Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

Monson/Ware- Warren A. Bren, 73, passed away on August 20, 2024. Warren was born in Palmer on October 22, 1950 to the late Gordon A. and Jean E. (Goodrich) Bren. He was the proud owner and operator of Performance Auto located in both Monson and Palmer for many years.

 Warren was many amazing things, but at his forefront was surely his...

Aug 17, 2024

Palmer-Bruce M. Gaskell, 51, passed away August 17, 2024 after a tragic accident.

Bruce was born July 29, 1973 in Hartford, CT to Elizabeth A. Lewandowski. He was a graduate from Tantasqua High School class of 1991 in Sturbridge. Bruce was an incredibly skilled contractor and an all around handy man. But most importantly, Bruce was an amazing man, a loving...

Aug 17, 2024

To all those that were lucky enough to know Neil in life, know that upon writing this he certainly will be looking down with an eye roll, an eyebrow raise, or a smart comment. The task of finding a picture to boot with a proper smile and not a smirk, a lip raise, or a gesture has also proven to...

Aug 17, 2024

Monson-Patricia Ann (Kelley) Beaulieu, 84 passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Patricia was born in Palmer, October 4, 1939 to the late George J. and Lois (Gould) Kelley.

Patricia was a graduate of Monson High School, class of 1957 and continued her quest for learning throughout her life with a particular interest in American...

Aug 13, 2024

 Monson- Peter J. Lloyd, Jr, 55, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 surrounded by love of family. Peter was born in Ware, MA September 28, 1968 to Peter J. Lloyd Sr and Cynthia A (Tomaszewski) Lloyd. Pete grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Technical High School, Class of 1987, electrical program. Pete went on to...

Aug 7, 2024

Chicopee-George Arthur Vachon, Jr “Mountain Man”, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. George worked at Chapdelaine Builders in East Longmeadow, Zero Corp in Monson, Wm Wrights in West Warren and nightly at Stop & Shop in Springfield. George was an avid outdoorsman. He loved spending time in nature tracking, hunting, fishing, camping and feeding the birds. He earned his...

Aug 2, 2024

West Brookfield-Donna M. (Robert) Graveline, 69, of West Brookfield, MA passed away on August 2, 2024 after a long and spirited battle with ovarian cancer. Donna was born July 9, 1955 in Stafford Springs, CT, to John G. and Patricia (Moriarty) Robert. She graduated from Monson High School in 1973, then went on to study at UMASS Amherst. After earning...

Jul 30, 2024

H. Carl Boyer of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, died on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was 87 years old.

Born on May 26, 1937, he was the third child of Henry and Dorothy (Hamilton) Boyer and resided his entire life in Wilbraham, save for his tour of duty with the United States Army. He received his primary education in the public schools of...

Jul 27, 2024

Holland-Rebecca Carr, 72,  born Rebecca Bradway on December 21, 1951, in Palmer, MA, to the late Richard E. and Roberta J. (Patterson) Bradway, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family in Burlington, MA. She attended schools in Monson and Palmer. Rebecca dedicated her life to hard work, tending to her home and family....

Jul 23, 2024

Monson-Timothy J. Duggan, 65, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 surrounded by the love of family. Tim was born in Palmer, MA to the late James M. and Anne M. (Citowski) Duggan. He was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Technical High School Class of 1978, Carpentry program. Tim worked for Leonard Mascaro Construction for many years before he retired. He...

Jul 13, 2024

Monson-William J Gonyea, 69, passed away at home July 13, 2024 . Bill was born April 15, 1955, in Springfield to the late Clarence E. and Shirley M (Cummings) Gonyea. Bill was a pipefitter. He was a firm believer in hard work and was proud to have worked his career as a commercial steam pipefitter. He was an avid hunter...

Jul 4, 2024

Monson-With sadness we announce the passing of David A. Bren of Monson and Buzzard’s Bay, Mass. on July 4th, 2024 at the age of 77. When the checkered flag was waved on his race, David crossed the finish line peacefully, knowing his engine could no longer keep up despite his exceptional abilities. He will be lovingly be remembered by...

Jul 2, 2024

Brimfield- David J. Gouvin, 72, passed away July 2, 2024 peacefully at home. David was born February 20, 1952 in Palmer to the late Albert J. and Marjorie A (Murphy) Gouvin. He was a graduate of Palmer High School and for many years he was a machine operator at Jarvis & Jarvis in Palmer. Dave was an avid deer...

Jul 1, 2024

Palmer-Kayden Roy Ortiz, the beloved infant son of Jocelynn Bousquet and Damian Ortiz, born June 27, 2024 peacefully passed away on July 1, 2024, at Boston Children’s Hospital. During his four short days here on Earth he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.

Kayden's memory is cherished by his mother, Jocelynn Bousquet;...

Jun 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, Captain George Emile Jean Louis Pellissier, on June 30, 2024. He was 59 years old.

George is survived by his wife Amy (Friedman) Pellissier of Quilcene, WA, his parents, Bernard and Muriel Pellissier of Monson, MA, and his siblings...

Jun 23, 2024

Monson-Joseph James Lynch, 21, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 from injuries of an auto accident. Joseph was born in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived in Monson for many years. He was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional High School, class of 2022. Joe was a member of the Pathfinder baseball and football teams, he had a great sense of...

Jun 10, 2024

Monson-Elizabeth J. (Hulse) Weldon, 87, passed away Monday June 10, 2024. Elizabeth was born in Monson March 17, 1937 to the late Chester E and Dorothy E.  Hulse.  She was a graduate of Monson High School and was the assistant Librarian at the Monson Free Library for over 37 years.  Liz was a past member of the Monson Garden...

Jun 10, 2024

Hampden-Irene Graves (nee Vickers) died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86. Born in Springfield in 1937, Irene was a devoted wife to Bill who preceded her in death and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.   Irene graduated from Classical High School and later in life, from Springfield Technical Community College. She worked for many years as...

Jun 6, 2024

Monson-David Meurisse  passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 06, 2024.  Born in Monson on May 28, 1941, he was the son of James and Alice Meurisse of Monson.  He was predeceased by his loving life partner of 55 years, Salvatore Fidi, and  brothers Michael, Robert and Walter.  He is survived by his brother James of Bennington, New...

Jun 5, 2024

Monson-Francis H. Beaulieu, 94, a lifelong resident of Monson, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Francis was born in Palmer, October 21, 1929 to the late Harold L. and Melvina M. (Proulx) Beaulieu. He attended Monson High School and Springfield Trade until he left his junior year to help raise his brother’s Robert and Neil, helping them to continue...