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Monson – Alan “Butch” E. Lunden, 83, passed away on, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after an illness. He was born in Springfield on September 20, 1940, to Carl W. and Doris E. (Ryan) Lunden. After graduating from high school, Alan enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and served four years of active duty before being honorably discharged in 1964. He spoke often about his time at Travis Air Force base and how he enjoyed...

Monson – Alan “Butch” E. Lunden, 83, passed away on, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after an illness. He was born in Springfield on...

Bonita Clavette Monson

Monson - Bonita M. Clavette, 42, passed away suddenly, November 29, 2023. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 30, 1981, to Thad and Valerie (Van Alen) Clavette. She was a high school graduate and a graduate of Northern Illinois University. Bonita has lived in Monson for almost twenty years and has been a shift supervisor for the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. She enjoyed gardening, growing many types of flowers and vegetables. Bonita also...

Monson - Bonita M. Clavette, 42, passed away suddenly, November 29, 2023. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 30, 1981, to Thad and Valerie (Van Alen) Clavette. She was a high...

Steven Webster Monson

Monson-Steven J. Webster, 68, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023. Steve was born September 30, 1955 in Palmer, MA to the late Ethelbert James and Edith (Moulton) Webster. He was a 1973 graduate of Monson Jr.-Sr. High School. He later continued his education and received a Bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts in History and a Bachelor’s degree in English. Steve retired after many years as a direct care aide. Steve was passionate about hiking and...

Monson-Steven J. Webster, 68, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023. Steve was born September 30, 1955 in Palmer, MA to the late Ethelbert James and Edith (Moulton) Webster. He was a 1973...

Becky Cadieux Monson

Monson- Becky L. Cadieux, 43, passed away on November 24, 2023 after a long illness. She was born in Springfield to Lori Baer and David Cadieux on January 6, 1980. She grew up in Monson and later graduated from Pathfinder Regional High School’s horticulture program. Becky was a member to both the FFA and was a fourth generation Woman’s Auxiliary member at the American Legion post 241. She could often be found with a book in hand, especially anything by J.R....

Monson- Becky L. Cadieux, 43, passed away on November 24, 2023 after a long illness. She was born in Springfield to Lori Baer and David Cadieux on January 6, 1980. She grew up in Monson and later...

Donald Keyes Monson

Monson- Donald A. Keyes, 67, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born in Springfield on July 21, 1956 to the late Douglas C. and Eleanor M. (Habel) Keyes. He grew up in Hampden, and later graduated from Minneachaug Regional High School. He then spent his career as a sign maker and installer, specializing in neon signs. As an avid lover of animals, Donald loved to spend time with his two dogs Sarah and Cody. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and wintering in New Smyrna...

Monson- Donald A. Keyes, 67, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born in Springfield on July 21, 1956 to the late Douglas C. and Eleanor M. (Habel) Keyes. He grew up in Hampden,...

Sharon Griswold Belchertown

Belchertown-Sharon L. (Belisle) Griswold, 74, passed away November 13, 2023 surrounded by love of family. Sharon was born in Holyoke, May 28, 1949 to Russell L. and Esther (Hickson) Belisle. She was a graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School. For many years she worked with the Holyoke Medical Group as a medical coder. Sharon loved horses and was an accomplished equestrian. She trained and showed horses for many years. She also enjoyed traveling, camping...

Belchertown-Sharon L. (Belisle) Griswold, 74, passed away November 13, 2023 surrounded by love of family. Sharon was born in Holyoke, May 28, 1949 to Russell L. and Esther...

Janice Flegert Brimfield

Brimfield-Janice D. (Smith) Flegert, 74, passed away November 12, 2023 surrounded by love of family. Janice was born in Springfield, Maine March 28, 1949 to George and Mildred (Mailman) Smith. She grew up in Maine surrounded by 7 siblings and a large extended family. She moved to Brimfield where she made her home and raised her children. She retired from Sanderson MacLeod, Inc. in Palmer after 38 years. Her true joy was her grandchildren & being “Grammy”. Janice...

Brimfield-Janice D. (Smith) Flegert, 74, passed away November 12, 2023 surrounded by love of family. Janice was born in Springfield, Maine March 28, 1949 to George and Mildred (Mailman)...

Armand McGrath Leominster

LEOMINSTER – Armand J. McGrath, 66, passed peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief illness. He was born in Leominster on November 1, 1957, son of the late Norman J. and Rosemarie J. (Blair) McGrath. He attended Leominster High School where he ran track. He was an avid sports fan and loved to play softball. Early in his career he was a meat cutter at Bourbeau’s Market and he later worked as a forklift operator....

LEOMINSTER – Armand J. McGrath, 66, passed peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief illness. He was born in Leominster on...

Paul Aucoin Brimfield

Brimfield-Paul E. Aucoin, 75, passed to a more peaceful place on November 10, 2023. He was born in Bangor, Maine October 13, 1948, the second son of Earle and Merita (Marin) Aucoin. Five siblings would soon follow. He was proud to have graduated from John Bapst High School in Bangor and then Boston College where he prepared for a teaching career. He taught one year of Junior High in Maine before moving to Massachusetts for what would be thirty-three years of teaching fifth grade...

Brimfield-Paul E. Aucoin, 75, passed to a more peaceful place on November 10, 2023. He was born in Bangor, Maine October 13, 1948, the second son of Earle and Merita (Marin) Aucoin. Five...

Edward Serra Wales

Wales-Edward M. “Plumber” Serra, 63. November 25, 1959-November 9, 1923. Edward passed away at a family home after battling lung and bone cancer. He is predeceased by his parents Alice Serra and Edward Krawiec, and his adoptive father John Serra. He is survived by his son William Serra; sister, Karen Dorn and brothers, Ross, Joseph, and Anthony. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in Massachusetts and Florida. There will be a Celebration of Life on...

Wales-Edward M. “Plumber” Serra, 63. November 25, 1959-November 9, 1923. Edward passed away at a family home after battling lung and bone cancer. He is predeceased by his...

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