Obituaries

Sep 11, 2023

Monson- James M. Archambault, 56, passed away in his home, Monday September 11, 2023 after a brief illness.  James was born in Springfield April 1, 1967 to the late Armand J. Archambault, Sr and Joanne M, (Urban) Archambault.  He was a graduate of West Springfield High School.  He enlisted with the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged...

Sep 9, 2023

Brimfield – William G. Bessette, Jr., 60 passed away peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2023.

A loud voice with a commanding presence and an enormous heart.  Billy was a strong, hardworking, and gracious man, a steadfast, devoted Dad and a dedicated, dependable employee. Billy loved deeply and appreciated life’s simplest joys. He attended Pathfinder Regional Technical High School...

Sep 5, 2023

Monson-Edward J. Harvey, 87, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 following a long battle with colon cancer.  Ed was born in Monson to the late James W. and Marion (Moulton) Harvey.  He was a graduate of Monson High School and attended UMass Amherst.

Ed was employed as a sales engineer/sales manager in the New England area for...

Sep 4, 2023

Hampden, MA/Port Charlotte, FL/Whitefield, NH - Rollyn H. Hatch, 93, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 in Lancaster, New Hampshire.  Since April of 2023, he was a resident at The Summit in Whitefield, NH.  Rollyn was born in Springfield, MA September 30, 1929, to the late Carl H. and Barbara (King) Hatch.  He grew up and raised...

Sep 2, 2023

Monson- Anthony L. Pikul, 75, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, surrounded by love of family.  Tony was born in Palmer, MA to the late Martin W. and Helen I. (Ackley) Pikul. He was a graduate of Monson Academy where he excelled in athletics, serving as captain on the baseball, soccer, and wrestling teams. He loved sports and could...

Aug 29, 2023

Monson-William Francis Murphy 89, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family. Bill was born in Palmer, on November 6, 1933 to the late Thomas F. Murphy and Mary A. (Hogan) Murphy.

Bill was the quintessential farmer who enjoyed a simple life. A very kind individual, Bill cared for his parents in their later...

Aug 27, 2023

Monson-Richard Bradway Smith, 94, passed away at home on August 27, 2023. Richard was born in Southbridge on August 10, 1929 to the late Perley and Dorothy (Bradway) Smith. After graduating from Charlton High School, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Airforce where he served during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Richard later retired from...

Aug 26, 2023

Wales-Guy M. Letourneau, 74, passed away, Saturday at home August 26, 2023.  Guy was born in Waltham, MA on June 2, 1949 to the late Roger N. and Vivian P. (Deschenes) Letourneau.  He was a graduate of Westfield State University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education.  Guy retired from the Springfield School district in 2015.  During his...

Aug 25, 2023

Monson-Robert F. Finnegan, 74 of Monson, peacefully passed away August 25, 2023 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Bob was born  May 7, 1949 in Waltham, MA to the late Thomas F. and Helen (Felker) Finnegan.  He was a graduate of Arlington Catholic High School and Boston State College.  He was a social studies teacher in Monson...

Aug 17, 2023

Monson/Enfield, CT – Cheryl A. (Corser) Nimmo 76, passed away on August 17, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield MA. Cheryl was born February 2, 1947 to the late Donald and Eleanor (Carter) Corser.  Cheryl dedicated her career to serving her community as a School Bus Driver for the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative where she retired in...

Aug 9, 2023

Monson-Frank Skomro, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 surrounded by love of family in his home.  Frank was born December 3, 1932 in Monson to the late Louis and Sophie (Sziemba) Skomro.  He was a graduate of Monson High School and has been a life long resident here.  Frank was a machinist by trade and operated Sko-Val in...

Aug 6, 2023

Hampden-Garry S. O’Brien, 72, of Hampden passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023.  Garry was born in Springfield to the late William A. and Edith C. (Thresher) O’Brien.  He was a graduate of Minnechaug High School and  US Air Force Veteran.

Garry leaves his sisters, Sheilah M. Hill and Maureen E. O’Brien; a nephew, Brian Hill and his...

Aug 5, 2023

Monson-Josephine (Salmeri) Wytas, 95, passed away Saturday August 5, 2023 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham.  Josephine was born March 27, 1928 in Brooklyn , NY to the late Alfred Salmeri and Concetta (Cabalano) Salmeri. Josephine has been a resident of Monson for 77 years.  She worked at the A&P Supermarket in Palmer for several years and then at...

Aug 3, 2023

Monson-Alicia A. (Wilber) Richards, 84, passed away in her home Thursday, August 3, 2023.  Alicia was born in Palmer October 2, 1938 to the late Peter and Monica A (Corish) Wilber.  She was a graduate of Monson High School and  Mercy School of Nursing.  She was a registered nurse and worked at area hospitals including Mercy Medical Center and...

Jul 31, 2023

Palmer- Jennifer A. Riel, 43, passed away peacefully Monday, July 31, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  Jennifer was born in Ware, on October 11, 1979 to Joseph J. Riel and Bonnie J. (Horgan) Arooth. She enjoyed listening to music and crocheting. She also enjoyed spending time with her extended family and cooking amazing dinners.  Jennifer is survived by...

Jul 29, 2023

Wales-Phyllis E. (Matchett) Brothers, 96, passed away surrounded by love of family in her home, July 29, 2023.  Phyllis was born in Manchester, CT to the late William and Sadie (Lamb) Matchett.  She was a graduate of Stafford High School class of 1943.  For many years Phyllis and her husband lived in Monson before moving to Wales in 1983. ...

Jul 23, 2023

Monson- Robert J. Weldon, 82, passed  away July 23, 2023.  Robert was born in Ware, MA,  October 28, 1940 to the late Ralph S. and Gertrude (Royce) Weldon.  He has been a life long resident of Monson and was a graduate of  Springfield Trade School.  For many years he was a machine operator at DucPac in East Longmeadow and...

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...