Obituaries

Walter M Ellsworth, Sr

Jun 9, 2016

Monson-Walter M. Ellsworth, Sr, 89, died peacefully at home, Thursday, June 9, 2016.  Walter was born in Springfield, March 6, 1927 to the late Abrum L. and Mildred (Hiltz) Ellsworth.  He has been a longtime resident of Monson.  Walter retired from Home Lumber in East Longmeadow after more than 20 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with...

Virginia A (Smith) Miller

Jun 5, 2016

Monson- Virginia A "Susie" Miller, 90, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016.  She was predeceased by her husband Theodore A. Miller in 1996. A private graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Monson.

Jane A. (Arthur) Bowden

May 30, 2016

Wales- Jane M. (Arthur) Bowden, 88, died Monday, May 30, 2016 surrounded by the love of family.  Jane was born in Kent, Ohio July 29, 1927 to the late Walter Arthur and Lillian ( Horvath) Arthur Shanaberger. Jane has been a resident of Wales since 1969 and retired from the Recreation Department of Monson Developmental Center.  She was a...

Edward R Barry

May 24, 2016

Palmer- Edward R. Barry, 83, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his home.  Ed was born in East Longmeadow to the late Francis H. and Elizabeth V. (Roach) Barry. Edward grew up in Hampden and served in the Army from 1953-1955.  He then returned to Hampden and worked on the family farm, Barry Mink Farm.  He later became a...

Vallette L (Thompson) Mcmahon

Apr 30, 2016

Monson-Vallette L. (Thompson) McMahon, 102, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Wingate at Hampden.  Val was born May 9, 1913 in Stafford Springs, CT to the late William Thompson and Myra (Colburn) Thompson Whiton.  Mrs. McMahon was a communicant of St Patrick's Church in Monson.  She worked at CF Church Company for many years and retired from Stafford Cleaners...

Janet E (Davis) Griffin

Apr 25, 2016

Monson-Janet E. (Davis) Griffin, 69, died Monday, April 25, 2016.  Janet was born September 20, 1946 in Hackensack, NJ to the late Paul and Anna (Arnold) Davis.  She was a graduate of Modern College of Beauty Culture and was a hairdresser for many years owning her own salon.  She operated Kountry Kurls and Kuts in Stafford Springs, Ct for...

Rena Margaret (Mills) Bowden

Apr 22, 2016

Wales-Rena M. (Mills) Bowden, 101, went home to the Lord, Friday, April 22, 2016.  Rena was born in Monson, September 21, 1914 to the late Louis and Margaret (Gould) Mills.  She retired from Wrights in Warren after many years. Rena grew up in Monson and was a longtime resident of Wales.  She was a communicant of St. Christopher's Church...

Charles Kenneth Carpenter

Apr 15, 2016

Monson-Charles Kenneth Carpenter, “Ken”, 96, died peacefully April 15, 2016 at Wingate at Hampden.  Born in Springfield, June 10, 1919 to C. Walter Carpenter and Lilla B. Carpenter.

When Ken was young, he herded cattle and worked on Carpenter’s Dairy with his dad at Sunset View Farm.  Ken became the “Milkman.”  He graduated from Monson High School.  ...

Gordon E Douty

Apr 15, 2016

Monson- Gordon E. Douty, 87, died Friday April 15, 2016 surrounded by the love of family at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke.  Gordon was born May 26, 1928 in Whately, MA to the late Earl and Katherine (Bardwell) Douty.  He was a graduate of Palmer High School and retired from Tambrands after 26 years.  Gordon was a member of...

James A Wehr, Sr

Apr 15, 2016

Monson-James A. Wehr, Sr, 76, died Friday April 15, 2016 surrounded by the love of family.  Jim was born in Ludlow to the late Calvin A. and Blanche L. Wehr.  He has made his home in Monson for many years.  Jim was a self employed Tool Maker where he founded and operated  Quality Tool Inc in East Longmeadow, now...

