Obituaries

Bonnie F (Lemon) Bruneau

Jan 11, 2017

Monson, MA - Bonnie F. (Lemon) Bruneau (formerly, Bonnie F. Trant) 65, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, surrounded by her family  following an extended, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Bonnie was born in Palmer, January 23, 1951.  She grew up in Monson, attended Monson High School and later graduated from Cosmetology School. Bonnie lived most of her adult life...

George H Patterson

Jan 9, 2017

Springfield, MA - George Henry Patterson (A.K.A. Jamissohn ‘Jamo' Scott), passed away, Monday, January 9, 2017.  George was born in Palmer June 6, 1948 to the late Harold and Dorothy (Brettenheimer) Patterson.  He grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School.  He then continued his education and was a graduate of Brevard College in North...

Robert S Mcconchie

Dec 28, 2016

Robert S. McConchie, 75, of North Attleboro, beloved husband of Alyce (Tenczar) McConchie, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.  Born on July 2, 1941, in  Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late James F. and Ruth S. McConchie. Bob graduated from Monson High School in 1959 and went on to receive his...

John A Hall

Nov 30, 2016

Monson- John A. Hall, 86, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016.  John was born March 7, 1930 in Montclair, NJ to the late Everitt H. and Helen (Hunter) Hall. He was a graduate of  Wellesley High School and Williams College.   He served in the US Airforce as a Lieutenant.  John was a Stock Broker and Analyst for several Springfield Investment...

Kenneth G Jack, Sr

Nov 27, 2016

Monson- Kenneth G. Jack, 95, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 surrounded by the love of family.  Kenneth was born April 2, 1921 in Providence RI to the late Gennesse F. Jack and Ida (Forant) Jack Paquette. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. Ken has been a long time resident of Monson.  Ken retired from Rathbone Corp in...

Stanley E Mega

Nov 21, 2016

All services are private.

"Nancy" Margaret Black Dooley

Nov 17, 2016

Margaret "Nancy" Black Dooley, 89, a longtime resident of Longmeadow, died on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at The Reserve assisted living facility in East Longmeadow, with her family by her side.

Born in Auburn, MA, in 1927, Nancy was a graduate of the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Class of 1949. She met her husband,...

Haley Amanda Sanderson

Nov 13, 2016

Worcester/ Monson- Haley A. Sanderson, 30, died Sunday, November 13, 2016.  She was born in Springfield, MA to the late Elizabeth "Betsy" (Pincince) Sanderson and Richard H. Sanderson.  Haley was a graduate of Monson High School class of 2004. She had a love of animals, music and art.  She enjoyed traveling and had a deep love for family. Haley...

Mary C (Perrot) Corbin

Oct 26, 2016

Palmer- Mary C. (Perrot) Corbin, 80, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 surrounded by the love of family.  Mary was born in Springfield, MA, August 15, 1936 to the late Carl and Helen (Donahue) Perrot.  She has lived in Palmer since 1965 and retired from Monson Developmental center after 24 years. Mary was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle...

Janice E (Baker) Michaelis

Oct 26, 2016

Enfield, Ct (Springfield, MA) - Janice E. (Baker) Michaelis, 69, passed away on October 26, 2016.  Janice was born in Stafford Springs, CT on April 7, 1947 to the late Frank M. and Agnita L. (Davis) Baker.  She was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School and the former Westfield State College.  She was a long time resident of...

Kevin "Kip" N Bacon

Oct 23, 2016

Springfield- Kevin N. Bacon, "Kip", 61, died Sunday, October 23, 2016.  Kevin was born October 27,1954 in Ludlow to the late Raymond C. and Helen R. (Labelle) Bacon.  He was a graduate of Monson High School and lived in Monson before moving to Springfield a few years ago.  Kip was employed at Sanderson MacLeod in Palmer for over 32...

Margaret A (Merrill) Shaw

Sep 16, 2016

Monson - Margaret “Peg” A. (Merrill) Shaw passed away at home September 16, 2016 with her husband by her side. Daughter of the late Amos A. and Margaret (Gunther) Merrill. The seventh of eight children, she was born in Springfield, Mass. September 11, 1940. She was pre-deceased by her brothers, Francis “Bud,” Amos “Zeke,” James “Donnie” Merrill, and her...

Eleanor G (Torbick) Kapsia

Aug 28, 2016

Monson, MA-Eleanor G. Kapsia, 91 of Monson, MA and a former longtime resident of Glastonbury, Ct, died Sunday, August 28, 2016.  Eleanor was born June 23, 1925 in Shenandoah, Pa to the late Chester and Stella (Rutkowski) Torbick.  Eleanor and her late husband were the former owners of Frank's Market in Hartford, Ct and Frank Kapsia and Son Excavator...

Wilfred J Fredette

Aug 24, 2016

Monson- Wilfred J. "Fred" Fredette, died Wednesday August 24, 2016 with family at his side.  Fred was born May 4, 1938 in Spencer to the late Jalma and Florence (Ethier) Fredette.  He was a graduate of David Prouty High School in Spencer and served in the Army.  Fred has been a Pastoral Minister with the Roman Catholic Church and...

Ann E (Fountain) Metzdorf

Aug 21, 2016

Monson- Ann Elizabeth (Fountain) Metzdorf, 52, died Sunday, August 21, 2016.  Ann was born in Ware, MA, June 12, 1964 to Francis E. and Gertrude L (Ouellette) Fountain.  She was a graduate of Quaboag Regional High School and has been a resident of Monson for many years.  Ann was a customer service agent for American Airline. She then became...

Michael D. Kamm

Aug 20, 2016

Springfield- Michael D. Kamm, 54 died August 20, 2016.  He was born in Hartford Ct, to the late Donald and Sandra Kamm.  He served in the US Navy from March 1980-August 1981.  Michael leaves a daughter, Britney Joray; sister, Christine Grady; aunts, Lorna Thomas and Beverly Giordano; grandson, Oliver Galanek and cousin Sharon Jackson. Military honors will take place...

Joseph Michael Girard

Aug 19, 2016

Monson- Joseph M. Girard, 24, of Monson, died Friday, August 19, 2016.  Joe was born in Ware, March 30, 1992 to Jeanne M. (Arbour) Girard and Wayne L. Ilnicki. He attended Monson schools and worked at Vulcan Metals in Monson as a machinist.  Joe was a fabulous drummer in the band "Junt".  He enjoyed skate boarding and biking. He...

Arlene May (Jefferson) Lapolice

Aug 17, 2016

Belchertown- Arlene May (Jefferson) LaPolice (74) died Wednesday August 17, 2016 at Wingate at Wilbraham Nursing Home.  She was born in Palmer on February 3 1942 to Arthur and Ruth (Fuller) Jefferson.  Arlene lived in Monson for many years and worked at Buckwell Rest Home in Monson.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing and traveling to the beach. Arlene was predeceased...

Kenneth Albert Raymond

Aug 14, 2016

Monson-Kenneth Albert Raymond (87) died Sunday August 14, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center Springfield.  He was born July 30, 1929 to Paul and Mertie (Merritt) Raymond in Vergennes Vermont.  He was educated in the public schools of Vermont, before entering into the United States Army in July of 1955.  He was a peacetime veteran serving until his discharge in...

Colleen Iris (Nichols) Warnock

Aug 13, 2016

Monson-Colleen Iris (Nichols) Warnock (89) passed away suddenly at Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer MA on August 13, 2016.  Born in Monson on May 30, 1927 she was the daughter of the late John (Jack) and Josephine (Verlotta) Nichols.  She lived in Monson all her life, educated at Monson Schools and a graduate of Monson High School. Colleen worked for...