Obituaries

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...

May 14, 2010

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May 12, 2010

Matthew D. Durkee, 28, of Front St. died May 12, 2010. Born in Pasadena, TX, September 28, 1981 he attended Palmer Schools and Pathfinder Regional Technical High School. He was currently working at the Palmer Foundry. He also worked for area landscapers including Sabos Landscaping Company of Palmer. Matt was an avid Yankees fan, he had a deep love...

May 2, 2010

Biography

Michael J. Kane, a resident of Monson since 1964 passed away at his home on May 2. Born in Ludlow to the late Bernard and Marcella Kane of Indian Orchard, He is survived by his loving partner Terry O'Connor of Monson, his three children Michael B. Kane and wife Kathleen of Durham CT, Sean E. Kane and wife...

Apr 10, 2010

John F. Fenton, 88, passed away April 10, 2010 at Wingate of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield March 20, 1922 to the late John F. and Margaret V. (Crowley) Fenton, Sr, he has been a resident of Monson for many years. John served his country with the Marine Corps during WW II. He was a union negotiator for the American Federation...

Mar 31, 2010

Biography

Grace M. Feeney, 73, passed away Wednesday March 31, 2010 in Springfield. Born in Ludlow to the late Ellsworth R. and Mildred L. (Moulton) Frey she grew up in Hampden and has lived in Ludlow for many years. Grace was a graduate of Fitchburg College where she received both her teaching and nursing degree. She worked at Wing...

Mar 18, 2010

Robert H. Ungewitter, 71, died March 18, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Palmer July 11, 1938 to the late Harry O. and Henrietta (Kepp) Ungewitter, he has been a lifelong resident of Monson. Robert was a press operator at Cascade Diamond in Thorndike for 41 years. He was a member of the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church....

Mar 15, 2010

Robert L. Rogers, 70, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Wing Memorial Hospital. Born in Springfield, July 21, 1939 to the late James B. and Anna (Smith) Rogers of Hampden, he was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School Class of 1957 and has been a lifelong area resident. Robert was a pressman at Turley Publications for more than 20...

Mar 11, 2010

Biography

James N. White Sr., 62, died March 11, 2010 surrounded by his family. Born June 26, 1947 in Quincy, MA to the late Charles D. and Irene B. (Kuliesh) White, he has been a resident of Monson for 35 years. Jim was a teacher at Tantasqua Regional High School for 37 years and was Principal for ten years....

Feb 10, 2010

Luther B. Fuller, 81, of Brimfield Road, died February 10, 2010. Born in Boston to the late Luther and Vera (Mitchell) Fuller, he was a resident of Monson Developmental Center for many years before moving to Warren. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister Elizabeth Fuller. He leaves many friends and caregivers . Funeral services will be held...

Feb 9, 2010

Sheldon H. Getchell, 73, of Old Wales Road, was called to his eternal heavenly home Tuesday, February 9, 2010 after a period of failing health. Born in Calais, Maine, June 20, 1936 to the late Stephen H. and Beaulah J. (Lee) Getchell he was a graduate of Calais High School. Sheldon lived in Plainville, MA for many years before...

Feb 1, 2010

Biography Mary I. (Noga) Bogacz, 84, died Monday, February 1, 2010, after a period of failing health, surrounded by her family. Born November 21, 1925, in Palmer to the late Leon and Valaria (Duskiwicz) Noga, she was a graduate of Palmer High School class of 1943 and has lived in Monson since 1957. Mary worked for The Palmer Journal as...

Jan 17, 2010

Virginia R. (Santucci) Gaudette, 80, of High St. died Sunday, January 17, 2010. Born in Palmer, February 3, 1929, to the late Joseph and Lillian (Messier) Santucci she was the oldest of eight children. Virginia graduated from Palmer High School, married Aime Gaudette and became the proud mother of five children, ten grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Virginia worked at...

Dec 31, 2009

1928-2009

Wales- Clarence D. Brown, Jr., 81, of Monson Road, died Thursday, December 31, 2009. Born January 26, 1928 in Belfast, Maine to the late Clarence D. and Zadie (Farrow) Brown Sr, he was a graduate of Monson High School and a longtime area resident. Clarence was a sales associate for Anderson Little in Chicopee for over...

Dec 14, 2009

George H. Calkins, 79, died December 14, 2009 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Monson September 24, 1930 to the late Harrison J. and Greta H. (Colburn) Calkins he has been a life long resident here. George joined the US Air Force in 1951 and served until 1955. He also was a Mason and belonged to the Day Spring...