Obituaries

Nov 14, 2018

Springfield-Benjamin A. Auld, 60, passed away November 14, 2018.  He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Robert J. and Amalia J. (Lawrence) Auld.  He was a graduate of Chicopee High School and for many years was a Real Estate Appraiser for area companies.  Ben was a 3rd degree Knight for the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, boating, listening...

Nov 11, 2018

Monson/Zephyrhills, FL-Jeanne Brodeur, wife of Ronald and mother to Todd and Julie, passed away with her loving family by her side on the evening of Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Florida Hospital of Zephyrhills. She was 74. Her friends and family love her very much and miss her greatly. Jeanne lived in Monson, Massachusetts for much of her life,...

Nov 8, 2018

Agawam- Josette J. (Lauvergeon) Briggs, 87, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family.  Josette was born in Fez, Morroco, February 12, 1931 to the late Louis and Renee (Williume) Lauvergeon.  One of the things she loved most was spending time with her family. Josette leaves her sons, Timothy Briggs of Holyoke; Gerald Briggs...

Nov 3, 2018

Monson- Joseph V. Serrato, 70, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Joe was born in Palmer, October 23, 1948 to the late Albert J. and Elizabeth (Giaquinto) Serrato.  He has been a long time resident of Monson.  He owned and operated Palmer Core Company formerly of Palmer and Monson.  For many years he...

Oct 22, 2018

West Warren- Bonnie P. Bradway (Griswold, Matos) 73, arrived in heaven on Monday, October 22, 2018 after being surrounded by the love of family.  Bonnie was born in Stafford Springs, CT, August 31, 1945 to the late Ellsworth H. and Mary (Norcross) Bradway.  Bonnie grew up in Wales and raised her family there. She moved to Florida then returned...

Oct 22, 2018

Monson- Margaret J ( Partridge) Baxter, 82, died Monday, October 22, 2018 surrounded by love of family.  Margaret was born in South Stifford, England, March 12, 1936.  She traveled to the United States in 1966 with her husband, 3 children and the dog.  Margaret lived in East Longmeadow and  in Monson. Margaret was a high school graduate and when...

Oct 21, 2018

Wilbraham- Shirley J. (Jackson) Gauthier, 90, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.  Shirley was born in Deep River, Ct, to the late John S and Esther Jackson, Sr.  Shirley was a buyer for many years for Uniroyal/ Goodrich Tires. She loved the beach and was an avid reader.  She enjoyed taking care of children. Shirley was predeceased by her...

Oct 17, 2018

Wales-Robert William Bacon Jr., 57, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 after being overcome with carbon monoxide.  Bill was a truck driver for area trucking companies. He loved his time driving trucks and was always available to help family, friends, and neighbors.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, and fixing anything that needed repair. Bill was a...

Oct 8, 2018

Monson- Edward V. Richards, 83, passed away suddenly, Monday, October 8, 2018.  Ed was born in Westfield, MA January 20, 1935 to the late Edward A.and Alice A. (Cote) Richards.  He has been a resident in Monson for more than fifty years.  He served in the US Army from 1954-1957 and was Honorably discharged. Ed was a oil burner...

Oct 7, 2018

Wilbraham- Melodie M (Bissonnette) Albino, 101 passed away on October 7, 2018 at the Lifecare Center of Wilbraham surrounded by her loving family members and the wonderful caregivers who have loved and supported her for the past three years.  Melodie was born on March 31, 1917 in Indian Orchard, MA the daughter of Hector George Bissonnette and Anna M...

Sep 30, 2018

Hampden – Carol A. Gaudette 83, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Wingate Nursing Home in Hampden, MA. Carol was born to the late Richard L. Gaudette and Dorothy (Hanifan) Gaudette of Uxbridge, MA. Carol fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease for well over 7 years. Carol was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Milford,...

Sep 15, 2018

Helen Virginia Carew was born on July 27, 1917 at Palmer Hospital in Palmer, MA.  She was the second (first surviving) child of Sara Broadfoot Carew and Ralph Noble Carew of Monson, MA. She and her seven siblings survived the polio epidemic of 1930, but their Father did not.  Following graduation from Monson High School, she attended Massachusetts State...

Sep 14, 2018

Monson -Stanislaw (John) J. Czapla- 93, passed away September 14, 2018.  John was born in Three Rivers on May 12, 1925 to the late Stephen Czapla, and Julia (Poliwoda) Czapla. John graduated from Palmer High School. After graduation, John proudly enlisted on October 27,1943 and served his country during WWII in the United States Army Air Corps, in the...

Sep 7, 2018

Laura R. (Pease) Morrisino, 50, of East Longmeadow, MA, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 surrounded by the love of family, after a 13 year battle with brain cancer. Laura was born September 25, 1967 to Clayton A. Pease and Janice (Kimmer) Pease Dunn. She was an ELHS Graduate of 1985 and will be missed dearly by friends at...

Sep 4, 2018

Monson/Virginia - Patricia A. (Grammo) Scheid passed away September 4, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family.  Patricia was born in Palmer, MA November 28, 1947 to the late Edmund and Marion (Pierre) Grammo.  She was a graduate of Monson High School and an Army Veteran.  She lived the majority of her life in Monson, was a communicant...

Sep 3, 2018

Monson- David M. Cantwell, 89, passed away September 3, 2018 with his daughter by his side. David was born in Monson on July 28, 1929 to the late James F. Cantwell, Sr. and Ruth (Johnson) Cantwell. David graduated from Monson High School in 1948. After graduation, David proudly served his country in the United States Army . Following his...

Aug 28, 2018

Monson-Alexander Marchacos, 66, of Monson passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning at Baystate Medical Center.  He was born in Holyoke, MA on August 10, 1952 to the late Anna (Palavis) and Harry Marchacos.  Alex grew up in Chicopee and was a graduate of Chicopee High School. Alex was a dedicated, talented and hard worker, who’s career spanned the pioneer...

Aug 25, 2018

Palmer- Michael D. Alonzo, 60, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 25, 2018.  Michael was born in Springfield, MA to the late Antonio Alonzo Jr and Mary E. (Sherman) Alonzo.  He was a graduate of Monson High School and has lived in Palmer for many years. He enjoyed relaxing in his swimming pool and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

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Aug 21, 2018

Wilbraham/Monson-Charles Wayne Slingerland born April 30th 1940 in Port Huron Michigan passed away on August 21st 2018 in Springfield at the age of 78. Charles lived in Wilbraham at the time of his passing. Charles graduated from Port Huron High School in 1958, enlisted in the Airforce, eventually transferring to Westover Airforce Base in 1959.  This is where Charles...

Aug 15, 2018

All services are private.