Obituaries

Jun 23, 2022

Palmer- Patricia A. (Kelley) Foisy, 65, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 one week before her 66th birthday.  Patricia was born June 30, 1956 in Jacksonville, NC to Douglas A. Kelley and Gwendolyn J (Frazier) Kelley Mettig.  Pat worked for the State of Massachusetts in adult group homes for over 30 years.  Her compassion could be seen with the...

Jun 20, 2022

Wales - Kenneth W. Hooker Jr., age 79, of Wales, MA, died peacefully and comfortably in his home on June 20, 2022.

Born in Rochester, NY on November 10, 1942, to the late Kenneth Ward Hooker and Mary (Mitchell) Hooker, he was the middle child and only son of five children.

Mr. Hooker was raised...

Jun 12, 2022

Monson-Janice D. (Regan) Rice, 85, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Janice was born in Waterbury, CT on January 25, 1937 to the late John and Ola (Ferguson) Regan.  She graduated from the Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for over 50 years.  She was a member of the...

Jun 11, 2022

Monson-Conrad S. Chaffee, 73, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's disease at his home, Saturday June 11, 2022.  Conrad was born in Vermont to the late Lawrence Chaffee and Emma Murray.  He lived many years in Vermont before moving to this area.  Conrad was an independent contractor and did all aspects of construction and building.  He enjoyed...

Jun 9, 2022

Belchertown- Ernest Osterman, 91, died peacefully at his home in Belchertown, MA on June 9, 2022, after a period of declining health. Ernest was born July 22, 1930, in Whitinsville MA, the youngest child of Raymond and Elizabeth (Haringa) Osterman

After attending Northbridge Public Schools, Ernest enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving his country in the...

Jun 7, 2022

Stafford Springs, CT- Richard H. Martin, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Richard was born in Palmer, MA June 21, 1938, to the late Harry Wesley Martin and Edna W. (Ritter) Martin.  He grew up on Lake Sherman in Brimfield, MA.  Richard owned a franchise route for Mutual Biscuit Company and was affectionately known as the "Cookie Man"....

Jun 6, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald R Roy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 1, 2022

Palmer-John A. Nichols,87, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 surrounded by love of family.  John was born in Monson, March 31, 1935 to the late John "Jack" and Josephine (Verlotta) Nichols.  He was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War from 1954 and being honorably discharged in 1957.  For over 30 years John was a security guard for...

May 31, 2022

Monson- Patricia M. Keegan, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 surrounded by love of family.  Patty was born in Palmer, October 10, 1934 to the late Dominic and Doris A. (Forsman) Magrone.  She was a Monson High School graduate Class of 1952 and a lifelong resident of the town she adored, Monson, growing up surrounded by her close...

May 28, 2022

Monson-Cathy A. (Amo) Jolicoeur, 68, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022.  Cathy was born in Holyoke, MA, December 10, 1953  to the late Carl B. and Phyllis Amo.  She was a graduate of Frontier Regional High School and STCC.  Cathy worked in the Admissions Department at STCC for over 30 years.  She enjoyed playing softball throughout high school and...

May 18, 2022

Monson- Aaron D. Church, 47, passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  Aaron's death was completely unexpected and he leaves behind his wife Jenn and their seven year old daughter, Amelia. He was born in New London, Ct  July 4, 1974 to Everett F. and Julie M. (Judkins) Church.  Aaron was an information and technology specialist at...

May 14, 2022

Springfield- Rosemary A. Dowling, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.  Born on September 30, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Mary E. Dowling.  She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Springfield and American International College class of 1955.  Rosemary worked for many years at Mercy Hospital as a Medical Secretary and helped out at...

May 14, 2022

Geoffrey H. Osgood, 89, of Monson passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, just nine short days after his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Carolyn (Nichols) Osgood, who passed away unexpectedly on May 5th. Geoff was born in Boston, MA on February 5,1933 to the late Ernest and Katherine (Arnold) Osgood. He was a 1951 graduate of Needham...

May 14, 2022

James F. Mulloy, 84, of Monson, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on June 12, 1937 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Supernor) Mulloy. James worked as a truck driver for many years, retiring in 1997 from Consolidated Freightways in Chicopee. After retirement, James enjoyed driving...

May 7, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Priscilla J (Whipple) Stacy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 5, 2022

Monson-Carolyn A. (Nichols) Osgood, 85, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, May 5, 2022.  Carolyn was born in Upper Darby, PA, February 10, 1937 to the late Conrad and Grace (Davenport) Nichols.  She was a 1955 graduate of Dover High School in Dover, DE.  She married her husband Geoffrey H. Osgood on June 9, 1956, eventually moving to...

May 5, 2022

Monson-Joan R. (Swanson) Shields, 89, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 surrounded by love of family.  Joan was born in Ware, March 23, 1933 to Albert Langlois and Edith (Cross) Swanson.  She was a graduate of Monson High School Class of 1951 and a communicant of St. Patrick's Church. She married her late husband, Thomas L. Shields in 1953...

May 3, 2022

Palmer-William L. Thornholt, 64, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family..  Bill was born in Hartford, CT to the late Walter and Ann (Gunderson) Thornholt.  He grew up in East Longmeadow and was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School. He raised his family in Monson before spending some time in Florida then returning to...

Apr 29, 2022

Wales-Robert B. Griggs, 82, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022.  Bob was born July 24, 1939 in Webster, MA to the late Elmer C. and M. Jeanette (Gaulin) Griggs.  Bob grew up in Sturbridge and was a graduate of Tantasqua High School class of 1957. He has lived in Wales since 1963 where he raised his family.  Bob retired...

Apr 28, 2022

Monson/Wilbraham-Yolanda M. Grieve, 99, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 surrounded by love of family.  Yolie was born February 25, 1923 in Holyoke to the late Anthony and Nellie (Gionfriddo) English.  She moved to Monson in 1951 after she married her late husband David W. Grieve.  Yolie worked at Holyoke Savings Bank for a short period of time and...