Obituaries

John Graham

Mar 7, 2015

Biography

Monson - John R. Graham, 69, passed away peacefully following a long battle with many health issues, Saturday, March 7, 2015 with his wife by his side and blanketed with his children's love. He served gallantly in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era in the Corps of Engineers. Soon after honorably being discharged, he worked for...

Rosalie Pixton

Mar 5, 2015

Biography

Monson-Rosalie H. (Skomro) Pixton, 92, died Thursday, March 5, 2015. Rosalie was born, May 9, 1922 to the late Louis and Sophie (Sziemba) Skomro and she has been a resident of Monson for many years. Rosalie was a comunicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson. She loved taking care of her home and cooking for family. Rosalie was...

Geraldine Wright

Feb 19, 2015

Biography

Monson-Geraldine J. (Church) Wright, 80, died Thursday February 19, 2015. Geraldine was born in Palmer, MA to the late Willis A. and Katherine M. (Nickerson) Church. She was a resident of Monson for many years before moving to Orchard Valley in Wilbraham. Geraldine retired from JC Penney after many years of service. She attended the First Church of...

John Kearns

Feb 13, 2015

Biography

Monson-John M. Kearns, 46, died suddenly Friday, February 13, 2015. John was born in New York, NY, August 24, 1968 to Harold J and Lillian S.(Vacula) Kearns. He has been a resident of Monson for many years. John was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson and he worked for Notch Mechanical as a commercial plumber. John...

Christine Grinaski

Feb 9, 2015

Palmer- Christine E. (Partelo) Grinaski, 53, died Monday, February 9, 2015. Christine was born in Palmer to William and Theresa (St. Peter) Partelo. She grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School. Christine played on the Monson Jr. Sr. High School softball team that was inducted into the Monson Athletic Hall of Fame. She enjoyed crafts...

Richard "Dick" Hatch, Sr

Feb 4, 2015

Richard "Dick" A Hatch, Sr January 15, 1935 - February 4, 2015

Hampden-Richard (Dick) A. Hatch, Sr., 80, of Hampden, MA. passed away on February 4, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and his children: Joann (Hatch) Michalik, Peter Hatch, Dale Hatch, Brian Hatch, Bethany Parr-Tronsky, Loel Tronsky and Richard Hatch Jr. He is also survived by...

Richard Bissonnette

Feb 4, 2015

Biography

All funeral services were private.

Rudolph Kusek

Jan 25, 2015

Biography

Wales- Rudolph J. "Rudy" Kusek, 95, died Sunday, January 25, 2015, surrounded by the love of family. Born in Palmer, August 14, 1919 to the late John and Katherine Kusek, he was a resident of Palmer before moving to Wales just a few years ago. Rudy was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a machine operator at...

Harold Barclay

Jan 17, 2015

Biography

Monson- Harold W. Barclay, 89, a long time resident of Monson, passed away January 17, 2015. Harold was born December 2, 1925 to the late Pearl and Doris (Goucher) Barclay. Harold worked for may years with the U.S. Railroad. He was predeceased by his wife Carolyn (Fuller) Barclay in 1989. Harold is survived by his siblings; Nelson Barclay,...

Stanley Jenkins

Jan 13, 2015

Biography

Monson- Stanley J. Jenkins, 63, died January 13, 2015. Born in Concord, MA to the late Stuart and Sophie (Chmura) Jenkins, he has been a long time resident of Monson. Stanley was a machinist at Zero Manufacturing for many years. He was and avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Stanley leaves a sister Heather Cziria of Marlborough, MA...

Estella Soja

Jan 4, 2015

Private

Mary Augustine-Riggie

Jan 4, 2015

Biography

Monson-Mary J. Augustine-Riggie, 68, died Sunday, January 4, 2015. Mary was born in Palmer, July 16, 1946 to the late Michael J and Edna C. (Nocross) Augustine, Mary was a graduate of Monson High School and has been a life long resident of Monson. She worked at Monson Developmental Center for several years and prior to MDC she...

Frederick Nothe

Dec 30, 2014

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Virginia Spinelli

Dec 27, 2014

Monson-Virginia "Ginger" Florence (Fravesi) Spinelli, 91, went peacefully into internal rest on December 27, 2014 in the care and comfort of her devoted family. Born in Springfield she was a daughter of the late Alessio and Lena Fravesi. She was a devoted waitress at the former Ciro's restaurant for over 20 years. "Ginger" was predeceased in 1985 by her husband...

Paul Picard

Dec 17, 2014

Biography

Monson-Paul J. Picard, 64, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 surrounded by the love of family. Paul was born December 21, 1949 in New Brunswick, Canada and has been a longtime resident of Monson. He attended Monson High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam era. Paul has worked in the Town of Palmer as a heavy...

Darlene Laroche

Dec 16, 2014

Biography

Henniker, NH- Darlene E. (Gray) Laroche, 57, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Darlene was born in Springfield, MA, November 4, 1957. She was a graduate of Putnam High School and lived in Monson and Ware before she moved to New Hampshire 14 years ago. Darlene leaves her son David C. Baj, Jr. of Monson; her daughter Lisa L.Laroche...

Karen Allen

Dec 11, 2014

Biography

Monson- Karen G. (Smith) Allen, 66, died Thursday, December 11, 2014, surrounded by the love of family. Karen was born in Palmer, November 4, 1948 to the late Harley and Mary (Calkins) Smith. She was a graduate of Monson High School and received a Masters degree in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Karen worked at...

Enid Hulse

Dec 6, 2014

Biography

Monson-Enid L. Hulse, 73, died Saturday, December 6, 2014, surrounded by the love of family. Enid was born in Springfield, April 29, 1941 to the late Ernest and Edith (Lyon) Moynihan. She has been a resident of Monson for over 50 years. Enid received her greatest joy from her family. Enid leaves her husband of 54 years, Charles...

Margaret Meurisse

Nov 28, 2014

Biography

Monson- Margaret D. (Billodeau) Meurisse, 96, died Friday, November 28, 2014. Margaret was born in Monson to the late Arthur J. Billodeau and Mary (Martell) Billodeau, she was a graduate of Monson High School and a life long resident here. Mrs. Meurisse was a telephone operator for New England Tel&Tel and retired from Litton Financial Printing in Monson....

Donald Lambert

Nov 26, 2014

Donald R. Lambert left his earthly abode peacefully with his daughter/nurse, Carole, at his side on Wednesday November 26, 2014 in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Don was born in Stafford Springs, CT on September 9, 1930, the only son of the late Raymond and Alice Lambert He will be profoundly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Jeannette...