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Philip R Wallander
Feb 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Philip Roy Wallander, who departed this life peacefully on February 7, 2025 at the age of 85.
Phil was born on February 28, 1939 in Los Angeles, California. He joined the US Air Force in 1956 and was stationed at Westover Air Force Base, where he served his country with...
Robert F Miller, Jr
Feb 6, 2025
Robert F. Miller, Jr. was born on December 15, 1952, in Tioga, Texas. He passed away on February 6, 2025, in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Bob was a dedicated self-employed truck driver for many years. His love for writing also led him to serve as a journalist while he was in the United States Army and later at the Springfield Republican Newspaper. He...
Thelma Helen Illig
Feb 2, 2025
East Longmeadow- Thelma H. (Salter) Illig, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Thelma was born on February 17, 1931 in Springfield to the late Horace and Edith (Wickett) Salter. She was a graduate of Commerce High School. She spent many years working for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as a...
Thomas R Stone
Jan 28, 2025
Palmer-Thomas R. Stone, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Tom was a successful, hard working, self-made business owner, T. R. Stone Trucking, Inc. Tom Stone was a legend in the trucking industry. He will be best remembered for his “shiney” trucks & excellent service in the transportation industry. Tom was a contractor with the United States Postal Service for...
Robert E Marsden
Jan 27, 2025
Monson-Robert E. Marsden, 81, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 surrounded by the love of family in his home. Bob was born September 28, 1943 in Springfield to the late Gilbert and Anna M (Fournier) Marsden. He was a graduate of Springfield Trade School and enlisted in the US Navy Seabees. Bob served during the Vietnam War from September 1964...
Thomas J Reed
Jan 22, 2025
Wales-Thomas J. Reed passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, January 22, 2025 at the age of 86. Tom was born in Pittsfield, MA, March 9, 1938 to the late Thomas C. and Helen D. (Kushi) Reed. He was a graduate of high school and enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged and began his career as...
Judith M Kelley
Jan 21, 2025
Judith M. (Tourville) Kelley, 84, of Palmer, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 with her loving daughters by her side. Judy’s outgoing spirit and infectious laughter filled every room she entered. She had a unique ability to bring joy to those around her, always offering a kind word and her beautiful smile. As a...
John C Benedict
Jan 21, 2025
Monson-John C. “Benji” Benedict, 73, passed away at home surrounded by love of family, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. John was born in Worcester to the late Julius T. and Evelyn l. (Waite) Benedict. He was a graduate of Palmer High School and has lived in Monson since 1973. “Benji” was a lineman/crew leader for Mass Electric now National Grid and...
Stewart I Royea
Jan 11, 2025
Wales-Stewart I. Royea, Sr, 94, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Stewart was born in St. Armand's , Quebec, Canada May 29, 1930 to the late Lester A. and Doris B. (Killen) Royea He has been a resident of Wales for many years. Stewart honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the...
Sharon A. Allen
Jan 6, 2025
Sharon A. (Dane) Allen, 76, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Baystate Wing Hospital after an illness.
Sharon was born on November 22,1948 to Howard and Muriel (Griffin) Dane and had lived most of her life in Monson. She worked many years with her husband, Larry at the family’s oil burner sales & service company as well as Squire...
Edgar "Buck" George Morin
Jan 6, 2025
DOUGLAS – Edgar “Buck” George Morin, 91, formerly of Wales, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 26, 1933 to Rouville and Bernadette (LaVallie) Morin in Taftville, CT.
In 1951, Buck enlisted into the armed services and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant in the...
Frank O Gerle
Jan 2, 2025
Frank O Gerle, passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born in New Rochelle, New York, to the late Oscar and Alma (Wallin) Gerle.
Frank served honorably in the US Navy and carried the values he learned during his service throughout his life. He dedicated over 26 years to his profession as a typewriter Technician with IBM, a job that...
Anne Peach
Dec 31, 2024
Wales- Anne L. (Paier) Peach passed away on December 31, 2024. Anne was born on August 29, 1966 in Springfield MA, to the late William and Nancy (Draper) Paier. Anne graduated from West Springfield High School, and later went on to earn her associates degree at Holyoke Community College. She spent many years working for Viant in Chicopee.
Anne enjoyed spending...
John Ford Hilker
Dec 31, 2024
Brimfield, MA - John F. Hilker, 77, died New Year's eve at CareOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Concord, MA. He was born December 16, 1947 to Lt. Col. Donald and Alice Hilker in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated Bedford High School in Bedford, MA lettering in Track and Cross Country. He has been a resident of Brimfield, MA for over 45 years....
Victoria LeMay
2024
Monson-Victoria C. (Hull) LeMay, 98, passed away December 29, 2024.
All services will be private and at the convenience of immediate family.
Stanley P Hull
Dec 26, 2024
Monson-Stanley P. Hull, 94, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 in his home surrounded by love of family. Stanley was born in Monson, May 13, 1930 to the late Frank and Victoria (Niewiedzial) Hull. He was a graduate of Monson High School and served honorably in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Stanley retired from E.M. Sullivan Electrical...
Andrew "AJ" Milne
Dec 19, 2024
Monson-With profound sadness and broken hearts, the family of AJ Milne announce his unexpected and untimely passing on December 19, 2024. AJ was born July 17, 1981. He was the beloved son of Laurie (Kulig) Milne, who passed on July 25, 2022, and John Milne. AJ grew up in Monson and attended Monson schools. He achieved the Eagle Scout rank...
Richard "Rick" Walder
Dec 19, 2024
Palmer-Richard H. "Rick" Walder, 75, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 after a period of declining health. Rick was born in Palmer June 11, 1949 to the late Harry A. and Phyllis (Barton) Walder. He has been a life long resident of Bondsville. Rick served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and was honorably discharged. He was...
Judith A Tracy
Dec 10, 2024
Monson-Judith A. (Muller) Tracy passed away peacefully with her daughter, Donna, by her side on December 10, 2024. Judith was born December 21, 1939 in Springfield, MA. A beloved daughter to the late William and Bolice (Vismont) Muller. Over the years she enjoyed working with her husband John at John L. Tracy Designs, working around the farm, riding horses and...
Barbara A Lamb
Dec 5, 2024
Barbara A. (Carrington) Lamb, 81, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born in Springfield to the late William A. and Flora (Larose) Carrington, Barbara was a proud graduate of Ludlow High School and resided in Palmer for many years before moving to Monson. With a nurturing spirit, she dedicated herself to caring for children and...
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