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Angelo J Alonzo
Oct 10, 2017
Brimfield- Angelo J. Alonzo , 90, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Angelo was born in Monson, June 28, 1927 to the late Antonio and Catherine (Shea) Alonzo. He served in the United States Army, Military Police during WWII. After being honorably discharged he was a carpenter and lived in Monson for many years before moving to Brimfield. He was...
Eugene F Sweeney
Oct 7, 2017
Monson- Eugene F. Sweeney, 77, died suddenly October 7, 2017. Gene was born in Philadelphia, PA, August 14, 1940 to the late Francis and Helen (Culver) Sweeney. He was a graduate of Monson Academy and attended AIC and Wentworth College before joining the US Navy where he proudly served as Oil King on the destroyer USS Purdy. After serving...
Cynthia E Copson
Oct 3, 2017
Charleston, SC-Cynthia E. Copson, 64, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Cindy as she preferred to be called was born in Springfield, January 15, 1953 to Charles and Margaret (Racicot) Copson. She attended Trade High School in Springfield. She lived in the Monson and Agawam area before moving to South Carolina. ...
Sandra J (Legrand) Dodson
Sep 17, 2017
Monson- Sandra J. (LeGrand) Dodson, 75, died Sunday, September 17, 2017. Sandra was born August 8, 1942 to the late Roy A. and Olga A (Olson) LeGrand and was a longtime resident of Monson. Sandra retired from King Ward after many years. She was a member of Bethany Charismatic Catholic Church in Brimfield. Sandra was Past Worthy Matron of...

Aime T Gaudette
Sep 10, 2017
Monson – Aime T. Gaudette, 94, of High Street, Monson died Sunday, September 10, 2017. Born in Palmer on December 4, 1922 to the late Arthur and Noella (Paul) Gaudette, married the late Virginia R. (Santucci) Gaudette and became the proud father of five children, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Aime served in the U.S. Navy as a...

Edna A (Koziol) Costa
Sep 8, 2017
Monson- Edna A. (Koziol) Costa, 92, passed away September 8, 2017. Edna was born in the Three Rivers section of Palmer March 22, 1925 to the late Stanley and Julia (Skura) Koziol. Edna was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson and a member of the Daughter's of Isabella. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, cooking and gardening....

Richard E Lafond
Sep 7, 2017
Monson-Richard E. LaFond, 75, died peacefully, September 7, 2017. Richard was born June 24, 1942 to the late Eugene and Helen (Mason) LaFond and has been a lifelong resident of Monson. Richard was a graduate of Monson Academy and received his doctorate from Princeton University. He was a founding member of the Monson Conservation Commission, a Corporator of Monson...

Harold E Mcnamee, Jr
Sep 5, 2017
Wales- Harold E. McNamee, Jr, 84, passed away, Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Harold was born in Springfield, MA July 25, 1933 to the late Harold E. and Ruth (Gardner) McNamee. He has been a life long area resident. Harold had a deep faith and put his trust in the Lord. He enjoyed cars, country music and TV. Harold was...

Joanne M Devanski
Sep 4, 2017
Palmer- Joanne M. Devanski, 53, died Monday, September 4, 2017. Joanne was born in Palmer, April 23, 1964 to the late John E. and Patricia A. (Hall) Devanski. She grew up in Monson and attended Monson Schools. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and quilting. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. Joanne leaves her partner, Steven P....

