Obituaries

Obituary Notices

Stewart I Royea

Stewart I Royea

Jan 11, 2025

Wales-Stewart I. Royea, Sr, 94, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Stewart was born in St. Armand's , Quebec, Canada May 29, 1930 to the late Lester A. and Doris B. (Killen) Royea He has been a resident of Wales for many years. Stewart honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the...

Sharon A. Allen

Sharon A. Allen

Jan 6, 2025

Sharon A. (Dane) Allen, 76, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Baystate Wing Hospital after an illness.

Sharon was born on November 22,1948 to Howard and Muriel (Griffin) Dane and had lived most of her life in Monson. She worked many years with her husband, Larry at the family’s oil burner sales & service company as well as Squire...

Edgar "Buck" George Morin

Edgar "Buck" George Morin

Jan 6, 2025

DOUGLAS – Edgar “Buck” George Morin, 91, formerly of Wales, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 26, 1933 to Rouville and Bernadette (LaVallie) Morin in Taftville, CT.

In 1951, Buck enlisted into the armed services and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant in the...

Frank O Gerle

Frank O Gerle

Jan 2, 2025

Frank O Gerle, passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born in New Rochelle, New York, to the late Oscar and Alma (Wallin) Gerle. 

Frank served honorably in the US Navy and carried the values he learned during his service throughout his life. He dedicated over 26 years to his profession as a typewriter Technician with IBM, a job that...

Anne Peach

Anne Peach

Dec 31, 2024

Wales- Anne L. (Paier) Peach passed away on December 31, 2024. Anne was born on August 29, 1966 in Springfield MA, to the late William and Nancy (Draper) Paier. Anne graduated from West Springfield High School, and later went on to earn her associates degree at Holyoke Community College. She spent many years working for Viant in Chicopee.

Anne enjoyed spending...

John Ford Hilker

John Ford Hilker

Dec 31, 2024

Brimfield, MA - John F. Hilker, 77, died New Year's eve at CareOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Concord, MA. He was born December 16, 1947 to Lt. Col. Donald and Alice Hilker in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated Bedford High School in Bedford, MA lettering in Track and Cross Country. He has been a resident of Brimfield, MA for over 45 years....

Victoria LeMay

Victoria LeMay

2024

Monson-Victoria C. (Hull) LeMay, 98, passed away December 29, 2024.

All services will be private and at the convenience of immediate family.

Stanley P Hull

Stanley P Hull

Dec 26, 2024

Monson-Stanley P. Hull, 94, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 in his home surrounded by love of family. Stanley was born in Monson, May 13, 1930 to the late Frank and Victoria (Niewiedzial) Hull. He was a graduate of Monson High School and served honorably in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Stanley retired from E.M. Sullivan Electrical...

Andrew "AJ"  Milne

Andrew "AJ" Milne

Dec 19, 2024

Monson-With profound sadness and broken hearts, the family of AJ Milne announce his unexpected and untimely passing on December 19, 2024. AJ was born July 17, 1981. He was the beloved son of Laurie (Kulig) Milne, who passed on July 25, 2022, and John Milne. AJ grew up in Monson and attended Monson schools. He achieved the Eagle Scout rank...

Richard "Rick" Walder

Richard "Rick" Walder

Dec 19, 2024

Palmer-Richard H. "Rick" Walder, 75, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 after a period of declining health. Rick was born in Palmer June 11, 1949 to the late Harry A. and Phyllis (Barton) Walder. He has been a life long resident of Bondsville. Rick served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and was honorably discharged. He was...

Judith A Tracy

Judith A Tracy

Dec 10, 2024

Monson-Judith A. (Muller) Tracy passed away peacefully with her daughter, Donna, by her side on December 10, 2024. Judith was born December 21, 1939 in Springfield, MA. A beloved daughter to the late William and Bolice (Vismont) Muller. Over the years she enjoyed working with her husband John at John L. Tracy Designs, working around the farm, riding horses and...

