Obituaries

Feb 6, 2020

Frederick W. Shaw Sr.

MONSON- Frederick “Fred” W. Shaw, 83, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT on February 6, 2020. He was born in Springfield, MA July 16, 1936 the youngest son of the late Robert D. Shaw and Martha N. (Fewtrell). He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret “Peg” A....

Jan 30, 2020

Monson-Tina L. (Holcomb) Mann, 58, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 surrounded by the love of family.  Tina was born January 22, 1962 in Ware, MA, the daughter of Norma A. (Holcomb) Jutras. Tina has been a life long resident of Monson.  Her career was was a bus driver for special needs children, her passion was her love of family...

Jan 27, 2020

JOEL M. WILSON

1964 – 2020

WILBRAHAM- Joel Michael Wilson, 56, passed away unexpectedly in Providence, RI on Monday, January 27, 2020 after an episode while performing with his group Bomber on January 17, 2020. He was a longtime area musician and is well known for his longtime band Bomber, the “Motorhead” tribute band as...

Jan 26, 2020

Wales- Elizabeth "Lisa" A Lisowski, 61, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 surrounded by the love of family.  Lisa was born in Boston, June 29, 1958 to  David B. Colville and Twila K. (Umholtz) Colville.  She was a high school graduate and a graduate of STCC with an associate degree as a medical assistant.  Lisa was a volunteer for...

Jan 24, 2020

Monson-Donna M. (Heller) Sayward, 60, passed away surrounded by the love of family, Friday January 24, 2020. Donna was born October 2, 1959 in Springfield to the late William J. and Myrtle (Brinson) Heller.  She was a graduate of West Springfield, High School and has worked in the insurance industry for 40 years. Most recently Donna worked for Hanover...

Jan 16, 2020

Monson/Springfield-M. Lois DeLand Wilcox, 97, passed away surrounded by love of family, Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Springfield. Lois was born July 28, 1922, in Palmer, MA to the late Marshall and Mildred (Hollingworth) Clark. Lois grew up in Palmer and was a graduate of Palmer High School. She was a resident of Monson for many years before moving...

Jan 16, 2020

Monson-Donna L. (Graybill) Kapsia, 68, passed away January 16, 2020, surrounded by the love of family and friends.  Donna was born September 8, 1951 in York, PA to the late Stanley M. and Helen L. (Holland) Graybill.  She was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and later continued her education to become a Registered Nurse. She retired from...

Jan 8, 2020

DANA E. ARTRUC

1952 – 2020

WEST BROOKFIELD- Dana “Danny” E. Artruc, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Dana was born March 12, 1952 in Palmer, MA to the late Ernest E. and Imogene Rose (Bennett) Artruc. Dana grew up in Monson and lived...

Jan 6, 2020

Palmer-Mary Jo (Rauber) Wainwright, 94, passed away at her home surrounded by love, January 6, 2020.  Mary Jo was born in Rochester, NY December 23, 1925 to the late John Rauber and Edna (Spencer) Collins.  Mary Jo was a member of the Quaboag Valley Baptist Church in Brookfield.  Her love of family was immeasurable.  She loved engaging in conversations,...

Dec 31, 2019

Monson-Alfred G. "Abe" Gola, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 surrounded by the love of family at Quabbin Valley Healthcare Center in Athol, MA.  Abe was born in Monson, July 30, 1925 to the late Anthony M. and Caroline (Tomczyk) Gola. He was a lifelong resident of Monson where he graduated from Monson Academy in 1947 and New England...

Dec 24, 2019

MARTY (CATHRO) USHER POOLE 1940 -2019 HOLYOKE- Martha Louise (Cathro) Poole, 79, passed away on December 24, 2019 at Holyoke Medical Center. She was called home on Christmas Eve to see the beautiful lights from her heavenly home above. Marty was born on November 8, 1940 a daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Blanchette) Cathro. She was raised...

Dec 23, 2019

Monson- Rosemarie G. (Thomas) Porth, 82, passed away Monday December 23, 2019 at home surrounded by the love of family. Rosemarie was born September 30, 1937 in Germany to the late Herbert and Martha (Freche) Thomas. She moved to the United States and owned and operated, along with her husband, a floral shop in Springfield. She enjoyed gardening and...

Dec 22, 2019

Monson-Bertha S. (Maryniewski) Soltys, 99, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 surrounded by love 49 days shy of her 100th birthday.  Bertha was born February 9, 1920 in Palmer to the late Karol and Katherine (Kozec) Maryniewski.  She had lived in Monson for many years before residing at LifeCare Center in Wilbraham.  Bertha retired from Monson Developmental Center where...

Dec 21, 2019

Monson- Sherry R. (Farber) Perkins, 67, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019.  Sherry was born in Palmer, MA, March 14, 1952 to the late Alfred J. and Edna J. (Moreland) Farber.  Sherry worked at Stop & Shop and Adams Hometown Market for a period of time.  She enjoyed traveling to Cape Cod, shopping, watching wildlife and taking care of...

Dec 13, 2019

BRIMFIELD- Cynthia (Cindy) Lee Martin (Née Gadaire) – 1956-2019. In the early morning of December 13th, 2019, Cynthia passed away peacefully in her sleep in her home in Brimfield, Massachusetts. It was unexpected and unfair to lose this beacon of light and positivity. Cindy was born in Leicester to Bruce and Sally Gadaire and raised in Brookfield. After graduating...

Dec 12, 2019

Obituary will be forthcoming. Services to be announced

Dec 9, 2019

CYNTHIA A. L. BOUSQUET 1952 - 2019

WARE- Cynthia A. L. Bousquet, 67, passed away on December 9, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Lawrence, MA on May 19, 1952 a daughter of the late Albert and Lillian (Lyons) Bousquet. Cynthia was a graduate of Classical High School in Springfield and worked for Deluxe...

Dec 7, 2019

Mirja H. Williams 1934-2019 Monson- Mirja H. (Ilonen) Williams, 85, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at her daughter's home in Monson, surrounded by love of family.  Mirja was born in Eurajoki, Finland July 29, 1934 to the late Viljam and Hellin (Kivinen) Ilonen. She got her chance to move to the USA when she was 18 years old...

Dec 4, 2019

TOBIAS D. BENN 1969 - 2019 MONSON- Tobias D. Benn, 50, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 where he had been residing for the past year. Prior to that he was a longtime resident in Magnolia, MA. He was born in Gloucester, MA on May 9, 1969, a son of the late Thomas R....

Nov 28, 2019

Ware- Shirley J. Peck, 82, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 surrounded by the love of family.  Shirley was born January 18, 1937 to the late Lawrence P.and Rachel A. (Church) Peck, Sr. For may years Shirley worked at Mary Lane Hospital in the Housekeeping department. She has been a member of the United Church of Ware since 1963.  Shirley...