson High School and continued her education in early childhood development. Carole opened her home in Monson and provided child care...

Dec 8, 2010

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Elisabeth S. Pratt, 99, a longtime resident of Monson, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Reeds Landing in Springfield. Born in Beverly, MA October 19, 1911, to the late Homer W. and Doris L (Sutcliff) Squier, she has lived in Monson since she was one. Mrs Pratt was a graduate of Monson High School class of 1929...

Nov 23, 2010

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Elizabeth "Lizzy" A. Misiaszek, 85, of East Hill Road died Wednesday, November 23, 2010. Born in Monson, November 19, 1925, to the late Albert and Mary (Zawada) Misiaszek, she has been a life long resident here. She was a graduate of Monson High School and worked at C.F. Church Co. in Monson for over 35 years retiring in...

Nov 22, 2010

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Norman S. Olsen, 84, of Stafford Road, died November 22, 2010. Born in Auburn, MA, July 10, 1926 to the late Harry and Ruth (Simpson) Olsen. He served with the Army during WWII. He then worked for the VA Hospital in Rutland and retired from Government Services Administration in Boston after more than 25 years of service. Norman...

Nov 7, 2010

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Mrs. Doris M. (Kibbe) Manley, of Stafford Road Monson, MA, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, November 7th, 2010. Born October 24, 1928 in Stafford, CT, she was the devoted daughter of Raymond E. and Mary E. (Curtin) Kibbe. Doris was the beloved wife and best friend of...

Nov 6, 2010

Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we announce that Tracey Lee (Griswold) Lane passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 6th, 2010. Still young at 42 with many years ahead of her it must have been her time to move on and answer that call we all must take one day. Tracey leaves behind a grieving family who...

Nov 1, 2010

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Frank Dykeman, 65, of State Ave., died Monday November 1, 2010. Born in Boston, MA to the late Roy and Louise (Cielinski) Dykeman he moved to the area in 1953. Frank enjoyed bird watching and the girls in the physical therapy department. He will be missed by his many friends and staff members at Monson Developmental Center. Funeral...

Oct 24, 2010

Madeline B. (Smith) Emery, 95, died Sunday, October 24, 2010, surrounded by the love of her family. Born July 30, 1915 in West Brookfield, MA to the late Herbert and Mary (Porter) Smith, she has been a longtime Monson resident. Madeline was pre-deceased by her husband Jesse D. Emery. She leaves her daughters Mary Linkenhoker of Monson and Martha Ledford...

Oct 22, 2010

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Ruth E. (Maynard) (Hudson) Gerle, 88, died Friday, October 22, 2010. Born in Ludlow, MA, to the late Walter and Eva (Borgeson) Maynard, she has been a longtime resident of Monson. She was a graduate of Franklin County Hospital School of Nursing and served in the US Navy as a Nurse during WWII. Upon leaving the Navy she...

Oct 15, 2010

Esther I. (Nocross) Taylor, died Friday, October 15, 2010. Born in Wales, February 10, 1916 to the late Andrew and Clara (McClosky) Nocross, she was a lifelong resident of Wales. Esther was a finisher at the B.Schwanda Company, button shop, in Staffordville, CT for many years. She was also a waitress at the Public House in Sturbridge. She attended...

Oct 14, 2010

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Roy Arthur LeGrand, 90, died Thursday, October 14, 2010. Born in Palmer to the late Arthur and Arline (Leach) LeGrand, he has been a lifelong resident of Monson. He worked for Squire & Co., Inc. in Monson for over 60 years. He retired in March of 2006. Roy was a member of the Monson Fire Department for 35...

Oct 12, 2010

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Millie E. (Holmes) Lawless, 48, of King Street died Tuesday, October 12, 2010, surrounded by the love of family. Born in Palmer to the late Robert M. Holmes and Carol Young of Florida, Millie has been a lifelong resident of Monson. She was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional High School and she was a member of the Quaboag...

Oct 3, 2010

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George L. Marketos, 80, of Silver St. died Sunday, October 3, 2010. Born in Springfield December 21, 1929 to the late Alexander and Naomi (Brusso) Marketos, he served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and has been a longtime Monson resident. George was a finish carpenter for Johnson Real Estate and Property Management Company in...