Evelyn (Kouroubacalis) Getchell
Sep 3, 2017
Monson- Evelyn (Kouroubacalis) Getchell, 80, died Sunday, September 3, 2017, surrounded by the love of family. Evelyn was born October 27, 1936 in Boston to the late Charles P. and Bessie (Barakas) Kouroubacalis, she grew up in Peabody and was a graduate of Peabody High School. Evelyn lived in Plainville, MA for many years before moving to Monson in...
David W Worth
Sep 2, 2017
Wales-David W Worth, 73, died on Sept 2 at Harrington Hospital of a cardiac arrest. He was born to Walter & A. Sylvia(Creelman) Worth and was a lifelong resident of the town of Wales. David leaves his wife of 21 years Kaye(nee Ziegler), two daughters Amanda Pascale, her husband Kevin of Brimfield and Rachael Worth of Palmer. A Stepson...
Judy A (Wagner) Van De Geer
Aug 28, 2017
Monson - Judy A. (Wagner) Van de Geer, 69, died Monday, August 28, 2017, surrounded by the love of family. Judy was born August 5, 1948 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Dr. Tibor and Renee Wagner. In 1956, Judy fled communist Hungary with her parents and settled in the Philadelphia area. She became a proud U.S. citizen in...
Nancy R (Kimmer) Larro
Aug 28, 2017
Wilbraham- Nancy R.(Kimmer) Larro, 64, longtime resident of Wilbraham, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family August 28, 2017. Nancy was born October 23, 1952 to George E. and Elinor (Harrison) Kimmer. Nancy was a loving, daughter, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. After graduating from Southwick High School in 1970, Nancy devoted her life to raising her three...
Kimberly L (Slingerland) Gilbert
Aug 21, 2017
Ware- Kimberly L. (Slingerland) Gilbert, 54, died Monday, August 21, 2017. Kim was born January 10, 1963 to Charles W. and Alice J. Slingerland. She lived in Monson for many years and was a graduate of STCC. She then attended Bay Path College and AIC. She was a radiology technician for area hospitals before becoming a devoted Mother to...

Paul R Costa
Aug 10, 2017
Monson- Paul R. Costa, 90, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 surrounded by the love of family. Paul was born March 21, 1927 to the late Paul J. and Ada M. (Morris) Costa. Paul was baptized in St. Patrick's Church in Monson where he was a life long communicant. Paul was an usher at church and assisted at...
Edna M (Parker) Brouthers
Aug 6, 2017
Brimfield- Edna M. (Parker) Brouthers, 97, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 surrounded by the love of family. Edna was born June 20, 1920 in Springfield, MA to the late Maurice M. and Susan C. (Carleton) Parker. She grew up in Springfield and graduated from Commerce High School. She then lived in Monson for many years before moving to...
Dudley Charles Strum
Aug 1, 2017
Monson-Dudley Charles Strum, 74, of Monson passed away on Tuesday, August 1. He leaves his wife Carol (Kolodzinski) Strum, son Daniel Strum, daughter Kimberly Baymiller and three dearly loved grandchildren, Taylor Strum, Owen Strum, and Anna Baymiller. He also leaves his sisters Rocquie O'Rourke and Elizabeth Lippe. All services will be private and have been entrusted to Lombard Funeral...

Lois M (Lloyd) Cady
Jul 30, 2017
Monson- Lois M. (Lloyd) Cady, 86, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 surrounded by the love of family. Lois was born May 16, 1931 in Easton, Maine to the late Burton Lloyd and Anne (Williams) Maskell. She has been a resident of Monson since the 1950's. Lois retired from Springfield Moulders as a supervisor. She was a member of the...
Raymond A Blanchette
Jul 26, 2017
Monson-Raymond A. Blanchette, 65, passed away, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 surrounded by the love of family. Ray was born August 6, 1951 in Southbridge to the late Arthur and Loretta (Julien) Blanchette. He was a 1977 Graduate of Western New England Law School. In 1979 he opened his own law practice and in 1984 he formed the Law Practice...
Rachel G (Jalbert) Dusza
Jul 25, 2017
Holland-Rachel G. (Jalbert) Dusza, 88, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by the love of family. Rachel was born January 12, 1929 in Southbridge to the late Josephat and Mabel E. (Benoit) Jalbert. She attended school at Notre Dame and was a graduate of Southbridge High School and Springfield Trade School. Rachel was a telephone operator in Southbridge. She...
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