Obituaries

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...

Mar 2, 2023

Belchertown- Kenneth C. Grimes, 50, passed away surrounded by love of family in his home.  Kenny was born in Springfield June 11, 1972, son of Leonard E. Grimes Sr and Theresa F. (Parent) Grimes.  Kenny was raised in Monson and attended Monson Schools. Kenny was predeceased by his father, Leonard and sister, Megan. He leaves his mother, Theresa; brothers...

Feb 12, 2023

Monson-Edward S. Harrison, 83, died at home surrounded by his loving family on February 12, 2023.  Born in Waterbury, Connecticut to Samuel and Helen (Lagownik) Harrison, he grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts with his two younger sisters.  He graduated from Classical High School and Trinity College.  After serving stateside in the U.S. Army as a Green Beret, he began...

Feb 2, 2023

Monson/Ware- Lorraine E. (Royce) Kelly, 90, passed away peacefully February 2, 2023 in her home.  Lorraine was born in Monson November 20, 1932 to the late Burt T. and Verna L. (Bradway) Royce.  She was a graduate of Springfield Trade School.  For several years she worked at Friendly's Ice Cream in Wilbraham in the production department, and was a...

Jan 31, 2023

Monson-Justin T. Hill, 49, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  Justin was born in Palmer to Leslie F. Hill and Melody A. (Provost) Hill.  He attended Monson Schools and was an automotive technician for area auto dealerships.  Justin enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf.  He enjoyed RC race cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and anything that went fast. He had...

Jan 27, 2023

Monson- Jeffrey A. Robinson, 67, passed away January 27, 2023, surrounded by love of family.  Jeff was born in Buffalo, New York, November 15, 1955 to the late William H. and Mary C. (Race) Robinson.  Jeff lived in Monson and was devoted to his wife and raising their family.  His greatest joy was watching their daughters grow and begin...

Jan 23, 2023

Monson- Walter M. Ellsworth, Jr, 73, passed away January 23, 2023 in his home.  Walter was born May 15, 1949 to the late Walter M. Ellsworth Sr. and Gloria (Yeoman) Morneau. Walter honorably served in the US Navy from 1968-1972.  For many years he was a machine operator at Dan Wesson Arms in Monson.  Walter was a member of...

Jan 18, 2023

East Longmeadow- Mildred D. (Wheeler) Douville, 82, of East Longmeadow passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Millie was born November 3, 1940 in New Salem to the late Robert E. Wheeler and Mary A. (Marco) Wheeler. She was a bookkeeper for over 20 years at Universal Plastics Corporation in Holyoke. She attended St. Michaels Church in East Longmeadow.  Millie ...

Jan 12, 2023

Monson- Louis S. Maslon, 79, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 in his beloved home.  Lou was born April 9, 1943 in Palmer to the late Stanley and Louise (Walas) Maslon.  For many years Lou worked at Diamond International Corp, The Monson Housing Authority and he retired from the Monson School Department. Lou was a communicant of St. Patrick's...

Dec 30, 2022

Woonsocket, RI - Rebecca D. Ewen, 52, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Becky was born April 9, 1970 in Norwood, MA  to Doc and Mary Ann Ewen. She attended Weston, Concord Carlisle, and South Deerfields Schools, prior to attending the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

Becky (or ‘Bug’ as she was known in the family)  had...