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Donald C Barry
Nov 18, 2024
Monson-Donald C. Barry, 83, passed away Monday November 18, 2024. Donald was born in Palmer to the late John R. and Albina (Novotny) Barry. He was a graduate of Monson High School and was honorably discharged from the US Army after serving in Vietnam. Don retired from Utility Manufacturing in Wilbraham after many years.
Don was an avid sportsman, enjoying fishing...
Michael N Morse
Nov 10, 2024
Brimfield-Michael N. Morse, 78, died peacefully Sunday, November 10, 2024 at home. Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Renee of 50 years, three daughters, Michelle (Paul) Rego, Jennifer (Ray) Quintal and Laura (Richard) Wells, five grandchildren, Julia, Emmalee, Logan, Mia and Naomie. Michael also leaves a brother,...
Beverly A Bedore
Oct 29, 2024
Monson-Beverly A. Bedore, 81 passed away October 29, 2024 surrounded by love of family. Beverly was born in Ludlow, July 2, 1943 to the late John W. and Genevieve Potorski. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and has been a resident of Monson since the early 1980’s. Beverly recently celebrated her 40th anniversary working at Hobbs Medical in...
Edward A. Szlachetka
Oct 25, 2024
Palmer-Edward Szlachetka passed away suddenly on October 25, 2024. Born December 3, 1937 to Joseph and Mary (Kurasz) Szlachetka. He is predeceased by his siblings Stanley (Dora) Jaworski, Viola Jaworski, Bertha (John) Barnish, Jennie (Henry) Prasol, Sophie (Leo) White, Rose (Edward) Prasol, Jane (Herbert) Hayde.
He leaves his wife of 62 years Eleanor (Plumley) Szlachetka, son Peter (Colleen) Szlachetka, daughter Sandra...
Carl D Strout
Oct 12, 2024
Monson- Carl D. Strout, 80, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 surrounded by love of family. Carl was born in Machias, Maine March 17, 1944 to the late Derwood M. and Caroline E. (Austin) Strout. He has been a longtime Monson resident. For over 33 years he was a jet engine tester at Pratt & Whitney/ Wilgoose Labs. After his...
Daniel W O'Connor
Oct 7, 2024
Monson-Daniel W. O’Connor, DB to his family and friends, died October 7, 2024 surrounded by the people he loved. A lifelong resident of Monson, he was born September 27, 1946 the son of Daniel F. and Grace (Golden) O’Connor. A graduate of Monson High School, he attended Franconia College and Western New England College. In 1971 he joined his father...
Constance Schetzel
Sep 28, 2024
Monson, MA / Mesquite, NV — Constance “Connie” Schetzel passed away peacefully in St. George, Utah on September 28, 2024. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on October 11, 1944, to the late Rose and Martin Furgal.
Connie spent her early years in Monson, Massachusetts, and later attended Framingham State College. The following year, she married her devoted husband, James Schetzel,...
Irene M Titel
Sep 26, 2024
Monson – Irene M. (Nienhaus) Titel, 93, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024. Irene was born in Greenleaf WI May 25, 1931 to the late Leo and Mary (Petrie) Nienhaus. She spent her childhood in Wisconsin and began raising her family there before moving to Monson in 1967. She has lived in the Monson and Palmer area for many years....
Robert E. North
Sep 21, 2024
Monson-Robert E. North, 91, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 in his home. Bob was born in Palmer, November 11, 1932 to the late, Ernest G. and Bernice H. (Henry)North. He was a graduate of Monson High School. He then served in the US Navy and the US Air Force. Upon his honorable discharge he began his lifelong career in...
Virgil S Zambelli
Sep 19, 2024
Granby-Virgil S. Zambelli, 67 passed away on September 19, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 3, 1957 in Springfield, MA to the late Stephen L. Zambelli and Mildred “Millie” (Grimaldi) Zambelli. He is survived by his loving wife Dianne and beloved daughter Christine, a brother Stephen Zambelli his wife Barbara, niece, Deanna and nephew, Stephen...
Gloria M Robbins
Sep 18, 2024
Monson- Gloria M. (Mertz) Robbins, 77 passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 unexpectedly. Gloria was born in Ludlow, Ma on November 8, 1946 to the late Jack F. and Olive V. (Illig) Mertz. She was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, Ma. Gloria was devoted to her loving husband and family. She was always supportive of her...
Alice P Brown
Sep 13, 2024
Westhampton NY/Monson, MA- Alice P. Brown, 80, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 surrounded by love of family. Alice was born in the Bronx, NY to the late Charles E. Hanley and Hilda Hanley. She raised her loving family on Long Island, NY before moving to Monson in 1993. Alice had a love for animals, art, music, and her family.
Alice...
Tina M Pascale
Sep 11, 2024
Palmer-Tina M. Pascale, 48 of the Three Rivers section of Palmer passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 with her family at her side. Tina was born in Ware to Richard F. and Genevieve M. (Houle) Pascale. She grew up in Monson and Palmer. Tina was a PCA for many years working for Tempus Unlimited and was the primary caregiver to...
David E Plumley
Sep 10, 2024
South Windsor, CT – David E. Plumley, 71, passed away at Hartford Hospital on Tuesday September 10, 2024. David was born on April 7, 1953, in Newport, RI to Earle F. and Jean S. (Irwin) Plumley. He was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School, served in the US Navy where he was a Hospital Corpsman, and earned his bachelor's...
Tucker K Ferguson
Sep 8, 2024
Monson-Tucker K. Ferguson, 78, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 in his home. Tucker was born in Springfield June 14, 1946 and has been a lifelong resident of Monson. He was a graduate of Monson High School and retired from the Monson Highway Department. For many years he worked at Squiers Lumber and Hardware and for a period of time...
William H Leab, Jr
Sep 7, 2024
Ludlow-William H. Leab Jr., 63, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Worcester. Bill was born in Palmer to William H. and Joanne (Grant) Leab Sr., March 14, 1961. He grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School class of 1980. Bill worked for many years at Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT as a repair...
Richard J O'Connor
Aug 20, 2024
A gathering of friends and family will be held Friday, September 13, 2024 beginning at 5pm at the Monson Quaboag Riders Motorcycle Club located at King Ave in Monson.
Warren A Bren
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...
Bruce M Gaskell
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...
Neil A Walder
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...
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