Obituaries
Obituary Notices
Joyce B Cookman
Feb 14, 2026
Monson-Joyce (Boudreau) Cookman 95, passed away February 14, 2026 holding hands with her twin sister Joan. She was born on October 23rd, 1930 in Hartford, CT to the late Edmund and Irene (Papineau) Boudreau.
Joyce is survived by her siblings; her twin sister Joan Genholt, Lillian Carpenter, her husband Harold; who all live in Monson, as well as Donald Boudreau and...
Frances St. Onge
Mar 6, 2026
South Dennis — Frances (Forys) St. Onge, 78, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Manatee Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Frances was born on May 19, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Stanley Forys and Stella R. (Zombik) Forys. She was a graduate of Chicopee High School and spent most of her life in Monson, Massachusetts....
Cecelia A Garvan
Mar 6, 2026
Palmer-Cecelia “Cece” A. Garvan, born January 27, 1941 in Springfield, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Cecelia was a graduate of Palmer High School. After graduating, she worked for Church Company as a bookkeeper and later for Zero Manufacturing in the personnel department, where she formed many lasting relationships and fond memories over the...
James "Rick" Brady
Feb 26, 2026
Palmer-James "Jim", "Rick" his closest friends called him "Diamond Jim" Brady, a longtime member of the community, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in East Longmeadow, at the age of 79. He was born on November 21, 1946, in El Centro, California.
Rick served in the Army during the Vietnam War with honor. After his military service, he worked for...
John & Linda Lynch
Feb 19, 2026
John P. “J” Lynch, Sr. (1950–2026) and Linda J. (Bailey) Lynch (1953–2026)
Monson-John and Linda Lynch, devoted husband and wife for nearly six decades, passed away together on Thursday, February 19, 2026, during a tragic house fire. Their untimely passing is heartbreaking and reflects the profound truth of their lives: they walked every path side by side, and they left this...
Rhonda L Gosselin
Feb 15, 2026
Amherst-Rhonda L. Gosselin, 67, born on October 21, 1958, in Newport, Vermont, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Rhonda had a dedicated career, spending many years in retail management at Steiger's Department Store before transitioning to become a claims processor at Mass Mutual Insurance Company.
She was a proud graduate of Granby High School and continued her...
William Thomas Brown Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Oro Valley, AZ-William (Bill) Thomas Brown Jr., born April 24, 1950, in Palmer, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
A proud graduate of Palmer High School, Class of 1968, Bill went on to attend New Mexico Highlands University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in...
Elizabeth F Gibb
Feb 12, 2026
Monson-Elizabeth F Gibb, born on April 18, 1939, in Salem, New Jersey, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Palmer, Massachusetts, surrounded by the love of her family. Mrs. Gibb spent her life nurturing young minds as an elementary school teacher at Faith Baptist Christian Academy in Palmer for many years. Her strong dedication to education extended beyond the classroom,...
Miriam J Pincince
Jan 25, 2026
Monson-Miriam J. Pincince, 73, born in Stafford Springs, CT in 1952, daughter of Vera (Curnan) and Roger R. Pincince. She was a 1970 Graduate of Ursuline Academy for Girls in Springfield, MA and a 1975 graduate of Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. She returned to college at Worcester State College and majored...
Marilyn L Cramblit
Jan 17, 2026
Springfield — Marilyn L. Cramblit, 92, born on January 6, 1934, in Greenwich, CT, passed away on January 17, 2026, in Springfield, MA. She led a life marked by independence, hard work, strength, and a spirit of adventure.
Marilyn began her career in the 1950s as a secretary for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon. She dedicated many years to...
Suzanne C Lagacy
Jan 13, 2026
Monson-Suzanne Cecile Lagacy (Cote/Henrye), 78, of Monson, passed away on January 13, 2026 following a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was born on September 30, 1947, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Suzanne was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Cecile (Nadeau) Henrye; her first husband, Gerald Cote; her sister, Cecile Henrye, a stepdaughter Linda Lagacy and stepson-in-law Joey Aikey.
Suzanne grew...
Shirley A Gouvin
Jan 8, 2026
Palmer-Shirley Ann Gouvin, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on May 11, 1936, she was raised as Shirley “Ann” Sankey in England. Throughout her life, she displayed a true love of family and an unwavering passion for reading, flower gardening, and watching the Blue Birds and...
Edward F. Miodowski
Jan 7, 2026
Palmer-Edward F. Miodowski, lovingly known as Ed, passed away at home in Palmer on January 7, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 10, 1941, in Springfield, he lived a life dedicated to service and the pursuit of knowledge. Ed had a rich and varied career. He was a tax preparer, self-employed at Ed's Tax Services, and worked...
Diana Hague
Jan 5, 2026
Monson-Diana Hague (Smith) passed away on January 5 at age 79. She was born in Westfield, MA on June 1, 1946 to Gordon and Priscilla (Arnold) Smith. She grew up on “The Hill” as their family called their home. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1964 and from Hartwick College in 1968 with a degree in psychology. She married...
William J Metz
Jan 5, 2026
William (Bill) Metz, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on January 5, 2026. Bill was a kind and thoughtful man, known for his gentle spirit and generous nature. Bill was born on January 16, 1949, in Buffalo, NY to the late Eugene John Metz and Ann Marie Metz.
He was the heart of his family; a guiding light and pillar of...
Noreen E Bradway
Jan 4, 2026
Monson-Noreen E. Bradway, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on July 24, 1937, in Springfield, MA, she lived a full and meaningful life.
Noreen was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School. For many years, she was a rug braider at Thorndike Mills, where her craftsmanship was admired by many. Noreen's greatest...
Donna L Arnold
Jan 3, 2026
Monson-Donna L. Arnold, 67, born on December 30, 1958, in Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on January 3, 2026, in Springfield, Massachusetts, after a brief illness. She was a loving wife, dedicated mother, and proud grandmother.
Donna graduated from Burncoat High School in Worcester and went on to have a career in the housekeeping department at the College of the Holy Cross...
Samuel E Koran, Jr
Dec 30, 2025
Monson- Samuel E Koran, Jr., 83, affectionately known to many as Sam, passed away peacefully at home on December 30,2025, surrounded by his loving family, after dealing with Parkinson's Disease for many years. He was born on September 17, 1942, in Palmer, Massachusetts, where he began a lifelong journey of hard work and devotion to family.
From a young age, Sam...
Christine E Slaney
Dec 23, 2025
Palmer-Christine E. Slaney, a woman of sharp wit, boundless curiosity, and a legendary love for life, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Palmer, Massachusetts, at the age of 80.
The Life of the Party. Christine was never just a guest at a gathering; she was the heart of it. Known for her "life of the party" energy, she could often...
Richard C Johnson
Dec 22, 2025
Hampden-Richard C. Johnson, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 103. He was born on August 1, 1922, in the Village of Valatie, New York. Richard lived a fulfilling life marked by hard work. In his early years, he worked at the Cornbelt Hatchery, a chicken hatching company. Eventually he became a self-employed crane operator with Dicks...
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