Obituaries

Jun 8, 2018

Wales - George C. Vreeland, 93, passed away, Friday, June 8, 2018.  George was born July 17, 1924 in Southbridge, MA to the late Wilfred R. and Flora R. (LaValley).  He was a graduate of Cole Trade School and was a Navy veteran of WWII.  George worked at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary and retired after 35 years in 1977. He...

Jun 7, 2018

Monson-Eileen E. (Lynch) Shields, 95, passed away, Thursday, June 7, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Eileen was born April 21, 1923 in Rockville, CT to the late Michael J. and Alice J. (O'Keefe) Lynch. She was a graduate of Monson High School and retired from Friendly Corporation.  Prior to Friendly's Eileen worked at Monson Academy and AD...

Jun 6, 2018

East Longmeadow - John M. Deady, 89, passed away, June 6, 2018.  John was born December 2, 1928 in Haverhill, MA to the late William Deady and Genevieve (Ravgiala) Fishman.  He was a graduate of Merrimack College and received his Master's degree and CAGS from North Eastern University.  John retired as the Principal from the Kittridge Elementary School in...

Jun 5, 2018

Monson-Ruby M. (Fuller) Schrade, 97, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 surrounded by love of family.  Ruby was born in Springfield, August 4, 1920 to the late Perley L and Lottie M. (Jennings) Fuller.  Ruby was an active member at the Palmer Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, she was a talented artist and seamstress. Ruby was predeceased by her husband Robert...

May 27, 2018

Wilbraham- Roberta T. (Roach) Wilson, 79, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Roberta was born in Palmer, July 7, 1938  to the late Francis P. and Theresa (Trotta) Roach.  She was a graduate of Monson High School, Westfield University and later earned her Master's degree from American International College. Roberta taught school for...

May 25, 2018

Wales-Kaye S. Rose-Worth, 62, passed away May 25, 2018.  Kaye was born July 13, 1955 in Painesville, Ohio to Gene and Corinne ( Hofsetter) Ziegler.  She was a graduate of Ledgemont High School, she has been a resident of Wales for many years.  Kaye was the executive secretary for the Town of Wales and retired after 20 years. She...

May 5, 2018

Monson-John D. Medicke, 72, passed away, Saturday, May 5, 2018.  John was born in Springfield, June 22, 1945 to the late Frederick L. Medicke and Janey L.(Bennett) Kelley.  John  has been a longtime Monson resident and worked as a mechanic for several area companies.  He enjoyed taking care of his home and was always a helping hand. John leaves...

Apr 28, 2018

John (Jack) R. Murphy, 93, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Raised in Monson, MA, Jack moved to Loretto, PA as a young professional and was an associate professor of history at Saint Francis University for over 50 years.  Jack was an alumnus (both undergraduate and graduate (magna cum laude)) of Notre Dame University and completed...

Apr 27, 2018

Monson-Marylynn (Connelly) Griggs, 53, passed away after her courageous battle with multiple sclerosis,  Friday, April 27, 2018, surrounded by the love of family.  Marylynn was born September 24, 1964 in Norwood, MA to Joan P (Cusick) Connelly and John J. Connelly.  She has been a resident of Monson for many years.  Marylynn was a registered nurse and worked at...

Apr 27, 2018

Monson-Donald E. Riggie, 73, died Friday, April 27, 2018 after a long illness.  Donald was born in Ware, MA  March 27, 1945 to the late Eugene R. and Mary R. (Chmura) Riggie. He has lived in Monson for many years.  He worked at Monson Developmental Center as a special services assistant and retired after 30 years. He enjoyed day...

Apr 16, 2018

Monson-Bertha C. (Gola) Samkin, 96, passed away Monday April 16, 2018 at Lifecare Center of Wilbraham.  Bertha was born in Monson, December 19, 1921 to the late Anthony M. and Caroline (Tomczyk) Gola.  She was was a graduate of Monson High School.  She was a LPN for 32 years and retired from the Monson Developmental Center.  Bertha was a...

Apr 15, 2018

Monson- Randall G. Ketterman, 92, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018.  Randall was born in Elkins, WV July 29, 1925 to the late Glen and Jessica (Shreve) Ketterman.  He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and has lived in Monson since 1955. He was a union carpenter and along with his late wife they owned and operated Ket-Tree Farm...

Apr 13, 2018

Wales- Robin L. (Williams) Bradbury, 60, passed away April 13, 2018 in Worcester, MA.  Robin was born August 15, 1957 in Iowa to Buddy and Martha (Powers) Williams.  She was a 1975 graduate of Newton North High School and has been a resident of Wales for many years.  Robin was a Travel Consultant for business travel with American Express...

Apr 13, 2018

Monson-Eugene "Sonny" Plescia, 81 , passed away April 13, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Eugene was born in Liberty , New York to the late Frank J. and Mary (Smiraglia) Plescia.  He has been a longtime resident of Monson.  He served in the US Marine Corps from 1956-1959 and then for a period of time was a...

Apr 11, 2018

Palmer- Dean Christian, 53, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2018. Dean was born on January 20, 1965 to the late Clifford Christian and Joanne (Manzi) Thalassinos. Dean was a graduate of Monson High School where he excelled at sports. Dean had many interests including vintage cars, motorcycles, and the Boston Red Sox. He leaves behind a son; Liam,...

Mar 20, 2018

All services are private.

Mar 14, 2018

Palmer-Mark J. Ammann, 56 ,died Wednesday, March 14, 2018.  Mark was born in Palmer, November 19, 1961 to  John J. Ammann and Patricia E. (Partelo) McCarron. He was a graduate of Monson High School and has work at Mustang Motorcycles in Three Rivers for the past 18 years. He was an Avid RedSox fan and enjoyed traveling the East...

Mar 13, 2018

Wales-Ruth (Lawson) Morgan, 93, of Wales, MA passed away March 13, 2018. She was the daughter of Herbert Lawson and Inez (Neagus) Lawson, born December 22, 1924 in New Bedford, MA.

Ruth was predeceased by husband George in 1997. She is Survived by children Jim and wife Brenda of TX, Bev and husband Jim Zissulis of NH....

Feb 27, 2018

Wales- Patricia M. (Moore) Haley, 89, passed away February 27, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Patricia was born May 23, 1928 in Springfield to the late John P. and Mary M. (O'Connell Dawson) Moore.  She was a graduate of Palmer High School and has been a resident of Wales for 65 years.  Pat retired from Monson Developmental...

Feb 16, 2018

Brimfield, MA- Leo G. Richer, 85, passed away at the home of his son Stephen Richer, February 16, 2018.  Leo was born in Woonsocket, RI, April 30, 1932 to the late Ovila H. and Cecile (Ledoux) Richer. Leo had two brothers Roland Richer and Ovila A. Richer. He is survived by Ovila A. Richer of North Eastham MA. Leo...