Obituaries

Oct 25, 2009

A graveside service will be held Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10am at Hillside Cemetery in Monson. Visitors will be received by the family after 11am at the DeSantis home to celebrate her life.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sylvia DeSantis Scholarship Fund PO Box 358 Monson, MA 01057 or to the Investment Fund of the First...

Oct 17, 2009

Whitney A. "Whit" Ralph, 58, died Saturday October 17, 2009. Born in Springfield May 27, 1951 to the late Whitney A. and Nora(Anthony) Ralph, he grew up in Springfield and was a resident there for many years before moving to Monson. Whit was a graduate of Classical High School, Springfield Technical Community College and Westfield State College. He was a...

Oct 14, 2009

W. Scott "Grizz" Hill, 59, died peacefully October 14, 2009. Born in Upland, PA to Charles E. and Virginia M. (Willey) Hill, he has lived in Monson for many years. Scott was a graduate of Huron College and operated S&H Escort Service a trucking transportation company for many years. He enjoyed fishing and numerous sports. In his younger years,...

Oct 8, 2009

Donnie S. Putnam, 36, became a star among the heavens with his spirit flying free, October 8, 2009. Born in Springfield, December 4, 1972 to Nancy (Krupke) Klisiewicz and Kurt A. Putnam he was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. He served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged. Donnie obtained higher education and was a computer tech....

Oct 7, 2009

Joseph S. Densmore, 25, died October 7, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with an illness. Born in Northampton, June 14, 1984 to Dennis Densmore and Christine (Cortis) Druckenmiller. He was a longtime resident of Monson before moving to Wilbraham 2 years ago. Joe was a graduate of Monson High School class of 2002 and a graduate of UMASS...

Oct 5, 2009

William J. Brown, 47, of Monson Road died Monday, October 5, 2009. Born July 18, 1962 in Palmer to Clarence and Nancy (Morgan) Brown he has been a longtime resident of Wales. He was a yard supervisor for ESI, Inc. in Hopkinton, MA. Bill served with the US Marine Corps from 1980-1986. He was a...

Oct 4, 2009

Dorothy E. Greene, 92, of Colonial Park, died Sunday, October 4, 2009. Born in Wales to the late Walter P. and Sadie (Royce) Baker, she was a longtime resident of Wales before moving to Brimfield 28 years ago. She owned and operated, along with her husband, Albert E. Greene, Greene Service Station in Wales for many years. Dorothy was also...

Sep 5, 2009

Sherwood P. "Pot" Corish, 77 , of Palmer, died Saturday,September 5, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Born October 13, 1931 in Palmer to the late John R. and Clara (Wilber) Corish he was a longtime resident of Monson before Moving to Belchertown for 22 years and most recently living in Palmer. "Pot" was a veteran of the...

Sep 5, 2009

Sherwood P. "Pot" Corish, 77 , of Palmer, died Saturday,September 5, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Born October 13, 1931 in Palmer to the late John R. and Clara (Wilber) Corish he was a longtime resident of Monson before Moving to Belchertown for 22 years and most recently living in Palmer. "Pot" was a veteran of the US...

Sep 4, 2009

Louis W. "Skip" Kendall, 71, of the Bondsville section of Palmer died Friday September 4, 2009 at home. Born May 7, 1938 in Cambridge, MA to the late George and Ella (Hardy) Kendall he lived in Wales for many years before moving to Palmer. Skip was a self-employed painter. He enjoyed watching the New England Patriots and was a member...

Aug 26, 2009

Along with his loving wife Priscilla, he leaves a son, David Martin, and his wife Natalie, of Summerville, South Carolina, daughter Susan Martin of Newberg, Oregon, and daughter Jill Barker and her husband Christopher of North Andover, Massachusetts. He also leaves three grandchildren, Jeremy Martin, and his wife Jill Dyan, Jonathan Martin, and Benjamin Barker, and great-granddaughter Josie Martin. He...

Aug 20, 2009

Nancy T. Lonczak, 62, died suddenly, Thursday, August 20, 2009. Born August 11, 1947 to the late Henry and Jean (Kulig) Lonczak she has been a resident of Belchertown for many years. Nancy was a graduate of Northampton Commercial College and worked for the Federal Fish and Wildlife Services where she retired after many years. She had a love of...

Jul 19, 2009

She will be greatly missed by her son David Flamand and his wife Diane of Monson, her daughter Arlene Arsenault and her husband Joe of Palmer, and her son Anthony Flamand and his his wife Andrea of Chicopee. She also leaves her brother Cyril Green of England, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Betty was predeceased by two sisters...

Jul 17, 2009

Norman N. Sirois, 69, of Ash Lane died Friday July 17, 2009, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Barre, MA to the late Nelson W. and Edna (Therrien) Sirois and resided in that area for many years before moving to the town of Monson and then Wales. Norman received a Bachelor of...

Jul 16, 2009

Brimfield- Francis G. Leveille, 91, of Meadowbrook Acres, died Thursday July 16, 2009. He was born in the Bondsville section of Palmer, October 11, 1918 to the late Frank and Cecile (Thayer) Leveille, he has been a longtime area resident residing in Monson for many years. Francis retired from CF Church Co.as a fire engineer and during the early...

Jul 8, 2009

Bernard J. Holda 92, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wed.

July 8th.

He was born Dec. 9, 1916, son of Polish immigrants John & Victoria (Wantuch)

Holda.

Bernie attended Monson schools and graduated from Monson High School in 1937.

Sgt. Holda was a...

Jun 30, 2009

He was predeceased by his wife Margaret P. (Nothe) Stacy in 1998. He leaves his children Clifford E. Stacy Jr. and his wife Joanne of Kennesaw, Georgia and James L. Stacy and his wife Rose, Edward W. Stacy and his loving companion Janet Christensen, Judith A. Stacy and her loving companion Joseph T. Rourke, and Donna M. Bratianu all...

Jun 27, 2009

Wayne M. Beyor, 81, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 at home surrounded by family. Wayne was born April 8, 1928 in Bakersfield, VT to the late James and Naomie(Britch) Beyor and moved to Monson in 1951. Wayne retired after 27 years from Metal Culvert now known as Contech Construction Products, Inc in Palmer as head of the company...

Jun 22, 2009

Robert W. Templeman, 65, passed away June 22, 2009 at home with family at his side. Born in Springfield, March 1, 1944, to Robert W. Templeman and Lorraine M. (Gelinas) Templeman he was a graduate of the Springfield public schools and received an Associates degree from STCC in electronics. Robert has been a resident of Wales for...

Jun 16, 2009

Ronald K. Valley, Sr., 71, of Stafford Road died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born November 29, 1937 to the late Annabelle Valley Anderson and Harold Joseph Valley, he was a longtime resident of Connecticut before moving to Monson. He was a contractor/builder for 50 years before his retirement. Ronald was the owner of...