All Obituaries

Agawam- Josette J. (Lauvergeon) Briggs, 87, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. Josette was born in Fez, Morroco, February 12, 1931 to the late Louis and Renee (Williume) Lauvergeon. One of the things she loved most was spending time with her family. Josette leaves her sons, Timothy Briggs of Holyoke; Gerald Briggs & Shannon of Jacksonville, FL; Phillip Briggs & Pat Scarborough of Englewood, FL; a daughter, Marie-Claire Ford &...

Agawam- Josette J. (Lauvergeon) Briggs, 87, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. Josette was born in Fez, Morroco, February 12, 1931 to the late Louis...

Joseph Serrato Monson

Monson- Joseph V. Serrato, 70, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 surrounded by the love of family. Joe was born in Palmer, October 23, 1948 to the late Albert J. and Elizabeth (Giaquinto) Serrato. He has been a long time resident of Monson. He owned and operated Palmer Core Company formerly of Palmer and Monson. For many years he worked with his father at Palmer Core as well as the Palace Restaurant in Stafford Springs, CT. Joe was a former partner and...

Monson- Joseph V. Serrato, 70, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 surrounded by the love of family. Joe was born in Palmer, October 23, 1948 to the late Albert J. and Elizabeth...

Margaret Baxter Monson

Monson- Margaret J ( Partridge) Baxter, 82, died Monday, October 22, 2018 surrounded by love of family. Margaret was born in South Stifford, England, March 12, 1936. She traveled to the United States in 1966 with her husband, 3 children and the dog. Margaret lived in East Longmeadow and in Monson. Margaret was a high school graduate and when she was in her 40's attended and graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Cum Laude, with a bachelor's degree....

Monson- Margaret J ( Partridge) Baxter, 82, died Monday, October 22, 2018 surrounded by love of family. Margaret was born in South Stifford, England, March 12, 1936. She traveled to...

Bonnie Matos Palmer/Wales

West Warren- Bonnie P. Bradway (Griswold, Matos) 73, arrived in heaven on Monday, October 22, 2018 after being surrounded by the love of family. Bonnie was born in Stafford Springs, CT, August 31, 1945 to the late Ellsworth H. and Mary (Norcross) Bradway. Bonnie grew up in Wales and raised her family there. She moved to Florida then returned to Palmer for several years. While in Florida she enjoyed working at Florida Hospital with Emergency Room intake with a wonderful team of...

West Warren- Bonnie P. Bradway (Griswold, Matos) 73, arrived in heaven on Monday, October 22, 2018 after being surrounded by the love of family. Bonnie was born in Stafford Springs, CT,...

Shirley Gauthier Wilbraham/Ludlow

Wilbraham- Shirley J. (Jackson) Gauthier, 90, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018. Shirley was born in Deep River, Ct, to the late John S and Esther Jackson, Sr. Shirley was a buyer for many years for Uniroyal/ Goodrich Tires. She loved the beach and was an avid reader. She enjoyed taking care of children. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Donald P. Gauthier and a son Richard M Gauthier. She leaves her sons Donald P. Gauthier, Jr and Patricia Garrity of...

Wilbraham- Shirley J. (Jackson) Gauthier, 90, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018. Shirley was born in Deep River, Ct, to the late John S and Esther Jackson, Sr. Shirley was a buyer...

Robert William Bacon, JR Wales

Wales-Robert William Bacon Jr., 57, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 after being overcome with carbon monoxide. Bill was a truck driver for area trucking companies. He loved his time driving trucks and was always available to help family, friends, and neighbors. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, and fixing anything that needed repair. Bill was a Deacon at the Kingdom Business REACH Ministries in Ware, MA. Bill was a loving husband, son, father, and...

Wales-Robert William Bacon Jr., 57, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 after being overcome with carbon monoxide. Bill was a truck driver for area trucking companies. He loved his time...

Alan Cuipenski Belchertown/Hampden

Belchertown - Alan Cuipenski (Al/Spike) died in Florida on June 15, 2018. He was predeceased by his Father, Paul and will forever be remembered in the hearts and minds of his Mother Joanne, brother Michael and wife Laura, niece and nephew Abby Mae and Corbin along with dear relatives and many wonderful friends. Alan grew up in Hampden, MA and attended Minnechaug Regional High School. After graduating from STCC with a degree in Civil Engineering, he began his career with GagliarducciI...

Belchertown - Alan Cuipenski (Al/Spike) died in Florida on June 15, 2018. He was predeceased by his Father, Paul and will forever be remembered in the hearts and minds of his Mother Joanne,...

Edward Richards Monson

Monson- Edward V. Richards, 83, passed away suddenly, Monday, October 8, 2018. Ed was born in Westfield, MA January 20, 1935 to the late Edward A.and Alice A. (Cote) Richards. He has been a resident in Monson for more than fifty years. He served in the US Army from 1954-1957 and was Honorably discharged. Ed was a oil burner technician for Squier & Company for many years and upon his semi-retirement he could be seen helping at Beth's Family Dining in Monson. Ed...

Monson- Edward V. Richards, 83, passed away suddenly, Monday, October 8, 2018. Ed was born in Westfield, MA January 20, 1935 to the late Edward A.and Alice A. (Cote) Richards. He has...

Melodie Albino Monson/Wilbraham

Wilbraham- Melodie M (Bissonnette) Albino, 101 passed away on October 7, 2018 at the Lifecare Center of Wilbraham surrounded by her loving family members and the wonderful caregivers who have loved and supported her for the past three years. Melodie was born on March 31, 1917 in Indian Orchard, MA the daughter of Hector George Bissonnette and Anna M (Duhaime) Bissonnnette. She resided in Hampden County most of her life living in Indian Orchard, Ludlow, Chicopee, Palmer, Monson...

Wilbraham- Melodie M (Bissonnette) Albino, 101 passed away on October 7, 2018 at the Lifecare Center of Wilbraham surrounded by her loving family members and the wonderful caregivers who have...

Carol Gaudette Hampden/Uxbridge

Hampden – Carol A. Gaudette 83, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Wingate Nursing Home in Hampden, MA. Carol was born to the late Richard L. Gaudette and Dorothy (Hanifan) Gaudette of Uxbridge, MA. Carol fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease for well over 7 years. Carol was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Milford, MA. She did her nursing affiliations with both Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MA and graduated from the Nursing Program at Milford...

Hampden – Carol A. Gaudette 83, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Wingate Nursing Home in Hampden, MA. Carol was born to the late Richard L. Gaudette and Dorothy (Hanifan) Gaudette...