Obituaries

Dec 30, 2015

Wales-Michael W. Bowden, 67, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015.  Michael was born in Stafford Springs, CT, April 6, 1948, to the late William T. Bowden  and Rena (Mills) Bowden. Michael was a graduate of Tantasqua High School and a resident of Wales for many years.   He was a veteran of the Army and served during Vietnam.  Michael was a...

Dec 19, 2015

Monson-Robert J. Thomas , died  Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Baystate Wing Hospital.  Robert was born in Alexandria, VA on April 12, 1961, the son of William Thomas and Marilyn (Deveson) Cramblit.  He was employed by Madison Security in Westfield.  Robert volunteered at the First Church of Monson after the tornado in 2011. Robert loved animals, music and was...

Dec 15, 2015

Dec 13, 2015

Palmer-John D. Cheesey , 78 , died  Sunday, December13, 2015 at Baystate Wing Hospital.  John was born in Rockville, CT on February 1, 1937, the son of the late John Cheesey and  Christine (Parciak) Cheesey.  He was employed by Quabbin Wire & Cable until his retirement in 1999.  John was a co-girl scout leader in Palmer and Ware, and...

Dec 11, 2015

Monson- Nellie A. (Cernauskas) Koslowski, 90, died Friday December 11, 2015 surrounded by the love of family.  Nellie was born in Barre, Ma, April 9, 1925 to the late George and Anna (Kudzma) Cernauskas.  She was a graduate of Springfield Technical Coummunity College Nursing program and was a Registered Nurse and Nursing Supervisor at Monson Developmental Center for 28...

Dec 11, 2015

Wales-William C. Towns, 91, died Friday, December 11, 2015, surrounded by the love of family.  William was born in Worcester, MA, September 27, 1924 to the late Chandler M. and Edith E. (Perron) Towns.  Bill served in the US Air Force during WWII.  He was a Supervisor and Draftsman at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, Ct and retired after...

Dec 8, 2015

Monson- Edna R. (Robak) Gola, 92, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015.  Edna was born in the Bondsville section of Palmer, September 19, 1923 to the late Maciej and Mary (Starzyk) Robak.  She was a graduate of Palmer High School and has lived in Monson for many years.  Edna was a secretary at the wire mill in Palmer known as...

Dec 4, 2015

Nov 29, 2015

Brimfield- Chester A. Comee, Jr, 81, died Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Florida surrounded by the love of family.  Born in Palmer, MA, September 24, 1934, to the late Chester A. Comee Sr. and Frances E.(Beaulieu) Comee. Chet attended Monson Elementary Schools and then graduated from Lisbon High School  in Lisbon Falls, Maine. Chet worked in concrete construction and...

Nov 14, 2015

Palmer-Joyce Maybel (Scott) Barnes age 79 died on Saturday November 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.  Joyce was born in Ware MA on October 6, 1936, the daughter of the late John J. Scott and Bessie Irene (Fuller) Scott.  She was educated in Monson, graduated from Monson High School.  She was a housewife before becoming a caregiver, working...

Nov 3, 2015

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Monson- Polly (Apolonia) T. (Starzyk) Gustafson, 100, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, surrounded by the love of family. Polly was born in the Bondville section of Palmer, September 19, 1915 to the late Joseph and Bertha (Kos) Starzyk. When she began school she did not speak english. She learned a new language and persevered to work hard for...

Nov 2, 2015

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Hampden-Margaret Bracebridge Pauly, 95, died Monday November 2, 2015 surrounded by the love of family. Margaret was born in Worcester, MA, June 16, 1920 to the late John and Lillian L.M. (Thompson) Bracebridge. She was a graduate of Commerce High School in Springfield and has been a resident of Hampden since 1946. Margaret was a member of the...

Oct 23, 2015

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Somers, CT-Frances (Cookie) Tetreault Picco Kwasnik, 81 of Somers CT passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on October 23, 2015. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Picco who died December 7, 1987. She later married Andrew Kwasnik originally of Monson who passed away on October 13 of this year. She was also predeceased...

Sep 21, 2015

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Monson- Robert A. Gregoire, 75, died Monday September 21, 2015. Bob was born in Southbridge, April 11, 1940 to the late Alphonse and Edna Gregoire. He had been a longtime resident of Monson before retiring and residing in Stuart, Florida. Bob was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He also was an Antique dealer and operated Craft and...

Sep 7, 2015

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Palmer- Genevieve M. (Houle) Pascale, 69, died Monday, September 7, 2015. Genevieve was born in Ware, MA, November 30, 1945 to the late Frank and Mariah Houle and has been a life long area resident. She worked at Monson Developmental Center for several years but her greatest joy came from being a homemaker, taking care of her family...

Sep 7, 2015

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John M. Lawrence 1948-2015 Monson - John M. "Jack" "Papa" Lawrence, 66, of Main St. died Monday September 7th 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Marietta, OH to Mary E. Cummins and the late John W. Lawrence. He graduated from Marietta College in 1970 and also earned his MBA from Western New England University. Jack...

Aug 5, 2015

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Palmer- Virginia P. Disley, 93, died Wednesday, August 5,2015, surrounded by the love of family. Virginia was born in Palmer, October 22, 1921, to the late Everett E. and Pearl B. (Crosby) Marshall. She has been a life long resident of Palmer. Virginia was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Palmer and was active with the...

Jul 30, 2015

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Ware-Justen A. Smith-Bednarski, 36, died Thursday, July 30, 2015. Justen was born February 14, 1979 in Manchester, CT to Nancy K. Smith-Bednarski and Richard A. Bednarski. He grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Technical High School. Justen was Honorably discharged from the US Army with the rank of sergeant. He received the Army...

Jul 29, 2015

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George E. Gauthier 1936-2015 Monson-George E. Gauthier, 78, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. George was born in Springfield to the late Louis and Flora Gauthier and has been a long time Monson resident. He retired from Zero Manufacturing in Monson after many years. George enjoyed camping, helping people and love gardening. George was pre deceased by his wife...

Jul 29, 2015

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Monson- May F. (Paholko) Verlotta, 100, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She was born November 30, 1914 in Bronx, NY. She was a graduate of Monson High School and has lived in Monson for many years. May was employed by CF Church where she worked in the company cafeteria. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in...