Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

BELCHERTOWN- Albert Wayne Wood, 62, formerly of Palmer passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Northampton, MA on August 5, 1958 and educated in Northampton Schools. Al was a longtime reliable construction laborer and worked for many area companies over the years around Western MA.

He also did stone wall...

Jan 15, 2021

Sally B. Smith, 58, passed away at her home in Monson on Friday, January 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Palmer, MA on March 6, 1962 a daughter of the late Lorraine R. (Blake) Stanton and survived by her father, Richard H. Stanton of Brimfield.

Sally was educated locally and...

Jan 14, 2021

MONSON- Thomas McKinley Clason, 86, a devoted family man passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Springfield on October 15, 1934 a son of the late Robert M. and Catherine (Allan) Clason. He was educated in Springfield Schools and later at Wilbraham-Monson Academy.

After graduating he enlisted in...

Jan 8, 2021

John D. Bradway 1971-2021 Dublin, Ohio- John D. Bradway, 49, passed away, January 8, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. John was born October 1, 1971 to David P. Bradway  and the late Joyce (Warminger) Bradway.  John grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School.  He continued his education at the University of...

Jan 7, 2021

Wales-Gail A. Dziergowski, 74, passed away January 7, 2021.  Gail was born in Holyoke, June 25, 1946 to the late Emery and Mary Bourbannais. She was a graduate of Greenfield High School and has been a resident of Wales for many years.  Gail worked at Thermotech for before becoming a building aid in the Monson School Department.  She enjoyed...

Jan 3, 2021

Brimfield-Georg Klein, 85 , passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021.  Georg was born in Neurnberg, Germany where he was raised by his parents Michael and Kunigunde (Negal) Klein.  He was educated in Germany before moving to the United States and became a United States Citizen in 1957.  George served in the Us Army and was honorably discharged in 1963. ...

Jan 3, 2021

Palmer-Angela L. Racicot, 44, passed away January 3, 2021 surrounded by love of family at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington.  Angela was born November 29, 1976 to Paul A. Racicot and Joyce E. (Peck) Stocks.  She was a graduate of Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, SC. Angie  has resided in Palmer for many years.  She was a floral designer...

Jan 3, 2021

Monson- John F. Lagacy, 92, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Chestnut Hill in East Longmeadow.  John was born in Hartford, CT to the late John G. and Caroline E. (Dezalia), Lagacy.  He made his home and raised a family in Monson since 1962.  John, known to family and friends as Jack retired from Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) ...

Jan 2, 2021

Wales - Anna C. (VanWyck) Botelho, 80, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, January 2, 2021 - just two days before her 81st birthday.

Anna was born in Springfield, MA January 4, 1940 to the late Oscar M. and Audrey (Moore) VanWyck. She was raised in Ludlow graduating from Ludlow High School with the...

Dec 31, 2020

Monson- Roxane C. Flood, 70, passed away, Thursday, December 31, 2020 in her home surrounded by love of family.  Roxane was born March 3, 1950 in New York City, Borough of Queens, New York to the late Rene and Abigail (Miranda) LeGaudiet.  She was raised and educated in New York and moved to Monson in 1979 where she and...

Dec 31, 2020

Monson-Charles S. Puliafico, 78, passed away December 31, 2020, from injuries of a motor vehicle accident in Florida. Charlie was born December 26, 1942 in Ware, Ma to the late Salvatore and Dorothy (Weighill) Puliafico. He was a graduate of Barre High School and a self-employed hydraulic machine technician. He was a resident of Monson for many years before...

Dec 26, 2020

Monson – Faye E. (Plumley) Barnes, 85, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 surrounded by love of family in her home.  Faye was born in Monson March 13, 1935, to the late Ray and Clara (Boomhower) Plumley.  She was a 1953 graduate of Monson High School, a 1954 Commercial Artist Post Graduate of Springfield Trade School, and was a...

Dec 21, 2020

Palmer- Donald J. Mann, 85, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020.  Donald was born in Monson, July 2, 1935 to the late Eugene W. and Eva (Gaboury) Mann.  He served in the United States Army from 1952-1955 during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Private First Class and returned to Palmer to make his...

Dec 17, 2020

Palmer- Brian P. Guimond, 58, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 17, 2020.  Brian was born, August 17, 1962 to the late Leo J. and Hilda M. (Peters) Guimond.  He grew up in Palmer with his five siblings and attended Palmer schools graduating from Palmer High School.  Brian was a self employed contractor working on carpentry and construction projects. He...

Dec 14, 2020

Monson-Marie J. (Nichols) Berry-Holmberg, 92, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020.  Marie was born in Monson to the late John J. and Josephine L. (Verlotta) Nichols.  She attended Monson Schools and raised her family here.  For many years she worked at Zero Corp. in Monson and then Smith and Wesson in Springfield. In 1999 she moved to West Yarmouth...

Dec 11, 2020

Monson/Belchertown- Jeannette, T. (Harpin) Lambert, 92, passed away December 11, 2020 surrounded by love of family.  Jeannette was born in Springfield to the late Michel and Malvina (Bardier) Harpin.  Jeannette was a graduate of American International College where she received a bachelors of science in education.  She continued her education and received a masters in education from New York...

Dec 10, 2020

Feeding Hills- Guy R. Jacques, 91, passed away at home on December 10, surrounded by his loving family and devoted wife of 65 years Carmen (Mailhot) Jacques. Guy was born in Garthby, PDQ, Canada on December 15, 1928 one of fifteen children of the late Albini and Marianne (Deblois) Jacques. Guy and Carmen moved to Holyoke in 1965 and...

Dec 9, 2020

Monson- David G. Ramsey, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, surrounded by love of family in his home.  David was born in Columbus, MS, September 26, 1944 to the late George H. and Eileen C. (Nix) Ramsey. David was an avid gardener.  He enjoyed planting, nurturing and sharing everything he would grow. He was a loving and devoted...

Dec 6, 2020

BELCHERTOWN- John J. Cote, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke on August 11, 1937 one of 17 children to the late William and Alma (Fortier) Cote. He was educated in Holyoke Schools and enlisted and served in the US Air Forces from 1954 as an Air Policeman until...

Dec 5, 2020

Monson-Theresa M Brothers, 73, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020.  Theresa was born in Brooklyn, NY , January 15, 1947 to the late John H. and Ruth (Guttentag) Brunner, Sr.  She has been a resident of Monson for many years.  Terry had a nurturing and caring soul.  She was a LPN and worked in home healthcare and also assisted...