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Monson - Elizabeth Lucille (Blair) Stanton, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her daughter's home, surrounded by love. Elizabeth was born in Wadena, MN September 11, 1924 to the late Giles E. and Clara L. (Hunkey) Blair. She was the fourth of eight children. Elizabeth has been a resident of Monson since 1960, where she raised her family with her husband, Kenneth A. Stanton, who predeceased her in 2009 after 56 years of marriage. For many years she was a bank...

Monson - Elizabeth Lucille (Blair) Stanton, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her daughter's home, surrounded by love. Elizabeth was born in Wadena, MN September 11, 1924 to the late...

Michael Beaulieu Monson

Monson- Michael F. Beaulieu, 54, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Mike was born July 28, 1965 in Springfield to Francis H. and Barbara L. (Francis) Beaulieu. He was raised in Monson and was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Technical High School. Mike was a talented carpenter and worked for H&L Builders for several years as well as on his own. For many years he and his wife lived in Maui, Hawaii. They welcomed many who would visit and some that remained forever in...

Monson- Michael F. Beaulieu, 54, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Mike was born July 28, 1965 in Springfield to Francis H. and Barbara L. (Francis) Beaulieu. He was raised in Monson and...

Joseph Bolaske Brookfield/Wales

Brookfield/Wales- Joseph E. Bolaske, 89, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Harrington Hospital surrounded by love of family. Joe was born February 1, 1931 to the late Joseph and Elvia (Maki) Bolaske. He was a graduate of Springfield Trade and served in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1948-1952. Joe was a master diesel mechanic belonging to local 98 and worked abroad, as well as many years with Tyler Equipment in East Longmeadow. Joe was a member of the Wales...

Brookfield/Wales- Joseph E. Bolaske, 89, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Harrington Hospital surrounded by love of family. Joe was born February 1, 1931 to the late Joseph and Elvia...

Kenneth Gagner Monson

Monson- Kenneth P. Gagner, 69, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Ken was born in Springfield, July 10, 1950 to the late Earl L and Louise C (Vecchiarelli) Gagner. Ken served in the US Army from 1969-1972 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Ken earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice while serving the City of Springfield as one of the first mounted police officers. He retired from the Springfield Police...

Monson- Kenneth P. Gagner, 69, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Ken was born in Springfield, July 10, 1950 to the late Earl L and Louise C...

Hugh Graham Monson/Worcester

Worcester/Monson-Hugh Graham passed away on Wednesday, May 6th at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester, MA. He was born July 18, 1929 in Cambridge Massachusetts to John and Edna (Sullivan) Graham. On July 9, 1955 he married Phyllis Guilford of Adrian, MI. He is survived by Phyllis and their seven children: Martha, Hugh Jr., Mark, Steven, James, Matthew and Peter; their loving spouses, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. He joins his brothers John and Eugene and his great grandchild...

Worcester/Monson-Hugh Graham passed away on Wednesday, May 6th at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester, MA. He was born July 18, 1929 in Cambridge Massachusetts to John and Edna (Sullivan)...

Stasia Hall Monson

Monson- Stasia J. (Wachta) Hall, 91, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. Stasia was born September 10, 1928 in the Bondsville section of Palmer to the late Adam and Mary T. (Rzatkos) Wachta. She was a long time resident of Monson and a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson. Stasia enjoyed attending local Church festivals where she could be found playing games and taking chances at various raffle prizes. She had an affinity toward homemade Polish cuisine and...

Monson- Stasia J. (Wachta) Hall, 91, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. Stasia was born September 10, 1928 in the Bondsville section of Palmer to the late Adam and Mary T. (Rzatkos)...

Daniel Murray Wales

Wales-Daniel T. Murray, 56, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. Daniel was born October 5, 1963 in Ware, MA to the late Eleanor I.(Blanchard) and Harold T. Murray Sr. He has been a life long resident of Wales. For many years he worked at Northern Tree and also worked for Pete Johnson at New England Wood Inc. Dan enjoyed working on cars, heading to the ocean to fish and watching NASCAR. Danny leaves his sister, Sharon P. Pfeiffer and her husband David of Wales, his brother...

Wales-Daniel T. Murray, 56, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. Daniel was born October 5, 1963 in Ware, MA to the late Eleanor I.(Blanchard) and Harold T. Murray Sr. He has been a life long...

Louie Jacobs Palmer

Palmer- Louie A. Jacobs, 86, passed away Sunday May 3, 2020 on his 86th birthday. Louie was born May 3, 1934 in Palmer, MA to the late Anthony L. and Augusta (Santini) Jacobs. He served in the US Army from 1956-1958 and was Honorably Discharged. Louie retired from CF Church in Monson after 32 years. Louie was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson. He leaves his sons, Anthony L. Jacobs of Wilbraham and Timothy W. Jacobs of Monson; a granddaughter Jessica...

Palmer- Louie A. Jacobs, 86, passed away Sunday May 3, 2020 on his 86th birthday. Louie was born May 3, 1934 in Palmer, MA to the late Anthony L. and Augusta (Santini) Jacobs. He...

Mary Simmons Coventry, CT/Monson, MA

Coventry, CT/Monson, MA-On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Mary E Simmons, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at the age of 92. Mary was born to Edna and Clarence O’Neill in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She graduated from St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Boston as a Registered Nurse in 1948. She married Robert B. Simmons on February 4, 1950 and together, they raised six children in Coventry, Connecticut. She worked as a nurse in South...

Coventry, CT/Monson, MA-On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Mary E Simmons, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at the age of 92. Mary was born to Edna and Clarence...

Leora Meurisse Monson

Monson-Leora F. (Levielle) Meurisse, 79, passed away, Monday , April 13, 2020. Leora was born in Monson to the late Francis G. and Frances H. (Allen) Levielle. She was a graduate of Monson High School and a life long resident here. Leora drove school buses for many years for the Town of Monson. She was an active member of the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church where she served as a Trustee. Leora loved to cook and enjoyed sharing with her family, church...

Monson-Leora F. (Levielle) Meurisse, 79, passed away, Monday , April 13, 2020. Leora was born in Monson to the late Francis G. and Frances H. (Allen) Levielle. She was a graduate of...

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