Barbara A Lamb

Barbara A Lamb

Dec 5, 2024

Barbara A. (Carrington) Lamb, 81, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born in Springfield to the late William A. and Flora (Larose) Carrington, Barbara was a proud graduate of Ludlow High School and resided in Palmer for many years before moving to Monson. With a nurturing spirit, she dedicated herself to caring for children and...

Roslyn A Styspeck

Roslyn A Styspeck

Dec 2, 2024

Palmer/Elkridge,MD-Roslyn A. (Mega)(Pisarski) Styspeck, entered into eternal rest on 2 December 2024 at the age of 86.

The daughter of Stanley J. And Mary R.(Soltys) Mega, Roslyn lived for many years in the Thorndike section of Palmer with John J. Pisarski, who predeceased her in 1973. She married John Styspeck in 1988 and they made their home in Monson. John predeceased...

Timothy R. Nolan

Timothy R. Nolan

Nov 25, 2024

Palmer-Timothy R. Nolan, 76, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. Tim was born in Teaneck, NJ to the late William E. and Rita M. (Bilz) Nolan. He has lived in this area for many years and retired from Allston Supply as the operations manager. Tim enjoyed fishing the Quabbin and enjoyed saltwater fishing whenever he could get to Florida. He...

Leola R Laroche

Leola R Laroche

Nov 23, 2024

Weare, New Hampshire-Leola R. (Gray) Laroche, 75, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 surrounded by love in her home. Leola was born March 22, 1949 in Springfield, MA to the late Shirley E. (Harris) Tatro and Stanley R. Gray. She has lived in New Hampshire since 1988. Lee worked in the workload control office at the New Boston Air Force...

Nancy C Morrell

Nancy C Morrell

Nov 22, 2024

Monson-Nancy C. (Nasiatka) Morrell, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 74 on November 22, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in New London, CT April 2, 1950. She is deeply missed by her loving husband of 45 years, John Morrell, their two children; Nicole Morrell and Jennifer Morrell, as...

Donald C Barry

Donald C Barry

Nov 18, 2024

Monson-Donald C. Barry, 83, passed away Monday November 18, 2024. Donald was born in Palmer to the late John R. and Albina (Novotny) Barry. He was a graduate of Monson High School and was honorably discharged from the US Army after serving in Vietnam. Don retired from Utility Manufacturing in Wilbraham after many years.

Don was an avid sportsman, enjoying fishing...

Michael N Morse

Michael N Morse

Nov 10, 2024

Brimfield-Michael N. Morse, 78, died peacefully Sunday, November 10, 2024 at home. Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Renee of 50 years, three daughters, Michelle (Paul) Rego, Jennifer (Ray) Quintal and Laura (Richard) Wells, five grandchildren, Julia, Emmalee, Logan, Mia and Naomie. Michael also leaves a brother,...

Beverly A Bedore

Beverly A Bedore

Oct 29, 2024

Monson-Beverly A. Bedore, 81 passed away October 29, 2024 surrounded by love of family. Beverly was born in Ludlow, July 2, 1943 to the late John W. and Genevieve Potorski. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and has been a resident of Monson since the early 1980’s. Beverly recently celebrated her 40th anniversary working at Hobbs Medical in...

Edward A. Szlachetka

Edward A. Szlachetka

Oct 25, 2024

Palmer-Edward Szlachetka passed away suddenly on October 25, 2024. Born December 3, 1937 to Joseph and Mary (Kurasz) Szlachetka. He is predeceased by his siblings Stanley (Dora) Jaworski, Viola Jaworski, Bertha (John) Barnish, Jennie (Henry) Prasol, Sophie (Leo) White, Rose (Edward) Prasol, Jane (Herbert) Hayde.

He leaves his wife of 62 years Eleanor (Plumley) Szlachetka, son Peter (Colleen) Szlachetka, daughter Sandra...

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