All Obituaries

Wilbraham- Edward A. Holda, 89, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019, surrounded by the love of family. Ed was born in Monson, March 14, 1930, to the late Joseph and Victoria (Kapoka) Holda. He was a graduate of Monson High School. He attended the University of Vermont and the University of Massachusetts where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Edward was a graduate of the Massachusetts Military Academy and was a Company Commander at the 104th Infantry in Ware,...

Wilbraham- Edward A. Holda, 89, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019, surrounded by the love of family. Ed was born in Monson, March 14, 1930, to the late Joseph and Victoria (Kapoka)...

Deborah Arooth Monson

Monson- Deborah L (Nimmo) Arooth, 68, died suddenly, March 13, 2019. Deborah was born in Stafford Springs, CT, April 20, 1950 to the late David T. and Blanche A. (Sulham) Nimmo Sr. She has been a resident of Monson for many years. Deborah retired from the former Springfield Molders/Thermotech in Monson in 2000. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church. Her greatest joy came from her grandchildren and being with her family and friends. Deborah leaves her loving husband...

Monson- Deborah L (Nimmo) Arooth, 68, died suddenly, March 13, 2019. Deborah was born in Stafford Springs, CT, April 20, 1950 to the late David T. and Blanche A. (Sulham) Nimmo Sr. ...

Jerry Wilson Wilbraham

Wilbraham-Jerry D. Wilson, 76, passed away, Sunday, February 17, 2019. Jerry was born in Lenoir, NC to the late Jesse F. and Dorothy (Angley) Wilson. He was a high school graduate and served in the US Navy. Jerry was a meteorologist for Channel 3-WTIC in Connecticut for many years, he retired from Ocean Routes after being the head of sales. Jerry was a member of Bethany Charismatic Catholic Church in Brimfield and the Monson Arts Council. He had a studio in the Indian...

Wilbraham-Jerry D. Wilson, 76, passed away, Sunday, February 17, 2019. Jerry was born in Lenoir, NC to the late Jesse F. and Dorothy (Angley) Wilson. He was a high school graduate and...

Candida Ross Wales/Monson

Wales- Candida S. Ross, 77, passed away, Saturday February 9, 2019. Candy was born July 7, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to the late George and Helen Smith. She was a resident of Monson for many years before moving to Wales. Candy was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and worked at The Monson Savings Bank as a teller and then later in the accounting department where she retired. She was a dedicated member of Bethany Charismatic Catholic Church in Brimfield and a volunteer at the...

Wales- Candida S. Ross, 77, passed away, Saturday February 9, 2019. Candy was born July 7, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to the late George and Helen Smith. She was a resident of Monson for many years...

Clifford Nulph Monson

Monson-Clifford A. Nulph, 74, died Friday, February 8,2019 surrounded by the love of family. Clifford was born in Brimfield, May 18, 1944 to the late Donald R. Nulph and Gertrude M. (White) Nulph Trombly. He has been a resident of Monson for more than 50 years. Cliff was a machinist at Pierson Industries in Palmer for 37 years and retired from Mustang Seat in Palmer. He was proud of his heritage, being Native American, belonging to Wampanoag Nation in Aquinnah located on...

Monson-Clifford A. Nulph, 74, died Friday, February 8,2019 surrounded by the love of family. Clifford was born in Brimfield, May 18, 1944 to the late Donald R. Nulph and Gertrude M. (White)...

Linda McNally Palmer/Monson

Palmer- Linda A.(Ortona) McNally, 71, passed away, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 surrounded by the love of family. Linda was born in Springfield to the late Alphonso and Eleanor (Dunia) Ortona, she grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School. She continued her education and became a LPN and worked at Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer for many years. Linda was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson. She loved the beach and her greatest joy came...

Palmer- Linda A.(Ortona) McNally, 71, passed away, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 surrounded by the love of family. Linda was born in Springfield to the late Alphonso and Eleanor (Dunia)...

Denise Aksoy New Haven, CT/Monson, MA

New Haven, CT/ Monson, MA- Denise M. (Sanders) Aksoy, 45, died suddenly January 30, 2019. Denise was born September 20, 1973 in Springfield, MA to Robert W. and Judith A. (Hutchinson) Sanders. Denise grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield. She continued her education and received a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Connecticut State University and an Associates of Applied Science in Paramedicine. Denise had an amazing thirst for life, for rescuing animals...

New Haven, CT/ Monson, MA- Denise M. (Sanders) Aksoy, 45, died suddenly January 30, 2019. Denise was born September 20, 1973 in Springfield, MA to Robert W. and Judith A. (Hutchinson) Sanders....

John Cox Brimfield

Brimfield-John S. Cox, 53, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 28, 2019 at home. John was born, July 12, 1965 in Southbridge and has been a life long resident of Brimfield. He was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School and for many years he was a volunteer for the Brimfield Fire Department and Brimfield Ambulance service. He most recently worked for Friendly's Corporation in Palmer. John was a communicant of St. Christopher's Church in Brimfield and in...

Brimfield-John S. Cox, 53, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 28, 2019 at home. John was born, July 12, 1965 in Southbridge and has been a life long resident of Brimfield. He...

Douglas Warka Monson

Monson- Douglas C. Warka, 74, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 11, 2019. Doug was born in Palmer, February 19, 1944 to the late Charles J. and Catherine T. (Murphy) Warka. He attended Monson High School and completed his graduating year at Monson Academy. Doug Served in the US Army from 1965 and was Honorably discharged in 1968. Doug was the Senior Facilities Manager for the University of Massachusetts in Amherst for many years. Additional information...

Monson- Douglas C. Warka, 74, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 11, 2019. Doug was born in Palmer, February 19, 1944 to the late Charles J. and Catherine T. (Murphy) Warka. He...

Judith Puliafico Monson

Monson-Judith L. (Duval) Puliafico, 71, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. Judith was born November 11, 1947 in Ware, MA. She was a graduate of Hardwick High School and retired from Monson Developmental Center in Monson. Judie was a direct care attendant in their program center. She was an avid reader, loved to travel, spend time at the beach and was a race fan. Her greatest joy came from being with her family and her pets. Judith leaves her loving husband, Charles S....

Monson-Judith L. (Duval) Puliafico, 71, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. Judith was born November 11, 1947 in Ware, MA. She was a graduate of Hardwick High School and retired from Monson...