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Joan A Ferraro
Feb 6, 2018
Wales- Joan Arlene Ferraro passed away at her home in Wales, MA on Tuesday, February 6th. Born on April 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Fred and Bertha Hoarle of Springfield. Over the years, Joan was a Brownie leader, Library Trustee, and Planning Board member. Joan and her husband George have been active in the community for over...
Alice Jean (Moriarty) Jacobs
Feb 3, 2018
Monson- Alice Jean Jacobs, 76, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018, surrounded by the love of family. Jean was born in Monson October 21, 1941 to the late Harold and Mary Gladys (Daley) Moriarty. She was a graduate of Monson High School and worked many years as a waitress. She also cooked at Woodbine in Brimfield and worked at...
Lois J (Turnberg) Foisy
Feb 2, 2018
Monson- Lois J. (Turnberg) Foisy, 84, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, surrounded by the love of family. Lois was born in Springfield, December 25, 1933 to the late Eric A. and Ethel M. (Parks) Turnberg. Lois has been a resident of Monson since 1955. She retired from Thorndike Mills in Palmer. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's...
Viola (Smith) Ellis
Feb 2, 2018
Palmer- Viola Ellis, 90, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at her home. Viola was born in Williamson, West Virginia to the late James G. and Ianthia G. Smith. Viola leaves her Daughter Viola E. Jackson of Palmer; a brother James Smith of Ohio; sisters Laura Smith and Loretta Stuart of West Virginia; six grandchildren and several great grandchildren....
Shirley R Good
Feb 1, 2018
Monson- Shirley R. Good, PhD, 88, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. Shirley was born in Toronto, Canada and has been an area resident for many years. She was a University Professor and Nurse. Shirley's career in nursing spanned over 40 years beginning in Toronto, Canada. She was a graduate of the University of Toronto and then moved to...
Lucy Asencio-Velez
Jan 29, 2018
Monson- Lucy Asencio-Velez, 84, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 surrounded by the love of family. Lucy was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, February 26, 1933. She was a co-owner of Norcross Appliance in Monson for over 20 years. She was also a nurses aid at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford, Ct and the Monson Developmental Center. Lucy...
Clinton M King
Jan 29, 2018
Wales- Clinton M. King, 52, passed away unexpectedly at U-Mass Medical Center in Worcester, January 29, 2018. Clinton was born May 30, 1965 to the late Jann P. King Sr. and Doris M. (Sherman) King. He was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional High School and worked at Lamcotec Inc.of Monson for many years. Clint loved boating and fishing. He...
Robert M Deland
Jan 29, 2018
Springfield- Robert M. Deland, 65, passed away January 29, 2018 surrounded by the love of family. Robert was born January 7, 1953 in Palmer to the late George H. DeLand and Mildred Lois (Clark) Wilcox. He grew up in Monson before moving to Springfield. For many years he was a welder at Palmer Structural Steel and more recently he...
Vernie (Mckinnon) Merritt
Jan 28, 2018
Monson- Vernie Merritt, 81, a former resident of Monson, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, surrounded by the love of family. Vernie was born in Waycross, Georgia January 21, 1937 to the late Sylvester and Rhoda (Rowland) McKinnon. For many years Vernie worked at Monson Developmental Center in the food service department. She leaves her children, Katherine Merritt of...
Bernice B Allen
Jan 26, 2018
Monson-Bernice B. Allen, 96, passed away, January 26, 2018. Bernice was born in Monson, April 26, 1921 to the late Egbert D. and Blanche M. (Nelson) Allen. She was a graduate of Monson High School class of 1939. Bernice was a member of First Church of Monson, Congregational, and the Monson Senior Center. She was a Veteran of WWII...
Rosemary (Tunnell) Finnegan
Jan 22, 2018
Monson- Rosemary (Tunnell) Finnegan, 92, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. Rosemary was born in Ada, Oklahoma to the late Oscar A. and Zuma (Horton) Tunnell. She leaves three children, a sister, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. All services are private.
Wesley A Smith
Jan 22, 2018
Monson- Wesley A. Smith, 77, died Monday, January 22, 2018. Wesley was born in Ware June 4, 1940 to the late Arthur L. Smith and Margaret H. (Potter) LaBarge. He has lived in Monson for more than 60 years. Wesley retired from Pierson's Industries in Palmer after 30 years. He enjoyed 1950's music and collecting records. Wesley leaves his...
Chelsea A Tibbetts
Jan 21, 2018
Palmer-Chelsea A. Tibbetts, 28, passed into eternal peace on January 21, 2018. Chelsea graduated from Pathfinder Regional High School in 2008 before going on to obtain her Associate's degree from Holyoke Community College. Her personality was as fiery as her love for family and the outdoors. She loved being outside, and spent much of her time hiking, kayaking, or...
Alfred L Labaff
Jan 12, 2018
Monson- Alfred L. LaBaff, Jr., 92, died Friday January 12, 2018 surrounded by the love of family less than a week before his 93rd birthday. Alfred was born in Springfield January 17, 1925 to the late Alfred L. LaBaff, Sr. and Verdie Ann (Demarais) LaBaff. Alfred served in the US Coast Guard during WWII. He was a dental lab...
George J Lafromboise
Jan 7, 2018
Monson- George J. LaFromboise, 86, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 surrounded by the love of family at the home of his daughter in Agawam. George was born in Ludlow , November 7, 1931 to the late Ozea and Dora (Recor) LaFromboise. He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea for 18 months during the Korean war. ...
William M Chaiffre
Jan 6, 2018
Palmer-William M. Chaiffre, 50, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born February 9, 1967 at Fort Dix , located in Lakehurst, NJ. He was a graduate of Berkshire Community College with an Associates degree in Criminal Justice and a graduate of the Police Academy. Bill has been a dispatcher for the Town of...
Marcus H Phipps, Sr
Jan 2, 2018
Monson- Marcus H. Phipps, Sr, 79, formerly of Monson, died Tuesday January 2, 2018. Marcus was born August 11, 1938 in Southbridge to the late Roland and Louisa (Walker) Phipps. He lived in Monson for many years and retired from Pratt and Whitney. He enjoyed watching the Redsox, Patriots and Celtics. Marcus leaves his children; Marcus H. Phipps Jr...
Janice M (Gregoire) Samek
Dec 27, 2017
Wales-Janice Marie Gregoire Samek, 62 of Wales, MA, passed away peacefully around family and friends on December 27 th 2017. She leaves behind her mother, Leona Gregoire of Wales and joins her father William Gregoire. She also leaves her brother James Gregoire and his daughter Annie Gregoire both of Holland; her daughter, Katrina Gregoire and fiancé Raymond Coach Sr....
John P Flegert
Dec 15, 2017
Brimfield- John P. Flegert, 69, died Friday, December 15, 2017 surrounded by the love of family. John was born November 20, 1948 in Palmer to the late Philip and Eleanor (Guilford) Flegert. He was a graduate of Palmer High School and worked at Palmer Structural Steel before working at Palmer Paving as a heavy equipment operator and yard maintenance...
William F Nothe
Dec 12, 2017
Monson- William F. Nothe, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Bill was born in Palmer, July 9, 1926, to the late Laurent and Hannah (Duncan) Nothe. Bill has been a life long resident of Monson and served in the US Army during WWII. In 1964 he became the owner of Bill's Sunoco and Service Station in Monson, later...
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