Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

Rebecca Eve Pixley Toner, 74, of Stokesdale, North Carolina, daughter of George W. Pixley (1919-2003) and of Madge Lucia Pixley (1922-2009), both of Monson, Massachusetts, and sister of Mrs. Kathryn Gaudette of Wimauma, Florida, gently passed away in Stokesdale on July 4, 2023.

Mrs. Toner was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, on 30 July 1948, and graduated...

Jul 4, 2023

Monson-Anita F. (Doyle) Schetzel, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at home.  Anita was born in Northampton, November 8, 1940 to the late William F. and Anita R. (Tessier) Doyle.  She was a graduate of St. Michael's in Northampton and a graduate of the College of Our Lady of the Elms. Anita taught elementary school for a period...

Jul 3, 2023

Monson-Sharon T. (Wallander) Stone, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 in Worcester.  Sharon was born in Salem, MA February 25, 1966. She leaves her children, Brett Wallander, Gregory Wallander and Jillian Sabattus; her grandchildren, Aidon, Baylee and Brynlee Benson and her parents Phillip and Dorothy Wallander.  Sharon enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and stopping at tag sales to repurpose...

Jul 3, 2023

Monson/Wilbraham, MA - Gerald Franklin Kane, 86, passed away on July 3, 2023 at his home where he resided with his beloved wife Irene Anna (Mercier) Kane of 66 years in Monson, MA.  Gerald (Jerry) was born in Washington, D.C. On March 7, 1937 to the late Maurice Kane and Lena Berman Kane.  He graduated from Central High School...

Jul 2, 2023

Monson- Betty J. Holmes, 56, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 2, 2023.  Betty was born June 22, 1967 in Palmer MA to the late Robert M. Holmes and Carol Young.  Betty was raised in Monson by her father and beloved grandmother, Nettie Holmes.  She was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School. For several years she was...

Jun 28, 2023

Monson-Donald E. Phillips, 81, beloved husband of Katharine (Haley), died peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family.

Donald was born in Springfield on March 3, 1942 to the late John F. and Margaret A. (Shiel) Phillips.  He was a graduate of Holy Name School, Cathedral High School (’59) and Boston College (’63). He...

Jun 19, 2023

Monson- James E. Arooth, Jr, 50, passed away Monday June 19, 2023 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.  Jim was born in Springfield, MA October 28, 1972 to James E. Arooth and the late Carmen M. (Bernier) Arooth.  He was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School and worked at Wing Hospital in the custodial department for...

Jun 14, 2023

Monson- Helen S. (Kristenson) Klisiewicz, 98, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 surrounded by love of family.  Helen was born April 2, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Sander Kristenson and Anna (Kristenson) Ohrn.  She has been a resident of Monson for many years where she and her husband raised their family.  Helen was the assistant Town Clerk...

Jun 11, 2023

Monson-Cynthia A. (Tomaszewski) Lloyd, 76, passed away, Sunday June 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Cynthia was born in Holyoke, February 18, 1947 to the late Joseph and Claudia (Pobieglo) Tomaszewski.  She was a graduate of Palmer High School and has been a resident of Monson for many years where she raised her family.  Cynthia enjoyed gardening, sewing,...

Jun 11, 2023

Monson-Jeannine R. (Boucher) Fauteux, 89, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023.  Jeannine was born in Holyoke, May 11, 1934 to the late Gilbert H. and I. Rita (Brindamour) Boucher.  She was a graduate of Precious Blood High School and has been a resident of Monson for over 60 years.  Jeannine always made her family and friends come first. She...

Jun 5, 2023

Monson- Richard "Butch" Baer, 96, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 surrounded by love of family.  Butch was born in Worcester, March 17, 1927 to the late Frank "Fritzie" P. and Louise M. (Wredberg) Baer.  Butch grew up in Springfield and raised his family in Monson.  He was honorably discharged from the US Army in the year of 1946....

May 22, 2023

Monson- Eugene "Joseph"  Quaglini, 80, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 surrounded by love of family at home.  Joe was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Pearl W. (Walz) Gauthier.  He was a graduate of Monson High School Class of 1961.  Joe was a machinist by trade and worked at F&D Tool in Three Rivers, Crane Company in...

May 20, 2023

Palmer-Gerald A. Chaiffre, 76, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. Gerald was born in Pittsfield, MA December 7, 1946 to the late Horace A and Rosemary (Viner) Chaiffre. He served in the US Airforce from 1964-1968 and was honorably discharged. He earned his degree in Business Management and Engineering. For many years he was a Construction Superintendent overseeing the...

May 20, 2023

Monson/ Loris, SC- Louise C (Baxter) Fleck, 62, passed away in her home Saturday May 20, 2023.  Louise was born in Grays Essex, England November 2, 1960 to the late Frederick J. and Margaret J. ( Partridge) Baxter.  She was a graduate of E. Longmeadow High School and lived in Monson where she raised her family.  Louise worked for...

May 18, 2023

Monson-Bruce E. Hewinson, 64, passed away at home Thursday, May 18, 2023. Bruce was born in Palmer August 24, 1958 to the late Earle G. and Catherine Hewinson.  He attended Monson Schools and has been a life long resident of Monson.  Bruce enjoyed fishing anytime he could. He loved both freshwater and deep sea fishing.  He was an outdoorsman...

Apr 23, 2023

Monson-Elizabeth Wayne Faichney (nee Lee), 95, passed away April 23, 2023.  Elizabeth was born in Paterson, NJ to the late Fredrick and Josephine Lee (nee Jeffery).

Known to friends as Betty, she married James B. Faichney of Monson MA in 1971 and she was predeceased by James (February 8, 1988) along with her two sisters Barbara Lee...

Apr 12, 2023

Ellington, CT/Ware, MA- Lonny H. Bishop, 60, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Manchester, CT. Lonny was born in Ware to Shirley A. (Brillion) Simmoneau and the late Thomas W. Bishop.  Lonny was a Miami Dolphin's fan and Boston Red Sox Fan.  He enjoyed fishing any time he could, and listening to Classic Rock.

Lonny leaves...

Apr 12, 2023

Palmer-Monsignor Gregory W. Shumway, 71, was called home to his loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by the love of his family. Monsignor Gregg was born in Springfield to the late Netha A. (Bowen) Gray and John E. Shumway Sr. He graduated from Somers High...

Mar 31, 2023

West Brookfield-Julia F. (Howlett) Napolitan, 67, passed away March 31, 2023 in her home. Julia was born in Stafford, CT to the late Dorothy (Fountain) DiPietro and Kenneth Howlett.  She was a graduate of Tantasqua High School and has lived in West Brookfield for many years.  Julia worked at Cascade Manufacturing and more recently at STCC as an adult...

Mar 11, 2023

Monson-William Ralph Moore, 81, beloved husband of Sandra and devoted father of Marjory was called from this life on March 11, 2023. Born in Palmer on April 28, 1941 to the late Ralph and Lucy (Corish) Moore of Monson. He attended Monson schools and Monson/Wilbraham Academy. Bill spent his career as a skilled tool and dye maker and retired...