Albert Leonard Poirier

Apr 10, 2016

Albert Poirier, 72, of Wales, enjoying that beautiful blue water, rode the biggest wave of  his life straight to heaven on April 10th. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Al adored his wife Beverly with whom he had just celebrated 50 years of friendship, love, and happiness.

He was a doting father to his...

Carolyn Mary (Sieron) Noble

Apr 9, 2016

Carolyn M. Noble 1938-2016

Monson-Carolyn Mary (Sieron) Noble age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday April 9, 2016.  She was born  January 3, 1938 in Palmer MA to the late Alonzo and Lucy (Billodeau) Sieron. She graduated from Monson High School.  Carolyn worked as a receptionist at Wing Memorial Hospital prior to...

Darleen V (Sheeran) Faucher

Mar 16, 2016

Wales- Darleen V. ( Sheeran) Faucher, 69. died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her home.  Darleen was born in Southbridge, March 9, 1947 to James and Eva (Gregorie) Sheeran.  She was a bus monitor for Tantasqua & Union 61 school district for over 18 years.  Darleen enjoyed playing bingo, taking rides to the casino and the ocean. Her greatest...

Phila K Vaill

Mar 12, 2016

Monson-Phila Kellogg Vaill, 100, passed away Saturday March 12, 2016.  She was born  October 8, 1915 in Palmer MA to the late Arthur and Alice (Carpenter) Vaill. She graduated from Monson High School in 1933 and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1938 with a BS degree.  She worked at Baystate Medical Center from 1942 until 1986 when...

Richard S Ullery, Jr

Mar 11, 2016

Wales-  Richard Stockton Ullery, Jr., 83, passed away, March 11, 2016 surrounded by family.  He was born November 1, 1932 in Springfield to the late Richard S. Ullery, Sr and Velma (LaFontaine) Ullery. He was a graduate of Monson Academy, American International College, and the University of Connecticut.   Richard served in the US Army from 1956-1958.  He was a...

Dorothy I (Sandstrom) Olsen

Mar 8, 2016

Monson- Dorothy Irene Olsen passed away March 8, 2016.  She was born November 24, 1924 in Worcester MA to the late John and Emma (Enberg) Sandstrom.  After living in Worcester for many years, she settled in Hopkinton MA before moving to Monson.  Dot was an avid bingo player and knitter and sold Avon for many years. Dorothy was pre-deceased...

Virginia C. Midyette

Feb 27, 2016

Virginia C. Midyette 1921-2016 Monson-Virginia C. Midyette, 94, of Monson died February 27, 2016 surrounded by the love of family. She was predeceased by her husband Allen L Midyette in 2013. Virginia was a graduate of Classical High School in Springfield and Smith College in Northampton.  She served in the US Navy in WWII in the first class of...

Mary Hart Murphy

Feb 13, 2016

Monson - Mary Hart Murphy, 84, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 13, with her large and devoted family at her side.  Mary was born in Amherst March 7, 1931 to the late Francis and Margaret Kelley Hart. Since 1956 Mary has been a resident of Monson where she was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church.  Mary was...

Keith R Jilson

Feb 5, 2016

Monson, MA- Keith R. Jilson, 58, died Friday, February 5, 2016 at his home after a long illness. Born in Springfield MA, March 14, 1957 to the Late Ralph A. Jilson Jr. and Inez R. (Skinner) Jilson Kaynor. Keith was  a long time local resident of Monson. He spent his grade school years on Cape Cod in Yarmouth. This...

Yvonne M (Rich) Nichols-Corish

Feb 3, 2016

Palmer- Yvonne M. (Rich) Nichols-Corish, 74, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 surrounded by the love of family at home.  Yvonne was born in Palmer to Joseph J. Rich and Annette Y. (Madelle) Rich Lord.  She retired in 2002 from Monson Developmental Center as a direct care attendant and CNA. Yvonne loved to travel, enjoyed watching the RedSox and football,...